In recent years, many diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI for simplicity) topics around social justice, racism and more have bubbled to the …
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Turkey Trot 2024
Registration is open for the 32nd Annual GRPS Turkey Trot! The countdown is on to the 32nd Annual Turkey Trot scheduled for November …
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Make GRPS your choice this school year! Grand Rapids Public Schools can't wait to get back to school for the 2024-2025 school year! With …
Literacy
January: Literacy It’s always a good time to think about reading, a fundamental building block of learning. We know that first children …
A Safe Return to School
A Safe Return to School With over 40 schools in one dynamic district, we take pride in preparing our students for the real world, and we …
The Power of Play
Playtime: Not Just for Fun! Playtime sometimes gets a bad reputation! Some might dismiss it as being "just for fun," but play is a critical …
Jump to Pre-K
GRPS World Class Preschool Children grow up fast! Whether they're coming from daycare, a 3-year-old program, or directly from home, …
Helping them Prepare
You've Got This! There are many opinions out there about standardized testing. Regardless of what your personal feelings on high-stakes …
Did You Know?
Knowledge is Power! The FACE office at GRPS believes that our district is strengthened through our diversity. Part of building …
Resources for Early Literacy
Everyday Steps to Reading Did you know that children begin their path to reading as babies when they hear and respond to the sound of a …