Wealthy Elementary | East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Is your child interested in the First Lego League? Come to the FLL Community Information Night. You will be able to learn more about this exciting program where students learn to code, build, and work as a team. We will also be holding a raffle for two guaranteed spots for the 2026-2027 season! All volunteer coaches also guarantee a space on a team for their child. Click here for information on the coaching role. The event will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the District Office, 2915 Hall St.

WECC Preschool & Child Care Registration Opens Feb. 2!

Build your child's foundation at WECC!

Registration for Woodcliff Early Childhood Center's 2026-2027 preschool and child care programs open February 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Visit egrps.org/preschool for more information and to register on February 2.

WECC is a tuition-based center, meaning there are no residency restrictions to attend. Priority will be given to current WECC families who complete their registration by February 16, 2026.

Contact Courtney Van Heck, Director of Early Childhood, at cvanheck@egrps.org with any questions.

Foundation Brings Bright Star Theatre to Elementary Schools

On Friday, January 16, in conjunction with Martin Luther King assemblies, Bright Star Theatre visited elementary schools. Thanks to our donors, the Foundation has been sponsoring Bright Star Theatre performances in our schools since 2019.

Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina. Its mission is "to challenge, engage, and delight audiences all over the world. We have performed for schools and communities large and small from Seattle, WA to Stuttgart, Germany. From 2000 seat theatres overlooking Manhattan’s skyline to school cafeterias and libraries, no audience is too large or small. We have over 70 different shows in rotation covering topics like Classic Literature, Health and Wellness, Holidays, STEM, Diversity and Inclusion, Bully Prevention, Cyber Safety, and Social-Emotional Learning."

Thank you, Foundation donors, for making this opportunity available to our students.

East Grand Rapids High School will perform Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad)(Who Messed Them Up) on January 22-24, 2026

In Bedtime Stories, it's Dad's turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up “The Princess and The Pea,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” cries dinosaur instead, and “Rumpelstiltskin” helps turn all that pesky gold into straw. You may think you know your fairy tales, but not the way Dad tells them! This fun and silly show is great for the whole family, including young children! If you like Bluey, you'll love Bedtime Stories!

Performances will be in the EGRHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. on January 22 and 23 and 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on January 24. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults. Premium seating for $12 (students) and $16 (adults) is also available. All EGRHS and EGRMS students can receive ONE FREE TICKET to any performance (with student ID), courtesy of the EGR Stage Boosters! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled curtain time. For more information and tickets, visit egrps.org/theatre.

Save the Date – EGR’s First Annual STEAM Night!

Date: 3/18/26
Time: 6:00  –  8:00 pm
Location: EGR High School – Little Auditorium
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics
What’s Happening: Showcasing grades 6–12 student STEAM projects and connecting local STEAM organizations with the EGR community.
Audience: K-12 Students and Families
Additional Details to Follow!