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History class becomes travel fair, complete with tasty fare

Byron Center Alexis Stark
West Middle School’s global travel fair allowed students to venture around the world from the comfort of their own media center, to learn about other forms of government and cultures. 

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.

Former principal returns to read, substitute teach at his old school

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Longtime educator Dan Takens reminisces about March is Reading Month activities from years ago.

Young ‘makers’ create handmade games to help STEM lessons stick  

Byron Center Alexis Stark
March is makers’ month for kindergarten through fourth-grade students to create computers and arcade games in STEM class at Brown Elementary.

School musical offers students new experiences

Byron Center Alexis Stark
The cast of Byron Center High School’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ weigh in on how they balance a musical rehearsal schedule with sports, school and other fine arts commitments. 

She keeps this garden growing

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Parent volunteer Christie Koester’s green thumb and grant-writing capabilities helped Countryside Elementary receive $1,700 for their school garden. 

She teaches by day, performs whenever she can 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center orchestra teacher Madison Peters has integrated her first love — music — with her second: teaching.

New school name reflects building’s history

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center Public Schools’ previously unnamed fourth elementary school will now and forever be known as Heritage Elementary. 

‘Artastic’ artistry awaits art admirers

Byron Center Alexis Stark
This year’s Byron Center Public Schools Visual Arts Showcase features art from K-12 students and a collage concert featuring the high school’s band, orchestra and choir. The artwork is currently on display for the public.

Painting with a personal touch

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Students from every grade level are helping to make the district administration building more vibrant and colorful. 

Young filmmakers use creativity, comedy in award-winning videos

Byron Center Erin Albanese
East Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Byron Center students won top prizes in the Mosaic Film Experience 2023 Mosaic Mobile competition.

LINKS earns elective status, just in time for Inclusion Week

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Inclusion Week spreads district-wide awareness of different disabilities and a message of inclusion throughout all grade levels.

He wrote the book on trying new foods

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Food Service Director and recently published children’s book author, Vince Sturgis, is known as ‘Mr. Carrot’ by students and staff. 

Dancing to celebrate differences

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Countryside Elementary wore bright neon colors and danced with giant glow sticks to recognize World Spina Bifida Day.

Teacher shortage remains a major challenge in Kent County, beyond

Kent ISD Riley Kelley
Teachers are in short supply, but new educators like Jackie Domeier are determined to pursue their dream careers.

His home is on the pitch

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Freshman Allister Allan dreams of playing soccer professionally, with a college degree to fall back on.
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