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Northern High physics students host elementary STEM program

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Central Woodlands fifth- and sixth-graders got a hands-on STEM experience through a program hosted by Northern High physics students.

Five candidates to interview for superintendent position

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
First-round interviews are set to take place at the beginning of March for Forest Hills superintendent.

60 musicians + 19 schools = one beautiful sound

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Student musicians came together to perform in Grand Rapids Community College’s High School Honor Band for one night, and one night only.

Look for the blue bandana

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A student-designed bandana makes it easier to identify Jersey, Ada Vista Elementary’s comfort dog. She’s first in the district’s PRIDE pup program.

Teamwork made the dream work for first state win

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A desire to win gives Forest Hills Eastern’s cross-country team its first state title.

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.
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