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Middle & High School

Earth Cleanup Grab on Grips

For the fifth-consecutive year, Kenowa Hills Middle Grab on Grips (a company in
School participated in an Earth Day spring-road Washington state) donated
cleanup on 4 Mile Road. Seventeen students collected replacement handlebar foam
15 bags of trash. We appreciate and are inspired by the for a piece of equipment used
students who volunteered their time. How can you and by two Kenowa Hills Middle
I care for our section of beautiful Mother Earth? School special education
students. The photo (right)
was sent to thank the company.
The students, their aides and
their teacher, Mr. Jorgensen,
appreciate this generous
donation from Grab on Grips!

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is excited to begin an innovative student-centered learning experience: Knights STEM
Academy! Starting this fall, seventh- and ninth-grade students can experience a partnership between curriculum
standards and real-life hands-on projects that will help prepare them for college or career. The Knights STEM
Academy project-based learning approach will provide real-world experiences built on the crucial link between academic
achievement and future success. Content and projects will focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

Designed for real-world problems and deep thinking, STEM curriculum focuses on projects that help build mastery of
core-content standards through hands-on learning experiences. KHPS continues to innovate the educational process,
working closely with officials in higher education, industry professionals and employers to better prepare students for life
after graduation.

We consistently hear that colleges, universities and employers want students who possess the soft skills needed for
success. These skills include leadership, teamwork, problem-solving ability, creativity, technical skills, flexibility/
adaptability, and organizational and project-management ability. Knights STEM Academy is focused on developing
these important skills and more. Visit http://www.khps.org/schools/high-school/programs/stem-academy// for more
information.

headline NEWS

Welcome Mr. Zuver KH Pathways Year in Review

The district welcomed Brett  Eighteen students earned diplomas. Five students
Zuver as the new high school finished one semester early and one student finished an
Principal in June. He brings a entire year ahead of pace!
wealth of experience in both
academics and athletics at the  Students visited ITT Tech, Ferris State University and
secondary and college levels. Grand Rapids Community College. Speakers from
Baker College, MIAT and the Armed Forces spoke
Mr. Zuver was selected from 23 applicants after about college and career readiness.
an extensive screening and rigorous interview
process. He comes to us from Belding High  A 100% participation rate was achieved for the state-
School, where he was Principal for the past six mandated SAT, Work Keys and M-STEP tests.
years. Mr. Zuver also served as Belding’s
athletic director before becoming principal.  Students attended Save-A-Life Tour and anti-bullying
assemblies, listened to Malala Yousafzai speak at Calvin
Prior to his career in Belding, Mr. Zuver worked College and decorated bags for Kids Food Basket.
at Emory University and The Colorado College
in a number of capacities including head men’s  Students experienced continual growth each week in
basketball coach, instructor and athletic director. meeting academic standards.

Mr. Zuver is very excited to become better  Students passed all tests at 60% or better!
acquainted with students, parents, staff and
community members. Please be sure to give a
warm Kenowa Hills welcome to Mr. Zuver!

National Honor Society Induction Josue Gonzales completed the Norma Garcia participates in the
majority of his high school traditional bell ringing when students
requirements in just 2 ½ years! complete graduation requirements.

New members were welcomed into the NHS at the annual spring
induction ceremony.

Graduating NHS Officers: Ashley Nemith-President, Grace Citlali Sarabi and Korrie Bailey sign letters to play soccer at Grace Bible College.
Ginter-Secretary, Frankie Dodge-Treasurer, and Mallory Hoatlin-
Vice President Accepting Applications for 2016-17

 Small-School Setting with Large-School Benefits
 1:1 Tutoring from Certified Staff
 Flexible Scheduling
 Graduate Early
 Catch-Up on Missing Credits
 College and Career Readiness
 Friendly, Safe and Family-Oriented Classroom
 Visit khps.org/schools/pathways for an application

and additional information.

ZinsZeorne Fifth-Grade Graduates

Farewell Barb On the final day of the 2015-16 school year,
we said goodbye to our talented and hard-
Over the last 30 years, Barb working fifth graders, who will move to
Koopmans has worn many middle school. During the annual farewell
hats in the district from bus ceremony, two-year student council member,
driver to paraprofessional to Jainyn Boyd, read an inspiring poem to our
school secretary. In her most guests, which later became a big hit on social
recent position as Zinser media. Mr. Willick wishes to thank the
secretary, Barb lit up the fifth graders for a great career at Zinser!
office and entryway with her
smile, fun-loving personality
and strong relationships with
families. Barb has been an
incredibly important part of
the Zinser family for many
years and will be greatly missed. The Zinser staff sent her off with a party
including cake and the presentation of special keepsakes. We wish her well
during her retirement.

