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High inflation, decades of declining enrollment create budget challenges for GRPS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Public Schools is planning to dip into its reserves to help cover a projected $11 million operating deficit in next year’s budget. District leaders say the deficit can be traced to declining enrollment and higher spending costs amid inflation. If you purchase...
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a nonprofit independent charter school, authorized by GRPS
Lisa Nuyes, ED and Parent/Board Member Justine Brudette share what makes this possible. Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a nonprofit independent charter school, authorized by GRPS, today discussing recent GRCDC rankings from a recent U.S. News Reports Best Elementary Schools, with Lisa Nuyes, ED and Parent/Board Member Justine Brudette sharing what makes this possible.
Steensma, Allen elevate defending champ K-Christian soccer back to D4 state final
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – On a good day, Maysen Steensma might reach 5-foot-3 –– but don’t let that be the judge of her impact on the pitch. Being overlooked has only fueled Steensma to play much larger than her small-statured frame as of late, standing tall in the biggest of moments.
Zeeland East hires Troy Hammond as girls basketball coach
ZEELAND - Troy Hammond will take over as Zeeland East girls basketball coach. He takes over for Kale Maupin, who stepped down from the position after two seasons. Hammond, a Zeeland native, has spent the last seven years serving as the head varsity basketball coach at East Grand Rapids. During this time he compiled a record of 118-39, including being named Regional Coach of the Year in 2020. Prior to his time at East Grand Rapids, Hammond was the girls varsity basketball coach at Forest Hills Eastern for three years. He has coached some of the top talent in the state, including the 2023 Miss Basketball Winner.
Holland Christian's sensational postseason run ends in state semifinals vs Spring Lake
HOLLAND - With 16 seconds remaining in the state semifinals, the Holland Christian girls soccer team had one final shot. Trailing by a goal, Sarah Geerlings stepped up to take the free kick just outside the box. As the seconds ticked down, Geerlings narrowed in on her spot and launched...
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