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Fox 17 Online: Grand Rapids high school seniors win national film contest

Two seniors at Grand Rapids City High School won a nationwide student film contest for their short film about food insecurity, earning them $1,000 and a trip to Hollywood.

Coming up short—Tigers' outfielder learns new position on the fly for World Series

He was a kid from southeast Grand Rapids who spent his childhood playing sandlot baseball on the open fields along 28th Street—then just a quiet two-lane road. 

Class of 2025 grads preparing for next chapter

Two members of the Class of 2025, who dual-enrolled while in high school at GRPS, are featured as part of Western Michigan University's 'First Year Faces' series. 

Ignite Summer Learning sends off Class of 2025

GRPS proudly celebrated the final commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025, honoring 16 scholars who achieved graduation through the Ignite Summer Learning program.

GRPS updates eight policies to better protect scholars

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has approved updates to eight key policies designed to better protect and support scholars.

Community invited to tour new home of Southeast Career Pathways

The community is invited to tour the new home of Southeast Career Pathways before it opens for the 2025-26 school year.

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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