Make GRPS your choice this school year! Grand Rapids Public Schools can't wait to get back to school for the 2022.2023 school year! With …
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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 We kicked off the 2021-2022 school year face-to-face, with 100% in-person classes. With over 40 schools in one …
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 relationships …
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 …
Getting Started with Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? This time last year, none of us could’ve predicted the ways our lives have changed in the wake of COVID. There are …
Gratitude Exercises & Activities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVua9fZQHME A Life of Gratitude It's always a good time to incorporate gratitude practices into your …