District News

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a great opportunity for students to receive hands-on learning. There is no better place to see this in action than the Culinary Arts Center at East Kentwood High School. The learning taking place in this facility is impacting students' lives today and creating opportunities for their futures. Learn about the culinary arts programming in this video from the teachers who lead it.

Match Day is an important moment for an individual pursuing a career as a doctor as med students find out on this day where they will go for their residencies. In this Falcon Feature--Alumni Edition, we join 2017 East Kentwood graduate Quynh Tran as she participates in this celebratory moment with her family and friends.

The Kentwood Aquatic Center located at East Kentwood High School is a popular gathering spot for members of our community. Folks of all ages begin arriving at the pool before the sun comes up and keep coming until well into the evening. They are greeted each day with a warm welcome and are served by a dedicated Aquatic Center staff. Learn more about the center in this video created in partnership with AVES Films. For more information on the Aquatic Center, go to their webpage at: https://www.kentwoodps.org/ourcommunity/aquaticscenter/

Our staff members play such an important part in the success of our students and our district. We continue to highlight individuals who truly make Kentwood Public Schools a Destination District for students and families alike. In our latest Falcon Feature, we introduce you to Rob Karel, an East Kentwood graduate who has returned to the district to serve as a 4th grade teacher at Discovery Elementary and the new Theatre Director at East Kentwood High School. 

In mid February, 5th grade students at Townline Elementary visited Junior Achievement's BizTown, a real-world experience that gives students hands-on learning opportunities focused on what it takes to have a job, be an entrepreneur, and succeed in the professional world.