Welcome to Palmer Elementary (PK-5)

I take great pride in serving as the Principal of Palmer Elementary. As one of the cultural centers in GRPS, we embody a diverse scholar population representing many countries and languages. Each of our scholars is unique, and our knowledgeable staff strives to provide them with an individualized academic experience that is challenging and robust. Our goal is simple: prepare our scholars for success today and into their future.

Interested in becoming part of the Palmer family? Please contact our school to set up a time to visit. We hope a tour of our school will help you determine if Palmer is the ideal fit for you and your scholar.

Principal
Leanne Lange

School Apps

Palmer Elementary

309 Palmer St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-819-2929
Fax: 616-819-2928

Leanne Lange

Principal

Rachel Humphreys

Head Secretary

School Hours

Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:26 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.

Palmer: Where school and community are one.

Palmer Elementary is a neighborhood school located on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. We are nestled in the Creston Neighborhood and embrace the community feel in our school program. We believe in building leadership and responsibility among our scholars through the implementation of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiatives. As one of the district’s cultural centers, we encompass a diverse scholar population which represents multiple countries and languages. Our strong community partnerships provide academic and enrichment opportunities for all scholars.

The dedicated staff at Palmer strive to deliver equitable and rigorous instruction for all scholars. At Palmer we are a family dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning. We are the HAWKS! We are Honest, Accountable, Welcoming, Kind, and Safe.

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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2 Dec
- Theme School Application Period Closes (1st Round)
  
  Theme School Application Period Closes (1st Round)
  
  Date: Dec 2
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
3 Dec
- Theme School Application Period Opens (2nd Round)
  
  Theme School Application Period Opens (2nd Round)
  
  Date: Dec 3
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
14 Dec
- Half Day for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm); No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Day for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm); No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 14
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
15 Dec
- Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm); No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm); No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 15
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
16 Dec
- End of 2nd Marking Period
  
  End of 2nd Marking Period
  
  Date: Dec 16
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm); No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Day of School for Scholars (exams-am; no school-pm); No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 16
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
19 Dec
thru Jan 2
- No School; No LOOP Programming - Winter Break
  
  No School; No LOOP Programming - Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 19 - Jan 2
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
1 Jan
- 2023-2024 School Year Enrollment Opens
  
  2023-2024 School Year Enrollment Opens
  
  Date: Jan 1
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar