Palmer Elementary Building

Welcome to Palmer Elementary (PK-5)

I take great pride in serving as the Principal of Palmer Elementary. As one of the cultural centers in GRPS, we embody a diverse scholar population representing many countries and languages. Each of our scholars is unique, and our knowledgeable staff strives to provide them with an individualized academic experience that is challenging and robust. Our goal is simple: prepare our scholars for success today and into their future.

Interested in becoming part of the Palmer family? Please contact our school to set up a time to visit. We hope a tour of our school will help you determine if Palmer is the ideal fit for you and your scholar.

Leanne Opoka Lange

Principal

School Apps

Palmer Elementary

309 Palmer St. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Phone: 616-819-2929

Fax: 616-819-2928

Leanne Opoka Lange

Principal

Joan Day

Head Secretary

School Hours

Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.

School Transparency

Annual Reports More...

School Safety Drills Reports More...

Palmer: Where school and community are one.

Palmer Elementary is a neighborhood school located on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. We are nestled in the Creston Neighborhood and embrace the community feel in our school program. We believe in building leadership and responsibility among our scholars through the implementation of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiatives. As one of the district’s cultural centers, we encompass a diverse scholar population which represents multiple countries and languages. Our strong community partnerships provide academic and enrichment opportunities for all scholars.

The dedicated staff at Palmer strive to deliver equitable and rigorous instruction for all scholars. At Palmer we are a family dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning. We are the HAWKS! We are Honest, Accountable, Welcoming, Kind, and Safe.

Palmer Elementary Photo Tour

Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery

Events

1 Jun
thru Jun 3
- Half Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Day for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Jun 1 - Jun 3
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
3 Jun
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SCHOLARS
  
  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SCHOLARS
  
  Date: Jun 3
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

View School Calendar

School News

Sharon Honicutt Builds Lifelong Connections Through Montessori Education June 1, 2026

For 27 years, Sharon Honicutt has dedicated her career to supporting scholars and families at GRPS.

Museum Middle School Scholars Focused on Environmental Issues June 1, 2026

Throughout the school year, 8th-grade scholars in Ms. Robbin’s Science class at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School have been focused on environmental issues impacting their local communities.