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Did you hear the news? Longtime director leads final show

State of the Arts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Teacher and director Dave Howard wraps up his 30-year career with the 2024 Forest Hills Summer Stock production of “Newsies.”

National Merit Scholarship winner plans career in medical field

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Two shoulder surgeries lead this Forest Hills Northern senior down the medical path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

Virtual reality allows high-schoolers to experience history in a new way

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills Northern students explore the Anne Frank house by using virtual reality headsets.

Students learn today — and also lead today

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

“Learn today, lead tomorrow” is a common slogan for schools and youth programs. But students now are also leading today, in meaningful, productive ways.

Training on high-risk scenarios offered to bus drivers

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD is hosting a Proactive Response Training for all school bus drivers July 24.

The epiphany that got this senior to graduation day

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Senior Kaiden Powell said a change in attitude helped him achieve the goal of graduating with his class.

New manufacturing hub means more space, more students

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent Career Tech Center’s new manufacturing hub brought together four programs, each in larger spaces: welding, engineering, precision machining and mechatronics.

Armed Forces Thanksgiving message: aim high, persevere

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Students and educators from more than 30 West Michigan high schools came together with local veterans and community leaders for the ninth annual Armed Forces Thanksgiving event.

Wrestler first to commit to GVSU’s new women’s program

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Senior Emma Donovan is excited about being on the newly formed GVSU women’s wrestling team and about meeting her future teammates.

Fourth & fifth-graders share lessons from Species Explorers program

Forest Hills Riley Kelley

Students pitched improvement ideas for John Ball Zoo as part of the Species Explorers program at Van Andel Institute.

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.

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The recent event was part of Kent ISD’s Career and Talent Development initiative focused on increasing career exploration, training and work-based learning opportunities for students throughout the region.