You Are Invited to the GRPS Futures Conference: Improving Education in a Budget Crisis on Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ottawa Hills High School. Your participation and input is needed now more than ever to help GRPS develop a plan that maintains the positive momentum the district has gained in recent years, while also balancing the budget to offset the per pupil funding cuts.

Lunch will be provided RSVP required to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 819-2197.

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Board of Education Budget Parameters

There is no “one-size-fits-all” school or educational program to meet the varying and unique academic needs of every student.

That is why GRPS is proud to offer the largest, most diverse selection of educational choices and opportunities in all of West Michigan – so parents can choose the best schools and educational programs for their child’s academic growth and success.

For information on GRPS school choices or to request an enrollment application, contact 616-819-2150 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GRPS Highlights and Quick Facts Informational Flyer
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Passport to the World Brochure

Attention Parents! The enrollment application period is now open for all of the GRPS Theme Schools and Centers of Innovation – including the new high school ‘Centers of Innovation’ with new 9th grade offerings for 2009/2010.

Center of Innovation High School Applications
Middle School Applications
Theme School Applications

Got BRICK?

A Benefit for the GRPS Athletic Department

Grand Rapids Public Schools invite you to become part of the history and tradition of Houseman Field by purchasing an engraved brick.

We are proud of our history and excited about the future. Be part of the pride and excitement. Honor your family, teacher, principal, school, graduating class, company, organization by having your name and/or message engraved on a price to be used to create the Houseman Promenade - the entrance to this historic facility.

Click here and download the application form.

If you have any questions, please call 616-819-2149 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Grand Rapids Board of Education recognizes that the public schools have the responsibility to provide quality education for all students. The district’s instructional requirements will enable students to achieve the mission of becoming educated, self-directed, and productive members of society.

...click here download the 2009 - 2010 Curriculum Guide Grades

The flu season is starting and will last through the fall and winter. More than one kind of flu virus will be spreading this season, including seasonal flu and the 2009 H1N1 flu (swine flu).

GRPS is taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of flu in our schools and to educate parents, students, staff, and the community about the flu, what parents and staff can and should do, and what the district is doing to prepare.

The following are helpful downloads and links with information for parents and staff about the H1N1 swine flu