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60 musicians + 19 schools = one beautiful sound

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Student musicians came together to perform in Grand Rapids Community College’s High School Honor Band for one night, and one night only.

GRPS event to showcase school options

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Explore the options at GRPS during the Expo & Snow Spectacular on Feb. 7.

Bank manager turned educator now leading Harrison Park

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Grand Rapids Public Schools has appointed Steven Reynolds as interim principal of Harrison Park Academy.

Students get free books from new nonprofit

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A literacy-focused nonprofit organization gave away copies of its first book to Campus Elementary students.

GRPS board approves school closures

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district has finalized a list of 10 buildings targeted for closure as part of the “Reimagine GRPS With Us!” plan.

GRPS appoints interim principals

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
New interim principals are at the helms of Dickinson Academy and Brookside Elementary School. 

‘The best feeling’: Student growth paramount for GRPS teacher

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Dominic Biolchini channels the energy of his classroom into a symphony of learning.

Ottawa Hills pool work nearing completion

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The Ottawa Hills High School pool will have to be brought into compliance with state requirements if repair work is to continue. 

Young filmmakers use creativity, comedy in award-winning videos

Byron Center Erin Albanese
East Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Byron Center students won top prizes in the Mosaic Film Experience 2023 Mosaic Mobile competition.

Emphasis on understanding: teacher seeks to empower students

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Student nominated, award-winning teacher Nicole Shilton brings compassion and patience to the classroom.

‘Funnest job I have’: Michigan Teacher of the Year visits GRPS

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson stopped by Shawmut Hills and the Grand Rapids Public Museum School during a recent tour.

Parents, educators weigh in on recommended GRPS building closures

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The public weighed in on the district’s tentative plan to shutter several buildings as part of a consolidation effort following the approval of the Nov. 7 bond proposal.

Grand Rapids Board of Education recommends closures, sets input sessions

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education  recommended 10 schools to close and be repurposed, pending community input sessions. 

It’s a resounding ‘Yes’ from GRPS, FH, EGR, voters

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Bond proposals at Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills and Public Schools will fund major facility improvements, new construction.

Bolstered by many while a student, this grad now supports others

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
Jordan Poisson, who shared her story of growing up in poverty in 2014, is now a school counselor at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Ombuds office to help GRPS students, families resolve issues

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced Maleika Joubert Brown as the district’s first-ever ombudsperson.
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