We live outside of the city of Grand Rapids. Can my child still attend Blandford?
A. Each year, Blandford School attracts students from all sections of the city of Grand Rapids, and students from outside of the city of Grand Rapids as well. Non-residents wishing to attend Blandford School have two options. The first and easier option is to apply through Schools of Choice. This must be done in person in the Student Services Office at the Grand Rapids Public Schools Administration Building, located at 1331 Franklin SE. We recommend visiting the Community & Student Services Office at 1331 Franklin SE anytime after April 15 to complete the Schools of Choice Application. Students who are accepted through schools of choice are automatically released from their home district. The second option is to fill out the Section 6 Release/Transfer Paperwork. This also has to be done in person at the Student Services Office at 1331 Franklin SE. The biggest difference is that non-residents who fill out Release Paperwork have to wait for their home district to grant permission for the
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