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Voters approve bond request by 2-to-1 margin

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
The approval of the $17.79 million bond will restore and renovate Lee Middle and High School, which was badly damaged by a June 2019 roof collapse...

District bond request Nov. 3 includes upgrades, additions and community wellness & resource center

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is asking voters to approve a 30-year, $17.79 million bond proposal to fund major reconstruction, additions and improvements to Lee Middle and High School...

What kind of school bus doesn’t need gas or batteries?

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
A new/old way to get to school is saving money and having a positive effect on students and families...

Pilot program provides COVID testing at school and home

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
In partnership with the Kent County Health Department, the district is the first in Kent County to offer school-based testing for the novel coronavirus...

CARES funding helps schools meet COVID-related costs

School 2.0 Phil de Haan
Across Kent County, schools are benefitting from an infusion of funds thanks to $2 million from the Kent County Board of Commissioners via the Kent County CARES Act School Grant Program...

Virtual community meeting Thursday to discuss district bond proposal

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
An online community meeting Thursday will give voters information about the Nov. 3 ballot proposal asking for a $17.79 million bond issue...

Supply kits for online learners help ensure student success

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
Teachers find creative ways to get resources into students hands that align with curriculum...

Ready or not, school year begins as leaders adopt plans to teach, protect students

Back to School 2.0 Charles Honey
With most of Kent County’s public school districts opening next week, superintendents talk about their plans to educate students while trying to keep them safe from an unpredictable virus...

Local supe works with governor on reopening ‘Roadmap,’ encourages equity in decision-making

Back to School 2.0 Beth Heinen Bell
Superintendent Kevin Polston’s work with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has given him a unique perspective on the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of reopening school during a global pandemic...

Students celebrate new identity with journals, videos and pictures

Godfrey-Lee Cris Greer
Students honored their parents, grandparents and famous historical figures during Spirit Week to end the school year...

Turning pain into motivation

Grads with Grit Cris Greer
An abusive relationship could not deter this university-bound senior from excelling...

Three books for every child, thanks to grant and Schuler Books

Godfrey-Lee Cris Greer
A surplus of $3,000 from a High Impact Leadership grant will give Godfrey Elementary students a nice summer surprise...

Gaming club doubles membership its first season

Godfrey-Lee Cris Greer
Club goals are to improve communication, collaboration and critical thinking...

I’ll take that to go, please, for geometry class

Godfrey-Lee Cris Greer
Lee Middle and High saw a 56% increase in breakfast participation after the dining services director implemented three traveling carts...

‘Everything we can do matters’

School 2.0 Cris Greer
Seventeen teachers and staff members delivered nearly 125 graduation yard signs to the homes of Lee High School and East Lee Campus students...

YMCA visits teach importance of healthy eating, exercise

Godfrey-Lee Cris Greer
The grant-funded visits are part of the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
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