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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...
Preschool's great, if you can get there
Every morning, a bus picked up 5-year-old kindergartners a block from the Middleton family home in Walker and took them to a Kenowa Hills school. Every morning, Kelly Middleton packed up 4-year-old Seamus and drove him to the very same school. "I’ve seen buses go by," Middleton said. "When it’s...
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.
City of Kentwood and schools receive grants for after-school program
The ARCH program - which stands for Academic enrichment, Recreation and the arts, Community and family services, and Healthy relationships – has been offering Kentwood students after-school learning opportunities such as field trips, guest speakers, career exploration, and other experiences for over a decade. “We actually designed this program...
Megan Beemer’s homer hat trick powers Hudsonville to walk-off quarterfinal win
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Hudsonville senior Megan Beemer has tortured opponents this season using her legs, stealing 51 bases and scoring 78 runs. But in Tuesday’s Division 1 quarterfinal game against Midland High, Beemer opted for a quicker – although just as painful – method of elimination.
Vicksburg returns to softball state semifinals with win over No. 2 Unity Christian
KALAMAZOO, MI – Vicksburg’s Delaney Monroe pounded her glove after a couple close pitches spun just outside of the strike zone and put runners on first and second with no outs in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s Division 2 state quarterfinal matchup with Hudsonville Unity Christian at Kalamazoo College.
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