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Appears in 6 stories · Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Organizer of the Turkey Trot
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, with a new 10K and a 1-mile walk alongside the usual 5K. The 10K starts at 8 a.m. outside Van Andel Arena, the Mini Trot for children follows at 8:10, and the 5K and walk go off at 8:30.
Updated 6 days ago
About 14,000 students; new board seated Jan. 1; superintendent transition to Allison Tingwall in 2027
Voters elected four new members to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 3: Ismalis Nuñez, Carlos Kulas-Dominguez, Amaad Hardy and Antoinette Chapman. Board President José Rodriguez won a second four-year term, and Erika VanDyke took an unopposed partial term.
Updated 7 days ago
Selected Dr. Allison Tingwall as next superintendent on Oct. 28; contract negotiations pending
The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted 8-1 on Oct. 28 to hire Dr. Allison Tingwall as the district's next superintendent, pending contract negotiations. Tingwall, Chicago Public Schools' executive director of principal quality, beat GRPS chief area instructional leader Kelly Greene; trustee Kimberley Williams voted for Greene.
Updated Nov 1
Named a new superintendent on Oct. 28, 2026, ending the search.
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education chose Allison Tingwall as the district's next superintendent on Oct. 28, 2026. She is executive director of principal quality for Chicago Public Schools. Reports from MLive and Fox17 on Oct. 28 confirm the selection, which came after public interviews at GRPS University.
Updated Oct 29
As of September 2026: Implementing $305 million bond program
GRPS voters approved a $305 million school bond in November 2024 with nearly 75% support. On September 14, the school board approved a $4.8 million purchase package from that bond. It covers security cameras, surveillance systems, scholar devices, and building upgrades.
Updated Sep 18
As of September 2026: Seller — offloading surplus school properties
The shuttered Stocking school cleared a major hurdle on September 10, when Grand Rapids' planning commission unanimously approved a 48-unit affordable housing development. The $19 million project depends on Commonwealth Development Corporation winning federal low-income housing tax credits; a decision is expected in late January or early February.
Updated Sep 15
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