Welcome to East Kentwood High School

Excellence and Equity in Education

Dear EK Students and Families,

Welcome, Bienvenidos, 欢迎, أهلاً وسهلاً, Bienvenue, Willkommen, ようこそ, Добро пожаловать, 환영합니다, Benvenuti, स्वागत, Bem-vindo, καλώς ήρθατε, Tervetuloa, Välkommen, Velkommen, स्वागत छ, Добре дошли, Maligayang pagdating, Bula, Selamat datang!

As the Principal of East Kentwood High School, I am delighted to welcome each of you to our vibrant community. We take great pride in being Michigan’s largest and most diverse high school, where cultures and perspectives come together to create a rich and thriving environment.

At East Kentwood, we are committed to academic excellence, with a tradition of inspiring a love for learning and achieving outstanding success. Our dedicated staff ensures that students are prepared for the future with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

In addition to academics, we offer top-tier sports programs, various clubs and a wide range of arts opportunities. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or on stage, our students excel and find their passions.

Above all, our priority is our students' well-being. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where every student is valued, supported, and heard.

I’m excited to start this year with you all. Together, we will make East Kentwood High School a place where dreams come true, talents shine, and futures are built.

Go Falcons,

Omar Bakri
Principal, East Kentwood High School

VISION STATEMENT

All graduates of East Kentwood High School will be inspired to excellence and life-long learning, educated for intellectual and cultural competency, and empowered to reach their full potential as productive self-directed members of society. 

 MISSION STATEMENT 

East Kentwood High School will create graduates who are inspired, educated and empowered by:

  • Providing intellectually rigorous and relevant educational opportunities within an environment conducive to learning; 
  • Incorporating and demonstrating skills needed for success in a global society; 
  • Encouraging and supporting creativity and educational risk-taking; 
  • Building and modeling a community that supports and values diversity, equity and relationships; 
  • Expecting exemplary performance in behavior and learning; 
  • Involving parents and community. 
  1. All students and staff are members of the East Kentwood Learning Community. As such, each 
    • Will be valued, respected, and supported in achieving their maximum potential. 
    • Will be provided with a safe, secure, and equitable educational environment. 
    • Will be held to high expectations and exemplary performance in behavior and learning. 
    • Will be responsible for promoting a positive culture and helping East Kentwood High School realize its vision and achieve its mission. 
  2. Collaboration and communication are essential to an effective organization. 
  3. Continuous and high-quality professional learning is critical for successful job performance. 
  4. The use of quality data is essential for continuous improvement. 
  5. Change will be embraced and used as an opportunity for growth. 

EKHS News

  • 9 Oct
    • Odyssey of the Mind 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
      Odyssey of the Mind
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: East Kentwood HS - Rm 225
      Calendar: East Kentwood High School
    • Varsity Volleyball Practice
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: East Kentwood HS - EKHS Fieldhouse
      Calendar: East Kentwood High School
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This is just a reminder that Kentwood Public Schools offers a texting service for important announcements to our parents, staff and students.  This will be used for notification of events like snow days as well as student absences. If you would like to sign up or would like more information, please visit www.kentwoodps.org/schoolmessenger.

East Kentwood High School (10-12)

6230 Kalamazoo Ave Kentwood, MI 49508
P: 616-698-6700 F: 616-698-2384

Principal

Omar Bakri

Assistant Principal

Gary Harmon
Lindsay Kimbrough
Melissa Manning

DAILY SCHEDULE

1st Hr 7:35 – 8:30

2nd Hr 8:38 – 9:33

3rd Hr 9:41 – 10:37

4th Hr 10:45 – 12:11

(A lunch 10:37 – 11:07)

(B lunch 11:11 – 11:41)

(C lunch 11:41 – 12:11)

5th Hr 12:19 – 1:15

6th Hr 1:23 – 2:19