Grand Rapids University Prep Academy

10/10/2026

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 🎉

UPrep scholars and staff, it’s time to show your school spirit! Get ready for a week of fun, creativity, and showing off your style as we celebrate Homecoming!

✨ Here’s the lineup:

- Monday, 10/12: PJ Day

-Tuesday, 10/13: 80s/90s Throwback Day

-Wednesday, 10/14: Jersey Day

-Thursday, 10/15: Adam Sandler Day

-Friday, 10/16: Class Color Day
🩷 6th: Pink
💚 7th: Green
💛 8th: Yellow
🩶 9th: Grey
❤️ 10th: Red
🖤 11th: Black
💙 12th: Blue
🧡 Staff: Orange

Let’s see which grade level can bring the MOST spirit! Show up, participate, and help us make this Homecoming week one to remember!

10/09/2026

Our Hospitality and Tourism Academy scholars had a great time at Experience Grand Rapids’s annual Savor and Soar Event. We are grateful for this partnership and continued opportunities for our scholars to learn more about the Hospitality and Tourism industry.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to attend “From Stage to Screen: A Conversation with Bryan Cranston” and hear firsthand about his incredible journey from the stage to some of television and film’s most memorable roles.

A special thank you to Mosaic for making this experience possible and for continuing to create opportunities that connect our community with inspiring voices and experiences.

09/30/2026

A big thank you to Mr. Springer from GEAR UP for celebrating with us during GEAR UP Week!

We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with GEAR UP and Grand Rapids Southeast Promise Neighborhood for the continued support they provide in helping our scholars prepare for life after high school. Their commitment to postsecondary access, college and career readiness, and future planning makes a meaningful difference for our scholars.

09/30/2026

Team UPrep took home a win tonight in the UPrep v Ottawa Powderpuff game! We’re so proud of our scholars for showing up, competing, and representing UPrep with pride and school spirit!

A big thank you to Ottawa for hosting us and making it a great night of friendly competition and fun!

UPrep UKnow! 🧡💙

09/25/2026

Kicking off College Application Month in style with our annual Tailgate Event! Today was filled with food, fun, school spirit, and excitement as we celebrated our scholars and the bright futures ahead of them! 💙🧡

09/25/2026

Middle School Athletics Next Week

09/24/2026

The theme for the 2026 homecoming dance is…Midnight in the City! 🌃✨

Join us for an unforgettable Homecoming Dance on Saturday October 17 from 8-11 pm.

Tickets are on sale in the office and during lunch (cash only):
💵 9/28–10/2: $10
💵 10/3–10/16: $15
💵 At the Door: $20

Open to 9th–12th grade students only

Dress up, bring your friends, and get ready for a night under the city lights! 🌃✨