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TKHS senior Clyde Watson sits on one of the benches next to the Little Free Library he built.

TKHS Senior Builds Little Free Library for Eagle Scout Project

Every day when Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Clyde Watson comes to school, he is reminded of one really good thing he has done for the community. Just outside the TK School and community library, Watson built a Little Free Library along with two benches where students can meet up with friends or wait for rides. It’s a source of pride for Watson and also a final step toward earning the Eagle Scout rank.
TK student athletes who earned all-conference honors.

TK Athletes Earn Conference Honors

Fourteen Thornapple Kellogg High School student athletes earned 2024 Fall OK Gold All-Conference honors. In addition, six more athletes earned Fall OK Gold Conference honorable mention awards.
Members of the TKMS service-learning class fill requests for winter clothing for students throughout the district.

TKMS Service-Learning Class Continues Classmates Care Program

Winter in West Michigan is not a matter of "if" it comes - it's "when" it comes. Right now, that means it’s a busy time of year for middle school students in Lil Lienesch’s service learning class. Students collect, sort, organize and inventory donations of new and gently-used winter coats, hats, boots, scarves, gloves and snow pants. This time of year they’re busy filling donation requests and delivering items to schools for families in need.
TK logo.

Board Names Interim Superintendent

Retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Tom Enslen will serve as Interim Superintendent at Thornapple Kellogg while a search for a permanent superintendent takes place. The TK Board of Education approved a contract with Enslen to begin serving the TK district January 1, 2025. TK Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced he will retire December 31, 2024 after serving 6 ½ years at TK in administrative roles.
A student sits down to talk with his grandfather attending the Veterans Day program.

TKHS Honors Veterans with Community Program

Standing ovations, tears, hugs and words of thanks and appreciation all flowed during the annual Thornapple Kellogg High School Veterans Day program. About 35 veterans from all different branches were the honored guests of the day.

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A message from High School Principal Tony Petersen

Thornapple Kellogg High School
Welcome to Thornapple Kellogg High School!
This is a great building filled with TK pride! Our staff wants our students to enjoy school and have fun, while at the same time being challenged with a rigorous curriculum, a balanced offering of elective classes, and a variety of extracurricular options. The TKHS staff, in cooperation with students, parents and the TK community, are committed to enabling every child to achieve his or her greatest potential.
We will give students tools they need to be successful once they graduate from TKHS - whether they are going into the workforce, attending a trade school, or moving on to college. We offer Advanced Placement Courses, dual-credit courses, and strong offerings in business, computer science, physical education, fine arts, and vocational areas. We teach and develop leadership skills, provide many opportunities for community service, and create an environment of helping others.
As soon as students enter high school, they become part of a TKHS family. Our staff builds positive relationships with students through our family settings and our focus on teaching and rewarding positive behavior. 
We value and look forward to family and community support in all areas. Please stop in and see us soon!