District News

Kentwood Public Schools has an amazing staff, full of a people dedicated to serving our students and families in a variety of roles. In this Falcon Feature, we highlight one of those individuals. KayLee Fredricks is a veteran history teacher at East Kentwood High School who forms strong connections with her students to help bring history to life.

Kentwood Public Schools has a legacy of excellence in the area of the arts. Our diverse student population coupled with the wide variety of opportunities led by a committed group of fine arts educators creates dynamic results in the realm of the arts. In this video, we introduce you to East Kentwood High School student Drew, and we experience his KPS story of music through his eyes.

The office teams across Kentwood Public Schools do great work to serve our students, families, and staff. Whether it be in schools, in departments, or at the administration building, these individuals are dedicated and work hard to ensure success for our students. In this Falcon Feature we honor two members of this group who are retiring after more than 25 years of service each to our district--Deb Block and Judi Ford--and, by extension, we honor and thank all of those folks who serve in our offices. 

For nearly a decade, the Michigan Department of Education has been highlighting "Proud Michigan Educators" across the state in a special video series, highlighting individuals "who share their passion for education." The latest educator to be featured is East Kentwood High School's Le Tran. 

Kentwood Public Schools and the Kentwood community have a strong connection. The support the district receives, in a variety of ways, from community members and the longstanding partnership between KPS and Kentwood are foundational to the successes of the district. The opening of Hamilton Elementary and Early Childhood Center, the district's 11th elementary school and first new school in two decades, is a great example of this partnership. Please enjoy this video from our partners at Kingscott Architecture, Engineering, and Design that highlights the building and opening of the new Hamilton as a way to thank our community for its support.