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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.

Sparta students showcase art skills

Sparta Riley Kelley

Student artists are displaying their work in a new showcase area at Sparta High School.

Kids ‘experience the world around them’ at Camp Scottie

Sparta Riley Kelley

Thanks to a partnership between Sparta Area Schools and Camp Scottie, almost 200 kindergarten through fifth-grade students were able to attend day camp during the summer.

Books on the Run bounces back

Sparta Riley Kelley

Sparta’s bookmobile hit the road again this summer.

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.

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.

Sparta position a ‘dream job’ for new athletic director

Sparta Riley Kelley

New AD brings 20 years of experience to Sparta schools.

Jumpstart preps kids for success

Sparta Riley Kelley

Learning gaps for those in grades K-5 were addressed.

Smiles all around at morning drop-off

Sparta Jane Lally

PE teacher Andy Wagner picks out a silly hat each day to wear during student drop-off...

Middle school fishing club lures students

Sparta Jane Lally

Social studies teacher Bob Toole has resurrected a club he began more than two decades ago, and added hands-on experiences...

Drawing her life to embolden others

Sparta Jane Lally

Junior Isabel Gauthier, a lifelong artist, uses art to help her deal with struggles and encourage others...

Homeland Security cadet academy simulates real-life careers

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Criminal justice students develop investigative skills alongside Homeland Security agents...

Barriers reduced in PE class

Sparta Jane Lally

PE class recently got easier for students who use wheelchairs at Appleview Elementary...

Learning about macromolecules via banana bread

Sparta Jane Lally

Sparta High students are learning science concepts through cooking lessons...

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Strumming through lunch breaks

Sparta Jane Lally

Members of the ukulele club meet at lunch to hone their playing skills...

Prized art gets ArtPrize treatment

Sparta Jane Lally

Sparta middle school art students showcased their talents...

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