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Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema
The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese
School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

‘11 on a scale of 1-10’

Wyoming Brett Atwood
Students, staff, administrators and community members recently celebrated 11 years of recognizing character through the Alpha Wolf 11 program.

Den system creates community, belonging and fun

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The den system at Parkview Elementary has students cheering on each other and making big improvements in behavior.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Water analysis leads to restoration ideas

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wading in creeks and testing water has eighth-graders thinking about how to improve the watershed.

HOPE Gardens opens new community greenhouse

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The greenhouse is located behind West Godwin Elementary School, one of HOPE Gardens’ partner schools.

Northview, Wyoming voters approve non-homestead operating millages

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Both millages passed with strong support at the polls.

Fifth-graders work to leave no trace of plastic

Wyoming Erin Albanese
After learning about the threat plastic poses to the planet, Wyoming Intermediate fifth-graders set out to make a difference in their school.

District to seek non-homestead millage

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The 10-year levy funds 15% of the operating budget.

Sixth-grader auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Wyoming Erin Albanese
With dreams of singing professionally, Wyoming Intermediate School sixth-grader Easton VanDyke recently auditioned for “America’s Got Talent.”

Kent County teen service group seeks applications

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program.

WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey
For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too. 

Large turnout for Kent County Cup

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fifty-two students competed in the third Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.

Theater company, choirs to revisit the past & imagine the future

Wyoming Erin Albanese
To show off their renovated auditorium, Wyoming Public Schools thespians and choral singers are joining forces in a collaboration and walk down memory lane.
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