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Education leaders weigh in on free preschool, community college proposals

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
The education budget process has begun with a proposed plan from the governor. Here’s what education leaders think of its key objectives, and what happens next.

‘A champion for our kids’: FFA advisor earns state recognition

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School science teacher and FFA advisor Brent Willett has been named Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Horticulture Teachers Association.

Connection via Mario Kart? New podcast pairs superintendent with students

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Superintendent Scott Smith is engaging with students on their terms as part of a new podcast at Cedar Springs.

Building character: ALC members visit Green Acres

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Student athletes from Red Hawk Intermediate make monthly visits to the assisted living facility. 

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.

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.

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.

Community survey to guide district strategic plan

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

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.

Snowboarding a ‘rush of adrenaline and happiness’ for seventh-grader

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Supported by his school community, this Cedar Springs seventh-grader plans to go pro with his passion for snowboarding.

Voters approve extension of Cedar Springs millage

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Voters on Tuesday approved a request from Cedar Springs Public Schools to renew the district’s non-homestead operating millage.

Bond proposals, millage renewals up for vote in five districts

Cedar Springs Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Voters in Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids and Forest Hills will see school-related proposals on their Nov. 7 ballots.

Athletics, arts and academics come together in new regional conference

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Four Kent County public school districts are joining with three others in West Michigan to form the River Cities Alliance beginning in the fall of 2024.

Voters to consider extension of district operating millage

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
The extension of Cedar Springs Public Schools’ 18-mill operating millage will go before voters on Nov. 7.

Students ‘love the hype’ of Fitnesspalooza 

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Students learned about the role of fitness in mental well-being and got to see their teachers get slimed.
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