Thornapple Kellogg Schools

Third graders made this under the sea cake.

Delicious Art Lesson Leaves Students Licking Their Lips!

Third graders not only got to make their cake and eat it too - they also designed their specialty cake and all its decorations, learned how to read the recipe and baking abbreviations, estimated the cost of making it, and created the edible lesson in art class. “It’s the ultimate STEAM lesson,” said Lee art teacher Kathy Bailey. “This included science, technology, engineering, art and math and then they got to eat it!”
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Nov. 5 Proposed Bond Additional Information

Dear TK Community,

As we look to the future of Thornapple Kellogg Schools, the Board of Education is asking you to consider a bond proposal on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, to address enrollment growth in the district, enhanced learning opportunities, and to update aging building infrastructure.

Please continue to check this site for updated information regarding the proposed bond.
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Student enrollment continues to increase at TK Schools with the largest increase seen at McFall Elementary.

Enrollment Growth Continues at TK

There was no surprise that Thornapple Kellogg Schools saw a student enrollment increase this year, but the growth is more than administrators expected.
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Four young TK students had a lemonade stand this summer and donated all proceeds to help students with negative lunch balances.

Young TK Students Share Sweet Profits

A simple children’s summer lemonade stand by some very young students is showing everyone the true meaning of kindness.
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Tom and Sharon Lehman are honored as the Homecoming Grand Marshals.

Former Wrestling Coach and Wife Honored As Homecoming Grand Marshals

This year’s homecoming grand marshals didn’t get to lead the parade, but they were honored at halftime of the game just prior to the crowning of the homecoming king and queen. Tom Lehman and his wife, Sharon, walked across the football field lined by the orange and black flags and the band standing at attention on both sides.
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TK Alumni Association president Randy Eggers and historian Cindy Middlebush presents Gary VanElst with the Distinguished Alumni Honor at the homecoming football game.

Gary VanElst Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award

Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association honored Gary VanElst with the TK Distinguished Alumni Award at the homecoming game Friday night.
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Time Changes For Homecoming Game and Events

Dear Families,
With the increased spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) into surrounding counties, District Administration has decided to adjust tonight’s homecoming activities. This is an ongoing effort to protect the health of our students, staff and families and address the concerns about the virus.
Thornapple Kellogg Schools is announcing the following changes:
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Don Williamson was honored by the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation as the 2019 Hometown Hero. He is pictured with his wife, Cathy.

Don Williamson Honored as TAEF Hometown Hero

Bob Williams let his emotions show as he talked about his lifelong friend Don Williamson, recipient of the 2019 Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Hometown Hero award. “Tonight, Don is the richest man in town,” he said.
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From Superintendent Rob Blitchok concerning EEE:

We take the health, life and safety of our students and staff very seriously. Potential health issues are just as important as preparing for a physical threat. The threat associated with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) can be a health risk wherever there are mosquitos and we are working to mitigate that threat.
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TKHS student council members helped clear unwanted trees, brush and vines from along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Middleville.

TKHS Students Give Back in Day of Caring

Being careful not to make skin contact with poison ivy vines or slip down the bank to the Thornapple River below, Thornapple Kellogg High School Student Council members helped clear unwanted vines, trees, shrubs and weeds along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. They piled limbs and vines and shrubs high into waiting Middleville Village dump trucks.
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