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Students connect with veterans at ceremonies, tributes

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

East Grand Rapids students paid respects to 22 alumni lost in service; Thornapple Kellogg honored local veterans.

It’s a resounding ‘Yes’ from GRPS, FH, EGR, voters

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Bond proposals at Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills and Public Schools will fund major facility improvements, new construction.

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.

Renovations level up playgrounds

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

New equipment is being installed at the three East Grand Rapids elementary schools, and it’s already a hit.

District welcomes new director of teaching & learning

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Jason Hoogenstyn joins the administrative team at East Grand Rapids Public Schools.

High school additions, renovations proposed in bond request

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

East Grand Rapids Public Schools will ask voters to consider a bond issue to fund district-wide upgrades.

Camp a ‘confidence-booster’ for fifth-graders

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Wealthy Elementary students spent time learning survival skills and bonding during a recent outing to Mystic Lake YMCA Camp

Getting ‘up and active’ on tables, not screens

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

An East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation grant funded the purchase of game boards at the high school cafeteria.

New principal strives to be ‘part of the solution’

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Stephanie Olson is the new principal of Wealthy Elementary School. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators.

District to talk bond plans at open house

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

East Grand Rapids Public Schools will ask voters to consider a bond issue to fund district-wide upgrades.

New position ‘like coming home’ for Breton Downs principal

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Katie McIntosh, a former Breton Downs student and teacher, is now leading the school as its principal.

‘Seeing the world through the eyes of someone else’

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell

Whether it’s reading ancient Greek texts in their original language or discovering how one’s native language can affect perspective, everything about linguistics is intriguing to this recent graduate...

Leading by example

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

When Ayden Steffens saw a first-grader on the playground who needed help, he immediately knew what to do...

Plot twist: young authors, illustrators lead the way

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With theme music playing, students shared their stories and offered writing and drawing tips to their peers...

A festive display of art

State of the Arts Dianne Carroll Burdick

Student creations showcase classroom learning, creativity...

Moving on up

East Grand Rapids Dianne Carroll Burdick

Wealthy Elemetnary fifth-graders are on to middle school after a final Walk of Fame...

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