News across Kent County
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.”
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.
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.
‘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.
New AD: athletic fields are ‘an extension of the classroom’
The district’s new athletic director is big on collaboration and communication.