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KiswahiliThe 2021-2022 school year has been challenging. GRPS families, students, staff members, and stakeholders had to adjust, re-adjust, and flex …
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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 …
Standardized Tests
When they take their standardized assessments, your child might be feeling the pressure to perform. As a parent or caregiver, it’s only …
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
The GRPS Family and Community Engagement office knows our district’s families are experiencing stress during this pandemic. However, you and …
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 …
Strive for Less than 5!
When children miss just one day of school per month, even in kindergarten and lower grades, they will be LESS likely to graduate from high …
Starting School Safely
As we adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, the GRPS FACE team aims to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of our district's students, …