Welcome to Hope Academy of West Michigan

Rooted in Hope, Ready for More.

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About Us

Hope Academy of West Michigan provides a safe environment for students and their families where students can reach their full potential academically and as individuals.

Hope Academy of West Michigan is a FREE public-school academy, serving students from preschool through high school in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer free breakfast & lunch, afterschool programming, small class sizes, a balanced school calendar...and much more!

Rooted in Hope, Ready for More.

At Hope Academy of West Michigan, your child will be known, supported, and challenged. We offer a safe, inclusive environment where strong values meet strong academics—helping students grow in confidence, character, and achievement. With small class sizes, caring staff, and real-world opportunities, we prepare every student for success beyond the classroom.

Enroll today and grow with us.

Hope Academy of West Michigan

240 Brown Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
P: (616) 301-8458 F: (616) 264-3346

Office Hours: 
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

News & Events

Upcoming Events

  • 16 Feb
  • 23 Feb
  • 25 Feb
    • HALF DAY - Dismissal @ 12:45pm
      Date: Feb 25
      Calendar: Hope Academy of West Michigan
    • PBIS Day: Honesty/Accountability/Workmanship/Kindness/Safety
      Date: Feb 25
      Time: 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM
      Calendar: Hope Academy of West Michigan
      PBIS Day! Positive Behavior Interventions and Support is a program that incentivizes being a positive member of our school community.All students participating join in for a "values-oriented" assembly and a celebration, in addition to having the opportunity to visit the school store and spend "HAWKS Bucks".
  • 4 Mar
  • 23 Mar
    • Board Meeting
      Date: Mar 23
      Time: 7:00 AM
      Calendar: HR and Board Events
  • 25 Mar
    • HALF DAY - Dismissal @ 12:45pm
      Date: Mar 25
      Calendar: Hope Academy of West Michigan
    • PBIS Day: Honesty/Accountability/Workmanship/Kindness/Safety
      Date: Mar 25
      Time: 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM
      Calendar: Hope Academy of West Michigan
      PBIS Day! Positive Behavior Interventions and Support is a program that incentivizes being a positive member of our school community.All students participating join in for a "values-oriented" assembly and a celebration, in addition to having the opportunity to visit the school store and spend "HAWKS Bucks".

News & Announcements

Contact Us

Contact Forms

General Inquiry / Consulta general

Use this form for general inquiries. Utilice este formulario para consultas generales.

Student Records Request / Solicitud de registros estudiantiles 

Use this form when requesting student specific information or records. Utilice este formulario cuando solicite información o registros específicos del estudiante.

Human Resources Request

Use this form to request LiveScan transfers, UPC completion, VOE/VOI, and prior employment records.

Leadership

Dr. Heidi Cate
Superintendent
Dr. Arthur Garner
Principal
Joshua Barnhart
Assistant Principal

MTSS Recognition

School Data Utilization Gold Implementation and Impact: School Behavior Bronze Implementation and Impact: School Reading

School Data Utilization Gold Implementation and Impact: School Behavior Bronze Implementation and Impact: School Reading