Our partners at School News Network have been hard at work following the schools as they reopened for the 2020-2021 school year. Here are just some of things that took place in September. For more stories on local schools, visit the School News Network website, schoolnewsnetwork.org.
Kentwood: Inspired by a young girl’s thoughts
Learn how the story of Anne Frank inspired East Kentwood ninth grader Cora Hovermale to create the wining piece for the Happy Family Anne Frank Family Art and Writing Competition hosted by Farmington Hills’ Holocoust Memorial Center. Click here.
Wyoming: ‘A positive in a time that is somewhat negative’
Take a sneak peek at the new Wyoming High School, the central piece of $40 million in renovation and upgrades under way at the high school campus. The building located at 1350 Prairie Parkway features a spacious facility with lots of windows, collaboration spaces and project rooms. Click here for more.
Godfrey-Lee: Supply kits for online learners help ensure student success
This fall, Godfrey-Lee teachers had the opportunity to learn from last spring’s challenges. With the entire district starting school remotely for a few weeks and some students staying remote for the semester or year, teachers put together and distributed supply kits for their students — whatever they might need for a class — to help make sure everyone can be successful at home. Curious as to what was included in those kits? Click here to find out.
Kelloggsville: Sports enthusiast, music fan, family man
A familiar face to Kelloggsville Public Schools, Eric Alcorn was recently named the district’s auxiliary services director and athletic director. Alcorn is a sports lover but there is more to the former Kelloggsville High’s assistant principal. Click here to learn more about Alcorn better.
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