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WOOD TV8: Chef for President Obama visits Ottawa Hills High School

An executive chef to former President Barack Obama spoke with students Wednesday at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids.

Board of Education Appoints Erika VanDyke to Fill Trustee Vacancy

The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted Wednesday to appoint Erika VanDyke to fill the board’s trustee vacancy.

Elementary basketball clinics build skills and confidence at an early age

Throughout February, GRPS is investing in the next generation of scholar-athletes by offering free elementary basketball clinics at Ottawa Hills High School and Union High School.

Bengals Shine at District Wrestling Tournament

The Ottawa Hills Bengals celebrated a strong weekend on the mats, with two standout wrestlers earning their way to the Regional Championships.

GRPS alum returned home to lead Burton Elementary

Amarena Nelson was destined for this role. A graduate of GRPS, she grew up in a family rooted in education, with a father who dedicated his career to teaching at the high school level.

Nutrition Services warehouse is the backbone of 15,000 daily meals

This week we are celebrating the Nutrition Services warehouse team as our GRPS Champions. 

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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