Welcome to Shawmut Hills (PK-8)
Our amazing team of dedicated, talented, and resourceful teachers and support staff create an amazing educational experience for our scholars. Our scholars bring truly diverse backgrounds to school, which only enriches one another's lives. We have the steadfast support of an amazing PTA and school community to make this a special place to be.
Whether your family lives in our attendance zone or not, we would love to talk to you about becoming a part of our school community. It would be great to give you a tour of our school and bring your family in as members of the Shawmut Hills community!
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Shawmut Hills
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
Shawmut Hills uses a positive and holistic approach to education to create an environment that promotes scholar learning and well-being.
Nestled in a beautiful residential neighborhood on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Shawmut Hills is a hidden gem. We proudly serve scholars in grades preschool through 8th grade.
Place-Based, Supplemental Learning
Using place-based education as our guide, our scholars explore and utilize our beautiful school grounds to deepen their learning. Our campus features old growth trees, habitats for a variety of animals, and an amazing edible garden run by scholars and the school community. Our scholars also have the opportunity to participate in rich experiences that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- social and emotional integrated curriculum
- high impact math, science, reading, and social studies curriculum
- music, band, art, physical education, computers, and library
- elementary and middle school sports
- the Shawmut Hills Friendship Garden
- Kid’s Hope Mentoring
- Senior Neighbors Tutoring
- enrichment activities with Grand Valley State University and Cornerstone University
Caregiver Engagement
As a school, we thrive because of the trust, support, and collaboration between staff, scholars, family members, and our supportive community partners. Through the generous work of our PTA and community partners, we are able to support after school events that include:
- family dances
- Shawmut Hills Night at the 3 Mile Project
- winter holiday sing-a-long
- school carnival
- reading night
- math night
- and so much more!
Caring Staff
Our highly-skilled and passionate staff ensure that every child has the opportunity to have their needs met academically, socially, and emotionally. Our team has been trained in creating trauma-sensitive classroom environments, allowing all of our scholars to feel supported and experience success.
Family First
One of our most treasured accomplishments is that we have taught and continue to serve the children of many of our staff members both past and present. Our staff work collaboratively to create the best learning environment for all scholars, and we trust each other to teach our own children. At Shawmut, our family is your family!
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3 Aprthru Apr 10
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring BreakDate: Apr 3 - Apr 10Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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21 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Public Reception for GRPS Families & Friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Public Reception for GRPS Families & FriendsDate: Apr 21Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Notice of Public Hearing - Native American Education Program 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMNotice of Public Hearing - Native American Education ProgramDate: Apr 21Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: 850 Chatham St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
Native American Parents, Native American Students and the General Public are invited to share recommendations regarding programs and services to meet the special needs of Native American students in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
The input will be used to develop the district’s application for federal funding for the 2026-2027 school year.
The public hearing will be held from 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Straight School Building, 850 Chatham NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
If you have any questions, please call 616-819-3318
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22 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The PublicDate: Apr 22Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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23 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The PublicDate: Apr 23Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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24 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The PublicDate: Apr 24Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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25 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The PublicDate: Apr 25Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Apr
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Citywide Art Show - Open To The Public 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMCitywide Art Show - Open To The PublicDate: Apr 26Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Western Michigan University, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Union golf tees up for exciting 2026 March 31, 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.
Fox17 Online: FOX 17 helps get books into the hands of kids in West Michigan March 31, 2026
Research shows a connection between childhood poverty, lack of access to reading resources, lower reading proficiency and the ability to prepare for the world beyond school.
Union alum inspires scholars in the same place that inspired her March 30, 2026
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.
