Thornapple Public Schools
Strong Schools, Strong Communities
Thornapple Kellogg Schools is located largely in northwestern Barry County and southern Kent County. We are home to the Thornapple River, acres of state land, and numerous inland lakes. The community offers a quiet, rural place to call home with convenient access to the Greater Grand Rapids Metropolitan area. A great place to call home.
District Mission
To encourage and develop the positive potential of each student.
Career Learning
We offer career and technical coursework through the Kent Career Tech Center.
Academics and Beyond
Strong academics are the basis for all of K-12 learning beginning with literacy, mathematics, science and social studies. In addition to these areas, we engage students with a wide range of courses. We also have after school opportunities.
Support for Students
We work hard to support students so they succeed, including hiring the best staff to assist them.
Early Childhood
Early childhood is a crucial time in children's lives - when they engage in the world around them and learn all the basics they'll use in school and beyond. Our Great Start Readiness Preschool programs help children prepare for school success.
Fund Allocation
How Thornapple Kellogg is used the funds generated from the enhancement millage in 2017-18:
- Added 5 teacher positions in order to maintain class size
- Added several para educator positions to support our classrooms
- Expanded our community enrichment programs
- Installed a new elementary building roof
Enhancement millage dollars
2017-18 amount received - $667,077.54
2018-19 amount received - $710,821.95
2019-20 amount received - $762,438.17
2020-21 amount received - $801,136.49
2021-22 amount received - $824,097.58
2022-23 amount received - $899,603.10
2023-24 amount received - $963,680.39
2024-25 amount expected - $1,023,585.62
Mission:
To encourage and develop the positive potential of each student.
About Our District
Thornapple Kellogg Schools is located largely in northwestern Barry County and southern Kent County. We are home to the Thornapple River, acres of state land, and numerous inland lakes. The community offers a quiet, rural place to call home with convenient access to the Greater Grand Rapids Metropolitan area. A great place to call home.
An Early Childhood center, three elementaries, one middle school and one high school provide approximately 3,000 students a safe and welcoming environment in which to grow and learn. Our staff is dedicated to setting the highest standards and helping all students realize their individual potential. Thornapple Kellogg School District is well known for educational excellence, with strong parent and community support.
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