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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.

GRPS launches online tools to keep community informed

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A new online dashboard will track progress on the Reimagine GRPS with Us! plan.

Student podcast goes live at Cedar Springs

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Hawk’s Nest, a new, student-led podcast, started in August at Cedar Springs High School. 

Getting ‘up and active’ on tables, not screens

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
An East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation grant funded the purchase of game boards at the high school cafeteria.

New principal envisions ‘a bright future’ at his alma mater

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A former teacher is taking the reins as the new leader and foundation-builder at Ottawa Hills High School.

Books on the Run bounces back

Sparta Riley Kelley
Sparta’s bookmobile hit the road again this summer.

Region I emergency coordinator now on the job

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
John Wittkowski, emergency response and safety coordinator for Region I schools, brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to his new position. 

Parents, students revitalize C.A. Frost garden

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Parents and students have spent hundreds of hours bringing a school garden back to life.

New principal strives to be ‘part of the solution’

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Stephanie Olson is the new principal of Wealthy Elementary School. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

Ottawa Hills football team earns grant from Detroit Lions

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The $20,000 grant will help fund the purchase of training equipment, protective gear and apparel for the Bengals.

District to talk bond plans at open house

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
East Grand Rapids Public Schools will ask voters to consider a bond issue to fund district-wide upgrades.

New position ‘like coming home’ for Breton Downs principal

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Katie McIntosh, a former Breton Downs student and teacher, is now leading the school as its principal.

Districts bring in emergency coordinator

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
School districts in Region I have come together to hire an emergency response and safety coordinator to cover each district.

Sparta position a ‘dream job’ for new athletic director

Sparta Riley Kelley
New AD brings 20 years of experience to Sparta schools.

First day pushed back at GR Montessori Elementary

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
First day of school postponed due to construction delays, health concerns.

Voters to consider GRPS bond proposal

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Grand Rapids Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $305 million “no-tax-increase” bond to fund districtwide improvements. The current bond expires next year.

Jumpstart preps kids for success

Sparta Riley Kelley
Learning gaps for those in grades K-5 were addressed.
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