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Innovation in motion: A summer of Reimagining at GRPS

Summer 2025 marks the busiest season yet for the Reimagine GRPS with Us! initiative, with transformative projects underway across the district to create more inspiring and safer spaces for scholars and staff. 

Fox 17: Union HS grad shares insight into scoring a summer job

“I wouldn’t even consider the work that I do a job,” YMCA Camp Counselor Ja’Koveon Perkins said. “It's really enjoyable.”

Walking the walk: Child advocate makes a career of giant steps

In the summer of 1969, Nina Lewis-Sleet became the first black woman named to the Grand Rapids Board of Education. 

WZZM13 On Your Side: Grand Rapids Public Schools set to receive four CPR kits from American Heart Association

The kits are used to train students and staff how to perform CPR on adults and children.

Coit scholars’ art to be showcased at historic site in Salem, Massachusetts

Young artists from Coit Creative Arts Academy will soon have their work displayed at a nationally significant site more than 800 miles from home.

Board of Education approves 2025-26 budget

The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted Monday to approve the 2025-26 budget. The 2025–26 budget totals $259.8 million, a $16.7 million decrease from the 2024–25 budget of $276.5 million.

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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