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Tech Department Member Honors Teachers and Staff in a Unique (and Tasty!!) Way

Steve Elsner has served Kentwood Public Schools for nearly 30 years in the Technology Department, dedicated to keeping our technology equipment and devices in great shape for our students and staff. Another important thing to know about Steve is that he is often impressed with the work he sees our teachers and staff doing in the classrooms and has come up with a unique (and tasty!) way to show his appreciation for the work he sees taking place in our schools.

Through the Eyes of Our Students: Cadence's KPS Story April 14, 2026

At Kentwood Public Schools, we strive to see the school experience through the eyes of our students. In this video you will meet Cadence, a Junior at East Kentwood High School. Cadence values learning--all types of learning--and she takes advantage of the wide range of opportunities at EK. And she does this all while making sure she is a positive friend and peer for his classmates. Created in partnership with AVES Films, please enjoy Cadence's KPS story, through her eyes.

Real World Learning in Action: Cooking Up Excellence at East Kentwood April 2, 2026

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a great opportunity for students to receive hands-on learning. There is no better place to see this in action than the Culinary Arts Center at East Kentwood High School. The learning taking place in this facility is impacting students' lives today and creating opportunities for their futures. Learn about the culinary arts programming in this video from the teachers who lead it.

A Legacy of Excellence--EK Grad Soars on Match Day March 27, 2026

Match Day is an important moment for an individual pursuing a career as a doctor as med students find out on this day where they will go for their residencies. In this Falcon Feature--Alumni Edition, we join 2017 East Kentwood graduate Quynh Tran as she participates in this celebratory moment with her family and friends.

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