1:28 PM May 24, 2012
Education

Newsweek: SLHS, GHHS among best in nation

Grand Haven and Spring Lake high schools have more points of pride to place in their portfolio. In ratings released this week, Newsweek ranked both schools in the top 1,000 in the nation - based on graduation rate, college matriculation rate, test scores and advanced classes offered.
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3:00 PM May 11, 2012
Education

GH school board terms expand to six years

Recent changes in state law have prompted the Grand Haven school board to extend term limits from four years to six. The school board unanimously approved a resolution of intent for the extension during its meeting on Monday.
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7:51 PM May 10, 2012
Education

Local schools climb into top 5 percent

Spring Lake and Grand Haven high schools soared with stellar scores in national and state rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report. Spring Lake ranked in the top 2 percent in the nation in the magazine's "America's Best High Schools." The Lakers also landed slightly above the top 1 percent statewide.
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10:00 AM Apr 27, 2012
Education

All-day alternatives

As Grand Haven and Spring Lake public school districts shift to all-day kindergarten beginning this fall, there are avenues for parents looking for an alternative. St. John's Lutheran School, Grand Haven Christian School and Lakeshore Christian Academy in Grand Haven Township have seen an increased number of inquiries about their various program alternatives to full-day kindergarten.
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4:20 PM Apr 24, 2012
Education

Titanic project

Lake Hills Elementary School third-graders in Susan Ewing's class have been learning about the Titanic. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, students celebrated the bravery of those who survived and remembered those who lost their lives.
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4:19 PM Apr 24, 2012
Education

Curtain call for Spring Lake senior

UPDATE: The Friday night performance is sold out. There are a few seats remaining for the Thursday and Saturday shows, but anyone interested in seeing the musical should call the high school office as soon as possible to reserve seats. Call 846-5501 between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays.
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4:00 PM Apr 24, 2012
Education

Bucs’ Blade wins big

Student journalists from The Bucs' Blade, Grand Haven High School's student newspaper, recently won prestigious state and national awards.
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1:00 PM Apr 20, 2012
Education

Area Christian schools join operational forces

Grand Haven Christian, Muskegon Christian and New Era Christian elementary schools have joined forces with Western Michigan Christian High School to gain operational efficiency. The coalition will be called Western Michigan Christian Schools, with each member school retaining its familiar name.
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6:01 AM Apr 20, 2012
Education

Muskegon Heights schools' emergency manager named

Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed a government executive and educator to serve as emergency manager for the Muskegon Heights public school district.
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2:00 PM Apr 19, 2012
Education

Young authors honored

The Spring Lake Schools Foundation recently celebrated the legacy of Jonas C. Saunders by awarding its inaugural literary awards in his name.
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