Strive for Less than Five! When your child misses just one day of school per month, even in kindergarten and lower grades, they will be …
2023-2024
2023 in Review
Looking back at the 2023-2024 school year Fall 2023 at GRPS saw our students, staff, and families starting another school year to an …
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practicing mindfulness as a family can not only help with anxiety, but it can also help your children build an important …
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: we …
Dr. Roby and the Strategic Master Plan
Superintendent Leadriane Roby "I've seen tremendous resilience and creativity from our [district's] families that have had to navigate …
Gratitude
Thank You! There are numerous benefits to practicing mindfulness and gratitude, all of which alleviate the stress and anxiety of current …
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 …
Take a Trip
Explore the World from Home Virtual field trips allow children to visit places around the world without ever leaving their homes! Through …
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 …
Be a Book Worm
Summer Reading Defeats Summer Learning Loss Reading is like exercise for your child's brain! Just like exercising keeps muscles in shape, …