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Learn How to Help Angry, Frustrated Children

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Lies About Parenting from Kirk Martin If you do everything right, your home life will be perfect. You can't do it all. Do not...

Kickstart to Career Campaign Puts College in View

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
When the Kickstart to Career college savings program for Thornapple Kellogg schools was announced last fall, community members and organizations started calling the Barry...

Winter Math: More Snow Means Longer School Days

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Students got a late Christmas "present" when they returned to school after winter break this year: 10 extra minutes of class. Thanks to being hit...

Student’s Video Work Helps Shape District Future

Student Leaders Linda Odette
Helping pass bonds for a school district and a fire department by creating videos isn't expected from a high school senior, but Nathan Seeber...

Small Moments Lead to Huge Improvements

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“What is a dot-dot-dot?” asked the first grade teacher.“AN ELLIPSIS!” her students responded.“What is its purpose?” asked the teacher.“To build up EXCITEMENT!” shouted the...

Schools Put on ‘The Boot’, Among Other Security Measures

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A simple, safety device called "The Boot," which can secure doors in a matter of seconds during a school lockdown, has been installed on...

Therapeutic Riding Builds Students’ Self Esteem

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On the first day of school, several students at Thornapple Kellogg McFall and Page elementaries had one question for teacher Jill Pilecki: "When are...

Football Game Collections Give Back to the Community

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Thornapple Kellogg cheerleaders carried buckets for donations up and down the bleachers at a recent football game seeking Gridiron Giving donations for Helen DeVos...

Students Step Up to Clean Up

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After the homecoming celebration at Thornapple Kellogg, the football stadium needed a major clean-up. State soccer finals would take place at the stadium the...

Student Actor’s Latest Adventure Hits the Big Screen

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Derek Brandon is saving our country from the evil plans of Admiral Ironsides in his latest movie, "The Adventures of Mickey Matson and The...

Students Eat Their Apple Lesson

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
It was an easy test at Page Elementary for fourth- and fifth-graders:  Which apple -- Red Gala or Ginger Gold -- did they like...

Area Schools Go Gaga for Gaga Pits

Kent City Linda Odette
Page Elementary students race out the school door to the Gaga pit when recess starts. One leg at a time, between 20 to 30...

‘You’re Doing Good’ Notes Pack a Lot in a Backpack

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Simple notes tucked inside school lunches may seem too small to matter. But they have the power to put a smile on a child's...

Support Staff Contracts Receive Overhaul, Opt for Three Year Renewal

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Teachers and support staff in the Thornapple Kellogg School District agreed to a new three-year contract Aug 14. The three-year period is new this year....

TK Bond Projects in Planning Phase

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Voters approved a $6 million bond issue earlier this year for Thornapple Kellogg Schools but most work won't be visible until next year. The summer...

Groups Help Students Get through Tough Times

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Besides math, science and English, young students also can learn not to worry at Thornapple Kellogg schools. With group names like Banana Splits and Hakuna...
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