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

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TKMS Honors Club students enjoy a day outing.

TKMS Celebrates 2nd Quarter Honors Club

Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Honors Club members spent the day at Lucky Strike in Grand Rapids. There they bowled, played video and arcade games, ate snacks and were able to enjoy spending time with friends.
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.
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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!