[1] In Kent County it includes almost all of Grandville, sections of Walker and Wyoming, small parts of Grand Rapids and Byron Township.
[5] High school administration includes Principal Adam Lancto; Assistant Principals Matt Cook, Michael Kennedy, and Ashley Buchholz; Dean of Students Joel Breazeale; and Athletic Director Brian Parsons.
Grandville High School offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular offerings, including 17 Advanced Placement courses,[6] forensics, a competitive engineering and robotics team, jazz band, an award-winning marching band, choir, chamber and concert orchestras, symphony strings, philharmonic orchestra, theater, emergency medical technician certification, and after-school clubs such as photography club and chess club.
[7] In 2012, the College Board recognized the school with its Advanced Placement District of the Year Awards—Annual Honor Roll.
[10] This technology provides instant feedback to teachers to help them find out if the students understand a concept or need further instruction.
In 2019, voters passed a $94 million project that addresses capacity issues at the district’s elementary buildings with the influx of new developments to the area.
The Science Olympiad team placed in the top 20 at the national competition in 2007, and Odyssey of the Mind was the state runner-up in 2009.
Grandville Public Schools has 29 varsity teams, ranging from rugby and ice hockey to gymnastics and co-ed bowling.
A senior at GHS, Ryan had a 4.0 GPA and was accepted to West Point for fall 2014; he died unexpectedly in his sleep the day of the Final Four hockey game due to an enlarged heart.
2015–16 School Year In fall 2015, the girls cross country team won the regional championship and competed at state finals.
Grandville Public Schools embraces the "be nice" program, a positive anti-bullying approach that goes beyond telling kids not to bully.
"Be nice" was developed by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, where Grandville Public Schools Board of Education secretary Christy Buck serves as executive director.
[18] New in 2013, Grandville High School has a leadership program designed to shape the next generation of leaders.
[19] Students attend presentations by area leaders to better understand the components of good leadership.
A full continuum of programs and services is provided to students who require special education intervention.