“I truly believe that today is one of the most significant days of our district in the 150 plus years of Grand Rapids Public Schools.”
That’s GRPS Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby speaking at the groundbreaking event. The new $36 million elementary school will combine students and staff from Aberdeen Academy and Palmer elementary when it opens in northeast Grand Rapids in 2027.
Former GRPS board member Mayor David LaGrand says the new building constructed behind the original Aberdeen Academy sends a clear message to students…