The 61st District Court joined Grand Rapids students on May 1 for National Law Day. Judges collaborated with Grand Rapids Public Schools to host a student essay contest. The theme was “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One.” trst.in/w38vsx

Three seniors from Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School have committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. trst.in/NhewZR

Incredible work by our GRPS scholars who proudly presented at the GR Public Museum Education Showcase! Their creativity and hard work were on full display.

Thank you to our state lawmakers for taking the time to meet with our scholars, board members, and district leaders this week! Together, we can continue building stronger schools and brighter futures for all young people.

Meet Kaylie Padron, a senior at the Grand Rapids Learning Center. Thanks to her experience at the only high school on a college campus in West Michigan, she is well on her way to a college degree. trst.in/4DypCl

Watch BOE in 60, a one-minute recap of the May Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting.

Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 by tuning in to live streams of every GRPS graduation ceremony at live.grps.org. Spanish interpretation is available. Learn more: grps.org/pub/stories/vi…

At Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, one of the first friendly faces scholars encounter each morning is Deb Davis, the school’s Nutritional Specialist. Read more at grps.org: trst.in/fEx1rp

Night one is in the books! Congratulations to the graduates of CA Frost and Union High! We are so proud of each and every one of you. As I said tonight, your race is just beginning. Our world needs you. Trust your training and go make an impact!

The graduation ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, are being moved indoors to the Ottawa Hills High School Gymnasium due to the potential for rain. trst.in/6KES16.

GRPS was honored Monday with a 2025 Historic Preservation Award for the extensive renovation of Innovation Central High School. Over three years and with a $40M investment, the project restored the school’s historic character while modernizing its learning spaces. Learn more:

Walking back, looking forward: Southwest Middle High School Academia Bilingüe seniors started their graduation day by returning to the place many of them started their education: Southwest Elementary School Academia Bilingüe.

The rain keeps coming, so we're going to keep celebrating our graduates in the nice and dry gym at Ottawa Hills. Wednesday's ceremonies for Ottawa Hills High School and Museum High School have been moved indoors. We can't wait to celebrate together! grps.org/pub/stories/vi…

Due to the forecast, Thursday's graduation ceremonies will be inside at Ottawa Hills High School. We can't wait to celebrate with our graduates from Grand Rapids University Prep Academy & City High Middle School! grps.org/pub/stories/vi…

Emry Herring will spend the summer at the XQ Institute in Oakland, California, continuing a journey that started inside the classrooms of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School. Read more: grps.org/pub/stories/vi…

At GR Montessori Academy, Roni Van Buren helps to bridge the gap between past & present, scholar & educator, community & classroom. With deep roots at GRPS, Van Buren brings a personal passion to community building into every corner of the school library. trst.in/3bLk22

A combined marching band made up of scholars from four Grand Rapids Public Schools high schools was awarded “Best High School Band” at the Mackinaw Memorial Day Parade, which is the largest Memorial Day parade in Michigan. trst.in/PbGw7d

We are in awe of the new murals at Congress Elementary School! Artist and Congress parent Bradley Goff used scholar ideas to create the new murals. You can view "Dream Big" now at Congress! Learn more from WOOD TV8: woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

We are proud to celebrate the Class of 2025, with approximately 750 graduates receiving their diplomas and taking their next steps toward bright and promising futures. grps.org/pub/stories/vi…

Fifth-graders at Aberdeen Academy gained a key ally in their campaign to name the stonefly Michigan’s official state insect. Rep. Stephen Wooden joined Ms. Emma Witkovsky’s class at Townsend Park, Rockford, where students studied the insect in its habitat. trst.in/lhGarN