2025 Master Plan
During its regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, the GHAPS Board of Education was presented with a series of early-stage master plan concepts aimed at aligning the district’s physical spaces with the long-term goals outlined in its Strategic Plan. Three original concepts were presented as conversation starters for the board and the community.
However, based on community input and survey responses, we have revised the focus of our survey to focus on the different components within each concept. We have also added an additional concept that came out of some of the community input we’ve received in the early weeks. Each potential option is rooted in our Strategic Plan, and none of them are final.
- The full presentation from the July 21, 2025 School Board meeting is available here.
- The most recent presentation, including information from the updated survey, is available below.
The concepts presented explore different ways the district might improve or reconfigure its facilities in response to shifting enrollment, aging infrastructure, and evolving student needs.
Each is grounded in the three key themes outlined in our Strategic Plan:
- Rigorous, Relevant, & Engaging Learning
- Financial Responsibility & Sustainability
- Communication, Transparency, & Trust.
Learn more about the Strategic Plan at www.GHAPS.org/strategicplan.
Master Plan vs. Strategic Plan
While our Strategic Plan lays out a clear vision for innovation, excellence, and engagement, the Master Plan asks what kind of learning environments we need to bring that vision to life. This is about preparing our district to meet the future—together.
Strategic Plan: Defines the district’s educational goals and priorities, focusing on student success through innovation and academic achievement.
Master Plan: Turns those goals into action, focusing on the physical environment, safety, capacity, and infrastructure needed to support modern learning.
Both are aligned and interconnected to ensure GHAPS is prepared to meet the evolving needs of students and the community.
Providing Feedback
Over the coming weeks and months, GHAPS will be gathering feedback from staff, families, and community members through a series of engagement events and other input opportunities. These conversations will help shape a proposed direction to be brought back to the Board of Education for consideration. There are several ways you can share your thoughts, questions, and feedback on these concepts:
Take the Survey
Thanks to the feedback we received from our initial survey and other community engagement events, we were able to narrow the scope for an updated survey that focuses on key components from each initial planning concept. This updated survey also includes some new concepts based on the input we've received so far.
Submit Your Questions
Whether you have questions about any of the concepts or general questions about the Master Plan, you can use this form to ask them. We will reference these questions to add to our Frequently Asked Questions.
Join the Conversation
Join Grand Haven Area Public Schools Superintendent Kristin Perkowski for a casual, in-person discussion over ice cream during Scoop with the Supt., or for coffee during a Coffee & Connect session in your area.
Superintendent Engagement Tour
Scoop with the Supt.
- Wednesday, August 6, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Norm's Ice Cream, 1453 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
- Thursday, August 21, 6:00 PM-6:00 PM: A La Mode Spring Lake, 307 Oak St, Spring Lake
- Thursday, August 28, 5:45 PM-6:45 PM: Gene Rothi Stadium, 17001 Ferris St, Grand Haven
- Thursday, September 4, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Skoops Ice Cream, 16830 Robbins Rd, Spring Lake
Coffee & Connect
- Tuesday, September 30, 7:30 AM-9:00 AM: Kenzie's Be Cafe, 1103 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
- Thursday, October 2, 7:00 AM-8:00 AM: D&W Starbucks, 1116 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven
- Tuesday, October 7, 8:00 AM-9:00 AM: The Embassy, 10396 Lake Michigan Dr, West Olive
- Thursday, October 9, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Grand Traverse Pie Co., 5817 Harvey St, Norton Shores
- Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 AM-8:30 AM: Wesco, 14750 Mercury Dr, Grand Haven
- Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Sandy Point Beach House, 7175 Lakeshore Dr, West Olive
GHAPS School Board Engagement Tour
- Friday, August 15, 7:30 AM-9:30 AM: Side Bar Artisan Coffee, 41 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
- Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM: JW's Food & Spirits, 6 N 7th St, Grand Haven
- Wednesday, August 20, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Whippi Dip Ice Cream, 977 E Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores
- Wednesday, August 27, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Robinson Elementary, 11801 120th Ave, Grand Haven
- Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Grand Haven Farmer's Market, Chinook Pier
- Friday, September 19, 7:00 AM-8:45 AM: Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Breakfast, Spring Lake Country Club
- Monday, September 22, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM: GHAPS Education Service Center, 1415 S. Beechtree St., Grand Haven
Other Meetings & Presentations
- Monday, September 8, 6:30 PM: Griffin PTO Meeting, 1700 S Griffin St, Grand Haven
- Monday, September 8, 7:00 PM: Grand Haven Township Meeting, 13300 168th Ave, Grand Haven
- Monday, September 8, 7:30 PM: Peach Plains PTO Meeting, Odd Side Ales
- Thursday, September 11, 7:00 PM: White Pines PTO Meeting, Odd Side Ales
- Monday, September 15, 6:30 PM: Grand Haven City Council Meeting, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
- Tuesday, September 16, 4:00 PM: Ferry PTO Meeting, 1050 Pennoyer Ave, Grand Haven
- Tuesday, September 16, 4:30 PM: Rosy Mound PTO Meeting, 14016 Lakeshore Ave, Grand Haven
- Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 PM: Lakeshore Middle School PTO Meeting, 900 Cutler St, Grand Haven
- Wednesday, September 17, 3:00 PM: Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive
- Wednesday, September 17, 5:30 PM: League of Women Voters, Central Park Place
- Thursday, September 18, 4:15 PM: Robinson PTO Meeting, 11801 120th Ave, Grand Haven
- Monday, September 22, 12:00 PM: Grand Haven Rotary Club Meeting, Central Park Place
- Monday, September 22, 4:00 PM: Lake Hills PTO Meeting, 18181 Dogwood Dr, Spring Lake, MI
- Wednesday, September 24, 12:00 PM: Tri-Cities Kiwanis Club Meeting, Fraternal Order of Eagles 925, 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven
- Wednesday, September 24, 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM: Grand Haven Farmer's Market, Chinook Pier
- Monday, October 6, 7:00 PM: Ferrysburg City Council Meeting, 17520 Ridge Avenue, Ferrysburg
- Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 PM: Robinson Township Board Meeting, 12010 120th Ave, Grand Haven