Pieces of past Rocket pride remain part of the present
WEBDec 16, 2020 · Kelloggsville — When Kelloggsville Public Schools completed a renovation to its high school three years ago, it transformed a building that had been built in the 1920s. Thanks to the vision of the school superintendent, Samuel Wright, and the hard work of a small crew of people, including an energetic baker on the food services staff and the former and current high school principals, pieces ...
Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Multiple districts — A top of mind question for many at the start of the 2024-25 school year: If the state mandates schools to start after Labor Day, why are so many starting before then, and so early?. It is true that in 2005, the Michigan Legislature passed a law that mandated schools to start after Labor Day. Signed by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the law, which went into effect in 2006 ...
New school name reflects building’s history
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Clophus said the district decided on the name because of the strong roots and rich history of the building. Set to open in fall 2024, Heritage Elementary will be housed in the former Nickels Intermediate School, 8638 Byron Center Avenue SW. “Now that this building has a name, we can’t wait to share the history of this building, now known as Heritage Elementary,” Clophus said.
Byron Center K-4 moves into newly renovated building
WEBAug 23, 2024 · A look inside Byron Center’s fourth, newly renovated elementary school, Heritage Elementary, on the first day Aug. 21. Byron Center — Byron Center’s newly renovated elementary building opened its doors to students this week.. Heritage Elementary, named from a community contest for the generations of students who attended school in the building, houses kindergarten through fourth grade.
Understanding what the fuss is all about: A primer on the M-STEP
WEBSep 7, 2018 · School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists.
School musical offers students new experiences
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists.
Combination journalism/yearbook class earns accolades
WEBMar 25, 2022 · Caledonia — News-hungry readers can find story headlines like “Bussin’ burritos” and “The life and death of Betty White” on student-run news website The Cal Connection.. Caledonia High School students in Kristen Covelle’s journalism class are learning how to be reporters, put together a yearbook and …
GRPS graduation rate tops state average for first time
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids Public Schools’ 2023 graduation rates were the district’s highest in recent history, and also topped the state average for the first time ever.. In a recent statement, GRPS announced that its graduation rate for the 2022-23 school year rocketed past 82%, and Superintendent Leadriane Roby elaborated on the data during a Feb. 26 press conference.
District breaks ground on new fifth- and sixth-grade building
WEBJun 2, 2021 · Byron Center — Come fall of 2023, about 700 fifth- and sixth graders will have a new Nickels Intermediate School building. The district recently broke ground to begin construction on the two-story building, which will feature lots of open space, break-out rooms, a courtyard and other learning areas.
School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful ...
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Byron Center — West Middle School math teacher Jeff Gdowski had a jolly holiday this summer as a cast member in Van Singel Fine Arts Center’s production of “Mary Poppins.”. He plays several parts in the show, mainly as Neleus the statue in the park and a chimney sweep during the well-known dance number “Step In Time.”