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Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
Upcoming Events
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Breton Downs Learning Commons
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Students can wait in the front vestibule until the doors unlock at 7:40 a.m.
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2915 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
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Students can wait in the front vestibule until the doors unlock at 7:40 a.m.
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East Grand Rapids Middle School, 2425 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
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Students can wait in the front vestibule until the doors unlock at 7:40 a.m.
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DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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Latest News
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Due to weather, the annual Spelling Bee at Breton Downs has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28. The Bee will take place after school in our Learning Commons.
![Graphic for 25/26 Kindergarten enrollment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736782641/egrpsorg/oumkmpndxf7yrczgmnky/0.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736782641/egrpsorg/oumkmpndxf7yrczgmnky/0.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736782641/egrpsorg/oumkmpndxf7yrczgmnky/0.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736782641/egrpsorg/oumkmpndxf7yrczgmnky/0.png","width":972}])
If you intend to enroll a kindergartener for the 2025/2026 school year please complete the online Kindergarten Intent
![EGRPS Board of Education standing in a group.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736952377/egrpsorg/jvvzrupgc4ip0jdrrxox/GirlsSwimandDive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736952377/egrpsorg/jvvzrupgc4ip0jdrrxox/GirlsSwimandDive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736952377/egrpsorg/jvvzrupgc4ip0jdrrxox/GirlsSwimandDive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736952377/egrpsorg/jvvzrupgc4ip0jdrrxox/GirlsSwimandDive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736952377/egrpsorg/jvvzrupgc4ip0jdrrxox/GirlsSwimandDive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736952377/egrpsorg/jvvzrupgc4ip0jdrrxox/GirlsSwimandDive.jpg","width":2200}])
At the January 13 board meeting, the Board of Education recognized the High School Girls Swim and Dive Team for achieving their 27th state championship and EGRHS's 152nd state championship.
New board members, Ben Smith and Bill Saxton, were given the oath of office alongside re-elected board members Layla Kuhl, Amy Turner-Thole, and Kerry Hegele.
Congratulations to all these individuals on their achievements!
![image for a PTO meeting announcement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728667279/egrpsorg/q9bl9p5midftuocnlb6o/PTOMeeting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728667279/egrpsorg/q9bl9p5midftuocnlb6o/PTOMeeting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728667279/egrpsorg/q9bl9p5midftuocnlb6o/PTOMeeting.jpg","width":640}])
The winter PTO meeting will be held on January 22 at 6:30pm in the Breton Downs Learning Commons. Our guest speakers will be Katie McIntosh and Erin Huffer discussing childhood anxiety. Also on the agenda is the Principal's report and overview of PTO activities by the PTO board. After the meeting join the PTO board at Condado in Breton Village for a social hour with other Breton parents.
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HURRAH! 2025 will celebrate all the ways the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation supports our schools.
On Saturday, April 26 from 7-11pm, HURRAH! will fill Wege Plaza overlooking Reeds Lake. The Foundation's fundraiser of the year will bring our entire community together for food, friends, and fun showcasing all the opportunity the Foundation and our supporters provide to our students.
It will be a great night for a great cause. Tickets to the event--which has sold out the last two years--will be available soon. You can reserve your spot by signing up for the sponsorship opportunities available now on the HURRAH! page on the Foundation's website.
Program Highlights
5th Grade Kindness Community
Student Leaders
At Breton Downs, fifth grade student leaders teach K-4th grade students the importance of kindness and giving back to the community. Each year, the Fifth Grade Kindness Community nominates a community organization to raise money for and creates a craft to teach the school about that organization.
We are so proud of these student leaders!
Camp Miniwanca
Camp Miniwanca
Breton Downs fifth-grade students start the year with an overnight experience at Camp Miniwanca in Shelby, MI. In addition to experiencing hands-on science lessons, students also bond together through team-building challenges, nature hikes and canoeing, and all the challenges that make up a classic camp adventure. The interpersonal threads that tie together on this trip bind Breton Downs fifth graders for the rest of their final year of elementary school, and beyond.
Elementary Musical
Elementary Musical
The elementary musical is a very special opportunity in which every student can be involved! Students in grades K-1 are able to learn a song and dance and perform live on stage at the start of the show. Second graders have the added opportunity to make a cameo appearance. Students in grades 3-5 may showcase their singing and acting skills on stage or work behind the scenes helping with costumes, artwork, setting the stage, lights and sound, directing peers, and more! This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire Breton Downs Elementary school community to work and grow together!
BRAVO!
BRAVO! Fundraiser
Bravo! is a fun-filled night out for parents that directly supports our students as the largest fundraiser for the Breton Downs PTO. Parents come together for appetizers, drinks, games, auctions, raffles and live entertainment! This is a great community-builder for the families of Breton Downs students.