MLK Building

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.

Chasciti Jackson

Principal

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Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy

645 Logan St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-819-2600 Fax: 616-819-2596

Chasciti Jackson

Principal

Cinque Moody

Scholar Success Coordinator

Karan Perras

Head Secretary

Ahmari Jobe

Kent School Services Network (KSSN) Coordinator

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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KSSN

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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Events

5 Oct
- 6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CA FROST 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  
  6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CA FROST
  
  Date: Oct 5
  
  Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  
  Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, 645 Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: MLK Calendar
- 7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CITY 2 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
  
  7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. CITY 2
  
  Date: Oct 5
  
  Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
  
  Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, 645 Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: MLK Calendar
7 Oct
- 6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREP 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  
  6th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREP
  
  Date: Oct 7
  
  Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  
  Location: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4
  
  Calendar: MLK Calendar
- 7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREP 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
  
  7-8th Grade Volleyball MLK vs. UPREP
  
  Date: Oct 7
  
  Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
  
  Location: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4
  
  Calendar: MLK Calendar
19 Oct
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 19
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  
  Paul I BGCGR OPEN (11-5pm only)
  
  Date: Oct 19
  
  Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  
  Calendar: MLK Calendar
30 Oct
- Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENT
  
  Paul I BGC closed for STAFF DEVELOPMENT
  
  Date: Oct 30
  
  Calendar: MLK Calendar
2 Nov
thru Nov 3
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Nov 2 - Nov 3
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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School News

GR Montessori Middle High Wins The Gold Standard, Attendance Competition Extended October 1, 2026

During Attendance Awareness Month, all GRPS schools took on The Gold Standard, a September challenge to see which school could grow scholar attendance the most.

Inspired by a Teacher, Sibley Principal Faith Fugit Leads With a Focus on Scholars September 30, 2026

The path to education for Faith Fugit began with a teacher who challenged students to consider how they could make a difference in the lives of others.