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Armed Forces Thanksgiving message: aim high, persevere

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Students and educators from more than 30 West Michigan high schools came together with local veterans and community leaders for the ninth annual Armed Forces Thanksgiving event.

Wrestler first to commit to GVSU’s new women’s program

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Senior Emma Donovan is excited about being on the newly formed GVSU women’s wrestling team and about meeting her future teammates.

Fourth & fifth-graders share lessons from Species Explorers program

Forest Hills Riley Kelley

Students pitched improvement ideas for John Ball Zoo as part of the Species Explorers program at Van Andel Institute.

Kent ISD’s esports competition a ‘smash’

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville snagged the top title in the final round of a double elimination at the first-ever Kent County Cup esports competition.

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The recent event was part of Kent ISD’s Career and Talent Development initiative focused on increasing career exploration, training and work-based learning opportunities for students throughout the region.

Preparing for an emergency, educators undergo reunification training

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Reunification training gave educators an idea of the process to take in an emergency while focusing on a standardized practice.

Forest Hills students take top spots in Write Michigan contest

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent District Library recently announced the winners of its annual Write Michigan short story competition.

Forest Hills names new superintendent

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Benjamin Kirby, current Lake Orion superintendent, is expected to begin July 1.

State honors athletic secretary for dedication

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Central’s athletic secretary has been named the MIAAA 2024 Administrative Assistant of the Year.

Two finalists selected for Forest Hills superintendent job

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

An open house and final interviews will take place March 19 before the board makes its final decision on the district’s next superintendent.

One for the record books: team reflects on win

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The Central football team marks an amazing year by unveiling its Division 3 state football championship banner.

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.

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