https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/feeds/school-news-network en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:35:07 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3518 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20102853/iStock-1152821240-768x512.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="books, academic cap and piggy bank on wooden surface isolated on green" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" />The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education recently approved the refinancing of $10.5 million in bonds, projecting a savings of more than $830,000 over the remaining life of the 2016 bonds. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:02:46 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3518 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3509 <img width="696" height="522" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/14135138/ALL-TeenCHARGE-BRF-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:48:05 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3509 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3503 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/09111326/Multi-TalentFirst-literacy-award-4-768x512.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A group of students cheering, smiling and waving their hands in the air." style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" />Elementaries in Caledonia, Kenowa Hills and Lowell recently received the TalentFirst Literacy Leadership Award for their commitment to helping students grow as readers and increase literacy rates. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:42:33 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3503 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3504 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/09090100/Kent-ISD-Students-Get-Tools-2-768x512.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Six seniors each received a toolbox filled with tools they will use to pursue careers in manufacturing. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:42:13 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3504 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3500 <img width="696" height="522" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/31182958/CAL-AMY-Angie-Stauffer-2.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />After serving Caledonia Community Schools as a coach, teacher and parent, Angie Stauffer stepped into a new role as principal at Duncan Lake Middle School last December. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:41:56 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3500 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3498 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/27161634/Kent-ISD-Kent-County-Cup-BRF-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Fifty-two students competed in the third Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:50:38 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3498 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3496 <img width="696" height="522" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/27160005/WYO-Study-Hall-district-grad-Mehran-a-voice-for-refugees.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too.  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:49:35 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3496 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3497 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/27160933/Kent-ISD-Cybersecurity-Program-3.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Kent Career Tech Center students get a taste of real-world IT work, exploring servers, systems and customer service at Grand Rapids’ Service Express. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:49:06 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3497 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3481 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13082234/Kent-ISD-Mental-Health-Expo-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />More than 200 students from Kent County districts and the Kent Career Tech Center explored career opportunities in mental health at Pine Rest. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:07:30 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3481 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3476 <img width="696" height="522" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10153152/ALL-Smartphone-ban-1-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:37:28 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3476 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3469 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04083321/MULTI-Reunification-6.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:53:45 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3469 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3468 <img width="696" height="522" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/02090821/CAL-DLMS-polar-plunge-1-768x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Duncan Lake Middle School staff and students braved the winter weather to host their first ‘Cool School Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics and the district’s Unified Sports programs. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:23:26 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3468 https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3462 <img width="696" height="464" src="https://snn-images.schoolnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26160004/iStock-2209033611.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:12:28 GMT https://www.calschools.org/pub/news/posts/3462