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More Space to Study, Mingle, Connect

Renovations Provide New Classrooms, Commons

The completely renovated Kelloggsville High School is taking shape, with the opening of eight spacious new classrooms bordering a large common learning area where students can study, mingle and connect their technology.

In the new space, students recently gathered for homework and group work and passed through more quickly from one side of the building to the other. “It is like a college setup,” said Principal Kevin Simmons. Furnishings include a large projector screen, tables and chairs. There’s a lounge area and a platform for students to sit on.

Freshman Alexandria Demond studies in the new space
Freshman Alexandria Demond studies in the new space

“I personally like it a lot. My favorite part is the comfy chairs and couch,” said freshman Alexandria Demond.

“It’s really cool, the chairs and all the open space we get,” said freshman Tony Cortez.

“If you have extra work, you can do it here and chill with friends,” added senior Terry Michael.

The district started construction last spring on high school improvements, funded by a $33.9 million bond issue passed last February. Of that, $27 million is going into improvements of the high school at 23 Jean St. SW.

The new space allows for group work and connecting with technology
The new space allows for group work and connecting with technology

“This is exciting. The most exciting part was coming back from winter break and watching the kids react,” Simmons said.

Still-to-come improvements, to be completed by fall, include a new competitive-sized gymnasium with a second-floor track. The gym will host varsity games, which are currently held at Kelloggsville Middle School, and allow for more practice space. The auditorium will receive theater-style seating for 480; and a media center will serve as a hub for learning and community center. Use of facilities will be open to the public.

Other highlights are a reconfigured parking lot and a new school entrance, relocated from Jean Street to Division Avenue.

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Students have eight new classrooms at Kelloggsville High School
Students have eight new classrooms at Kelloggsville High School
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Erin Albanese
Erin Albanese
Erin Albanese is managing editor and reporter, covering Kentwood, Lowell and Wyoming. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013, and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. She has worked as a journalist in the Grand Rapids area since 2000. A graduate of Central Michigan University, she has written for The Grand Rapids Press, Advance Newspapers, On-the-Town Magazine and Group Tour Media. Read Erin's full bio

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