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60 musicians + 19 schools = one beautiful sound

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Student musicians came together to perform in Grand Rapids Community College’s High School Honor Band for one night, and one night only.

Building sugar igloos builds preschool skills

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Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center preschoolers built igloos indoors, without real snow, to practice fine motor and problem-solving skills. 

‘We’ve tried to create a place to find joy’

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Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center recently earned the highest rating from the state program Great Start to Quality for what it noted are its high-quality staff, learning environments and inclusive instruction.

His first mission: Honor Fighting Scots who served

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Before graduating high school, senior Brody Woodwyk is leading the effort to raise funds for a permanent veterans memorial at Caledonia High School. 

Caledonia chooses next superintendent

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Caledonia chooses interim superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer for superintendent.

Interim leader to interview for superintendent role

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The Board of Education will interview current Interim Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer to fill the vacant superintendent position during a special board meeting on Dec. 20.

Caledonia looks inward to start superintendent search

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Caledonia Community Schools is accepting applications from internal district educators for the next superintendent until December 8. 

From chick to nuggets: understanding the science of food

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Caledonia High School food science students raised chickens for the Michigan FFA Broiler Contest and cooked them in class.

Survivor: Kraft edition 

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Kraft Meadows Intermediate School sixth-graders learn how to survive in the woods and write essays based on their experiences. 

Core knowledge, with apples

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Young fives students used their senses during snack time at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center.

Safety in the skies is his dream

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Fourth-grader Ryu Fleming hopes to become a pilot one day and safely fly people where they need to go.

Hard hats today, accessible spaces to come

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Staff, students and the Caledonia community officially broke ground on the site of the new Dutton Elementary.

Teacher-designed classrooms help students feel supported, calm and creative

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Teachers across Kent County intentionally design their classrooms to optimize their students’ learning and sense of community.

Caledonia Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School

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Caledonia Elementary School is one of 11 Michigan schools given the National Blue Ribbon School title.

Coming soon: new playgrounds

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Caledonia and Emmons Lake elementaries are getting their playgrounds revamped this fall. 

Community center taking shape

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Construction continues at the site of the Cal Community Center, set to be finished in 2024. 
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