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From Grief and Recovery to Graduation

Grads with Grit Janice Holst

This high school senior survived a deadly car accident, determined to re-build his physical strength and graduate with his class...

Science and math fun all month long

Sparta Janice Holst

A month of special Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities at this school culminated in a special costume presentation of fifth-graders representing a favorite scientist...

Bond requests pass in Rockford, Lowell; maintenance levy fails in Sparta

All Districts Erin Albanese

Six districts passed requests, ranging from non-homestead millages to major bond proposals for new and revamped buildings...

Figuring out problems, not just learning about them

Multi Districts Morgan Jarema

Third-grade teachers in Sparta, Northview, Kentwood and Wyoming are participating this year in a pilot program that ties Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lessons with lessons in math and literacy...

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‘Best Ever Prom’ leaves lasting memories for teens, adults of all abilities

Sparta Brett Atwood

Sparta High School students in Renee Wyman’s special education program work year-round on every aspect of Best Prom Ever, a dinner dance event for teens and adults with disabilities...

District voters asked to renew 10-year sinking fund

Sparta Janice Holst

On Tuesday, May 7 the Sparta Area Schools Board of Education will ask voters to renew its 1.25-mill sinking fund for an additional 10 years...

Expanding early childhood options part of renovation plan

Sparta Janice Holst

Staff are considering a plan to bring all early childhood programs and services together into a renovated space and increase services to families...

Take a ‘walk in the woods’ at this elementary school

Rockstar Teachers Janice Holst

A fifth-grade teacher’s hobby has transformed the hallways, with a carved woodland creature at nearly every classroom door...

District gets good start on long-term strategic planning

Sparta Janice Holst

Following community input, leaders begin prioritizing improvement plans for school district...

School events ‘go live’ thanks to pair of juniors

Sparta Janice Holst

Thanks to the innovation and initiative of two high school computer students, others can now take a class in producing live-feed video...

District named to AP honor roll for second time

Sparta Janice Holst

Sparta Area Schools has been named to the ninth Annual AP ® District Honor Roll. The district is one of only 373 in the U.S. and Canada named by the College Board to the honor roll...

A recipe for celebrating hometown memories

Sparta Janice Holst

Elementary students honor former Sparta students with hometown greetings and goodies for the holidays...

Students flock to teaching cadet program, but remain unsure about education careers

Sparta Janice Holst

Teacher cadet program places high school students in classrooms to learn hands on skills, in Sparta...

School resource officer wants to make personal connections

Sparta Student Showcase School News Network

A student’s article about the school’s new resource officer, which originally appeared in the school news publication, 'Bell Ringer'...

Construction of new middle school gets under way

Sparta Janice Holst

The groundbreaking celebration for a new middle school included participation by fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders, who will be the first users of the new building when it opens in 2020...

Digging in at a farm made for learning

Rockford Janice Holst

A two-year pilot program has students from Rockford and Sparta schools spending multiple days at Plainsong Farm, which offers environmental education sessions...

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