Grand Rapids Public Schools Announces March 23 As Last Day For Pick-up Of Academic Materials

Press release from Grand Rapids Public Schools:

Out of an abundance of caution for the health and well-being of our parents, staff, and volunteers, we are administering additional changes to our food distribution and optional academic enrichment material pick up sites. This includes strict 6’ social distancing procedures where parents will have to exit their vehicle for pick up.

Today, Monday, March 23, we will continue distribution of food and optional academic enrichment materials as planned between 11:30am and 12:30pm. This will be the last day for pick up of optional academic enrichment materials. All future optional academic materials will be mailed upon request. Parents who wish to request materials may call 616-301-1111 or email academics@grps.org. Please include the student(s) name, grade(s), and school(s). We respectfully ask for up to 4 business days for staff to process requests.

On Tuesday, March 24, all 8 sites are closed.

On Wednesday, March 25, food distribution will continue at all 8 sites from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Additional food will be distributed to cover more than one day.

On Thursday, March 26, all 8 sites are closed.

On Friday, March 27, food distribution will continue at all 8 sites from11:30am to 12:30pm, but additional food will be distributed to cover more than one day.

Moving forward, all 8 food distribution sites will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30am to 12:30pm until further notice.

As with everything during this fluid and ever-changing time, these are all subject to change based on any new directives from Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. If you have any questions or need more information, please visit our website at GRPS.org, call 616-301-1111, or email communications@grps.org.

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