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.
We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.
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14 Jan
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Alexander Community Engagement Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMAlexander Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 14Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarThis meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
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Alexander Community Engagement Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMAlexander Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 14Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 1331 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarThis meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
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15 Jan
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Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMStocking Elementary Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 15Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: 863 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Stocking Elementary Community Engagement Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMStocking Elementary Community Engagement MeetingDate: Jan 15Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 863 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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19 Jan
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDate: Jan 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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23 Jan
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Union Redhawks Boys Basketball Youth Night 4:00 PM to 8:30 PMUnion Redhawks Boys Basketball Youth NightDate: Jan 23Time: 4:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Jan
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Union Redhawks Girls Basketball Youth Night 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMUnion Redhawks Girls Basketball Youth NightDate: Jan 26Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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28 Jan
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GRPS Expo & Information Fair 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMGRPS Expo & Information FairDate: Jan 28Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
Join GRPS on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at GRPS University for the annual Expo & Information Fair! With the largest selection of school choices in West Michigan, this is your chance to explore our schools, learn about enrollment, and meet GRPS staff while enjoying free dinner, giveaways, and fun activities.
Bring the whole family and get ready for the 2026–2027 school year—see you there!
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Highlights from the Crosstown Classic at Van Andel Arena December 24, 2025
The Ottawa Hills Bengals and Union Redhawks faced off in two thrilling, hard-fought games, with the community showing up in full force to cheer them on at Van Andel Arena.
Union High School’s Unified Program Builds Community Through Inclusion December 23, 2025
Thanks to its thriving Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Program, Union High School has been cultivating a culture where every scholar feels like they belong.
SNN: Looking for social connection? These students have ideas December 23, 2025
Students at Southwest Middle High School – Academia Bilingüe have come up with new ways to improve social connections and inspire belonging at their school for the 2025-2026 West Michigan Design Prize.
