GRPS event to showcase school options

January 29, 2024

GR Expo & Snow Spectacular 24 BRIEF 1 — Grand Rapids Public Schools welcomes the community on Feb. 7 to learn about school options at the Expo & Snow Spectacular

Grand Rapids — The Grand Rapids Public Schools community is invited to explore the district’s selection of school choices and learn about the enrollment process during its Expo & Snow Spectacular.

The event is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the gymnasium of the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison Ave. SE.

Attendees will be able to learn about the district’s neighborhood and theme school offerings. Families will also have a chance to meet with GRPS team members — including principals, administrators and staff — from throughout the district.

GRPS representatives will help guide families through the enrollment process, according to a release from the district.

There will be giveaways, games and activities and a complimentary dinner will be served.

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Riley Kelley

Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids and Sparta school districts. An award-winning journalist, Riley spent eight years with the Ludington Daily News, reporting, copy editing, paginating and acting as editor for its weekly entertainment section. He also contributed to LDN’s sister publications, Oceana’s Herald-Journal and the White Lake Beacon. His reporting on issues in education and government has earned accolades from the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Associated Press Media Editors. Riley’s early work in journalism included a stint as an on-air news reporter for WMOM Radio, and work on the editorial staff of various student publications. Riley is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. He originally hails from western Washington.