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Office of Communications & External Affairs
Our Staff:
John Helmholdt
Director of Communications & External affairs
E-Mail:
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Phone: (616) 819-3740
Fax: (616) 819-2146
Cell Phone: (616) 481-2152
Welcome to the GRPS Communications & External Affairs Office website! Here you can find up-to-date news and information about the events and great things happening throughout the district. If you have any questions, would like to receive additional information, or would like to share your thoughts or give feedback, please contact us at (616) 819-2149 or e-mail us at
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Highlights Newsletter
Highlights is the district’s newsletter, complete with information and highlights about the schools, programs, services, events, and grand happenings at GRPS. It is printed and mailed every residential household and business located within the City of Grand Rapids (approximately 85,000). It is also available at local restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, health clinics, and other points of interest.
Thanks to a new “sponsorship/advertising” program and the generous support of our supporters, Highlights is printed and mailed at no expense to the taxpayers. If you are interested in “sponsorship/advertising opportunities” click here.
Press Releases
GRPS issues frequent media advisories, press releases, and prepared statements regarding events, issues, people, and special projects related to the district and our schools. Click on the link for a list of our most recent press releases. If you have an idea or issue you believe is newsworthy, please contact us and we will make every effort to generate media coverage.
GRPS Brochures
Learn more about the unique school choices and programs offered in the Grand Rapids Public Schools:
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- Passport to World brochure about GRPS theme schools and Centers of Innovation
- GRPS Highlights -- a two page summary of the larger Highlights newsletter
- Year-Round School brochures. The GRPS is proud to offer the largest selection of "year round" schools in the region. Click on one to learn more.
- Pre-School/Kindergarten brochure
- Grand Rapids Montessori - The GRPS has the only Pre-K through 12 Montessori program in the region at Grand Rapids Montessori. Montessori is also offered at North Park Elementary .
- Centers of Innovation - Learn more about the cutting-edge new "Centers of Innovation" schools:
- High School Electives brochure - Learn more about the new, improved, and expanded high school elective choices.
GRPS Videos
The following are a few videos highlighting GRPS successes, schools, programs, and initiatives. Check out additional videos by clicking the GRPS Video Player.
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