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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.

District gets early start on next strategic plan

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford is in the early stages of putting together its next strategic plan, and aiming for August approval.

Bank manager turned educator now leading Harrison Park

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Grand Rapids Public Schools has appointed Steven Reynolds as interim principal of Harrison Park Academy.

Putting in the work: Eighth-graders get involved through student ‘jobs’

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Student jobs at Red Hawk Intermediate are helping eighth-graders build confidence.

Feedback sought from incoming preschool parents

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be available until Jan. 20.

Kindergartners make the most out of playtime thanks to new equipment

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
East Grand Rapids kindergartners are using their imaginations with the help of some brand-new play equipment. 

Students get free books from new nonprofit

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A literacy-focused nonprofit organization gave away copies of its first book to Campus Elementary students.

Sparta tennis facility named best of 2023

Sparta Riley Kelley
The district’s new complex, built with funds from a 2016 bond approval, was named the top outdoor tennis facility of 2023 by the American Sports Builders Association.

GRPS board approves school closures

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district has finalized a list of 10 buildings targeted for closure as part of the “Reimagine GRPS With Us!” plan.

Rockford unveils proposed elementary redistricting plan

Rockford Riley Kelley
The district is preparing for the opening of Edgerton Trails Elementary by rethinking attendance boundaries for current elementary schools.

GRPS appoints interim principals

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
New interim principals are at the helms of Dickinson Academy and Brookside Elementary School. 

Credit to Minecraft? Student plans future in engineering

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School senior Joslyn Zavala is working toward a career as a civil engineer. Kent Career Tech Center, she said, helped her figure that out.

‘The best feeling’: Student growth paramount for GRPS teacher

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Dominic Biolchini channels the energy of his classroom into a symphony of learning.

Ottawa Hills pool work nearing completion

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The Ottawa Hills High School pool will have to be brought into compliance with state requirements if repair work is to continue. 

Community survey to guide district strategic plan

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
The district’s School Climate Survey is open through December 20.

District starting strategic plan process

Sparta Riley Kelley
The district is in the early stages of putting together its strategic plan for 2024-2027.

Reenactors bring Middle Ages to life

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar View fourth-graders capped off their Middle Ages unit with a visit from the nonprofit medieval reenactment group, Her Majesty’s Royal Guard.
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