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Camp aims to build better bonds between students, school resource officers

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fingerprinting, working with the K9 unit, and trying on gear gave students an idea of what being a Sheriff Department deputy is like.

Leadership group brings students together to make connections and share their views

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students in the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community believe they are being heard and it is helping to make the educational environment better.

Senior shutterbug lives to capture moments in time

Sparta Riley Kelley
A Sparta High School senior is getting a head start on his dream to pursue professional photography.

At JA BizTown, a mini city provides life-sized learning

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Students from Rockford, Grandville, Kenowa Hills and Sparta are among those who’ve taken part in the JA BizTown program, which launched in spring 2023.

Dads demonstrate dedication to students and learning

Sparta School News Network
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 February 2015, talks to fathers who are discovering the ins and outs of public education thanks to the WATCH D.O.G.S. program.

‘Storytellers of the future’: Student-reporters value challenge of keeping Sparta informed

Sparta Riley Kelley
Spartan News keeps students, parents and the community informed with daily student-led broadcasts on sports news, testing updates and more. 

Educators and business leaders team up to help build school-to-work pipeline

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent County educators and business leaders explore how to make students more aware of possible careers and connect them to job opportunities. 

Teaching is a ‘sacred exchange’ for Sparta educator

Sparta Riley Kelley
Not even retirement could pull Paul Owens away from the classroom.

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.

New adaptive classes help bridge differences

Sparta Riley Kelley
Students thrive, lead and learn in new, inclusive courses at Sparta Middle School.

A place for greatness: Student art display dates back decades

Sparta Riley Kelley
A student art showcase at Sparta’s administration building gives the school an opportunity to celebrate success.

Sparta tennis facility named best of 2023

Sparta Riley Kelley
The district’s new complex, built with funds from a 2016 bond approval, was named the top outdoor tennis facility of 2023 by the American Sports Builders Association.

District starting strategic plan process

Sparta Riley Kelley
The district is in the early stages of putting together its strategic plan for 2024-2027.

Food directors honored for enhancing school meals, student choices

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
These food service directors have made student-choice a priority in creating school meals.

Students launch Latinx Student Union 

Sparta Riley Kelley
A new student organization at Sparta High School is working to boost recognition of Hispanic culture.

Athletics, arts and academics come together in new regional conference

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Four Kent County public school districts are joining with three others in West Michigan to form the River Cities Alliance beginning in the fall of 2024.
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