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Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids and Sparta school districts. An award-winning journalist, Riley spent eight years with the Ludington Daily News, reporting, copy editing, paginating and acting as editor for its weekly entertainment section. He also contributed to LDN’s sister publications, Oceana’s Herald-Journal and the White Lake Beacon. His reporting on issues in education and government has earned accolades from the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Associated Press Media Editors. Riley’s early work in journalism included a stint as an on-air news reporter for WMOM Radio, and work on the editorial staff of various student publications. Riley is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. He originally hails from western Washington.

‘A positive sendoff’: community says goodbye to Stocking after 100 years

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district recently hosted farewell celebrations at Stocking and East Leonard elementary schools. Stocking is closing at the tail end of its hallmark centennial year.

Area districts receive EPA funding for electric buses

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD and Kentwood Public Schools will each receive federal funds to bring electric buses into their fleets.

Southwest’s first graduation marks a victory for the community

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Southwest Middle High School’s first-ever graduating class reflects on the impact of the school.

Peer listeners, other mental health supports, key to school safety

Caledonia Riley Kelley
Districts’ ever-expanding approach to student mental health includes peer groups, counseling services, added curriculum and more.

Red Hawk finds peace, vows to advocate for abuse survivors

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Class of 2024 graduate Rhiannon Proctor has earned her diploma, made plans for the future and found a tentative sense of peace after years of trauma.

Montessori educator talks passion, challenges & upsides of profession

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Though the job is tough, this upper elementary teacher says the ‘rewards in the field of education are sterling.’

Senior shutterbug lives to capture moments in time

Sparta Riley Kelley
A Sparta High School senior is getting a head start on his dream to pursue professional photography.

At JA BizTown, a mini city provides life-sized learning

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Students from Rockford, Grandville, Kenowa Hills and Sparta are among those who’ve taken part in the JA BizTown program, which launched in spring 2023.

Union High juniors receive Impact Award 

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The Women’s City Club presented the honor and a cash prize to two juniors in April.

Fourth & fifth-graders share lessons from Species Explorers program

Forest Hills Riley Kelley
Students pitched improvement ideas for John Ball Zoo as part of the Species Explorers program at Van Andel Institute.

Community partners bring field trips to Burton’s backyard

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Seventh- and eighth-graders at Burton Middle School explored the outdoors through cross-curriculum activities offered during recent field days.

For some families, FAFSA delays are only the beginning

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
From language barriers to glitches in the new FAFSA form, first-generation college students are facing extra difficulties in completing their federal financial aid information and having it processed.

‘Make Cedar Springs a little more beautiful’: Eco Club aims to curb emissions

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School’s Eco Club will plant trees to offset carbon emissions on May 11. They hope community members will lend a hand.

‘This is when my life starts getting better’: EGR senior pushes through painful loss

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
This high-schooler overcame challenges, including the untimely loss of a parent, on his path to earning his diploma.

Making an impact: Tutoring center empowers kids through literacy

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The director of the tutoring center at Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy reflects on the program’s growth and impact.

Dean Transportation hosting open house events for GRPS

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Dean Transportation will welcome district families to its Grand Rapids location on April 25 and May 15.
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