With the help and support of GRPS families, students, staff members, and stakeholders, the 2023-2024 school year was a great success! Our …
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Looking Back at Fall 2023
The 2023-2024 school year has been one for the books. We started the year Reimagining GRPS!, and with your valuable feedback, there's no …
Preventing Summer Learning Loss
After achieving in school all year long, some students actually slide back during the summer months, losing important math and reading …
Academic Transitions
Is your child starting kindergarten next fall? Or do you have a middle schooler preparing to enter high school? Maybe your student is …
An SEL Approach to Standardized Testing
When they take their standardized assessments, your child might be feeling the pressure to perform. As a parent or caregiver, it’s only …
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Developing Relationship Skills
Building positive relationships is the foundation for success. Like most parents, you probably want your kids to become leaders and heroes, …
Literacy
It’s always a good time to think about reading, a fundamental building block of learning. We all know that first children learn to read, and …
Mindfulness and Gratitude
Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness, the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment. It …
Gratitude & Mindfulness
Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, November is a perfect month to become more intentional about practicing gratitude. Check out the …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: We aim to “ensure all Grand Rapids …