Welcome to Grand Rapids Public Schools

A Day in the Life: Union Boys Soccer

For Union boys soccer players Carlos Meneses Martinez and Erik Soto, soccer is more than a fall sport. It is a year-round commitment that shapes their schedules, friendships, goals, and character.

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A Day in the Life: Ottawa Boys Soccer

John Mkyombwe’s days at Ottawa Hills High School often look like this: AP classes, choir, art, JROTC, yearbook, and, eventually, soccer.

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Four New Playgrounds Create More Inclusive Spaces for GRPS Scholars

GRPS celebrated the opening of four fully accessible playgrounds on the first day of school, marking a significant step forward in the district’s ongoing efforts to create inclusive spaces where all scholars can play, move, and learn together.

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Principal’s Path to Education Started with Influential Teacher in Middle School

Today, Wayne Hill serves as principal of Brookside Elementary School, but his journey into education began in seventh grade when he had his first male teacher.

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City High Middle Tops West Michigan Rankings

City High Middle School once again claimed the top spot in West Michigan in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.

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SNN: Poetry an outlet for 'righteous anger,' says award-winning writer

Grand Rapids Montessori High School junior Shay Taliana discovered poetry as an effective outlet for her “righteous anger.”

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Preparing our Scholars for the Real World

Points of Pride

8th Largest School District in Michigan
14,000 Scholars Served
70+ Languages Spoken by GRPS Families
80+ Countries Represented by our Scholar Population
Grad Rates Increase Annually
40+ Schools

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

Learn more about the GRPS Superintendent

District Annual Report

District Strategic Plan

ESSER Investment Plan

Request for Proposals