Welcome to Dickinson Academy (PK-8)
I am deeply proud to be the principal of Dickinson Academy Cultural Center. These walls give our students knowledge and represent an incredibly colorful mosaic of traditions, languages, and worldviews that add so much value to our education.
Our classrooms resonate with a mix of multiculturalism as each student speaks one of 12 different languages. The languages spoken further demonstrate the distinctiveness and uniqueness of our school community. Our diversity is more than mere statistics; it defines our very being.
Our staff, hailing from various backgrounds and possessing diverse skills, are the backbone of our school. We are a united front, always vigilant to ensure that every student is seen, heard, and respected, fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.
“We are Stronger and Better Together.”
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School Hours
Breakfast 8:10 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.
School Transparency
We are a Community School!
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At Dickinson Academy, we foster a supportive environment where everyone develops into confident, resourceful, and responsible members of our school, neighborhood, and global community.
Dickinson Academy strives to build a nurturing, cohesive, and student-focused community by facilitating meaningful interactions inside and outside the classroom. Our dedication to intentional and relevant teaching ensures that every student can excel academically and socially.
We value strong collaborations between our school, families, and the broader community. To support this, we collaborate closely with the Kent Schools Services Network. As a Cultural Center, we also provide English as a Second Language (ESL) services through our experienced, bilingual staff.
Dickinson Academy Points of Pride
- School Assemblies
- Scholar leadership groups
- Field trips and experiential learning opportunities
- Cultural recognitions and celebrations
- Spirit and Inclusion Weeks
- Family and Academic Nights
- STEM Greenhouse programming
- After school tutoring programs
- Social Emotional Learning
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.
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16 Sep
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GRPS Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMGRPS Superintendent Search Virtual Town HallDate: Sep 16Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: GRPS District CalendarJoin at https://live.grps.org
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GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMGRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall MeetingDate: Sep 16Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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19 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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2 Novthru Nov 3
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Nov 2 - Nov 3Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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25 Novthru Nov 27
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving BreakDate: Nov 25 - Nov 27Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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16 Decthru Dec 18
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Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Dec 16 - Dec 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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21 Decthru Jan 1
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter BreakDate: Dec 21 - Jan 1Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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4 Jan
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First Day of Second SemesterDate: Jan 4Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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11 Jan
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Jan 11Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 Jan
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDate: Jan 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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A Day in the Life: Union Football September 8, 2026
For sophomore Chance Hammingh, the final school bell doesn’t signal the end of the day; it signals the start of everything else.
A Day in the Life: Ottawa Hills Football September 8, 2026
Before the lights come on at Houseman Field, the work has already begun.
A Day in the Life: Ottawa Hills Volleyball September 5, 2026
For Museum High School’s Alana Mortensen and Jazzlynn Calderon, being an Ottawa Hills volleyball player means learning how to make every hour count.
For assistance accessing information on our newsletter, please contact us at dickinsonacademy@grps.org.