Kids Who Care & Kinder Reading Celebrations Zinser Girls on the Run

Zinser staff enjoyed honoring their students’ successes at the Zinser sponsored three Girls on the Run teams this spring. In
annual end-of-the-year Kids Who Care Assembly and Kinder addition to the benefits of physical fitness, this seven-week
Reading Celebration. Many successes were celebrated program provided team-building and confidence-growing
including top accelerated readers, Mr. V’s Kids Who Care activities. The season wrapped up in May with a celebratory,
award and the kindergarten readers, who read over 10,000 books! noncompetitive 5K run in downtown Grand Rapids. Thanks
to the parents and teacher volunteers who helped make this

program possible!

Kelly Walski received the Mr. V Award Kindergarteners read over 10,000 books!

Field Day Celebration

Zinser celebrated the end of the 2015-16 school year with their annual
field-day activities. Although it was a chilly day, especially for Mr.
Willink in the dunk tank, the Family Council facilitator and many
volunteers helped create a fun and memorable day for students. Staff
members organized all students—kindergarten through grade 5—to spell
ZINSER on the field.

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Inspiring Young Leaders
Thank you to the fourth- and fifth-grade students who participated in the inaugural year
of the Alpine Leadership Club (ALC). ALC students gave input and feedback to guide
school decisions, volunteered to assist the school as needed, read with younger students,
planned activities to build school culture and served as examples to positively influence
other students. Mr. Snyder, Alpine Principal, looks forward to continuing ALC during
the 2016-17 school year. Special thanks to the ALC coaches—Mrs. Bergmann,
Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Huhn and Ms. Majchrzak—for their time and guidance in making
Alpine Leadership Club a great success! Pictured to the right are ALC students leaving
messages encouraging students to be kind and respectful.

Celebration of Learning Alpine Girls on the Run Thank You Jersey Mike’s

Fourth- and fifth-grade students A full team of 15 girls participated Thanks to Jersey Mike’s and community
participated in the annual Celebration this year. Curriculum focused on generosity, the Alpine PTO raised $682.
of Learning. Students completed a self-esteem, confidence, making Jersey Mike’s offered their delicious
research project pertaining to a famous friends, recognizing inner strength, sandwiches to customers for a donation
American or to a science standard. teamwork, healthy relationships and of $1, with proceeds going to the Alpine
The project entailed writing a report, other topics. On May 18th, the PTO. Thank you Jersey Mike’s for
creating a visual presentation, and Alpine girls joined other Kenowa showing you care about KHPS students!
beinPg prepared to answer questions Hills teams at the high school track
about their topic. to run a practice 5k. Parents, friends,
and staff joined in and cheered them
on. The season wrapped up May 21
with a celebratory, noncompetitive
5K run in Grand Rapids.

WATCH D.O.G.S.

Thirty fathers and father figures participated in the WATCH D.O.G.S.
Program at Alpine. An entire day was devoted to helping students
learn, building positive relationships and having fun. New-member
information will be available at Alpine Elementary in September.

ALPINE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Kindergarten Open House: August 30, 6:30-7:30 PM
Grades 1st-5th Open House: August 31, 6:30-8:00 PM

Both open houses will provide an opportunity for families to tour Alpine, meet staff,
learn about school expectations and spend time with friends. The PTO will be present
to connect with families and help parents learn about various events throughout the
year. Representatives of the Early Childhood Center, Transportation and Food Service
Departments will be available to answer questions. We look forward to seeing you
there!

CCeonnntreacltions

Dunk Tank and Field Day

Another great Central field day is in the books. This year, multiple teachers and staff
members “volunteered” for the dunk tank. Students took their best shot and fired
away, dunking us repeatedly. Field day would not be the success it was if not for the
commitment of our volunteers. A HUGE shout-out goes to our PTO as well as our
Watch D.O.G.S. for making this one of the most memorable events of the school year.

