News across Kent County
‘We just have to learn from it’
The Lakeview football team’s hard-fought bid for the top spot in the Central State Activities Association (CSAA) White came up short Friday night as the Wildcats fell, 27-0, to the reigning champions Kent City at home in a matchup between two of the conference’s top teams. The…
Veteran cook now ‘in charge of all the lunch ladies’
Get to know the district’s new food service supervisor, whose role involves much more than simply “overseeing the kitchens.”
Comstock Park voters to decide Nov. 3 on non-homestead millage
The district is seeking to renew its 18-mill levy on non-homestead properties, which would generate $50,000 in 2027.
Operating millage request to go before voters in November
Rockford is asking voters to consider an operating millage proposal that counts for about 8% of the district’s budget.
History repeats itself with familiar face as new building leader
Former high school history teacher and Thornapple Kellogg alum Danny Thompson is now serving as middle school assistant principal.
Social media: addictive or productive? Can be both, teens say
Is social media as bad for teens as many states and school districts allege? That depends on how you use it, say these two high school students and a mental-health counselor.
Kent County Board of Commissioners approves childcare recommendations, opioid settlement spending plan
The Kent County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved two initiatives addressing critical issues affecting residents and the broader community: Recommendations to expand access to quality, affordable childcare and an updated plan for strategically investing opioid…
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.
Student artwork soars in Heritage Hill ArtPrize exhibit
Take a look at how students helped bring this community art installation to 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.