News and Announcements

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.

An accomplished author and artist, David Stricklen encouraged middle school students to take their writing and imaginations to the next level to create something magical.

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.

Thornapple Kellogg Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 10 when the Trojans will take on East Grand Rapids at 7 p.m. There is plenty of excitement and fun prior to the game!

“Relationships” is the word TK Superintendent used multiple times in his welcome back speech to TK staff Wednesday morning. His inspiring words came after the spirited playing of the school fight song by the TK marching band, bringing everyone to their feet clapping and cheering.

Nine new teachers have joined the TK staff for the 2025-26 school year. They took part in a new teacher orientation and training program early this week as they prepare for the start of the school year.

All students attending Thornapple Kellogg Schools are eligible for free breakfasts and lunches during the 2025-26 School Year through SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. We DO NOT KNOW YET if meals are free for the remainder of the 2025-26 School Year and will not know until the State of Michigan completes the State School Aid Budget.

Robert Pouch has been busy the last couple of months getting to know Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the community and he said he can’t wait to see all the staff and students back for the start of the 2025-26 school year soon. He was hired as the district’s new superintendent and started working in the district in July.

TK Middle School staff have provided lists of suggested school supplies for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Please note these are only suggested lists.