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Orchestras celebrate 10-year milestone

Rockford Riley Kelley
It’s been a decade since Rockford first formed its string orchestra program, and the district is celebrating. 

Rockford High broadcasters earn accolade

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford’s student-run news network has been recognized with its first national award.

Hark! I hear she’s Teacher of the Year

Rockford Riley Kelley
MSVMA Teacher of the Year Mandy Scott leads the choir at Rockford High School

District gets early start on next strategic plan

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford is in the early stages of putting together its next strategic plan, and aiming for August approval.

Rockford unveils proposed elementary redistricting plan

Rockford Riley Kelley
The district is preparing for the opening of Edgerton Trails Elementary by rethinking attendance boundaries for current elementary schools.

Freshmen find foosball fever

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford Freshman Center is looking to grow its informal foosball program and spark interest in competition from area schools.

Rockford voters approve 20-year extension of parks and rec millage

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford’s parks and recreation millage funding will continue through 2044.

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.

Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley
From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.

‘Who will I sit with at lunch?’: New students in Rockford find friends at orientation

Rockford Allison Poosawtsee
Read how freshmen who are new to Rockford Public Schools were welcomed into their new district.

District asks voters to renew no-increase parks and recreation millage

Rockford Allison Poosawtsee
Community programs for youth, senior citizens and others are at stake at the polls this November.

Region I emergency coordinator now on the job

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
John Wittkowski, emergency response and safety coordinator for Region I schools, brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to his new position. 

After taking a video production class, ‘there was no other option’

Rockford Allison Poosawtsee
This Rockford student did a 180 from pursuing medical training to becoming an aspiring filmmaker.

Districts bring in emergency coordinator

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
School districts in Region I have come together to hire an emergency response and safety coordinator to cover each district.
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What does it mean to be a Ram?

Rockford Allison Poosawtsee
Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.

Students tackle youth mental health crisis with peers

Youth Mental Health Allison Poosawtsee
As Michigan schools strategize to provide mental health support for students, these high schoolers are taking action on their own...
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