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Jun 13
The Empower U Central team attended Mel Trotter Ministries’ volunteer appreciation luncheon expecting to serve — but left as honorees, receiving the Volunteer Partner of the Year Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! @KentISD
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From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI. Read the latest from @SNNKent here: buff.ly/ZtlNy2n
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Jun 12
When a visa issue kept Philip Choo and his family in South Korea longer than expected, his classmates at Forest Hills' Ada Elementary found creative ways to stay connected — turning the challenge into a lesson in friendship and global connection. schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…
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Summer abounds with learning opportunities! Visit @SNNKent's list of community programs: buff.ly/osMJvKo. There's lots to choose from!
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Jun 10
Three years ago, cancer left Konnor VanDyke unable to use his legs. On May 19, the Comstock Park graduate walked across the graduation stage unassisted. An inspiring milestone in an incredible journey. @CPHSPANTHERS
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Who said kindness doesn't count? At one Comstock Park school it certainly did!
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Northview Senior Citizens recently partnered with Northview High School 9th graders on a special project. It was a wonderful way to bring generations together and create meaningful connections between students and seniors. Read more about it: buff.ly/d2IklWh
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Congrats to Central Elementary Principal Mike Gelmi on his appointment as assistant superintendent for human resources!
Mike will continue serving as principal of Central while also providing leadership in key human resources areas for GPS.
A well-deserved opportunity for Mike!
ALT Principal stands by garden with four students outside on a sunny day
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Local educators are preparing students for an AI-driven future through ethical, thoughtful classroom integration. @ForestHillsPS @GrandvilleDawgs @CPHSPANTHERS
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Lakeside Elementary fifth-graders wrapped up the school year with a visit to John Collins Park, where they decorated rocks for the school's Kindness Rock Garden. @egrpschools
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“Rumor Has It” is a new student-produced podcast series featuring conversations with Cedar Springs Public Schools Superintendent Scott Smith. @CSPSREDHAWKS
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Godwin Heights juniors got a head start on senior year through Spring Training, exploring college, trade programs, dual enrollment, and career opportunities.
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Before the school year ended at Kent Career Tech Center, seven auto tech students signed on the dotted line to launch careers in the automotive industry. Read more in the link below. @kentisd @KentCareerTech
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“Whose is KISS?”
This was just one of the questions Orchard View Elementary students asked while opening a time capsule sealed in 2000. After exploring the past, they refilled and resealed it for future generations. @ForestHillsPS
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The Kent ISD Adult Education program is helping individuals at the Kent County Correctional Facility earn their GEDs, opening doors to future success and supporting efforts to reduce post-release recidivism. @kentisd
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"Math, to these kids, is way more than just some worksheet with numbers on it."
And for one @NV_Wildcats freshman and an older member of the community, math is what brought them together. Discover their story:
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A new initiative, Pages with Purpose, is putting books in the Kent ISD special education classrooms. Click the link to below to read on. @kentisd
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Dayton Harris-Payne overcame a lot on his path to graduation. He lost a friend to gun violence, and his grandmother to cancer.
Read on to learn about how he made it through with the help of his school community. @GRPublicSchools
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May 28
If you're looking for stock advice, look no further than Valley View Elementary, where Caleb Westveer's fifth-graders took the top spot in the state in a recent stock market game competition. @RPSMichigan @docsmatthews
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May 28
Meet Dr. Karl Nelson, the new principal at MySchool@Kent, Kent ISD's online school. @kentisd @MySchoolKent
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