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Where does your milk come from? Second-graders learn the process

Lowell Erin Albanese

From feeding calves, to witnessing milk production, Cherry Creek second-graders learned about dairy farming in their own community.

Poetry Slam brings area teens center stage

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Over 20 students from Kent County performed their poems live and uncensored at the eighth annual Teen Poetry Slam, hosted at the Kent District Library, in partnership with Write Michigan.

Bond proposals approved to fund elementary renovation, facility upgrades

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Voters said ‘yes’ across the board in Kent ISD school districts Tuesday.

From struggling to role model, thanks to strong teacher support

Lowell Erin Albanese

Senior Kenny Dysard went from being completely disconnected from school to becoming a volunteer reader to kindergarten students at his former elementary school.

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.

Voters in multiple districts to decide school funding questions

Comstock Park Alexis Stark

On May 7, Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills, Lowell and Thornapple Kellogg district voters will decide proposals affecting their public schools.

Historical figures come alive in classroom turned museum

Lowell Erin Albanese

Students donned costumes to present biographies and artifacts of notable people in history.

Fifth-grade leaders offer schoolwide improvement ideas

Lowell Erin Albanese

Students at Cherry Creek Elementary School are learning to lead while Principal Craig Veldman learns from them.

Schools put eclipse viewing, learning opportunities into alignment

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Monday’s solar eclipse captured the attention of thousands who gathered to cast their eyes on the skies. In area schools, students learned the science behind the exciting astrological event.

Outdoor classroom serves as 150-acre sanctuary for learning

Lowell Erin Albanese

All district elementary students visit the Wittenbach Center at least twice each school year to see and do the things they learn about in class. It’s been part of LAS since the 1999-2000 school year.

Advocating for people with disabilities

All Districts Malik Harvey

In this episode, Q talks about his involvement at Lowell High School in drama, choir and Model UN. As a person with disability, he talks about how systems impact people with disabilities, common misconceptions, and his dreams for the future.

Bond proposal would fund elementary renovations, high school upgrades

Lowell Erin Albanese

Projects planned if a bond is approved May 7 for Lowell Area Schools include an elementary school transformation and district-wide upgrades.

Art contest celebrates kindness, compassion and community

Lowell Erin Albanese

Five Lowell High School students were honored for connecting art to kindness.

Librarian appointed to Governor’s Educator Advisory Council

Lowell Erin Albanese

Librarian Christine Beachler will serve on a 15-member council that reviews and makes recommendations to the governor.

Middle-schoolers develop skills, confidence through theater

Lowell Erin Albanese

How do students go from nervous newcomers to accomplished thespians? By getting on stage and going for it at Lowell Middle School.

District offering three-part Parent Education Series

Lowell Erin Albanese

The goal of the Parent Education Series is to inform parents, equip them with strategies and build relationships.

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