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05/28/2026

From inspirational messages to emotional moments to every cap toss, take a look back at our commencement ceremonies as we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026!

Fifth-graders at Aberdeen Academy are continuing their effort to have the stonefly recognized as Michigan’s official sta...
05/28/2026

Fifth-graders at Aberdeen Academy are continuing their effort to have the stonefly recognized as Michigan’s official state insect. State Rep. Stephen Wooden has introduced House Bill 4519, which would officially designate the stonefly as the state insect.

“It’s inspiring to see our children take such an interest in the health of our waterways," Rep. Wooden said.

GRPS & Dean Transportation Blood Drive📅 Friday, May 29, 2026⏰ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm📍 900 Union Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, MI...
05/28/2026

GRPS & Dean Transportation Blood Drive
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
📍 900 Union Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$25 Holiday Hero e-gift card for all donors

Your kindness can make a life-saving difference! Patients rely on blood donations every single day, and just one donation can help save up to three lives.

Sign up today: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11640688

05/27/2026

900+ GRPS eighth-graders experienced teamwork, adventure, and the beauty of the outdoors during The Grand Canoe Experience at Riverside Park. 🛶🌊

This experience is possible thanks to: City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, The City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Camp Newaygo, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., John Ball Zoo, Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - Grand Valley Metro Council, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Environmental Health Bureau.

Two educators from Grand Rapids Public Schools have been recognized by the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative for their ...
05/27/2026

Two educators from Grand Rapids Public Schools have been recognized by the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative for their leadership in environmental stewardship and outdoor learning.

Brooke Bevins, a ninth-grade biology teacher at GR Ottawa Hills High School, received the 2026 Sprout Teacher of the Year Award.

Joe Uzarski of Grand Rapids Montessori received the inaugural 2026 Rooted in Service Award.

05/26/2026

Meet Christian “CJ” McBride, a senior at Grand Rapids Learning Center. While attending the only high school in West Michigan on a college campus, he has already completed 36 college credits.

He plans to attend Georgia State University to study biomedical sciences.

“I just like everything anatomy. Who doesn’t like microbiology? The ability to know exactly what’s going on in my body is just interesting to me,” he said.

For 18 years, Congress Elementary fifth-grade teacher Charity Webbley has dedicated herself to helping scholars grow aca...
05/26/2026

For 18 years, Congress Elementary fifth-grade teacher Charity Webbley has dedicated herself to helping scholars grow academically, socially and emotionally while building a classroom culture rooted in love, respect and perseverance.

“I often tell my students, ‘Once you’re one of my kiddos, you’re always one of my kiddos,’ because I want every child to know they will always have someone cheering them on, believing in them, and loving them,” Webbley said.

GRPS and the Grand Rapids Public Library partnered together to bring the One Book One City project to every fifth grader...
05/23/2026

GRPS and the Grand Rapids Public Library partnered together to bring the One Book One City project to every fifth grader in the city! That's over 1,400 books for our young readers! This year, author PABLO CARTAYA was able to join us to talk about his love of reading and writing and his journey in writing the book ‘A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation.’

05/22/2026

It’s Blake Harms! THE Blake Harms!!! Dr. Roby talked with the king of snow days as he prepared to speak to the City High Middle Class of 2026!

05/22/2026

The Class of 2026 shares what they love most about UPREP - and the answer was clear: the people! 💙🧡

Krishna D. Mano, a graduating senior from City High Middle School, has been selected as a semifinalist by the Commission...
05/22/2026

Krishna D. Mano, a graduating senior from City High Middle School, has been selected as a semifinalist by the Commission on U.S. Presidential Scholars of the U.S. Department of Education for the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

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