Second Annual Lock-In

For the second year in a row, Central students in the top five for growth (per grade/per test), and top five for overall score (per
grade/per test) on NWEA/MAP were invited to a lock-in at Central. This year we were entertained by a visit from Michigan
State’s Zeke the Wonderdog and his friends. Students were able to watch Zeke and friends do Frisbee tricks and some of them
even got to throw the Frisbee! After that, everyone enjoyed snacks, games, a Karaoke room, open gym, fort building, and much
more. K-2 students left at 9:00, but the 3rd-5th graders slept over in the gym! Later in the evening, students ate S’mores and
listened to stories by the “campfire,” played glow-in-the dark hide-and-seek, had a late-night recess, and participated in many
more fun activities to celebrate their growth and achievement on the MAP assessment. We ended the night with a movie in the
gym to fall asleep. Central was VERY grateful for all the parent volunteers, especially those brave enough to stay overnight.

Flag-Lowering Ceremony and 5th-Grade Sendoff

Central said goodbye to the 2015-16 school year by hosting a flag-lowering ceremony after the entire school high-fived our
graduating fifth graders. After the fifth graders walked through the halls of cheering younger students saying goodbye, all
Central students gathered around the flag as patriotic music played in the background. The Student Council prepared
speeches wishing the student body a happy summer. Then the staff waved goodbye to the students as Happy Trails and the
Hallelujah Chorus played over the loudspeakers. It was a poignant and jubilant way to end a successful 2015-16 school year.
Students will be missed during the summer!

Central 5th-graders receive big high fives as they celebrate graduating into Middle School.

Central Growth Breakfast, Awards and Principal for a Day

The top-three growth “growers” on the MAP assessment this year were treated to a VERY special breakfast for having the
HIGHEST growth in the ENTIRE school. They grew more than all the other 660 students at Central! Then, during an Award
Ceremony at lunch, the top-five growth and the top-five scores in each grade (and each test) received a medal as well as a
certificate commemorating their achievement. Last, but not least, the top-three highest scoring students in the entire school
had the awesome job of being a principal for the day. Not only were they able to implement one new rule, the top-three
students did not have to do homework for the rest of the year! Hats-off to Jack L. (4th grade), Madison S. (5th grade) and
Aiden B. (4th grade) for having the top-three highest scores in the entire school! As a side note, Aiden’s rule for the day was
to speak like your favorite Star Wars character. “Best day ever, today was!” according to Yoda. “Gwahawahwah!” agrees
Chewbacca.

Preparing for Preschool September 8
6:30-7:30 PM
While starting preschool is sure to be an exciting time for Early Childhood
you and your child, it can also be stressful. Kenowa Hills
Early Childhood Center (KHECC) staff members are eager Center
to provide support to help your child settle into school with First-Week Tips
ease, fascination and wonder. Following are strategies to Though the first week of preschool may be stressful for
help prepare your child for school. some children, your positive attitude will increase your
child’s confidence and excitement about school!
Be realistic and try not to stress about readiness.
Your child does not need to be proficient at everything! In Establish regular bedtime and wake-up time routines.
fact, preschoolers do not need to know how to read, write Be sure everything is ready for school the night before—
or solve math equations. Our teachers work with children breakfast foods, clothes, shoes, outerwear and any notes
to help them develop skills at their own level and pace. you may need to send to the teacher.
The KHECC staff follows and utilizes Creative
Curriculum® as a tool to guide instruction through the Take time to establish a good working relationship with
various developmental domains that eventually lead to your child’s teacher. Work to develop effective parent-
kindergarten readiness. What is most important is that you teacher communication.
and your child have fun together enjoying stories, songs
and games. Once your child is safely in the classroom, try not to
linger. There will be opportunities to volunteer in the
What can we do to prepare during the summer? classroom. If your child begins to cry when you leave,
You and your child can do several things together that will quickly provide reassurance that you will be back in
help decrease anxiety and increase positive thoughts about two hours. Before you know it, this same child will be
school. Here are some ideas: asking to stay at school when you arrive to pick her up!

