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The combined middle school choirs perform together.
Two students try their hand at broadcasting at the annual Career Quest event in Grand Rapids.
MS spelling bee contestants.
A group of boys enjoy pizza and pop at the MS Activity event.
A group of TKMS students wear their TK t-shirts and football jerseys for homecoming week.
MS students bag up donated winter clothing items to deliver to students in need.
Students nervously wait for their tower to be measured.
TKMS students have some fun during their final spring band concert. Two boys are wearing giant foam cowboy hats and "playing" giant-sized sticks.
Two boys play a game of "Battleship" during the activity night event.
Four girls gather with candy and pop during the MS activity event.
TKMS Band performs in the high school auditorium.
TKMS students perform "Alice in Wonderland."
Four TKMS students show their TK spirit by wearing their TK apparel and decorations.
MS students enjoy a gam of volleyball during the activity night.
TKMS students built roller coasters in their physics of roller coasters class.
Alice meets Humpty Dumpty in the MS play of "Alice in Wonderland."
Students work on building roller coasters in their physics of roller coaster class.
A student plants flowers in the Middle School garden.
Three students work together to build a tower with limited supplies.
TKMS students brought in ethnic food in their study of different cultures class.
TKMS football players wear their jerseys for homecoming week.
The TK Trojan mascot rode in the homecoming parade.
An aerial view shows the beautiful middle school and surrounding grounds.
Members of the TKMS bass fishing club pose for a photo after a tournament.
Three TKMS students are showing their TK spirit for homecoming week.
A group of female students have their faces painted and are wearing TK apparel, tattoos and beads for homecoming spirit day.
A group of students plan how to build a tower with limited supplies.
TKMS band performs in concert.
An author speaks with MS students about using their imagination.
Students work on building roller coasters in their physics of roller coasters class.
Two students plant seeds in the middle school garden.
Three boys are dressed in their TK apparel for homecoming week.
Students learn about a variety of career options at the annual Career Quest in Grand Rapids.
Students act out the tea party scene in Alice in Wonderland.

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Dayne Fletke, Kristi Palmbos and Nathan Boersma are pictured with Merritt Matrix founders Jordan and Kenan Smith.

TK Staff Humbled by ‘The Thank You Project’ Recognition

When Jordan and Kenan Smith walked into Dayne Fletke’s middle school classroom, he had no idea what was about to happen. Neither did Kristi Palmbos, a para-pro in his room. But 7th grader Nate Boersma was all smiles. He knew exactly what was going on - or at least he thought he did.
Landon Lambitz (right) is the TK Middle School spelling bee champion and Emmett Handley (left) is the runner-up.

8th Grader Wins Middle School Spelling Bee

It took 14 full rounds of spelling words before eighth grader Landon Lambitz outlasted everyone else to become the 2025 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School spelling bee champion Tuesday. Seventh-grader Emmett Handley was the runner up.
Three students look closely in their water sample for insects.

MS Students Uncover What’s in the Water

Do you ever wonder what’s swimming around in the lake, creek or pond water? Thornapple Kellogg Middle School 6th graders took a deep dive into some local water samples and were amazed at all they found.
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A message from Middle School Principal Kelli Arnold-Wegner

Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Welcome to Thornapple Kellogg Middle School!
Our middle school has grades 6, 7 and 8 and is filled with enthusiasm for learning and positive behaviors. Each grade level has a separate wing for core subjects with a common wing for our numerous exploratory classes such as choir, band, art, Spanish and 21st Century Skills. Our staff strives to ensure academic, physical, social and emotional growth and development for all students in a secure, creative and challenging environment. We work to develop positive self-images for all students so they can become responsible, lifelong learners. Our staff uses the PBIS program to help students develop core values for themselves and others and we teach and reward students for positive behavior. 
We are glad you're here! We welcome volunteer parent and community involvement so please stop in to see us soon!