Kentwood

Bond approval paves way for new construction, renovations

Multi Districts

Northview, Wyoming voters approve non-homestead operating millages

Grandville

Coaches offer ongoing support for preschool teachers

Cedar Springs

Not even facial reconstruction can stop this senior’s smile

This senior has had multiple facial surgeries due to a degenerative condition affecting her jaw.

Caledonia

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

Caledonia’s peer-to-peer program promotes friendship, inclusion and belonging amongst young students.

SNN Video Features

East Grand Rapids

Empowering students to get interested in STEAM

From robotics, to theater to skateboard-building, STEAM was on display at East Grand Rapids High School.

Northview

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

Caledonia

Taking the plunge for a good cause

Godwin Heights

Exploring, learning, loving it: Zero Hour in action

Wyoming

Game on! Junior High students find community in club

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

One, two three, uno, dos, tres

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Multilingual musical duo 123 Andrés recently brought their community outreach performance to Godfrey-Lee’s Early Childhood Center, as part of their partnership with the Grand Rapids Symphony.

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‘Every one of them is unique’: Paper butterflies complete migration

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The Symbolic Monarch Migration program connects students in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

School resource officers vow to provide students ‘a safe place’

As school resource officers, sheriff’s deputies Jon LaSotta and Chad Wells say protecting students is their primary purpose.

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‘See kids for who they are’

Byron Center

SEALS: Where the tiniest hands reach for the biggest hearts

Northview

Bridging the tech gap for older adults

Kent ISD

Empowering students to get interested in STEAM

East Grand Rapids

News BRIEFS

‘Blast Off!’: Finding focus & fun on sensory path

Kelloggsville

New principal serving MySchool@Kent

Kent ISD

Operating millage renewal on ballot May 5

Northview

District to seek non-homestead millage

Wyoming

Superintendent interviews scheduled for April 28 & 30

Kenowa Hills

Making Headlines

East Grand Rapids

Now cancer-free, this senior is hoping to help others

Multiple cancer recurrences, a major surgery and months of missed school haven’t stopped senior Adalae Reifinger.

Student Voices

Northview

SEALS: Where the tiniest hands reach for the biggest hearts

This article from The Roar, the student newspaper of Northview High School, explores the district’s Student Educators and Listeners program.

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