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Finding focus and a fresh start through auto mechanics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A fresh start gives a Comstock Park junior a new perspective about school and his future.

‘It’s all about seeing the students discover something for the first time’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For biology teacher Aaron Peoples, no two days in the world of teaching are ever the same, which is just the way he likes it.

A rockstar resource officer

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For Deputy Julie Brown, being a school resource officer it is all about making connections and building bridges to help students on the right path.

Food directors honored for enhancing school meals, student choices

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

These food service directors have made student-choice a priority in creating school meals.

‘Your brain is so powerful’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

She’s fascinated by how the human brain works, what it is capable of and what it can overcome. What has helped her reach her goals so far: communicating and taking advantage of available resources.

‘It can be miraculous’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Why I Teach: math teacher Susan McDonald.

Stoney Creek prepares for construction next summer

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

All Comstock Park facilities will receive improvements as the district announces plans for the $59.46 million bond passed in May.

Good leaders and drawing monsters: there’s a tie-in

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Pine Island and Stoney Creek elementary schools are re-introduced to the Leader in Me program.

Punt, pass and pick: fourth-graders learn geography from the NFL

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Pro football has become a tool in teaching students about the states, their capitals and various land formations.

For first time, Comstock Park inducts two ‘powerhouse’ teams into Hall of Fame

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the 1974 wrestling team and the 1950 football team along with three individual athletes will be recognized in the district Hall of Fame.

Taking the plunge

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Through a YMCA program, Pine Island fourth-graders learned about how to stay safe when near water.

Region I emergency coordinator now on the job

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

John Wittkowski, emergency response and safety coordinator for Region I schools, brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to his new position.

Familiar faces lead Comstock Park High School

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

“Interim” has been removed from the titles of Kendra Faustin and Charlie Hess

Summer science camp has students exploring disasters

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Comstock Park middle-school students learn about the impact of environmental disasters in a summer camp hosted by the Comstock Park Educational Foundation.

Districts bring in emergency coordinator

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

School districts in Region I have come together to hire an emergency response and safety coordinator to cover each district.

Tornado causes structural issues at Pine Island

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Fourth- and fifth-graders will return to school Wednesday. Third-graders will return on Sept. 5.

Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’

KEC campus principals encourage empowerment, connection

‘I love to see things grow,’ veteran educator says

New AP traded a life on stage for one in education

New art classroom invites ‘productive artistic work’

Orchestra covers ABCs of performing across genres

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Game board showcase demonstrates fun of skill-building

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Quarterback: biggest growth has come from mix of peers, cultures

Around the world for the holidays

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