Have mini conversations about starting school. Ask offers 3- and 4-year-olds the opportunity to explore,
your child questions such as, “What do you think create and interact with children their age while
school will be like?” and “What fun things do you learning to feel comfortable at school. Curriculum is
look forward to doing at school?” designed to prepare students for kindergarten. This
Find photos of yourself and other family members at tuition-based program is not limited to residents.
school. Talk about the pictures, sharing your own Register online at https://gateway.khps.org. At the
happy school memories. end of the online registration process, you will have
Visit the KHECC with your child. Take your child to the opportunity to select an appointment time to meet
the KHECC playground. Schedule a building tour. with the registrar to complete the process. Please
Read to your child for an hour each day. If possible, bring the following documents to your appointment:
read books about starting school. Some great books
on this topic include The Berenstain Bears Go to  Original Birth Certification (with raised seal)
School by Stan and Jan Berenstain, My First Day by  Current Immunization Records
Leilani Sparrow, Grover Goes to School by Dan  Health Appraisal (form available at khps.org)
Elliott, First Day of School by Mercer Mayer, My First
Day of Preschool, by Justine Fontes and many more! provides all-day childcare led by certified teachers for
Play-act a school day with your child. Have fun 18-month to 5-year-olds. Hours are 6:30am to 6pm
incorporating various activities such as coloring, year-round offering care throughout school breaks,
painting, music, story time, snack time, playing snow days and vacations. Enrollment is not limited
outdoors, putting toys away and more! to district residents. For more information, call
Practice self-care skills such as dressing, going to the Kelley at 616-254-8156.
bathroom, washing hands, eating, using tissue and
picking up toys.

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Kenowa Hills’ Tracy Horodyski Named Horodyski will serve as spokesperson for Michigan’s approximately
100,000 teachers, attend State Board of Education meetings, meet
State Teacher of the Year the governor and president, and be a nominee for National Teacher
of the Year. She was selected by a committee from 178 nominees.
Excerpts of an article by Charles Honey, School News Network
In her professional biography, Horodyski traced her road to teaching
Tracy Horodyski dreamed as a child of back to age 4, when she would gaze longingly at her uncle’s truck
being a truck driver, but ended up helping cab and dream of being a “big rig trucker mama.” Other aspirations
steer students toward their own dreams. followed as she went through high school, participating in golf and
cheerleading, serving in Rotary and student government and being
Her success in doing so earned her the inspired by teachers and coaches.
honor of being named 2016-17 Michigan
Teacher of the Year. The 17-year teacher She went to Grand Valley State University aiming for a career in
received the news in a surprise announce- physical therapy. But in writing to a friend with whom she had
ment at Zinser Elementary School, where attended summer camps, which encouraged students to make a
she is a reading interventionist and difference for others, she realized she was “naturally drawn to
instructional coach. State Superintendent teaching,” Horodyski wrote.
Brian Whiston made the announcement in
the school gym jammed with some 300 She struggled in her first year of teaching, but took to heart advice
students, teachers and school officials. from a physician uncle to “make it more about them and less about
you.” That contributed to what she called her “transformation” and
greatest accomplishment in education: listening.

“By truly listening to and honoring the thinking of students, they are
learning more and learning it better,” she wrote. “They have been
empowered. I would say they are driving the big rig … on their way to
college, career, and life readiness.”

Although it’s not an easy philosophy to carry out, she added, “it sure
makes this teaching life a joy ride.”
To learn more about Mrs. Horodyski, read this article in its entirety at The honor rightly recognizes an exemplary teacher who brings out the
schoolnewsnetwork.org/districts/kenowa-hills. best in others, said Superintendent Gerald Hopkins. “Tracy represents
everything that’s great about education,” Hopkins said. “She’s never
State Superintendent Whiston presents Zinser Principal Ross Willick and satisfied with her own effectiveness, and takes all learners…to heights
the award to Mrs. Horodyski as family Mrs. Horodyski stop for a photo they aspire to reach.”
members and Mr. Hopkins watch. after the announcement.

Tracy Horodyski Whiston praised Horodyski as “a passionate teacher who cares deeply
about student learning” and as “a living, breathing model of best
Horodyski greeted the news by asking everyone to high-five someone practices.” “You can tell she loves what she does and it shows,”
nearby, saying they all shared in her honor. “This is because of you!” Whiston said later, noting her high expectations for students and other
she told them. teachers. “It’s the teachers who build relationships with us that are the
ones that make a difference in our lives, and clearly she does that.”

