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Kindergarten language arts unit gets royal treatment

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Dutton Elementary students got a royal reading lesson during their kings and queens unit, followed by a tea party celebration.

Elementary ukulelists get a feel for strings

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

From “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” to “Sweet Caroline,” these fifth-graders are becoming strumming pros on the ukulele.

Middle-schoolers develop skills, confidence through theater

Lowell Erin Albanese

How do students go from nervous newcomers to accomplished thespians? By getting on stage and going for it at Lowell Middle School.

Tape art creates eye-catching experience

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Students studied illusion and space before creating the designs on the Wyoming High School walls.

Northern High physics students host elementary STEM program

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Central Woodlands fifth- and sixth-graders got a hands-on STEM experience through a program hosted by Northern High physics students.

School musical offers students new experiences

Byron Center Alexis Stark

The cast of Byron Center High School’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ weigh in on how they balance a musical rehearsal schedule with sports, school and other fine arts commitments.

Training voices, cultivating friendships, building confidence

Northview Morgan Jarema

Crossroads vocal music teacher Tami Hjelm says choir class is far more than practice and performing.

Career makers at work

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students are learning skills and trades preparing them for the workforce and future careers through Kelloggsville’s school-to-work program

60 musicians + 19 schools = one beautiful sound

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Student musicians came together to perform in Grand Rapids Community College’s High School Honor Band for one night, and one night only.

Having fun with digital logic

Northview Morgan Jarema

Northview High Intro to Computer Science students learned digital logic the fun way, thanks to their teacher’s involvement with a fledgling STEM nonprofit.

New math class uses real-world applications

Northview Morgan Jarema

A new math class is showing Northview Next Career Center students how the subject is used in real-world applications. It’s making a difference, in engagement and in their grades.

In this classroom, they’re thinking on their feet

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Comstock Park redevelops its math curriculum so it is more relevant and engaging to students.

Places, everyone; it’s showtime

Northview Morgan Jarema

Students at Northview High School volunteered for the seventh year to take part in 10-minute plays written by their peers.

Students inspired by Barbie, Harry Potter in STEM projects

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Movie characters, books and pop culture references inspired students’ projects featured last semester in the Kenowa Middle School STEM Academy hydraulics showcase.

‘Artastic’ artistry awaits art admirers

Byron Center Alexis Stark

This year’s Byron Center Public Schools Visual Arts Showcase features art from K-12 students and a collage concert featuring the high school’s band, orchestra and choir. The artwork is currently on display for the public.

Crowning a ‘Mock Newbery’ champion

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Which book will rise to the top? It’s up to these students to decide.

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