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Welcome to Dickinson Academy (PK-8)

I take pride in serving as the Principal of Dickinson Academy. It is great to be part of a diverse school community where scholars, teachers, and parents care for each other and strive to build meaningful relationships that support academic and social-emotional growth. Our scholars are supported and empowered to achieve academic success. 

We are committed to ensuring all of our Dickinson Academy "Cubs" stay safe, problem solve, become independent learners, and make good choices. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Dickinson Academy community, we welcome new families to visit our school and take a tour!

Principal
Arnaldo Melendez

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Dickinson Academy

448 Dickinson St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616-819-2505
Arnaldo Melendez
Principal
Cindy Rivera Madera
Assistant Principal
Maria Mateo
Head Secretary
Bridget Cheney
Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Southeast)

School Hours

Breakfast 8:10 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:26 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m. 

 

At Dickinson, we support each other in becoming confident, resourceful, and responsible citizens of the school, our neighborhood, and the world. 

Dickinson Academy aims to create a caring, harmonious, and scholar-centered community by engaging scholars in meaningful interactions in and out of the classroom. Through purposeful, relevant teaching and learning, we are committed to providing opportunities for all scholars to achieve their personal best academically and socially.

We believe in strong partnerships between our school, caregivers, and the community. Therefore, we proudly offer the Parent Teacher Community Council and work closely with Kent Schools Services Network. As a Cultural Center, we also provide English as a Second Language (ESL) services via our highly skilled, bilingual staff. 

Dickinson Academy Points of Pride:

  • STEM Green House programming
  • Field trips and experiential learning opportunities
  • Cultural recognitions and celebrations
  • Scholar leadership groups, including scholar council
  • Spirit and Inclusion Weeks
  • Family and Academic Nights
  • After school tutoring
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Coffee with the principal events

We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.

Dickinson Academy was built in 2008 and is designed for academic excellence. Special features include hallway design that encourages group learning to acoustic engineering that makes it easier to hear teachers in the classroom. It is located in Southeast Grand Rapids.

Dickinson Academy Photo Tour


  • 26 Sep
    • Reimagine GRPS with Us! Voter Informational Session
      Date: Sep 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      This meeting will be held in person at GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Avenue NE.

      A virtual option is also available. 

      The programwill begin at 5:30 pm. Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby will give an overviewof the Zero-Tax-Rate-Increase bond vote on November 7. Following the presentation,you will have a chance to get your questions answered.

       You can jointhe town hall at 5:30 pm by going to: http://live.grps.org/

  • 28 Sep
    • Kensington School Farewell 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Kensington School Farewell
      Date: Sep 28
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: 1031 Kensington Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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  • 13 Oct
    • Ottawa Hills Homecoming Football Game
      Date: Oct 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 23 Oct
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