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While the sky was still dark, Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors parked their cars in the lot, walked the red carpet into the stadium, and wandered onto the football field. They sat in groups all over the field watching the sun come up on their last first day of school.

Color guard members twirled their flags in unison, the TK marching band proudly belted out the school fight song and Thornapple Kellogg staff members enthusiastically clapped and sang along as everyone was welcomed to the start of the 2024-25 school year.

The new Thornapple Kellogg High School band director is getting a little help from her friends. Together, they are making sure the band and new director start the year on the right foot.

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Thornapple Kellogg! Whether you are a returning student or new to the district, we are glad you are here and we are excited for a new school year! We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school, Aug. 26.

Seventeen TKHS athletes were recently named as 2024 OK Gold All-Conference athletes for their spring sports representing baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Another four students received honorable mention awards. Congratulations to each of these spring athlete honorees.

After 27 years leading the Thornapple Kellogg High School band program, director Ray Rickert officially passed the baton to his former band student, Clair Jansma. She has been working as a student teacher for the last few months and recently was hired as the next TKHS band director.

It was a beautiful day for the 245 members of TK graduating class of 2024 marching into the stadium under clear blue skies with just a slight breeze and the stands filled with family and friends.

Thousands of dollars in scholarships were awarded to Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors Tuesday night at the annual Senior Honors Ceremony. Students also received recognition and awards for their academic, community service and athletic successes.

Several engineering, architecture and principles of technology projects by Thornapple Kellogg High School students earned honors at the regional and state Michigan Industrial and Technology Educational Society competition.

During the final TKHS Concert, Symphonic and Jazz band concerts of the year, some prestigious awards were given to seniors.