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The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Kent County.
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Deadline of February 28 is looming
The virtual schedules will remain the same as they have been since the start of school until January 4.
Although the district is not starting school in person for the first nine weeks, officials said they're excited to kick off a new year.
The following is a list of important information regarding back to school.
The survey should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
See student locker/classroom cleanout and textbook/instrument return schedules.
Grand Rapids Public Schools' grab and go meal sites will be closed on Monday.
Due to the uncertain circumstances of COVID-19, Grand Rapids Public Schools will be honoring graduates during virtual graduation ceremonies.
At 6:30 p.m. Monday, the Grand Rapids Board of Education will virtually hold their regularly scheduled board meeting.
The offers are for Mondays and Thursdays only.
"We want to assure our parents and guardians that the board and district are committed to meeting the needs of all our students."
"As a district, we are doing our best to anticipate and prepare for the remainder of the school year and beyond."
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit resources.grps.org for optional online academic enrichment opportunities.
All Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person operations.
The Governor is directing all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations.
All future optional academic materials will be mailed upon request.
"Each site is well established as a drive-thru to easily accommodate parents/guardians in this situation."
"We will continue to update this information periodically. Please watch for future updates."
"The last day of the school year is currently planned for Wednesday, June 3, but may be subject to change. We are waiting for information."
The free meals will be a breakfast/lunch combo and are available for all students 18 years of age and younger.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, there will be a total of eight grab and go meal sites. The sites will be open daily, Monday through Friday.
"We want to assure you that we will be providing a series of communications to give answers and clear direction during the next days."
Schools are open today from 10 am to 2 pm for staff, parents and guardians.
"Please understand that this is a rapidly evolving situation and KCHD will continue to communicate with you as information changes."
We are doing everything possible to prevent the spread of Coronavirus and other communicable diseases.
Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency to maximize efforts and assist local governments to slow the spread of the virus.
In GRPS schools, the 2018-2019 graduation rate was 76.2 percent, below the statewide average.
For the eighth consecutive year, Grand Rapids Public Schools saw an increase in district wise graduation rates.
Grand Rapids Public Schools works with the Kent County Health Department to adhere to the Michigan Public Health Code.
If accepted by Dr. Roby, the next step of the process is for the board to begin negotiating a contract for the new superintendent.
Each of our elementary schools will host their own kindergarten event. Explorers can expect to tour the school.
Students supplement learning with ballet, clay creatures & Billie Holiday