MLK Building
Previous Next

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

School Apps

Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy

645 Logan St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-819-2600
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. 

KSSN

We are a Community School!
Connect with your KSSN Coordinator

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. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy Photo Tour


Honoring 40 Years of Dedication to GRPS Scholars and Families

Grand Rapids Public Schools is proud to celebrate four employees who have reached the remarkable milestone of 40 years of service to our scholars, families, and community.

GRPS Milestone: UPREP Sophomore Becomes First To Receive State CTE Credential

A first-year program at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP) is already making history.

Alexander and Stocking Buildings Poised to Serve Communities in New Ways

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has approved moving forward with the sale of the former Alexander and Stocking school sites to developers planning projects that will bring housing, childcare and community services to our neighborhoods.