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Statewide Group Honors Special-Education Leader

Northview Charles Honey

Dan Heitzman, director of special education for Northview Public Schools, recently received statewide recognition for his service and leadership. Heitzman was awarded the Patricia...

His Twin Tasks: Teaching Students and Serving Teachers

Northview Charles Honey

Even after 45 years of teaching, graduation is still an emotional night for Mike Anderson. At Northview High’s commencement, Anderson stood center stage at Sunshine...

‘Mr. P’ Closes Door on 40 Years of ‘Doing What’s Right for Kids’

Northview Charles Honey

It’s near the end of a math lesson at Grand Rapids’ Burr Oak Elementary, and first-year teacher Mike Paskewicz is upset. He’s just gotten...

Former Student Honors Art Teacher for Encouraging His Dreams

Northview Charles Honey

It had been nearly 30 years since Ruth Bitting taught art at Northview High School. Now here she was back there, surrounded by student...

New Northview Leader Grateful for ‘Opportunity to Serve’

Northview Charles Honey

Shortly before he was named Northview Public Schools’ next superintendent, Scott Korpak told school board members his view of their impending vote. “Being the superintendent...

Passion for Science, Love of Discovery, Leads Student to Scholarship

Northview Charles Honey

Although his death during a 1967 Apollo 1 pre-launch simulation was a tragedy, astronaut Roger B. Chaffee inspires Camille Phaneuf. “Anything’s possible” is how the...

Mentor Program Empowers Students and Adults Alike

Northview Tom Rademacher

Gay Van Otteren levels his 85-year-old eyes directly at you and then says this: “The greatest gift that you can give to one another is...

Read Any Good Books Lately? These Students Have

Northview Charles Honey

So you think today’s teenagers aren’t into reading? Talk to Bill Foster. He loves books – real books, made of paper and ink –...

Instilling a Love of Books, Reading

Northview Charles Honey

Librarian Kurt Stroh hopes to instill a love of reading in his school’s students. For Exhibit A in his effort, see Maris Guppy and...

From Victim to Advocate: Student Raises Funds, Awareness for Child Abuse Agency

Northview Charles Honey

What a night it was. Cascades of glittering lights. Gorgeous gowns and snappy suits. Fine sculpted centerpieces on the tables. And two talented teens...

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. King

East Grand Rapids Charles Honey

To honor Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Breton Downs Elementary students held signs expressing “Freedom,” Peace and Love” during a silent march near their...

Students Learn All About Stayin’ Alive with CPR

Northview Charles Honey

Fireman Casey Quinn grabs his phone, takes a call from a student a few feet away and asks, “What’s your emergency?” The student reports there...

Area Students and Schools Make Holidays Brighter for Many Families

Caledonia Adrian Hirsch

Sparta’s Angel Tree & Toys-for-Tots Programs Ensure Area Families have Merry ChristmasSPARTA AREA SCHOOLS – by Adrian Hirsch Along with quality family time, the...

After 40 Years in Schools, Paskewicz Says Time is Right to Retire

Northview Charles Honey

As he completes his 40th year in public education, Northview Public Schools Superintendent Mike Paskewicz says he is ready to move on. “It just is...

Students Moved by Determined Runner’s Message

Northview Charles Honey

Some students wiped away tears after watching a video of Johnny Agar, a young man with cerebral palsy, straining mightily to complete the last...

…And the Books Just Keep on Coming!

Northview Charles Honey

When Emily Alt arrived this fall to teach English at Northview High School, she found her ninth-grade classroom library well-stocked with books. That was thanks...

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NORTHVIEW STUDENT SHOWCASE

A student’s perspective on March for Our Lives: ‘I helped make that happen’

Student Writings for Theatre by the Numbers: A Sampling

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