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Preparing for an emergency, educators undergo reunification training

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Reunification training gave educators an idea of the process to take in an emergency while focusing on a standardized practice.

Colleges, trades and more await high school graduates

Caledonia Alexis Stark

West Michigan high school students recently gathered at Caledonia High School to explore education and career opportunities at the second annual college and trades fair.

Exchange students take younger peers ‘around the world’

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia High School exchange students read to Paris Ridge Elementary students in English and their native languages for March is Reading Month.

Early literacy efforts pay off for elementary school

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Dutton Elementary was recognized and awarded $1,000 by TalentFirst for outstanding early literacy efforts.

Tuning, tempo and treble clef: Teen musicians leading the way for younger counterparts

State of the Arts Brett Atwood

Caledonia High School’s orchestra leadership team is helping Duncan Lake Middle Schoolers get prepared and excited to continue playing string instruments.

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.

Reading resources at the ready on literacy night

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Families are invited to Caledonia Community Schools’ elementary literacy night at the Caledonia Kent District Library branch on Thursday, March 7.

Dramatic play today, successful students tomorrow

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Preschoolers at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center are learning to build words with letters, just like they use tools to build structures during free time.

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.

Building sugar igloos builds preschool skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center preschoolers built igloos indoors, without real snow, to practice fine motor and problem-solving skills.

‘We’ve tried to create a place to find joy’

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center recently earned the highest rating from the state program Great Start to Quality for what it noted are its high-quality staff, learning environments and inclusive instruction.

His first mission: Honor Fighting Scots who served

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Before graduating high school, senior Brody Woodwyk is leading the effort to raise funds for a permanent veterans memorial at Caledonia High School.

Caledonia chooses next superintendent

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia chooses interim superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer for superintendent.

Interim leader to interview for superintendent role

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The Board of Education will interview current Interim Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer to fill the vacant superintendent position during a special board meeting on Dec. 20.

Caledonia looks inward to start superintendent search

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia Community Schools is accepting applications from internal district educators for the next superintendent until December 8.

From chick to nuggets: understanding the science of food

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia High School food science students raised chickens for the Michigan FFA Broiler Contest and cooked them in class.

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