For Our Daughters- F.O.D

Free pool passes for City youth are back for 2026! For kids ages 17 and under who live within Grand Rapids City limits, GR Parks and Recreation will provide a free 2026 season pool pass as long as they are signed up before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25.

From working on their swim skills to cooling off with friends or making new ones, City pools offer a safe, fun place to play all summer long.

Parents and guardians, you can join in, too! Affordable season passes for adults are available now. Sign up the whole household and make the most of summer together!

📅 Registration opens: 8 a.m. on Monday, April 13

📅 Registration closes: 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25

👉 Register at: grparks.info/poolpass26

Cards may be picked up during a designated pick-up night in May or at a City pool during your first visit. Follow on Facebook and Instagram to learn when the pick-up nights will happen.

2026 Pool Policy Updates

Any ID card that includes a name, photo, and barcode may be connected to an account instead of a pool pass card.
One free pool pass card will be provided per registrant. Replacement cards are $5 each.
Children ages 11 and under will need to have an adult with them in order to access the pools. Ages 12 and above may enter without an adult.

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN! ✨

We are excited to announce that registration is officially open for our Embrace Her Summit 💕

Join us on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 for a powerful day of empowerment, connection, and growth for middle & high school minority young ladies (Grades 7-12).

This summit is designed to build sisterhood, increase confidence, while strengthening identity, and creating a safe space for minority young ladies to be seen, heard, and uplifted 💫

🤝 In partnership with HOAP,Inc.,
Girls Growing II Women,Inc. and
Heart of West Michigan United Way

🔗 Secure your spot today:
https://www.hwmuw.org/embraceher

Spots are limited, don’t wait!

Parents of Graduating seniors-This is a great opportunity to earn scholarship money for college. Every dollar counts. The more you save, the better. Good Luck. April 4th is the last day to submit documents.

Looking Forward to Seeing you Soon!

Hey Fam! With all of the uncertainty and fear around what is taking place not only here in the U.S., but the world itself — we couldn’t imagine a better time to bring back Disruptive Dialogue!💯💯 This program is all about giving young people a safe space to express their concerns about our world and their place in it!

Reserve your student’s spot today at the link in the comments!

Grand Rapids Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Monday, June 23.

🎉🏫 You're invited! Ottawa Hills High School is hosting our Spring Open House on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM!

Come meet our energetic staff, tour the school, and learn about the amazing opportunities we offer, including:

Early Middle College
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Academy of Media Production
JROTC
After-school clubs
Tutoring
Athletics

✨ Whether you're a future Bengal or just curious about what makes OHHS special, we'd love to see you there!

Bonus: Lunch will be provided! 🍴

📍 Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

From the Back of the Classroom to Leading It: Meet Whitley Morse - TeachMichigan “I grew up going to my mom’s junior college classes. She was a teen mom, 19 when she had me, and she worked so hard to become a teacher. I’d sit in the back of her classes while she learned. Her professors were incredible—they welcomed me, called on me, and…

One thing we’re going to do is SHOW UP🎊

Meaning in Colors is a nonprofit organization services the community in a variety of ways! From housing to education to finances, we’d love to work with you!

If you know of someone or are interested in learning more about our organization and how we help others become more knowledgeable and committed to personal growth, please refer them to our website and contact us today!

🔗 https://meaningincolors.com

Meet your Founders: Darmieka & Markia

Our vision is to inspire young girls to reach their fullest potential through a comprehensive program that fosters personal growth, skill development, and unity. Drawing on our extensive backgrounds in cheer—from Rocket League to high school sideline and competitive cheer—and our recent experience as directors of cheer for a successful youth Rocket League team, we are committed to creating an environment where girls can thrive both on and off the field.

Although we are mothers of boys, our passion lies in mentoring young girls. We aim to build a talented and cohesive group that not only excels in cheer but also forms a strong sisterhood. Our program will emphasize etiquette, self-esteem, and self-care, empowering participants to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

We are dedicated to fostering greatness in each girl, combining athletic excellence with the tools they need for personal success and empowerment.

Let’s get Ready to Shine ✨