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Leaving her mark on the world with watercolors, pens and pencils

Byron Center Alexis Stark

West Middle School seventh-grade artist Mia McDowell is a finalist in the international Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes annual ARTEFFECT competition.

Discovering the power of coding, one keystroke at a time

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The high school’s computer science classes are helping to ignite students’ interest in programming.

Basking in the glow of their art

Sparta Riley Kelley

More than 500 Ridgeview students created glow-in-the-dark, undersea art scenes for a recent project.

‘The PIT’ stop: Lab offers space for innovation, creation

Wyoming Erin Albanese

In a new lab complete with advanced technology, students are making stickers, skateboards, T-shirts and much more.

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

Comstock Park Brett Atwood

Students engaged with professionals by asking questions and learning about a wide range of career options.

‘Very freeing’: Students sound off during poetry slam

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

The poetry slam at Cedar Springs High School gives students an opportunity to express themselves in an encouraging environment.

‘Lemonade wars’ teaches students lessons in economics

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students learn about marketing and profit and loss with a friendly competition over who can sell the most lemonade.

‘Uniquely talented’ a cappella ensemble finds the right beat

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

What is From the Top? “A bunch of music nerds in a room, just jamming out together and bringing that energy.” Get to know this high school a cappella ensemble.

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Practice with a pro makes for perfect NYC performances

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Byron Center High School’s jazz orchestra worked with professional musician Walter Blanding to prepare for their eighth trip to the Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival.

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

2023 ArtPrize winner Abdoulaye Conde recently visited Forest Hills elementary schools to share his life story and culture.

Middle-school multitasking: exploring career pathways during lunch

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The goal of these lunch talks is to help students think about possible careers as they plan for their next steps after high school.

Pilot class helps students navigate college, early careers

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School’s pilot career and college preparation class, in partnership with the Michigan Hispanic Collaborative, is helping students forge futures that include furthering education.