News across Kent County
Student artwork soars in Heritage Hill ArtPrize exhibit
Take a look at how students helped bring this community art installation to life.
High schools honored for inclusive programming
Two area high schools have achieved 10 standards to earn a national honor based on inclusivity.
Sunflower seeds school students on plant life cycles
Third-graders hunt sunflower seeds in their school’s learning garden to plant next spring, continuing the circle of life.
She’s the ‘backbone’ of the building
Find out why Carol Dills, the middle school’s learning commons coordinator, was named the district’s Support Staff Member of the Year.
Safety and security a key part of $38.1 million bond proposal
If approved, the bond would renovate West Kelloggsville, the district’s oldest building.
Get your fall zoo field trips scheduled
The last day of the season for field trips to John Ball Zoo is Nov. 20
A brutal beginning
There is no disguising an 0-4 record, and Greenville’s football team isn’t trying to. The Yellow Jackets know they haven’t played well enough through the first four weeks of the season, and Friday night’s 57-7 loss to Lowell provided another painful example, particularly during a…
‘Transformative leadership’ her goal as new principal
Seasoned educator and self-described risk-taker Addie Rose is the new principal at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School.
Kent County schools expand CTE offerings with state grant
State grants are helping three districts give students earlier opportunities to explore careers and build real-world skills.
Opening doors: partnership brings MEERA labs to area middle schools
The new hands-on labs are giving students an early look at the people, skills and technology shaping tomorrow’s careers.
Temporary closure of Northland Drive gives way to new Greenway connection
A major missing link in the Grand River Greenway is about to become a new trail connection in Plainfield Township. A pedestrian tunnel under Northland Drive will provide a safe, accessible way for people to continue along the South Rogue River Trail and connect to future trail…
Grads paint a pathway for younger students
Two graduates are sharing art with the school they once attended through an aspirational mural.