Grand Rapids

City notices

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 5:40 pm Eastern

• Paying Taxes in Grand RapidsNeed to file an income tax return for Grand Rapids taxable income? You've come to the right place. We're here to help! Learn more about your summer and winter property taxes and the process behind it all.
• Water and Sewer ServicesLearn more about how the City bills for water and sewer services View a map of the areas we serve and the retail and wholesale customers. Stop water and sewer services at your previous property and close your account.
• History of Grand RapidsThe City of Grand Rapids is the second largest city in the state of Michigan. It encompasses an area of approximately 45 square miles. Grand Rapids is located in west central Michigan, roughly 30 miles east of Lake Michigan. The Grand River, a major state waterway, runs through the city's center. The city's population is 188,040 according to the 2010 census. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. The county has a population count of over 500,000, covering 856 square miles. Our metropolitan area has a population of over 1,000,000. Over 2,000 years ago, the Hopewell Indians occupied the
• Parking in Grand RapidsWelcome to Mobile GR’s parking information hub, your guide to navigating parking in Grand Rapids. Here you will find everything you need to know about City-operated street and venue parking, ramps and lots, permits, payment options, special programs, and the helpful services available throughout the city. Whether you are visiting, commuting, or living in Grand Rapids, we make it easy to find convenient, accessible and affordable parking. Anyone may reserve a parking spot at selected City ramps through the ParkMobile app. All parking reservations begin at 4:00 p.m. ADA Parking Reservations are
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• Inspections and Code Enforcement

School district news

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 7:25 am Eastern

• Office of the SuperintendentDr. Leadriane Roby (pronounced Lee-dree-in Robe-ee) is the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, a position she has held since 2020. During her time with Grand Rapids Public Schools, she has spearheaded a multi-year initiative to involve scholars, families, staff, and the broader Grand Rapids community in shaping the district’s future. This collaborative effort culminated in the approval of a new Strategic Plan in 2021. Building on that foundation, the Reimagine GRPS with Us! plan was launched in 2023, committing $305 million to enhance our schools and guide academic programs across t
• Superintendent’s Scholar Advisory CouncilThe Superintendent’s Scholar Advisory Council is a forum where scholars actively contribute to shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that directly influence their educational experience at Grand Rapids Public Schools. The council, composed of a junior and senior representative from each GRPS high school, meets monthly during the school year. Each session addresses key topics related to education, student life, and ways to enhance the district as a whole, ensuring that scholar voices are central to the decision-making process.
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, is a law that provides the public the right to request access to public records. It is the policy of Grand Rapids Public Schools that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding governmental decision-making, consistent with FOIA. Per Board Policy 2810-R, all individuals desiring to inspect or receive a copy of a public record shall make a written request to the FOIA Coordinator that describes the public record sufficiently to enable the FOIA Coordinator, or his/her designee, to identify and locate the public record. Thomas Cottle
• Reimagine GRPS with Us!Reimagine GRPS with Us! is more than just a catchphrase. It’s actually happening at the Grand Rapids Public Schools. We are investing $305 million throughout our district to improve schools and enhance programming. This is where you can track our progress on the Reimagine GRPS with Us! plan, which encompasses the Strategic Plan, the Facilities Master Plan, and the Community Engagement Report. Grand Rapids Public Schools is working to find new uses for our former school sites that will add value to our community. Click here to learn more. Bond dollars are released in a series of three payments
• Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program
• Ignite: Summer Learning at GRPS
• Adult Education / GED (Kent ISD)
• Communications Protocol: Who to contact at GRPS

High school sports

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 7:25 am Eastern

• Office of the SuperintendentDr. Leadriane Roby (pronounced Lee-dree-in Robe-ee) is the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, a position she has held since 2020. During her time with Grand Rapids Public Schools, she has spearheaded a multi-year initiative to involve scholars, families, staff, and the broader Grand Rapids community in shaping the district’s future. This collaborative effort culminated in the approval of a new Strategic Plan in 2021. Building on that foundation, the Reimagine GRPS with Us! plan was launched in 2023, committing $305 million to enhance our schools and guide academic programs across t
• Superintendent’s Scholar Advisory CouncilThe Superintendent’s Scholar Advisory Council is a forum where scholars actively contribute to shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that directly influence their educational experience at Grand Rapids Public Schools. The council, composed of a junior and senior representative from each GRPS high school, meets monthly during the school year. Each session addresses key topics related to education, student life, and ways to enhance the district as a whole, ensuring that scholar voices are central to the decision-making process.
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, is a law that provides the public the right to request access to public records. It is the policy of Grand Rapids Public Schools that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding governmental decision-making, consistent with FOIA. Per Board Policy 2810-R, all individuals desiring to inspect or receive a copy of a public record shall make a written request to the FOIA Coordinator that describes the public record sufficiently to enable the FOIA Coordinator, or his/her designee, to identify and locate the public record. Thomas Cottle
• Reimagine GRPS with Us!Reimagine GRPS with Us! is more than just a catchphrase. It’s actually happening at the Grand Rapids Public Schools. We are investing $305 million throughout our district to improve schools and enhance programming. This is where you can track our progress on the Reimagine GRPS with Us! plan, which encompasses the Strategic Plan, the Facilities Master Plan, and the Community Engagement Report. Grand Rapids Public Schools is working to find new uses for our former school sites that will add value to our community. Click here to learn more. Bond dollars are released in a series of three payments
• Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program
• Ignite: Summer Learning at GRPS
• Adult Education / GED (Kent ISD)
• Communications Protocol: Who to contact at GRPS

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