Easing the Shift From Elementary to Middle School The logistical, social, and academic changes that your student will face when going from …
Network for Success
M-STEP
M-STEP: A Parent’s Guide From ChalkBeat Detroit's Lori Higgins Parents, here are a few things you’ll need to know about this year’s …
You’ve Got a Friend in Me!
How Caregivers Can Support Friendships Friendships are important, but your guidance and monitoring of activities are needed for your child …
Top Books of 2022
Best Children's Books of the Year By Miranda Rosbach of Brightly This year’s list has it all! Magical stories, love …
COVID Thanksgiving
Planning Family Holidays in a Pandemic Pre-pandemic, Thanksgiving meant going to the homes of friends or family to spend the holiday …
Explore Books & Media
Broaching the Topic with Books As a parent, aim to bring up the topic of race as soon as possible, and set a goal to return to the …
Eliminating Barriers Together
Student Success Begins with 180 Days of School Did you know that some chronically absent students have poor attendance for reasons beyond …
Connect with your PAL
Parent Action Leaders at GRPS Each GRPS school has a PAL, or Parent Action Leader, who acts as the link between the Family and Community …
Academic Transitions
April: Academic Transitions Is your child starting kindergarten this fall? Or do you have a middle schooler preparing to enter high school? …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: we …