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Districts are feeding more students due to universal free meals

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Increased participation, kitchen investments and more menu options have followed the implementation of universal free school meals.

Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.

Camp aims to build better bonds between students, school resource officers

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Fingerprinting, working with the K9 unit, and trying on gear gave students an idea of what being a Sheriff Department deputy is like.

New ELA curriculums bring consistency, equity

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Comstock Park teachers are pleased to have a resource to help build lessons while being able to focus on student needs.

Third-grade Michigan mystery detectives are on the case

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The statewide program teaches collaboration and communication while solving a mystery.

For this grad, it’s all about turning negative energy into positive actions

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

As senior Caleb Badour prepares for his next step, he looks back at the challenges he faced and the philosophy that helped him through school.

Peer listeners, other mental health supports, key to school safety

Caledonia Riley Kelley

Districts’ ever-expanding approach to student mental health includes peer groups, counseling services, added curriculum and more.

Clean-up from tornado damage moving quickly

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

District officials expect all Pine Island classrooms to be open by the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Administrator reflects on negatives, positives of the past decade

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Assistant Principal Tony Petkus said he sees more flexibility in schools, opening them up for more work-based learning and trade school options.

Leadership group brings students together to make connections and share their views

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students in the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community believe they are being heard and it is helping to make the educational environment better.

High school junior earns high honors in culinary

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

This Comstock Park High student is cooking up a delicious career.

Bond proposals approved to fund elementary renovation, facility upgrades

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Voters said ‘yes’ across the board in Kent ISD school districts Tuesday.

FAFSA delays leave college choices in limbo, students stressed

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

A rocky rollout of the federal government’s new FAFSA form and delays in the process have students and counselors waiting for answers when it comes to college enrollment and financial aid next fall.

Kent ISD’s esports competition a ‘smash’

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville snagged the top title in the final round of a double elimination at the first-ever Kent County Cup esports competition.

Voters in multiple districts to decide school funding questions

Comstock Park Alexis Stark

On May 7, Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills, Lowell and Thornapple Kellogg district voters will decide proposals affecting their public schools.

Middle-schoolers empowered to be the most ‘Beautiful U’

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Girls from across West Michigan learned how to care for their minds, bodies and souls at the 14th annual “Beautiful U” event, hosted by WOOD-TV8/WOTV kids and family expert Maranda.

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