Welcome to Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School (7-12)
Welcome and thank you for choosing GRPS and Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Grand Rapids Montessori. We serve students in preschool through grade 12, embracing the Montessori philosophy at all grade levels. The mission of Grand Rapids Montessori is to provide an exceptional education through a nurturing and inspiring environment that strengthens each child's intellectual and emotional gifts, leading to responsible, compassionate lifelong learners.
At Grand Rapids Montessori, we value a thoughtful and well-prepared learning environment that is both purposeful and peaceful. Your scholar will be given the tools to learn, grow, and thrive within the classroom and in our community. If you would like more information about Grand Rapids Montessori, please call us at 616-819-2405.
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Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.
School Transparency
Grand Rapids Montessori: the ONLY public middle high Montessori program in West Michigan!
Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian pediatrician who founded the Montessori method, believed self-motivation was the key to learning. The Montessori teacher acts as a facilitator of that learning, stimulating interest in all facets of a scholar-centered learning environment. Montessori education recognizes the importance of all developmental areas, including social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. At Grand Rapids Montessori, we work hard to support scholars’ development in each of those areas.
The Montessori Classroom: The Montessori method uses hands-on lessons and experiences to help scholars learn by doing. Typically, scholars will have the same teacher for multiple years, and the multi-age classroom allows the scholars to become part of a learning community that fosters respect, understanding, and tolerance. At the middle/high, scholars are also given the opportunity to take advanced courses and courses for college credit. We truly have it all!
At Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School, your child will…
- receive lessons as he/she/they are ready for them.
- learn how to focus and concentrate.
- become a self-directed learner.
- achieve independence.
- learn order.
- be treated with respect and dignity.
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24 Aug
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First Day of 2026-2027 School YearDate: Aug 24Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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28 Aug
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Half Day of School for ScholarsDate: Aug 28Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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1 Sep
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First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: Sep 1Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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4 Septhru Sep 7
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No School | Labor DayDate: Sep 4 - Sep 7Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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19 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District 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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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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16 Decthru Dec 18
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Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Dec 16 - Dec 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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WZZM 13 On Your Side: Fourth, fifth graders learn to fly airplanes as part of after school program June 5, 2026
At Coit Creative Arts Academy, students are learning valuable lessons by learning to fly planes, thanks to an immersive after school program.
SNN: Showing the world how to help wildlife thrive June 5, 2026
For the past few years, C.A. Frost Elementary students have been learning all about how to create wildlife habitats at school and in their neighborhood, and now they want to pass that knowledge on to you.
Ottawa Hills, Union Athletes Represent GRPS at State Track and Field Finals June 4, 2026
Grand Rapids Public Schools athletes capped off successful seasons by competing against the state's best at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Track and Field State Finals on May 30 in Rockford.
