Schools

School is just starting for local MSP trooper recruits

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:42am

The school year is wrapping up for many people, but it’s just beginning for dozens prospective Michigan State Police troopers.

Sunday, May 12, 80 men and women from across the state began the 125th Trooper Recruit School. For the next 21 weeks, MSP members and academy staff will train the recruits in firearms, water safety, defensive tactics, patrol techniques, report writing, ethics, first aid, criminal law, crime scene processing and precision driving. Recruits who successfully complete the training will graduate October 4.

Michigan State Police selected recruits from more than 3,000 potential candidates.

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Jeff Ford, Student of the Week at West Catholic

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 9:26am

Jeff Ford, Student of the Week at West Catholic

It takes a pretty ambitious student to keep up grades and still have time to complete more than 600 hours of service hours during high school. This is the lifestyle of Jeff Ford, a senior at West Catholic High School, here on Grand Rapids' Westside.

Besides directing a Middle School play at St. Anthony’s School, Jeff sings at St. Anthony’s Church during Mass, is a member of the National Honor Society, Drama Club, a leader of the Life Force team, has been in numerous musicals and was captain of the Soccer team.

Optometry is his field of choice when he attends Ferris State University next fall.

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When classes end the renovations begin at Comstock Park Schools

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 4:05pm

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.— Construction crews will be hard at work in four schools this summer, remodeling them using funding from a 2011 bond.

The repairs and renovations at Greenridge Elementary include re-roofing a portion of the building, adding new concrete walkways near the main entrance, and repaving the entire parking lot.

At Pine Island, the playground and parking lots well be repaved, new interactive projectors will be added, and each room will get sensor-controlled lighting.

At Comstock Park High School, the toilet partitions in all restrooms will be replaced, new interactive projectors will be installed, and the library/media center will get new furniture, carpeting, technology and ceilings.

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It's time to Paint the Town Purple

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 3:48pm

It’s May, which means it’s time to paint the town purple.

Officials from Alpine and Plainfield Townships have signed proclamations declaring May “Paint the Town Purple Month” in support of Relay for Life of Comstock Park. Organizers for Relay for Life of Comstock Park are also encouraging home and business owners to participate on May 10 by decorating themselves, storefronts, vehicles, etc. to show that Comstock Park is fighting back against cancer.

Relay for Life of Comstock Park will kick off its annual walk-run May 17 at 12 p.m. at Comstock Park High School. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.

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Student of the Week, Nick Schweitzer

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 9:43am

Apparently Nick Schweitzer, a senior at West Catholic High School, has an agenda when it comes to being involved and helping where he is needed.

Nick went to St. Louis last summer to help out on a mission trip, something he thoroughly enjoyed. He is an Eagle Scout, volunteers at Kid’s Food Basket, belongs to the youth group at Holy Trinity Parish and is a Whitecap’s Mascot.

Along with all of the afore mentioned things he is involved with, Nick also belongs to Drama Club, performing in Shakespeare plays, Liturgical Choir, Writing Club, is Class Secretary and tutors. Now, that’s one busy guy!

Nick plans to attend Frederik Meijer Honors College at GVSU and study Secondary Math Education.

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Beauty and the Beast Showing in Sparta

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 9:36am

Beauty and the Beast will be presented by the Sparta High School Drama department beginning this evening at Spartan High School Auditorium located at 475 W. Spartan Dr.

The curtain goes up at with performances at 7:00pm tonight, Thursday, April 25th, through Saturday evening along with a matinee on Sunday at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $6:00 for students and seniors. For additional ticket information, call 616-887-8213 ext. 1353.

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Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 9:00am

Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

(Detroit Pistons) – Does your library or gym need a new look?

Here’s your chance to win a makeover in the School Makeover contest from the Detroit Pistons and NBA Live, Learn or Play, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The School Makeover, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Detroit Pistons, is accepting submissions from elementary and middle schools in the state of Michigan, through June 1. Submissions at www.nba.com/pistons/farm-bureau-school-makeover should include at least four images of the school’s library or gymnasium to be considered in the selection process.

“Farm Bureau Insurance agents are involved in their local communities all across the state. Michigan isn’t just a market for us, it is our home,” said Vic Verchereau, Farm Bureau Insurance vice president of Marketing. “We firmly believe in supporting safe and clean learning environments for our youth.

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