SPRING LAKE — Taya Cook played with her toy kitchen and offered plastic eggs to nearby adults.
MUSKEGON — Muskegon Community College has partnered with the State of Michigan and Mercy Health to use the college’s Health and Wellness Center in Muskegon as a site for hospital beds for overflow patients to free up space in area hospitals for the possible influx of critical COVID-19 cases.
With googly-eyes perched on his face, Abe Overway greeted video viewers, “Good morning, boys and girls, and welcome to Holmes elementary S.T.E.M. at home edition.”
DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday morning that it’s “very unlikely” Michigan students will return to classrooms this school year.
A smile spread across Gabe Purdy’s face as he recognized the drivers that were honking horns in his Grand Haven neighborhood Thursday morning.
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has announced additional pick-up times for its food giveaway program.
HOLLAND — The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District says it has been working with local schools across the area to ensure that all students throughout its service region are included in meal distribution plans during the school closure period amid the COVID-19 health emergency.
Peach Plains Elementary School staff honked and waved at families as they paraded down local streets Monday afternoon.
SPRING LAKE — Two buses and tennis court improvements are coming to a local school district.
When staff members gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting two weeks ago, they discussed what learning would look like if the schools were closed, not expecting to have to execute the plan, said Spring Lake Public Schools Curriculum Director Scott Ely.
With school buildings closed for the next few weeks, educators are delivering their lessons online.
Grand Haven’s Board of Education received some state recognition earlier this month.
As students continue learning online, local physical education teachers have offered advice for staying active.
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday issued the following statement regarding instructional time during school closure.
Michigan’s K-12 schools are closed until at least April 5, and some districts are looking to expand their online offerings for digital learning while students are at home.
Each week, the Grand Haven Tribune highlights the ongoing efforts in West Michigan schools through the Classroom of the Week feature.
SPRING LAKE — A special-education program in the Spring Lake school district will include more grade levels next fall.
Since Loutit District Library’s building is closed, its storytime program will be conducted virtually.
On Wednesday, Grand Valley State University became the latest school to cancel classes and transition to online learning. GVSU canceled on-campus classes from March 12-15 and were planning to return today with all classes being held online.
Grand Haven’s Science Olympiad teams are seeing an early end to their season.
When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday night that all of Michigan’s K-12 schools would close through April 6, it sent a shock wave through parents around the area.
West Michigan schools have closed their doors in the wake of illness concerns over the coronavirus scare.
LANSING (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that, effective Monday, all of the state's public and private schools will closed for three weeks through April 5 to combat the spread of a rising number of coronavirus cases.
FRUITPORT — The Techno Trojans are back in West Michigan after a successful first competition of the season.
The 2020 season for high school robotics has been altered amid concerns of the COVID-19.
Each week, the Grand Haven Tribune highlights the ongoing efforts in West Michigan schools through the Classroom of the Week feature.
Grand Haven Christian School announced the students on the second trimester honor roll. Students who average an A- or better earn a spot on the Gold honor roll, while those who receive a B- or better in every subject make the Silver honor roll.
LANSING (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that, effective Monday, all of Michigan's public and private schools will be closed until April 6 as efforts continue to combat the spread of the coronavirus that's now a worldwide pandemic.
A passion for painting led Hannah Heinrich and her family to Washington, D.C.
The community can gather Monday, March 16, to discuss mental illness and incarceration.
Audience members filled the bleachers on Friday night as almost 200 swimmers entertained the crowd during the Catalina Club’s annual show. The “XOXO Cuties”-themed performances were held Friday and Saturday at the Grand Haven High School’s Aquatic Center.
When Christy VanderWall’s youngest daughter felt bored in school, the family started looking at the options. Feeling intimated by homeschooling alone, VanderWall turned to Artios Grand Haven.
When Christy VanderWall’s youngest daughter felt bored in school, the family started looking at the options. Feeling intimated by homeschooling alone, VanderWall turned to Artios Grand Haven.
FRUITPORT — Life under the sea is coming to a Fruitport stage.
FRUITPORT — Life under the sea is coming to a Fruitport stage.
Robin Spring, an assistant professor at Grand Valley State University, was recently honored with the Pew Teaching Excellence Award at the school’s Faculty Awards Convocation.
WEST OLIVE — Three workshops to address the issue of electronic nicotine delivery systems (E.N.D.S.) and vape devices will take place next week in the West Olive area.
Each week, the Grand Haven Tribune highlights the ongoing efforts in West Michigan schools through the Classroom of the Week feature.
Places near and far, people who have made history, and more filled St. John’s Lutheran School on Wednesday during its annual Social Studies Fair.
Places near and far, people who have made history, and more filled St. John’s Lutheran School on Wednesday during its annual Social Studies Fair.
SAN DIEGO — If a student vapes in the bathrooms at Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, school administrators will know within seconds.
Sawyer Arkema carefully arranged mini corn dogs onto a pan.
Andrea Tejchma’s fourth-grade class at Ferry Elementary School captured first place for grades 4-6 in the Subaru of Muskegon and the My Auto Group “Battle of the Books” reading competition.
Each week, the Grand Haven Tribune highlights the ongoing efforts in West Michigan schools through the Classroom of the Week feature.
ROBINSON TWP. — Little by little, Laura Thompson and Jaime Dibling revealed the amount their students raised for the American Heart Association.
Some Michigan universities are scrambling to contain the risks of an outbreak of coronavirus to students who study abroad, canceling programs and prohibiting travel.
Veterans showed their appreciation for Grand Haven middle school students on Tuesday morning.
MUSKEGON — Dr. Seuss’ characters will come to life next month by students belonging to a local homeschool academy.
The Grand Haven Rotary Club is honoring Grand Haven High School students Jenna N. Ray and John S. Hager as its February Rotary Students of the Month.
GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Almost 200 swimmers will take to the Grand Haven High School pool to perform in two weeks.
Clayton Glasgow, son of Scott and Wendy Glasgow, has been named Spring Lake High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for February. He was honored by the Spring Lake Rotary at their Feb. 21 meeting.
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