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New principal: Molding minds is a ‘great honor and great responsibility’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Derrick Martin is the new principal of Innovation Central High School.

East already ‘feels like home’ to new high school principal

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Alex Schukow brings a wealth of experience and a sense of community to his new posting as high school principal.

New superintendent takes it all in

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills will host an open house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 13 for Superintendent Ben Kirby and other new administrators.

Counselor offers ‘next-level listening skills’ and a punching bag

Caledonia Alexis Stark

West Michigan Counselor of the Year Hilaski serves as a fierce advocate for her students at Caledonia High School.

This graduate found her passion in the arena with horses

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Recent Kenowa Hills High School graduate Alyxzin Taylor’s passion is spending time riding, showing and loving her two pet horses.

Inspired by Taylor Swift, she wants to be on stage

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Fourth-grader Gabby Farrell dreams of following in the footsteps of her favorite singer and traveling the world.

What it means to be a ‘Grad with Grit’

Kentwood School News Network

In this episode of “Study Hall,” recent graduate JB Barnes and his dad, Kevin Barnes, talk about life together, their mutual love of cars and never giving up.

Sophomore proves to herself and others: ‘I can do anything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School sophomore Autumn Johnson succeeds on the track and in the classroom.

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.

With unbridled enthusiasm, School News Network founder showed ‘our public schools work’

All Districts Charles Honey

As she retires from Kent ISD, Allison Kaufman reflects on the founding of School News Network, the capstone of her long career.

This senior’s secret: Learn how to embrace change

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A move to a new district and the loss of her grandmother left its mark on Sarai Calderon, but she regrouped and is now headed to college.

Amidst chaos, ‘cycle-breaker’ charts her own course to complete high school

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

During senior year at East Lee High School, Gigi Martinez juggled school and multiple jobs to help provide for her family and earn her diploma.

Credit deficit? Map a plan, stick to it, says this grad

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After falling behind in the race to graduation, Caledonia High School senior Ryan Rivera stepped on the gas for the final lap and earned his diploma.

Anonymous survey seeks info on stressors, health

SNN 10th Anniversary Charles Honey

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in March 2015, takes a look at “LoWellness,” a first-of-its-kind initiative to assess the healthcare and mental health needs of Lowell students and residents.

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.

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.

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