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Read-alouds (finally) get face-to-face

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

More than 100 East Grand Rapids High School students spread out across the district’s elementary schools in a structured read-aloud session with K-5 students...

A Pi Day lesson they could sink their teeth into

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

Students in Laura Woolford’s sixth-grade class at East Grand Rapids Middle School got to measure, then eat in celebration...

Gummy bear government makes lesson stick

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

When this project is over, it’s snack time...

Public event to feature IB student research on pressing world issues

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

At presentations on Feb. 15, students will explain how and why they chose their topic, the answer to their essay’s original question, next steps they would take and the challenges and successes of their work...

They the People: EGR brings home another state championship

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

The We the People championship is East’s 15th since 2000. East Kentwood finished second. Both teams also qualify for nationals...

Making art a COVID lifesaver

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

A talented middle-school student finds relief from pandemic stress in his artwork...

From Sherlock Holmes to ‘The Spore’

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

Whether playing 'spore kid' or a street urchin, Zoë Cunningham is having the time of her life as an actress...

Former Wyoming Park student athlete is new AD for EGR

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

Chris Zylstra is the new athletic director for East Grand Rapids. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

EGR and Kelloggsville pass millage requests, but Cedar turns down sinking fund

Multi Districts Phil de Haan

Local districts went two-for-three in Tuesday’s elections, with voters in Kelloggsville and East Grand Rapids approving tax requests. However, voters in Cedar Springs turned down a proposed renewal of a 10-year-old sinking fund...

Millage requests on ballot Tuesday for three Kent County school districts

Multi Districts Phil de Haan

Three Kent ISD school districts -- Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids and Kelloggsville -- are going to their voters with millage requests on Tuesday, Nov. 2...

Kent ISD program ‘feeds my teacher soul’

Multi Districts Phil de Haan

Area teachers are taking part in a cohort model of professional development, and are returning to the classroom fired up...

Class helps students explore creativity, communication skills, careers

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

Students at East are making commercials and public service announcements as they dig into the practical and philosophical aspects of messages and meaning...

Recreation programs on Nov. 2 ballot

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

East GR is one of four districts in the Kent ISD coverage area to levy a recreation millage, joining Forest Hills, Northview and Rockford....

Former district custodian and former surgeon to be honored by EGR Foundation

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

A year after it was originally scheduled, a much-anticipated biennial awards dinner will bring together the East Grand Rapids community...

Former sailing instructor charting new course as assistant principal

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

The new assistant principal at East Grand Rapids Middle School has a long history in education in Grand Rapids and Holland...

Students portray government’s three branches — no, make that three carrots

East Grand Rapids Morgan Jarema

One student said thinking of the branches of government in terms of carrots definitely gives him a better understanding of the way things work in Washington, D.C.

She has a love for growing plants, students and staff

Leading the band, on field and off

Welding sparks her life

Rider’s experience guided by love, respect for horses

Can these students’ designs survive the ‘Eggsecutioner?’

Kent Career Tech Center and Kent Transition Center to merge

Student artwork depicting Michigan’s strengths wins state competition

Hands-on learning means expanded skills

Spanish dual immersion program set for fall debut

Teacher shares holiday tradition with students

Biggest individual donation ever will support mental health

District builds sense of belonging with after-school programs

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