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What do you do when a piece or part breaks off some equipment or furnishings? The manufacturer is no longer in business and there’s nowhere to find the replacement parts needed. Option 1: Replace the entire piece of equipment or furnishing. Option 2: Enlist the help of some very talented high school students.

“I don’t use tobacco because I’m an athlete and I want to stay healthy to play sports.”
“I don’t use tobacco because I’m in band and I want to be able to play my instrument.”
“I don’t use tobacco because I want to live a long healthy life.”

TK Alum John Garner created this video showcasing some of the many things that make Thornapple Kellogg Schools such an amazing school district and a great place for families to call home. Garner used his talents to skillfully pull together video clips including interviews with students, parents, alumni and teachers as well as images of the beautiful facilities, classroom learning and school activities. We hope you'll watch and share with friends so everyone can see why we are #TKSTRONG

The TK FFA team did well at this week’s district leadership contest with many members advancing to the regional contest Feb. 12. Twenty-four TK FFA members participated in the regional contest. Only the top two placings in each contest advance to the district contest.

Clara McKeown fitted plastic straws together while teammates connected toothpicks with putty. They were all working on the same challenge - to build bridges that could span different distances between tables. They were given a limited number of simple supplies - a pencil, rubber bands, straws, toothpicks, putty, some paper clips, sheets of paper and a couple of paper cups. They were also given limited time to plan and then only 6 minutes to discuss plans and then build.

The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is beginning the search for the next superintendent to lead the district. Please read the information about the search and join in taking the community survey. The survey is open now and will close at midnight Feb. 9. Thank you for your support of the Board as they take on this important task.

The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education welcomed interim superintendent Tom Enslen along with three new board members at their Jan. 13 board meeting.

TKHS students competed in the regional contest with 10 students advancing to the state competition in multiple categories. TK has a long tradition of success with the BPA program that helps prepare students with skills for the future.

Mitchell Middleton isn’t one to talk about himself or his accomplishments on the football field or in the classroom, even though he’s a three-time national champion with the Ferris State football team, and has achieved academic honors in the classroom. Middleton, a TK alum Class of 2021, said what’s most important is that he is setting himself up for even more successes in life.

With lights flashing, a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy led a Thornapple Kellogg school bus and van on their way to make a very important delivery Thursday afternoon.