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

  • 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".
  • 26 Mar
    • FAMILY NIGHT: Spring Scholastic Book Fair
      Date: Mar 26
      Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Calendar: Hope Academy of West Michigan
      Events Occuring at the March is Reading Month Family Night:
      • Scholastic Book Fair
      • GR Public Library Station
      • Josten's Yearbook Sale
      • Seniors Baking Sale
  • 30 Mar
  • 1 Apr
  • 14 Apr
    • Conferences 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Conferences
      Date: Apr 14
      Time: 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Hope Academy of West Michigan

News & Announcements

Menu Advisory Board/ Wellness Committee

 We are seeking students, parents/guardians and staff interested in reviewing and implementing the Wellness Policy for Hope Academy of West Michigan and the Lighthouse South Community building.

Our meeting will be held March 26, 2026 at Hope Academy of West Michigan at 3:30 p.m. or you may join virtually via Microsoft Teams.

  • Meeting ID: 261 377 657 453 53 
  • Passcode: dG652rg2

Please contact lcummings@integrityedservices.org for more information.

March 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

Meeting will be held on March 23, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m.
This meeting will be held at:
Hope Academy of West Michigan
240 Brown St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

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