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Seventh-grader talks about gift of confidence provided by prosthetic arm nine years ago

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What impact did creating a prosthetic arm for a 4-year-old have? SNN talks to the people that made it happen nine years ago

Project-based program serves lesson in sustainability

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Northern High students presented farm-to-table projects to demonstrate lessons in environmental sustainability, agriculture, economics, civics and English.

Meet the experts

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ada Elementary second-graders demonstrate their knowledge on a topic through the Expert Museum.

Brushing up on their art skills with an unexpected teacher

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Custodian Jeff Chadderdon shares his passion for painting with students at Northern Trails.

Taking the ‘American Dream’ to court

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

Forest Hill Northern students get hands-on with a mock trial over the American Dream.

Forest Hills begins superintendent search

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Community members have until Dec. 8 to fill out a survey that will assist the board with the superintendent selection process.

Practicing play, promoting kindness

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With mazes and games on its sidewalk, Ada Elementary’s playground helps teach students how to play.

It’s a resounding ‘Yes’ from GRPS, FH, EGR, voters

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Bond proposals at Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills and Public Schools will fund major facility improvements, new construction.

School marks 25th year of French visitors

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students from the European country have been visiting Central High to learn about American high schools and to share their culture.

Bond proposals, millage renewals up for vote in five districts

Cedar Springs Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Voters in Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids and Forest Hills will see school-related proposals on their Nov. 7 ballots.

Money smarts for second-graders

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A Northern High pair gave a group of Thornapple Elementary students a ‘jump start’ on financial literacy.

Teacher shortage remains a major challenge in Kent County, beyond

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

Teachers are in short supply, but new educators like Jackie Domeier are determined to pursue their dream careers.

Getting the bands back together

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Central, Eastern and Northern high schools celebrated their music and one another.

District to have two proposals on Nov. 7 ballot

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills hopes to continue to modernize learning spaces and build a new aquatic center, if a $340 million request is approved by voters.

Ready to lead

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three new administrators are ready to show their pride at being part of the Forest Hills family.

Showcasing the bands

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills’ three high school bands will take over the field next week.

‘I get to be a dad to so many people’

Incoming Michigan FFA president plans career in agriculture

Sixth-grader auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Succession of classes leads to mechanical engineering path

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

The classroom calls out to these teaching cadets

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

STEAM night shows ‘we never stop learning’

First-generation college students ‘bring level of grit, perseverance’

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

Tessa Bunting grows alongside the kids she teaches

Is there a place for AI in the arts? Student news crew explores

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