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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.

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.