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GRPS alum gives back at the school that shaped her November 10, 2025

Few educators can say they teach in the same classrooms where they once learned — but for Krista VanderLugt, returning to Brookside Elementary School as a teacher has been a full-circle moment.

'Reimagine' Vlog: Historic Innovation Central auditorium update November 6, 2025

In the latest Reimagine Vlog, GRPS Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby shares updates on exciting Reimagine GRPS construction projects, celebrates the passage of the Kent ISD Regional Enhancement Millage, and invites everyone to join the upcoming Turkey Trot.

Redhawks Celebrate Three More OK Gold All Conference Honorees November 6, 2025

Union High School is proud to recognize three more outstanding scholar-athletes who earned conference honors this fall.

SNN: New AP traded a life on stage for one in education November 6, 2025

As Bill Kenney checks in on a third-grade art lesson at C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary, the students take immediate notice, flocking around him.

Bengals Celebrate First Team All-Conference Selections in Boys Tennis and Soccer November 5, 2025

Ottawa Hills is proud to recognize two more outstanding scholar-athletes who earned First Team All-Conference honors this fall.

Kent ISD Regional Enhancement Millage passes November 5, 2025

Kent County voters overwhelmingly voted to approve the Kent ISD Regional Enhancement Millage.

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24 Nov
- Board of Education Special Meeting | Finance Committee 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  Board of Education Special Meeting | Finance Committee
  
  Date: Nov 24
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
  
  Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.
- Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session
  
  Date: Nov 24
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
  
  Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.
26 Nov
thru Nov 28
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  Date: Nov 26 - Nov 28
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
2 Dec
- Coffee with the Board (Gilda's Club Grand Rapids) 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Coffee with the Board (Gilda's Club Grand Rapids)
  
  Date: Dec 2
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
8 Dec
- Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
  
  Date: Dec 8
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
  
  Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.
- Board of Education Regular Board Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
  
  Date: Dec 8
  
  Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
  
  Located in the Auditorium
  Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.
15 Dec
- Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session
  
  Date: Dec 15
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: Board of Education
  
  Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.
17 Dec
thru Dec 19
- Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half-Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 17 - Dec 19
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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Nov 3

4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Board of Education Meeting | Special Meeting/Professional Learning

Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

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Nov 4

No School | No LOOP Programming | Election Day

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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Nov 7

5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

GR Mont HS Choir - Vocal Day/Broadway Concert

Location: Central Michigan University Grand Rapids Center, 1633 E Beltline Ave NE 1st floor, Grand Rapids, MI

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting

Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Located in the Auditorium.
Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.

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Nov 11

Burton MS & Alger MS Choirs Music at Mid Day TBA

Location: Park Congregational Church, 10 E Park Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

8:45 AM to 9:45 AM

Aberdeen GR 4/5 & MS - Patriotic Celebration SS/ELA & Music

Location: Aberdeen Academy K-8 Elementary, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

CA Frost HS Band - Veterans Day Parade

Location: Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

City HS Marching Band - Veterans Day Parade

Location: Lyon Street Northwest, Lyon St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

GR Montessori HS Band - Veterans Day Parade

Location: Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Union HS Band - Veterans Day Parade

Location: Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Nov 12

2:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Shawmut - Gr 4/5 & MS - Patriotic Celebration SS/ELA & Music

Location: Shawmut Hills School, 2550 Burritt St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Nov 14

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

GR Montessori HS Honors Band - Honors Band Day Performance

Location: Acquinas College, 1580 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Union HS Honors Band - Honors Band Day Performance

Location: Acquinas College, 1580 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Nov 20

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Burton MS Choirs Fall Concert

Location: Burton Middle School, 2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Nov 21

GR Mont HS Choir - SSA Festival

Location: Eastern Michigan University, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Nov 22

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

City HS Marching Band - Santa Claus Parade

Location: Division Avenue North, Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Calendar: Fine Arts Calendar

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Nov 24

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Board of Education Special Meeting | Finance Committee

Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session

Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: Board of Education

Agenda will be postedon BoardDocs.

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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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Nov 27

No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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Nov 28

No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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14,000 Scholars Served

70+ Languages Spoken by GRPS Families

80+ Countries Represented by our Scholar Population

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A Message from Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. As a diverse community with growing changes, we want to ensure your positive experience when working with our schools and district. Together, we are charting a new course through the implementation of our Strategic Plan. No matter who you are, we want you to feel connected to and valued at our district.

Join us as we build a community of belonging at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Respectfully,

Dr. Leadriane Roby,
Superintendent of Schools

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