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Principal Profile: Meet the leader who decided to be an educator in first grade

Grand Rapids Montessori Academy and Middle High School Principal Kerri Reed has known she wanted to be a teacher since she was a child.

SNN: Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools

Whitley and Dan Morse met as new teachers in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Fifteen years later, the married couple are still there, Whitley as a teacher at Ottawa Hills High School and Dan as principal of North Park Montessori Academy.

City High Middle School honored by State as Blue Ribbon School

City High Middle School was honored during the November State Board of Education meeting as one of 16 Michigan schools being recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools.

MLive: See the next 7 Grand Rapids school projects set to shift where students learn

Seven construction projects will soon continue the transformation of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district, part of an effort funded mainly by a $305 million bond.

Turkey Trot adds food drive to help families during the holiday season

On Thanksgiving morning, runners participating in the 33rd annual Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) Turkey Trot will have the opportunity to support both GRPS scholar-athletes and families in need.

Superintendent Dr. Roby & VP Wade named Leaders in Education

GRPS Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby and Board of Education Vice President Aarie Wade have been recognized as Notable Leaders in Education by Crain's Grand Rapids Business.

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Preparing our Scholars for the Real World

Points of Pride

8th Largest School District in Michigan
14,000 Scholars Served
70+ Languages Spoken by GRPS Families
80+ Countries Represented by our Scholar Population
Grad Rates Increase Annually
40+ Schools

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. As a diverse community with growing changes, we want to ensure your positive experience when working with our schools and district. Together, we are charting a new course through the implementation of our Strategic Plan. No matter who you are, we want you to feel connected to and valued at our district.

Join us as we build a community of belonging  at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Respectfully, 

Dr. Leadriane Roby,
Superintendent of Schools

Learn more about the GRPS Superintendent

District Annual Report

District Strategic Plan

ESSER Investment Plan

Request for Proposals