East Grand Rapids Public Schools is a school district located within East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1841, the district limits mirror the city limits except for a small grouping of homes north of the city.
| East Grand Rapids Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2915 Hall Street SE
, 49506United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | PK-12[1] |
| Schools | 5[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 2,818 (2020-21)[1] |
| Teachers | 160.18 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 17.59[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Overview
editThe East Grand Rapids Public School system consists of one secondary school, one intermediate school, and three primary schools:
- East Grand Rapids High School
- East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Breton Downs Elementary School
- Lakeside Elementary School
- Wealthy Elementary School
The district also included two other schools—Manhattan Elementary School (razed, site now part of Manhattan Park) and Woodcliff Elementary School (now houses the Morse Administration Center). The administration center is named after former superintendent Dr. James Morse.[2]
The current superintendent of East Grand Rapids public schools is Dr. Heidi Kattula, who began her tenure in the fall of 2018.[2]
Athletics
editEast Grand Rapids' school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is Paul the Pioneer. The school fight song is Onward East to the tune of On Wisconsin.