MLK Building

33rd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot Thursday, November 27th Thanksgiving Day outside Van Andel Arena—Mini Trot for children 12 and under starts at 8:10, followed by My Team Triumph at 8:27, and the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 am! Click here to Register

Restore and Renew Enhancement Millage This November, local voters will consider renewing and restoring the 2017 Enhancement Millage. Click here to learn more!

Welcome to Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy (PK-8)

Welcome to Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy. It is our pleasure to partner with our neighborhood community to educate and serve your scholars. Our excellent and dedicated team of educators is committed to academic achievement and social growth while instilling the values of hard work, service to others, and personal leadership in our scholars.

If you are interested in joining our MLK family and want additional information, please contact us at 616-819-2600.

Harvey Crawley

Principal

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Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy

645 Logan St. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-819-2600

Fax: 616-819-2596

Harvey Crawley

Principal

Cinque Moody

Scholar Success Coordinator

Ahmari Jobe

Kent School Services Network (KSSN) Coordinator

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.

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KSSN

We are a Community School!
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At MLK, we are family.

Located in southeast Grand Rapids, Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy features state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and a beautiful Library/Media Center.

We have an outstanding, dedicated team of educators and support staff who care for each scholar, their families, and each other.

Offering a safe and secure environment, we strive to ensure that all scholars have an enriching and engaging learning experience. By encouraging growth academically, behaviorally, and socially, we allow our scholars the opportunity to thrive as learners and as citizens. We celebrate this growth and success throughout the year.

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.

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Events

31 Oct
- Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 31
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
4 Nov
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Nov 4
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
26 Nov
thru Nov 28
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  Date: Nov 26 - Nov 28
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
22 Dec
thru Jan 2
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 22 - Jan 2
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
5 Mar
- 2026 LatinX Youth Conference
  
  2026 LatinX Youth Conference
  
  Date: Mar 5
  
  Location: Grand Rapids Community College
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
3 Apr
thru Apr 10
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring Break
  
  Date: Apr 3 - Apr 10
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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‹ October 2025 ›

Oct 1

COUNT DAY treats for scholars who arrive on time!

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5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

MLK 6th - BYE

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6:15 PM to 7:15 PM

MLK 7/8th vs CA FROST 2 @ MLK

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Oct 6

5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

MLK 6th vs CA FROST @ MLK

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6:15 PM to 7:15 PM

MLK 7/8th vs CA FROST @ MLK

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Oct 8

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

New GRPS Elementary School Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Location: Aberdeen Academy K-8 Elementary, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

MLK 6th vs UPREP @ MLK

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6:15 PM to 7:15 PM

MLK 7/8th vs SOUTHWEST @ MLK

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Oct 13

5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

MLK 6th vs UPREP @ MLK

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Oct 14

MLK 2nd Grade Field Trip

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Oct 16

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Strive for Less than Five Days Absent in the Southeast!

Location: Alger Middle School, 921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Oct 20

No School | No LOOP Programming

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Oct 31

Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP Programming

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School News

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Update on GREA bargaining October 20, 2025

The Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) and the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA) are using the services of a state-appointed mediator.

Building community through joy at Dickinson Academy October 20, 2025

Dickinson Academy Chief Community Builder Brandon Martinez was drawn to GRPS by the mission of the Promise Neighborhoods program — advocating for scholars and families while strengthening school communities.