Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent News About Grand Rapids Public Schools
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Harrison Park Scholars Interview Rep. Scholten for Documentary Project
A visit to Harrison Park Academy by Representative Hillary Scholten not only allowed sixth-grade scholars there to meet their Congresswoman but also to interview her as part of a documentary project they are working on in partnership with the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology or WMCAT.
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Museum Middle School Scholars Turn Chip Bags Into Blankets
Old potato chip bags are now warming blankets for people experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids thanks to scholars at Museum Middle School.
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A message from Dr. Roby on the shootings at Michigan State University
This morning we awaken and prepare for a day of learning with heavy and difficult questions on our minds.
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Opening Arguments - Debate Becomes the Rage in GR Public Schools
They wore suits, ties, and dresses instead of helmets or gym shorts, yet according to at least one local paper debate was once the next big thing in high school sports...yes, sports.
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A message from Dr. Roby on the death of Tyre Nichols
Like so many of you, I am shocked.
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The GRPS Expo & Snow Spectacular highlights the exceptional school choices in the district
Thank you to all community members, families, and staff who helped make this event a spectacular success!
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18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Legacy Contest Winner Announced
Three Grand Rapids Public Schools scholars were announced as winners of the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Legacy Contest.
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Aman Negash Student of the Week
This week’s student of the week is from Riverside Middle School.
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GRPS accepting bids for former Kensington School
The Grand Rapids Board of Education is accepting bids for the use and/or purchase of the building formerly known as Kensington School.
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Framework for Facilities Master Plan gets unanimous vote
The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night on the framework for the district’s Facilities Master Plan.
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Union JROTC Squad is Second in State
A trip to the Michigan Regulation Drill Team Championships saw the JROTC team from Union High School return to Grand Rapids with a little heavier load.
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Senior Summit for Class of 2023 Gives Scholars All They Need to Plan for the Future
It was a day off from school.
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Classes to resume after building concerns at Innovation Central and GR Montessori Middle High
Classes will resume at Innovation Central High School and Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School after district leaders and construction contractors assessed concerns about the structural integrity of one of the school building's walls.
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Facilities Master Planning Moves Forward
The next phase of the GRPS facilities master planning process will be discussed at the Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting Monday night.
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Union Boy’s Basketball Clinic Draws 40 Middle School Scholars
For first-year Union High School boy’s basketball coach William Wright, a recent clinic for GRPS middle school students had multiple benefits.
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Competing for a Cause
As the thump, thump, thump of beanbags hitting wooden boards echoed through the gym at Innovation Central High School, Kyle Jelens smiled.
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Facilities Master Plan: Engagement Underway
Grand Rapids Public Schools leaders are wrapping up the first round of public engagement as the district works to create its Facilities Master Plan.
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Elementary School Programs Introduce Scholars to Sports
Union varsity soccer coach Juan Zavala gathered some of his players around him on a cool and cloudy Saturday morning at GRPS University.
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Don’t miss Count Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2022!
Attendance is important and counts every single day...but on Wednesday, October 5, it counts for a percentage of your school’s funding!
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GRPS Investigates Weapon in School
Grand Rapids Public Schools officials are investigating after an incident involving a potential weapon in one of the district's schools.