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Taking math from the classroom to the court

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Dickinson Academy student Kyler Jackson finished third in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York.

STEM rocket project launches students into summer

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills High School STEM Academy students built and launched homemade rockets during the last week of school.

Book Bus keeps reading skills sharp during the summer

Rockford Riley Kelley

This mobile summer library, funded by the Rockford Education Foundation, keeps summer learners excited about reading.

Creating music, building relationships with ‘magical’ students

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

The hand chime ensemble at East Oakview Elementary gives students a solid musical foundation, thanks to some teamwork and an original piece of music.

Sparking success: welding in virtual reality

Northview School News Network

Ever heard of simulated welding? Thanks to some new equipment, it’s now a reality at Northview Next Career Center, and one student tested it out to write about the experience.

Writing their own success stories

Caledonia Alexis Stark

In a few short years, the Caledonia Creative Writing Team has gone from a few eighth-graders competing out of state, to becoming the 2025 JustWrite State Tournament Grand Champions.

Middle-school architects get design lessons from the pros

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

From floor plans to feedback, students discover what it takes to design a house — and where to put the laundry.

Book club sparks discussion, love of reading

Wyoming Morgan Jarema

The after-school book club has been meeting for a decade.

Second-grade musical blends creativity, life lessons

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The annual performance helps students meet music and theater standards, while building confidence and showcasing their unique strengths.

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.