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On Friday, September 26, Union High School’s campus buzzed with excitement as it hosted its first-ever Cultural Celebration, an event designed to honor and celebrate the diverse identities of its scholars.

National leaders visited Grand Rapids to see how green playscapes are benefiting GRPS scholars.

Here are some highlights from this month’s Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Newsletter.

When you walk through the doors of Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, Principal Denishea Neal Killingham wants every scholar and staff member to feel at home.

Davenport University has selected North Park Montessori Principal Dan Morse and Ottawa Hills High School Social Studies Teacher Whitley Morse as the 2025 recipients of the College of Urban Education Alumni Award.

At Union High School, English Language Interventionist Kelsey Gichuki is finding joy in the connections she builds with both scholars and staff.
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6 Oct
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Board of Education Special Meeting | Public Hearing on Sex Education CurriculumDate: Oct 6Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: Board of Education
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8 Oct
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New GRPS Elementary School Ceremonial Groundbreaking 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMNew GRPS Elementary School Ceremonial GroundbreakingDate: Oct 8Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: Aberdeen Academy K-8 Elementary, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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13 Oct
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Board of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities Committee 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBoard of Education Special Meeting | Ad Hoc Facilities CommitteeDate: Oct 13Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: Board of Education
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Board of Education Regular Board Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard of Education Regular Board MeetingDate: Oct 13Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: Board of EducationLocated in the Auditorium
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20 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 20Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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27 Oct
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Board of Education Special Meeting | Finance Committee 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMBoard of Education Special Meeting | Finance CommitteeDate: Oct 27Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: Board of Education
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Board of Education Special Board Meeting | Work Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard of Education Special Board Meeting | Work SessionDate: Oct 27Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: Board of EducationAudit presentation
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31 Oct
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Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 31Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Preparing our Scholars for the Real World
Points of Pride

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
District Annual Report
District Strategic Plan
ESSER Investment Plan
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