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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.

Health care leaders ask students for ideas, solutions

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Sixteen students are helping leading scientists and researchers solve problems at an advanced cancer treatment center in Grand Rapids.

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.

‘This is when my life starts getting better’: EGR senior pushes through painful loss

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

This high-schooler overcame challenges, including the untimely loss of a parent, on his path to earning his diploma.

Grant-funded winter duds keep preschoolers warm

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation’s first-ever preschool grant encouraged outdoor learning even in winter.

District to break ground on early childhood center addition

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Work begins March 30 on an expansion of the WECC building, the first bond improvement project to come to fruition.

Pioneer Partners provides picture of ‘community rising as one’

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The expansion of EGR’s program pairing high-schoolers with elementary students is bigger than ever.

Celebrating a legacy of kindness with Kabookie Week

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Middle-schoolers kept up the tradition of honoring Jimmy Gerken’s memory during a week-long celebration of good deeds.

From pain to passion to PE

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

When Tarwo Konbloa came to the U.S. from Africa, he never thought of teaching as a possible career path.

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.

District hosting two mental health events for parents

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Social media practices and substance use will be addressed during two upcoming presentations, the first of which is Wednesday.

Beyond robotics: club has global reach

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The team is a way of life at East Grand Rapids High School.

Kindergartners make the most out of playtime thanks to new equipment

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

East Grand Rapids kindergartners are using their imaginations with the help of some brand-new play equipment.

Tech Center introduces virtual anatomy table

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Health science students have the opportunity to get an up-close look at the human body and its systems.

Foundation awards $230k in grants

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The East Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation announced a record-breaking dispersal of more than $230,000 in grants.

New AP brings ‘relationship first’ approach to middle school

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

New East Grand Rapids Middle School Assistant Principal Zach Jager thrives in the hustle and bustle of his new position.

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