FRUITPORT TWP. — “We are Family” played through the school’s speakers as students found their friends and headed into classrooms.

Each week, the Grand Haven Tribune highlights the ongoing efforts in West Michigan schools through the Classroom of the Week feature.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — From hands-on experiences to connecting with local professionals, high school students on Tuesday learned more about career opportunities in West Michigan.

The Class of 2022 won this year's Grand Haven High School Homecoming banner competition. 

Each week, the Grand Haven Tribune highlights the ongoing efforts in West Michigan schools through the Classroom of the Week feature.

In addition to teaching the curriculum, educators have another issue they’ve been working to tackle – vaping.

HOLLAND — Cuts to the state budget from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could cost Hope College students nearly $2 million. Whitmer used a line-item veto to eliminate the Michigan Tuition Grant and reduced the maximum amount of money available to private college students in the Michigan Competitive Sc…

Attendance had a greater meaning for Michigan school districts on Wednesday.

As music played, students ran around Griffin Elementary School and past the playground on Friday.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Bucco high-fived Rosy Mound Elementary School students as they ran past him Friday morning.

From pine trees and pine cones to pigs and pandas, the visions for 3-D mascots are coming to life at White Pines Intermediate School.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Blue streamers flew through the air and balloons bounced among students Thursday afternoon at Peach Plains Elementary School.

Colorful letters, numbers and planets arranged along the floor at one Grand Haven school is getting students’ attention.

Another group of Grand Haven school district employees will receive a pay increase for the coming year.

FERRYSBURG — A local tuition-free charter school is working to deepen its integration of the arts.

Michigan families are facing a college affordability crisis caused by a “perfect storm” of falling wages and state disinvestment in higher education, according to a new report released Friday.

FRUITPORT — Fruitport Community Schools is looking for mentors for students of all ages.

Michigan schools are increasingly unable to find enough substitute teachers to fill their classrooms, a shortage that threatens to impact learning in the state’s already struggling public education system.

It was an unscientific experiment by administrators at Anderson Middle School in Berkley: Take smartphones away from students at lunchtime on Fridays and watch what happens.

MUSKEGON — A team of students from Muskegon’s Culinary Institute of Michigan, a division of Baker College, won the 2019 American Culinary Federation Knowledge Bowl National Championship.

There are many new faces greeting students and families this year in Grand Haven-area schools.

Here’s a look at the new staff members at Grand Haven Area Public Schools this fall:

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — The Color Guard’s flags flapped in the wind as the band counted in a marching step.

Just as the 2019-20 school year began, state assessment results from last spring have been made public.

SPRING LAKE TWP. — As band members worked on their marching technique, senior drum major Cameron Parsons kept time with a steady beat for them to follow.

See photos from the first day of school at grandhaventribune.com/multimedia.

ROBINSON TWP. — Students will be returning to classes in the Grand Haven school district on Tuesday, and while they may have new teachers and rooms, those attending Robinson Elementary School will be operating with a temporary water system that was put in place last fall.

As families stock up on supplies, school district employees are also gearing up for the impending new school year.

Spring Lake High School educators will soon receive new computer devices.

SPRING LAKE — Costs will continue to be shared for business office services at Spring Lake Public Schools.

After several weeks of summer break, some local families returned to school this week.

As families prepare backpacks for the impending first day of the new school year, a registered dietitian for the North Ottawa Community Health System offers advice and tips for families looking to prepare healthy snacks and lunches.

FRUITPORT — A new service will be available to Fruitport school district families beginning in September.

ROBINSON TWP. — Although school doesn’t start for two more weeks, children have been eager to try out the new playground equipment installed at Robinson Elementary School a week ago.

SPRING LAKE – A new principal will greet students when classes start for the 2019-20 school year.

FRUITPORT TWP. — While students have been out of school for summer break, construction crews have remained at work.

A Grand Haven educator has received recognition from the Michigan Department of Education.

With the 2019-20 school year a few weeks away, families are beginning to purchase supplies.

When staff and students start the 2019-20 school year in a few weeks, a new principal will be at the helm at Grand Haven Christian School.

Changes are coming to Grand Haven Christian School’s Spanish Immersion program.