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Union High School Hosts Inaugural Cultural Celebration, Highlighting Scholar Unity

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. 

Grand Rapids showcases nature-focused learning to national experts

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

GRPS Family & Community Engagement – October Updates

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

Principal Profile: From tutor to school leader

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.

GRPS educators honored by Davenport University

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.

Union High’s Kelsey Gichuki builds connections that inspire growth

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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Preparing our Scholars for the Real World

Points of Pride

8th Largest School District in Michigan
14,000 Scholars Served
70+ Languages Spoken by GRPS Families
80+ Countries Represented by our Scholar Population
Grad Rates Increase Annually
40+ Schools

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

Learn more about the GRPS Superintendent

District Annual Report

District Strategic Plan

ESSER Investment Plan

Request for Proposals