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Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

Abby Wiseman is the new principal at Lowell Middle School. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Administrators...

Kent ISD program ‘feeds my teacher soul’

Multi Districts Phil de Haan

Area teachers are taking part in a cohort model of professional development, and are returning to the classroom fired up...

Six feet apart, but closer than ever

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

When the virus forced educators to change course, one Lowell teacher found a way to keep building community despite social distancing. Andrew Sargent shares his “Lessons of the Pandemic” story with SNN...

Pink Arrow Ts bring community together again, artfully

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

A community art project, now on display at ArtPrize, has helped Lowell students start the school year on the right foot...

High-quality learning for every student, every day

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

Dan VanderMeulen is the new director of curriculum for Lowell Area Schools...

A graduation victory for this band of brothers

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

A quartet of fifth-year seniors at Unity High School weren’t sure they would be able to graduate, until they met each other and realized that they could do it together...

Stressed? Anxious? They’re all ears — and tails and fur

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

Between Cherry Creek Elementary and Lowell Middle School, the district has three therapy dogs to help students regulate emotions, reduce stress and connect with others...

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More than a sandbox: Augmented reality lets students explore changing landscapes

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

An aspiring Eagle Scout created a unique augmented reality classroom resource to give back to the teacher who sparked his love of science...

District shifts to hybrid schedule for two weeks

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

An increase in quarantined students and the number of students in isolation has led to a shift to hybrid instruction at West Middle School and Byron Center High School...

Cooking classes offer creative way to work on social, life skills

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

At Bushnell Elementary, these young students with special needs are learning to take turns, ask questions, havepatience and solve math problems...

Remote learners unplug, get outdoors & connect

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

Because of the pandemic, the Wittenbach Wege Center wasn’t able to offer its regular programming. Instead, the team decided to offer seasonal nature study classes for LAS Academy virtual students and homeschool students throughout Lowell...

Quick thinkers wanted

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students explore the fast-paced career of emergency medical services in Kent Career Tech Center’s newest class...

Lowell, Rockford secondary students returning to classrooms

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Citing recent trends in the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases in their communities, Lowell Area Schools and Rockford Public Schools are planning to take one step closer to 'normal' next week...

Rain gutter regatta showcases buoyancy, engineering skills

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

An annual boat race has become a highlight of sixth-grade science class. At stake: bragging rights and 'a goofy trophy'...

Nate Fowler named new superintendent for Lowell Area Schools

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell

Interim superintendent given the nod by Lowell Board of Education to lead the district...

Schools, organizations step up to feed students, families

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area schools continue to provide free grab and go meals at regular distribution events and community partners are helping to fill in the gaps to make sure everyone is fed during a very challenging time...

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