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The Nurse Is In

Sparta School News Network
Amy Roelse knelt on the floor, eye-level with a second-grader whose thumb wouldn't stop gushing blood. The student had slammed her digit in a...

Coming to You This Summer: Books

Sparta School News Network
District families who can't get to the library on Tuesdays this summer, don't fret: the library will be coming to you. June 14 to Aug....

Sculpting Real Helping Hands

Comstock Park School News Network
A trio of Kent Career Tech Center 3D Animation students from Comstock Park and Sparta high schools recently had the opportunity to turn their...

Retirement, Yes! Leave School? No Way!

Rockstar Teachers School News Network
For Sue Blackall, retirement is just the beginning. After 32 years and 800 pupils, the Appleview Elementary third grade teacher plans to open the book...

Kenowa Vote Passes, Sparta and Grandville Also Approved

Grandville Charles Honey
Tuesday’s voter approval of a $55.24 million bond issue meant a lot to Ross Willick, not just as a principal but as the parent...

Following Dad’s Passion Deep Into a Diesel Engine

Kent ISD School News Network
When Sparta senior Alyssa Graham was still in an infant car seat, she would stretch toward the window and yell "Corvette!" whenever she spotted...

Three Districts Seek Community Support in May 3 Election

Grandville Morgan Jarema
Grandville Public Schools REQUEST: A 10-year renewal of the district's sinking fund millage, which funds repairs and maintenance of school facilities. COST: The 1.4 mill renewal...

New Middle School Part of May 3 Vote

Sparta School News Network
A May 3 bond proposal would bring a new middle school and upgrades in technology and security to Sparta Area Schools, creating major improvements...

Small Group Lessons Boost Literacy, Reading Interest

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
While class size is on the rise in many schools across K-12 education, a new program to Sparta Area Schools -- Leveled Literacy Intervention...

Teaming Up with Special Olympics

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
The stands erupted as Sparta High School student James Towery rebounded and headed back down court during a recent Special Olympics basketball match between...

Area Special Education Teams Shoot and Score!

Byron Center School News Network
Kenowa Hills High School recently hosted for the second year a regional Special Olympics basketball tournament. Schools from Byron Center, Sparta, Forest Hills, Thornapple...

Bus Driver Turns Daily Ride into Reading Time

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
When Jenna Rykse saw pictures of students reading on a bus during a Reading Now Network conference, the Sparta Area Schools Reading Specialist knew...

Students With Visual Impairments Cook Up New Skills

Kenowa Hills Adrian Hirsch
Cookies? Check. Apple crisp? Check. Camaraderie? Check. These are the ingredients that make up the fun-filled after-school cooking class for visually impaired students from...

Water Donation: ‘Anyone Can Make a Difference’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey
Two students helped teacher Peggy Luebs unload three cases of bottled water from her car, each containing 40bottles she bought on special at Costco....

Young Students Share Holiday Plans and Wishes

Sparta School News Network
Kelsey McKenney twisted a piece of red tissue paper around a pencil's eraser, dipped it in glue and stuck it on a paper plate....

Dedicated Volunteer Finds Purpose in “600 Grandchildren”

Sparta School News Network
Dale Allers isn't related to anyone at Sparta's Ridgeview Elementary School, but he's "Grandpa Dale" to the 600-plus students who affectionately greet him every...
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