News across Kent County
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.
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.