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
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Palmer Elementary
School Hours
Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.
School Transparency
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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4 Aprthru Apr 11
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring BreakDate: Apr 4 - Apr 11Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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15 Apr
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New NE Elementary School Community Meeting 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMNew NE Elementary School Community MeetingDate: Apr 15Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Aberdeen Academy, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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25 Apr
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North Park Montessori 100th Anniversary Celebration 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMNorth Park Montessori 100th Anniversary CelebrationDate: Apr 25Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: North Park Montessori Academy, 3375 Cheney Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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30 Apr
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Notice of Public Hearing: Native American Education Program 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMNotice of Public Hearing: Native American Education ProgramDate: Apr 30Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Straight School, 850 Chatham NWCalendar: GRPS District CalendarNative American Parents, Native American Students and the General Public are invited to share recommendations regarding programs and services to meet the special needs of Native American students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. The input will be used to develop the district’s application for federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.
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19 May
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CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCA Frost Middle High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Union High School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMUnion High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 19Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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20 May
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Last Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: May 20Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Southwest Middle High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSouthwest Middle High School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 20Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Principal Profile: ‘GRPS is where I was meant to be’ March 20, 2025
For Karla Finn, Grand Rapids Public Schools has always felt like home.
Community meeting for new northeast elementary school: April 15 March 19, 2025
GRPS will unveil initial renderings of the new elementary school, set to open in 2027 at the Aberdeen Academy site, during a community meeting in April.
SNN: Student club to hand out food, hygiene items, more March 19, 2025
A student-led club at Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is turning helping the less fortunate into an ever-expanding mission.
