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.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy
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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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.
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19 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMPaul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)Date: Oct 19Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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30 Oct
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Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENTDate: Oct 30Calendar: MLK Calendar
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2 Nov
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Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMPaul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)Date: Nov 2Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK 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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3 Nov
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Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMPaul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)Date: Nov 3Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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20 Nov
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Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENTDate: Nov 20Calendar: MLK 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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MLK Scholars Huddle Up for Literacy with Amon-Ra St. Brown October 8, 2026
Third-grade scholars from Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy traveled to Ford Field for a day centered on literacy, learning, and an unforgettable visit from Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
GRPS Debate Team Opens Season Strong October 7, 2026
Scholars kicked off the debate season with an impressive performance at their first tournament of the year, earning multiple top finishes and individual honors at a competition hosted by Birch Run High School on Oct. 3.
From unsure to unstoppable: How Isabel found her path through the Promise Zone October 7, 2026
When Isabel Herrera graduated from Southwest Middle High School in 2024, she knew one thing about her future: She wasn’t ready to decide what came next.
