Welcome to Burton Elementary
(PK-5)
Hello, hola, muraho, habari, haye!
Welcome to our Burton Elementary website! We are excited to share the amazing things that are happening within our Burton community. As the principal of Burton Elementary, I am proud of how our scholars, families, staff, and community work together to support our young Redhawks in soaring to new heights academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. Our diverse community works together to guide our scholars to push through to be the best they can be each and every day.
We offer preschool through 5th grade scholars the opportunity to learn and grow in the classroom and beyond. Our passionate staff work hard to support all of our scholars’ individual and unique needs. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Burton Elementary family, please reach out to us today! We look forward to soaring with you!
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Burton Elementary
School Hours
Breakfast 8:10 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.
School Transparency
We are a Community School!
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Burton Elementary promotes a diverse, respectful community of academic achievement by involving scholars, parents, and community in the learning process.
As one of the district’s cultural centers, we provide bilingual support to English learners. We have dedicated bilingual staff to support our scholars and families.
The staff at Burton Elementary are committed to student success. They go above and beyond to ensure that each scholar's needs are met, that families are involved in their child’s education, and that scholars have a positive experience.
Education is expanded beyond the four walls of our classrooms, and our staff facilitate this exploration with excitement and enthusiasm. Our scholars matter, and not only do we believe in them, but we teach them to believe in themselves.
Burton Elementary was awarded with the Apple Distinguished Schools for Technology in 2019. We believe that an Apple a day is the Burton way.
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29 Sep
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Upper El SOAR Assembly 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMUpper El SOAR AssemblyDate: Sep 29Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Burton El Calendar
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Lower El SOAR Assembly 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMLower El SOAR AssemblyDate: Sep 29Time: 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMCalendar: Burton El Calendar
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19 Oct
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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27 Oct
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Upper El SOAR Assembly 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMUpper El SOAR AssemblyDate: Oct 27Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Burton El Calendar
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Lower El SOAR Assembly 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMLower El SOAR AssemblyDate: Oct 27Time: 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMCalendar: Burton El Calendar
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2 Novthru Nov 3
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Nov 2 - Nov 3Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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25 Novthru Nov 27
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving BreakDate: Nov 25 - Nov 27Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Nov
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GRPS 34th Annual Turkey TrotDate: Nov 26Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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1 Dec
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Upper El SOAR Assembly 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMUpper El SOAR AssemblyDate: Dec 1Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Burton El Calendar
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Lower El SOAR Assembly 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMLower El SOAR AssemblyDate: Dec 1Time: 1:00 PM to 1:40 PMCalendar: Burton El Calendar
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A Day in the Life: Ottawa Hills Cheer September 18, 2026
At Innovation Central High School, Jayda Johnson is part of the Academy of Health Sciences & Technology, a program that gives students hands-on learning opportunities in health care and related fields.
Meet the 2026-27 Board of Education Scholar Representatives September 17, 2026
The three seniors selected to represent the GRPS student body at Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are already making an impact in their communities.
A Day in the Life: Union Boys Tennis September 17, 2026
Between school, tennis, marching band, and his job at New City Neighbors, Sebastian Laninga’s days are filled with different responsibilities that require him to stay organized and make the most of his time.
