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

Union golf tees up for exciting 2026

The Union Redhawks boys’ golf team enters the 2026 season with growing numbers and clear goals in mind. Under the leadership of coaches Colson Ceglarek and Jamie Devoe, the program continues to build momentum.

Union alum inspires scholars in the same place that inspired her

When Kristin Babinski walks the halls of Union High School, she’s not just a teacher — she’s a proud alum giving back to the school that helped shape her future.

Fox 17: GRPS golfer aims for state tournament after missing by one stroke

Grand Rapids Public Schools junior James Fowler is preparing for the upcoming golf season with a renewed focus after narrowly missing a spot in the state tournament last year.

Bengals track and field athletes push for new personal bests

As the new track season begins at Ottawa Hills High School, the Bengals are focused on building momentum and chasing new personal bests.

More than just miles: What track and field means to Union athletes

For many athletes on Union’s track and field team, the sport is about more than times on a stopwatch.

1 2 3 4 5

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