Athletics

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Athletics Department currently manages and supports 40 seasonal athletic programs available for GRPS scholars in kindergarten through 12^th grade.

Our Vision for Athletics

Grand Rapids Public Schools will create educational opportunities and experiences, through athletics, that will enhance scholar achievement, scholar development, and school culture.

Why Participate in Athletics?

As a district, we believe that the participation in athletic programs is essential for scholars to develop teamwork and self-discipline while building self-confidence - skills that help prepare scholars for the real world. We strive to provide an environment where our scholars are encouraged to learn new skills, dedicated to practicing those skills, and rewarded for their hard work. Athletics allows scholars to build positive relationships with their peers by learning sportsmanship in competition.

Athletic Programs

Athletic programs are available to scholars at all of our schools. To learn more about what athletic programs are offered by grade, please review the elementary, middle, and high school athletic pages by clicking the buttons below. You can also contact your school directly for more information about athletic programming at a specific school or throughout the district.

Elementary Athletics Middle School Athletics High School Athletics

District Athletic News & Events

A Day in the Life: Union Cross Country

If you’re Arie Prins, the first miles of the day happen before school.

A Day in the Life: Ottawa Hills Cross Country

For Dominik Ladomoto-Fisher, the alarm goes off around 6:15 a.m.

A Day in the Life: Ottawa Girls Golf

Nya Neal's day can include biology, physics, golf, research, Michigan Youth in Government, yearbook, STEM education, and a shift at Panera Bread.

A Day in the Life: Union Girls Golf

Before most students arrive at school, Diane Howie and Arden Hammond are already working through their first commitments of the day.

Community Packs Houseman Field For Crosstown Rivalry

Houseman Field was buzzing Thursday night as the Grand Rapids community came together to cheer on scholar-athletes from Ottawa Hills High School and Union High School in the first football matchup between the two schools since 2023.

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Support Elementary & Middle School Athletics

Through the generous gifts from the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation donors, Great Sports, Great Kids provides youth sports programming for elementary and middle school scholars across the district.

Learn more about our Great Sports, Great Kids Program