Palmer Elementary School

Palmer Elementary School • PK - 5th Neighborhood Elementary School
• NE Cultural Language Center for GRPS district

• Palmer Elementary School is a Neighborhood School located in the heart of Creston's Business District.
• Palmer Elementary School has had the unique privilege to serve the community both as a Neighborhood School and as a Cultural Language Center.
• Our school is represented by students from 10 different countries and 9 language groups.
• This distinction has been the foundation for its cul

ture of diversity, acceptance and inclusion.
• The positive and welcoming climate has been a deliberate effort for many years through the Character Education focus within an inclusive, multicultural environment.
• We are happy to be a Palmer Little Redhawk!

Don't forget our next sucker sale: Thursday, March 26th.
03/25/2026

Don't forget our next sucker sale: Thursday, March 26th.

Our mid-winter break is next week. We do not have school on Monday or Tuesday. Have a great 4 day weekend!
02/12/2026

Our mid-winter break is next week. We do not have school on Monday or Tuesday. Have a great 4 day weekend!

Palmer is closed today due to the weather. Please stay safe and warm.
01/27/2026

Palmer is closed today due to the weather. Please stay safe and warm.

Due to the weather, school is closed on Friday, January 23rd. Stay warm and safe!
01/23/2026

Due to the weather, school is closed on Friday, January 23rd. Stay warm and safe!

No School today (January 22nd) due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and warm!
01/22/2026

No School today (January 22nd) due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and warm!

Due to the weather, Palmer and GRPS will be closed on Tuesday, January 20th. Stay safe and warm!
01/20/2026

Due to the weather, Palmer and GRPS will be closed on Tuesday, January 20th. Stay safe and warm!

Just a reminder that we are closed on Monday, January 19th to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
01/16/2026

Just a reminder that we are closed on Monday, January 19th to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Don't forget our sucker sale tomorrow, January 15th. Each sucker costs $1.00. All sales are used to support our PBIS i...
01/14/2026

Don't forget our sucker sale tomorrow, January 15th. Each sucker costs $1.00. All sales are used to support our PBIS initiatives at our school. Thank you for your support!

The Creston Neighborhood Association is hosting a family financial education night at City High Middle School on January...
01/14/2026

The Creston Neighborhood Association is hosting a family financial education night at City High Middle School on January 27th. There will be two separate sessions-one for adults and one for children. If you are interested, please make sure to register!

Buchanan Elementary is hosting the next Dad Cafe on January 22nd. Dads and dad-like figures are welcome to attend!
01/09/2026

Buchanan Elementary is hosting the next Dad Cafe on January 22nd. Dads and dad-like figures are welcome to attend!

Start collecting your refundable bottles and cans....Palmer Elementary is having a pop can and bottle fundraiser next we...
01/09/2026

Start collecting your refundable bottles and cans....Palmer Elementary is having a pop can and bottle fundraiser next week. Please bring your empty returnables to our playground during dismissal next week Monday - Friday. This fundraiser is used to support special activities at our school though our parent group, the PTCC. Thank you for supporting our school!

Happy Holidays to our Palmer families. We hope you have an amazing winter break! We'll see you back at school on Janua...
12/19/2025

Happy Holidays to our Palmer families. We hope you have an amazing winter break! We'll see you back at school on January 5, 2026!

Address

309 Palmer Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49505

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16168192929

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Palmer Elementary School is a neighborhood school located in the heart of Creston's business district. Palmer School has had the unique privilege to serve the community both as a neighborhood school and as a cultural language center for thirty-five years, which represents 10 countries and 11 language groups. This distinction has been the foundation for its culture of acceptance and inclusion. The positive and welcoming climate has been a deliberate effort for many years through the Character Education focus within an inclusive, multicultural environment.