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

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
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

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
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...

Kids Read, Principal Flies

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Page Elementary Principal Michael Gelmi was literally sky-high over his students reading more than 850 books in their Battle of the Books this year....

Students Restore Classic Cars at Gilmore Garage

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Saying you've worked at one of the top car museums in the country is impressive, especially if you're still a high school student. Thornapple...

Uncle in Navy Surprises Student to Thank Her

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Allie Wilbur knew she was getting an award at the monthly Page Elementary character assembly, but what she didn't know was that her Uncle...

TK Students Take Third at the Meijer Great Choices Film Festival

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Thornapple Kellogg students Levi Thaler and Spencer Irvine won third-place awards in the Meijer Great Choices Film Festival. The contest for high school student...

A Clean Sweep: Voters in Seven Kent Districts Approve Funding Requests

Caledonia School News Network
Tuesday was a good day for schools and students in Kent ISD, as voters approved tax proposals in all seven districts that requested them....

The Supes

Byron Center Tom Rademacher
When there's time – and usually there's not – Dan Takens will pilot his car the 10 or 11 miles from his office at...

Adding a Coach, Studying Data Successful In Improving Math Grades

Making Math Add Up Linda Odette
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series on the difficulties students have learning math, and what methods some schools and teachers are...

Students Help Others Navigate Challenges of School

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
For many students, going to school is packed with good times, learning and friends. But students with disabilities face many challenges, especially with social...

“Typical Kid” with Movie Credits, Agents and a Screen Actors Guild Card

Reading & Writing with Rademacher Tom Rademacher
By most accounts, Derek Brandon is a typical kid of 15. He's a freshman at Thornapple Kellogg High School. He's growing out of his clothes,...

Students Jump to Top in the State for Heart Disease Fundraiser

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Inside the Lee Elementary gym the music blares and second- and third-graders work up a sweat jumping rope. Parents line the walls watching, cell...

TK Bond Request to Focus on Security, Technology

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Enhanced security, technology upgrades and necessary maintenance are the focus of a "no frills" $6 million bond issue for Thornapple Kellogg voters May 6. A...

Mentoring Program Sees Early Success

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Kelly Jenkins and Halaynea Shanahan didn't know each other a few months ago, but if you saw them together today, you wouldn't know it....
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