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EDUCATION
Hamilton janitor retires after 47 years from same school that he graduated from
HAMILTON, Michigan — When the first morning bell rang at Hamilton High School Thursday morning, nothing was amiss. The buses were rumbling from the parking lot. Shoes were squeaking on the linoleum floors from late arrivals rushing to class. Chuck Brueker was sweeping the cafeteria before the lunch rush.
Middle school student who struggles socially experiences lunchroom for the first time thanks to new friend
HAMILTON, Michigan — Every mom has high hopes for their child's first day of school. New friends, classes and clothes. But Emily Algera had no illusions. She knew every bit of the new would be hard for her son, Josh. “He has been in some sort of therapy, physical...
Zeeland West football stuns defending state champion Muskegon in thriller
MUSKEGON - A high school football season opener doesn't get any bigger than a defending state champion against a defending state semifinalist - in a rivalry. The past few matchups between Zeeland West and Muskegon have been sensational - especially at Hackley Stadium. When you have two of the state's best, the familiarity is...
Week 1 high school football: Big wins for Zeeland East, Holland Christian, Hamilton
The high school football season kicked off on Thursday with games around the Holland area. It was a night of big wins for several local schools. Here is a rundown of the games: Zeeland East 36, GR Union 7 ...
Wyoming High School Football Week 0 Scoreboard: Aug. 30-31, 2024
The 2024 high school football season debuts today and tomorrow across Wyoming. Class 4A schools begin with five games in their division. The rest of the classes choose whether or not they are playing a game or scrimmaging this week. Others are just practicing and will not play until next week. WyoPreps is not tracking any scrimmage scores, as these are not official games.
Pickerington N. slips past Grandville
Pickerington N. finally found a way to top Grandville 53-51 for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 30. Pickerington N. moved in front of Grandville 14-8 to begin the second quarter. The Panthers’ offense darted in front for a 28-15 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime. Momentum...
Holland football broke four-year skid in spectacular fashion; first shutout since 1995
HOLLAND - There was a different look in the eyes of the Holland High School football players. And it happened before the game even kicked off. It was a look of confidence and preparation, like something special could happen. ...
New principal offers superhero wisdom: ‘With great power comes great responsibility’
There’s a friendly sense of calm in the voice of Steven Reynolds, Wyoming Intermediate School’s new principal. It’s present in his message that educating fifth- and sixth-graders requires a strong web of support — advocates who have open ears and open hearts. “With great power comes...
See photos as Northview hosts Chelsea in high school football opener
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The student section roared into the setting sun to kick off the first week of the 2024 high school football season as the Northview Wildcats faced the Chelsea Bulldogs at Northview High School on Thursday, Aug. 29. The Wildcats led throughout, topping Chelsea, 31-14. MLive was...
See photos as Hudsonville Unity Christian football battles Whitehall
HUDSONVILLE, MI -- Hudsonville Unity Christian took on Whitehall to open the 2024 high school football season. Unity Christian won the game over Whitehall, 43-21. Freelance photojournalist Brett Farmer was there to document the action, both on and off of the field. Check out photos from the game in the gallery above. Click here for a direct link to the gallery.
Unity Christian Dominates Whitehall in Season Opener
HUDSONVILLE — A young and promising Whitehall squad faced a tough challenge in their season opener, suffering a decisive 43-21 defeat against Unity Christian. This loss drops Whitehall to 0-1 overall, marking a challenging start for the Vikings, who many had expected to hold their own against the Crusaders.
High school girls swimmers and divers to watch: Vote for who will be swimmer of year
The girls swimming and diving season is upon us and as is the case in many seasons, the area returns a ton of talent. More than a dozen all-state performers return across the area's teams. Here are the swimmers to watch and vote for who will be the top swimmer or diver: ...
Future teacher follows her dream to help students do the same
Godwin Heights — Nereida Martinez knows what it is like to be an immigrant and how scary the new school experience can be. She experienced it firsthand as a student at Grand Rapids’ former Adelante High School after immigrating from Mexico. “When I was in Mexico, I remember...
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