Welcome to Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy (PK-8)
Welcome to Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy. It is our pleasure to partner with our neighborhood community to educate and serve your scholars. Our excellent and dedicated team of educators is committed to academic achievement and social growth while instilling the values of hard work, service to others, and personal leadership in our scholars.
If you are interested in joining our MLK family and want additional information, please contact us at 616-819-2600.
Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy
School Hours
Breakfast 8:10 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.
School Transparency

We are a Community School!
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At MLK, we are family.
Located in southeast Grand Rapids, Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy features state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and a beautiful Library/Media Center.
We have an outstanding, dedicated team of educators and support staff who care for each scholar, their families, and each other.
Offering a safe and secure environment, we strive to ensure that all scholars have an enriching and engaging learning experience. By encouraging growth academically, behaviorally, and socially, we allow our scholars the opportunity to thrive as learners and as citizens. We celebrate this growth and success throughout the year.
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19 Nov
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Burton School 100th Year Celebration 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMBurton School 100th Year CelebrationDate: Nov 19Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarShort program at 6:30 pm
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20 Nov
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Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENTDate: Nov 20Calendar: MLK Calendar
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25 Novthru Nov 27
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving BreakDate: Nov 25 - Nov 27Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Nov
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GRPS 34th Annual Turkey TrotDate: Nov 26Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarRegister at GRPS.org/turkeytrot
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16 Dec
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Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMPaul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)Date: Dec 16Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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16 Decthru Dec 18
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Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Dec 16 - Dec 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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17 Dec
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Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMPaul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)Date: Dec 17Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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18 Dec
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Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMPaul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)Date: Dec 18Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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City High Middle Theater: A World of Pure Imagination November 12, 2026
City High Middle School Theater is bringing Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka to life in a production packed with theatrical magic, outstanding stagecraft, and pure imagination.
Watch BOE in 60, a one-minute recap of the November Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting.
Turkey Trot Unveils 2026 Shirt Ahead of Thanksgiving Tradition November 11, 2026
Walkers and runners in the 34th Annual Turkey Trot will be sporting blue this Thanksgiving as thousands take to the streets wearing the official 2026 event shirt.





