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.
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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.
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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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30 Oct
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Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENTDate: Oct 30Calendar: MLK Calendar
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2 Nov
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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: Nov 2Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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2 Novthru Nov 3
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Nov 2 - Nov 3Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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3 Nov
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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: Nov 3Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: MLK Calendar
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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 Calendar
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Ottawa Hills Cross Country Teams Shine at OK White Championships October 23, 2026
The Ottawa Hills cross country teams competed Wednesday at the OK White Conference Championships at Riverside Park, highlighted by an all-conference performance from Lucas Mueller.
Principal Profile: GRPS Grad Leading Museum Middle School October 21, 2026
When Dr. Michael Hastings walks the unique halls of Grand Rapids Public Museum School, he does so as both an educator and a proud alumnus of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Board of Education Selects Superintendent Semifinalists, Moves Search Forward October 20, 2026
The Grand Rapids Board of Education has taken another important step in its search for the district’s next superintendent, selecting a group of semifinalists to advance in the process.
