News across Greater Grand Rapids
His goal: ‘Help them cross that finish line’
Ben Garlets, formerly the assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School, has been tapped as the new director of Northview Next.
District ‘caretakers’ keep schools clean, and so much more
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is grateful for their district caretakers on Custodian Appreciation Day and every day of the year.
He’s looking forward to supporting teachers, kids and families
Andrew Ley brings his experience as an instructional coach and teacher to his new role of assistant principal at Central Middle School.
With squash, spice and chorizo, culinary students offer a taste of chili
Four Kent Career Tech Center culinary students put their recipe, skills and time management to the test.
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Voters to decide school millages for Central Montcalm, Tri County
Two local school districts will turn to voters again in November as Tri County Area Schools seeks approval of both an operating millage and a new sinking fund, while Central Montcalm Public School seeks to restore its full operating millage. The post GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW:…
Early success has MCC sports ahead of schedule after 3-year anniversary
After what he saw from last year’s performances, Hunter Redman can confidently say that the athletic programs at Montcalm Community College are doing quite well as the Centurions athletic department heads into its fourth year at the Sidney campus. When Redman came on board as…
MCC announces scholarship awards at annual MCCF Scholarship Celebration Dinner
Montcalm Community College and the MCC Foundation recently awarded $275,574 in scholarships and aid for the 2026-2027 academic year. More than 230 students received awards to support their pursuit of degrees and certificates at MCC. The post MCC announces scholarship awards at…
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.”
Boxes, Bags and Better Choices: Students Recycle Their Way into Campus Life
A new academic year has launched at Hope and the Hope Advocates for Sustainability (HAS) student intern team is well on their way to helping promote ways for the campus community to get involved.
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.