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Three Tech Center alums return to help lead today’s Hospitality students

Kent ISD School News Network
The next generation of bakers, butchers, sous chefs and chocolatiers are in good hands as they learn from Tech Center grads.

Outdoor learning makes a splash with sixth-graders

Grandville Andrew Slagter
Classes at Oakestown Intermediate ventured into Buck Creek for a morning of hunting aquatic bugs, water testing, nature walks and more.

Social media: addictive or productive? Can be both, teens say

Podcasts Charles Honey
Is social media as bad for teens as many states and school districts allege? That depends on how you use it, say these two high school students and a mental-health counselor.

Marching band camp 101: Long days, beautiful noise

Northview Brett Atwood
“A lot of people don’t realize how physical (marching band) is.” Discover all the work that happens at marching band camp to put together a full show. 

New superintendents’ bottom line: ‘We’re here for the students’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Newly hired superintendents John Philo and Cherie Horner tackle the challenging tasks of leading their districts into a new school year. 

Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun

Forest Hills Brett Atwood
Young performers shine as they learn the ins and outs of musical theater.

Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’

Kent ISD Charles Honey
Ron Gorman wasn’t a great K-12 student himself but now loves his work as leader of Kent ISD’s 20 school districts and its own programs.
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Feeling good to help others feel good

Kelloggsville Brett Atwood
It looked like a field day, but there was a deeper purpose behind a day outdoors for Kelloggsville students.

Gaining hands-on automotive experience, certifications 

Grandville Brett Atwood
The new Weller Auto Tech Center at Grandville High School is more than a lab; it’s a fully functional, real-world automotive repair facility.

Their mission: ‘to be a beacon of hope’ for students and families

Podcasts Charles Honey
Kent School Services Network is a nonprofit that helps students and families with health care, food and other necessities crucial to learning. 

‘11 on a scale of 1-10’

Wyoming Brett Atwood
Students, staff, administrators and community members recently celebrated 11 years of recognizing character through the Alpha Wolf 11 program.

Shuffleboard showdown: students battle for bragging rights

Comstock Park Brett Atwood
Using their math skills, fourth- and fifth-graders build their own shuffleboards for the school’s annual shuffleboard competition.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Empowering students to get interested in STEAM

East Grand Rapids Brett Atwood
From robotics, to theater to skateboard-building, STEAM was on display at East Grand Rapids High School.

School resource officers vow to provide students ‘a safe place’ 

Kent City Charles Honey
As school resource officers, sheriff’s deputies Jon LaSotta and Chad Wells say protecting students is their primary purpose.

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

Northview Brett Atwood
In Northview High School’s Music Production class, students learn the ins and outs of audio production, using state-of-the-art gear. 
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