Grand Rapids Public Schools

06/17/2026

Scholars at several GRPS schools participated in the statewide ‘I Voted’ sticker contest.

Two scholars have been named finalists: Clara G. and Lucinda S. from City High Middle School. You can vote for their entries online here. Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. on June 30.

06/17/2026

Progress continues on our new elementary school at the Aberdeen Academy site! Set to open in Fall 2027, this new school is becoming a reality thanks to our community’s support of the Reimagine GRPS bond. Thank you for investing in the future of GRPS scholars!

06/16/2026

The Ottawa Hills Bengals are proud to announce their spring 2026 postseason athletic honorees. Competing in the OK White Conference, Ottawa Hills athletes earned recognition throughout the season in baseball, softball, girls soccer, girls tennis, boys golf, and track and field.

The Bengals congratulate all of their spring athletes for their hard work and dedication throughout the season!

06/15/2026

The Union Redhawks are proud to announce their spring 2026 postseason athletic honorees.

Competing in the OK Gold Conference, Union athletes made strong impressions throughout the season in baseball, softball, girls soccer, girls tennis, boys golf, and track and field.

06/11/2026

Grand Rapids Public Schools is proud to celebrate four employees who have reached the remarkable milestone of 40 years of service to our scholars, families, and community.

Teachers Christine Black, Barbara Dodge, and Renee Lance, along with Public Safety Lt. Christina Johnson, were honored during the June Board of Education meeting for their extraordinary dedication and lasting contributions to GRPS.

Learn more at

Website for Grand Rapids Public Schools

06/10/2026

We're excited to share that the GRPS Foundation is launching a campaign to bring a new playground to Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.

Every child deserves a safe, welcoming place to play, explore, and connect with friends. This project will help create opportunities for movement, imagination, and joy for students for years to come.

This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to share more about the vision, the impact, and how our community can help make it happen.

Stay tuned!

06/09/2026

A first-year program at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP) is already making history.

Daisy Pablo-Mendoza, a sophomore in the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, has become the first GRPS scholar to earn a state-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential.

“I was shocked. I was speechless,” Daisy said of learning the news. She earned the credential after successfully completing a state assessment.

Read more at

Website for Grand Rapids Public Schools

06/08/2026

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Head Start for Kent County, Rapid Transit Authority and Pure Architects unveiled the first-of-its-kind Central Station Early Childhood Center in Grand Rapids.

This center is among the first early-care facilities in the nation located inside a public transit hub, reimagining an underutilized space into an indoor and outdoor educational and play area, with the goal of making quality, affordable childcare accessible to families close to where they live and work.

The Grand Rapids Central Station Early Childhood Center will open in September in downtown Grand Rapids. For more information on the center, visit: www.grymca.org/central-station-child-care.

06/08/2026

It's not uncommon for fourth and fifth-graders to have a fear of heights. But an after-school program at Coit Creative Arts Academy is helping some students conquer that fear and teaching them valuable skills. Thank you for sharing this story 13 On Your Side!

At Coit Creative Arts Academy, students are learning valuable lessons by learning to fly planes, thanks to an immersive after school program.

06/08/2026

Tomorrow morning, we're cutting the ribbon at the Grand Rapids Central Station Early Childhood Center. We'll be streaming the live from the location. We hope you'll join us at 10:30 a.m.