Announcements

November 19, 2025
Littlest students help with latest Teacher of the Week surprise

Jamie Alber, a teacher at Kent ISD GSRP Early Childhood Center, is celebrated as Teacher of the Week.

November 5, 2025
Kent ISD, Local Public Schools: “Thank you, taxpayers!”
Regional Enhancement Millage Restored and Renewed by Voters

The restoration and renewal of the Kent ISD Regional Enhancement Millage will generate an estimated $35.6 million over 10 years, benefiting all local public schools within Kent ISD's taxable boundaries.

November 4, 2025
Manufacturing & engineering program for middle-schoolers kicks off

MEERA program aligns with Kent ISD’s Career Prep 2030 initiative to provide 10,000 CTE experiences for students by 2030.

September 19, 2025
Kent ISD Awarded READ Funds for Innovative Literacy Programs

Kent ISD is among 39 school districts awarded READ funds for innovative literacy programs.

September 16, 2025
Kent ISD Board Selects Jen Schottke to Serve, Honors Matt Rettig for Service

On Monday, September 16, 2025, Kent ISD board members selected Jen Schottke, President of West Michigan Construction Institute, in a unanimous vote to fill the board seat vacated by Matt Rettig in August.

September 5, 2025
Public Hearing Notice

Kent ISD is holding a public hearing to review the post-Labor Day start waiver with the Michigan Department of Education.

July 14, 2025
FutureSolve25 Expands Opportunities and College Credit for High School Students
Kent ISD, BAMF Health and Ferris State University partner for six-week summer internship program

Kent ISD, BAMF Health and Ferris State University partner for six-week summer internship program

June 10, 2025
Kent ISD Adult Education at GRCC Awarded Program Partnership of the Year

“As one of the largest adult education programs in Michigan, it is a goal to model how to best serve adult learner."

June 10, 2025
Future Teachers to Receive Critical Support Through New Regional Initiative

State-funded pilot program will support aspiring educators pursuing certification in high-need fields while advancing workforce equity in West Michigan.

May 20, 2025
Collaborative Celebrates 44 New Teachers and 10 Seeking Certifications in Special Education

At a spring event at Frederik Meijer Gardens, the first  WMTC cohort concluded the program and will soon be leading classrooms in three counties in West Michigan.

April 22, 2025
Kenny Nguyen Wins Kent County Cup Esports Tournament for Second Time

The competition ended with four winners who each received a Series 1 gaming chair donated by Steelcase.

April 16, 2025
Great Start Readiness Hosts “Preschool, Here I Come!” events April 24 & 25

Kent ISD Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is enrolling now for fall for tuition-free, high-quality preschool for all families of children who turn 4 by December 1.

March 21, 2025
Northern Hills Middle School Student Wins Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee

Elliott Covelle will compete at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals May 27-29.

March 3, 2025
Applications for Tuition-Free Preschool for 4-Year-Olds Now Open for Fall 2025

Great Start Readiness Program welcomes families with children who turn 4 by December 1

January 28, 2025
Kent Career Tech Center Automotive Technology Program Receives Excellence in Practice Award

Students in the program focus on maintenance and light repair in their first year and electrical systems and brakes in the second year working hands-on with a variety of vehicles