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MS students enjoy a gam of volleyball during the activity night.
Dressed in Star Wars costumes, two students perform a scene in the spring play.
Students wear their Michigan attire during Michigan vs. Michigan State day.
TKMS students enjoy working on crochet projects.
Two boys play a game of "Battleship" during the activity night event.
A student plants flowers in the Middle School garden.
The cast and crew of the MS play "The Con."
Two students work together to build their robot.
The TK Trojan mascot rode in the homecoming parade.
Two students enjoy working on a crochet project.
Students find living organisms in water from the creek.
TKMS band performs in concert.
TKMS Band performs in the high school auditorium.
Middle School art students work on a drawing project and a ceramics project.
Students perform a scene in the spring play "The Con."
An aerial view shows the beautiful middle school and surrounding grounds.
A student gives a thumbs up while showing his artwork.
Two students try their hand at broadcasting at the annual Career Quest event in Grand Rapids.
A band performs in front of a large screen displaying an American flag.
The combined 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs perform.
Students act out a scene in the fall musical "The Little Mermaid."
Four students act out a scene in "The Con."
Two students work on building a roller coaster in a 6th grade class.
An accomplished author inspires students to use their imaginations when they write.
Students battle their robots as a final project.
Pictured is a scene from the musical "The Little Mermaid" when the ship wrecks.
Several students pose for a photo after a song in "The Little Mermaid" performance.
A student studies cells under a microscope.
Four TKMS students show their TK spirit by wearing their TK apparel and decorations.
MS students wear their MSU attire for Michigan vs. MSU day.
TKMS students take a bow after their performance of "The Little Mermaid."
A group of TKMS students wear their TK t-shirts and football jerseys for homecoming week.
Middle school students enjoy performing their fall musical "The Little Mermaid."
A group of boys enjoy pizza and pop at the MS Activity event.
A student puts the finishing touches on his robot.
Three students perform a scene in "The Little Mermaid."
A group of children observes a woman in a greenhouse filled with hanging plants.
A middle school student holds up the drawing she is making of "Phineas and Ferb."
Members of the TKMS bass fishing club pose for a photo after a tournament.
The middle school 8th grade band performs.
Classroom winners vie for the schoolwide spelling bee title.

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News & Announcements

Students getting lunch in the cafeteria.

TK Schools Partners with Chartwells for 2026-27

Thornapple Kellogg families will be able to check breakfast and lunch for their students off their list for the 2026-27 school year. TK has partnered with Chartwells K-12 as the new foodservice provider that will begin serving students this year. We’re excited for our new partnership and introducing Chartwells to our students and community. Read more to find out about the service and plans for the district from TK Food Service Director Monica Collier.
A student wears his Guardian Cap over his regular helmet.

Donors Support MS Football Players with Added Safety

Middle School football players Dawsen White and Jase Huey sat in the locker room excitedly talking about their upcoming season as they strapped new Guardian Caps on their helmets. The soft-padded, removable helmet cover adds another level of protection to help reduce the risk of concussions or other head injuries.
Fourteen new teachers join the TK family.

TK Welcomes New Teachers for 2026-27

Fourteen new teachers will join the Thornapple Kellogg Family for the 2026-27 school year. All attended a new teacher orientation meeting the week before school starts.
Photos of Katie Dorband, Addie Rose, and Danny Thompson.

New Administrators Join TK

Three new administrators are joining the TK School district this year. Katie Dorband is the new high school principal. At the Middle School Addie Rose is the new principal, and Danny Thompson is the new assistant principal. They each say they are excited to start the new year here at TK and can’t wait to meet students and families.
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A message from Middle School Principal Addie Rose

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!