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East Grand Rapids Public Schools

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East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Address
2915 Hall Street SE
, 49506
United States
District information
GradesPK-12[1]
Schools5[1]
Students and staff
Enrollment2,818 (2020-21)[1]
Teachers160.18 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio17.59[1]
Other information
Websitewww.egrps.org

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.

Overview

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The 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

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East 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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for East Grand Rapids Public Schools". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  2. ^ a b EGRPS.org
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