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‘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.

Middle schooler leader now president-elect for ninth grade

Comstock Park Karen Gentry

Middle school leader gains perspective, experience by leading...

York Creek summer program returns this month

Comstock Park Karen Gentry

The York Creek summer program is back, offering recreational courses four days a week...

Teacher’s mom makes positive impact in kindergarten classroom

Comstock Park Karen Gentry

A teacher and her volunteer mom team up to benefit Stoney Creek kindergartners...

Voters approve bond proposals, millage renewals in six Kent ISD districts

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Tuesday’s Election Day turned out to be a good day for education in Kent County, with voters passing bond issues, sinking funds and/or operating millages in all six districts with ballot proposals...

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Teamwork and tape are key to building the best bobsleds

Learning to love language and cultures through song

Bonanza of books sparks generosity, collaboration

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

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