“It’s very humbling, simply because I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for all She said that as an ambassador for teachers, she hopes to spread the
of the others that I get to learn from,” she said afterward. “For me to be idea of a school culture where teachers and students learn from each
honored, it’s honoring the work of everyone.” other. “There are so many amazing people dedicating their lives to the
Horodyski will serve as spokesperson for Michigan’s approximately lives of others,” she said. “It’s such an amazing gift. We have to
100,000 teachers, attend State Board of Education meetings, meetShe said that as an ambassador for teachers, she hopes to spread theremember that. … We truly are learning alongside one another.”
the governor and president, and be a nominee for National Teacheridea of a school culture where teachers and students learn from each
of the Year. She was selected by a committee from 178 nominees.other. “There are so many amazing people dedicating their lives to the“It’s very humbling, simply because I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for all
lives of others,” she said. “It’s such an amazing gift. We have to of the others that I get to learn from,” she said afterward. “For me to be
In her professional biography, Horodyski traced her road to teachingremember that. … We truly are learning alongside one another.”honored, it’s honoring the work of everyone.”
back to age 4, when she would gaze longingly at her uncle’s truck
cab and dream of being a “big rig trucker mama.” Other aspirations
followed as she went through high school, participating in golf and
cheerleading, serving in Rotary and student government and being
inspired by teachers and coaches.

She went to Grand Valley State University aiming for a career in
physical therapy. But in writing to a friend with whom she had
attended summer camps, which encouraged students to make a
difference for others, she realized she was “naturally drawn to
teaching,” Horodyski wrote.

She struggled in her first year of teaching, but took to heart advice
from a physician uncle to “make it more about them and less about
you.” That contributed to what she called her “transformation” and
greatest accomplishment in education: listening.

“By truly listening to and honoring the thinking of students, they are
learning more and learning it better,” she wrote. “They have been
empowered. I would say they are driving the big rig … on their way to
college, career, and life readiness.”

Although it’s not an easy philosophy to carry out, she added, “it sure
makes this teaching life a joy ride.”
Whiston praised Horodyski as “a passionate teacher who cares deeply Horodyski greeted the news by asking everyone to high-five someone
about student learning” and as “a living, breathing model of best nearby, saying they all shared in her honor. “This is because of you!”
practices.” “You can tell she loves what she does and it shows,” she told them.
Whiston said later, noting her high expectations for students and other
teachers. “It’s the teachers who build relationships with us that are the Her success in doing so earned her the Tracy Horodyski
ones that make a difference in our lives, and clearly she does that.” honor of being named 2016-17 Michigan
Teacher of the Year. The 17-year teacher
received the news in a surprise announce-
ment at Zinser Elementary School, where
she is a reading interventionist and
instructional coach. State Superintendent
Brian Whiston made the announcement in
the school gym jammed with some 300
students, teachers and school officials.
The honor rightly recognizes an exemplary teacher who brings out the Zinser Principal Ross Willick and State Superintendent Whiston presents
best in others, said Superintendent Gerald Hopkins. “Tracy represents Mrs. Horodyski stop for a photo the award to Mrs. Horodyski as family
everything that’s great about education,” Hopkins said. “She’s never after the announcement. members and Mr. Hopkins watch.
satisfied with her own effectiveness, and takes all learners…to heights
they aspire to reach.” To learn more about Mrs. Horodyski, read this article in its entirety at
schoolnewsnetwork.org/districts/kenowa-hills.

Tracy Horodyski dreamed as a child of
being a truck driver, but ended up helping
steer students toward their own dreams.

Kenowa Hills’ Tracy Horodyski Named
State Teacher of the Year

Excerpts of an article by Charles Honey, School News Network

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Melissa Courtade, President Our Journey to Excellence (J2X)
Stan Truskoski, Vice President
by Mike Burde, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent
Matt Rettig, Secretary
Kristi Menzel, Treasurer We began our journey in 2012 with a vision to create a competency-based
Jeffrey Gustinis, Trustee education system where learning is the constant and time is the variable.
Working with Reinventing Schools and Marzano, leaders in educational
Dan Stockel, Trustee research, we found a highly effective personal mastery model for our district.
David Tutas, Trustee We visited other districts implementing personal mastery. Our visits were
followed by many discussions and a stakeholder decision to move forward with
FALL BOARD MEETINGS our personal-mastery vision. The next steps entailed training and coaching from
the Reinventing Schools staff. We chose the Marzano Reinventing Schools
08/15/2016 Administration Building model because of its clear vision and support to implement a competency-based
09/19/2016 Administration Building educational model.
10/10/2016 Zinser Elementary School
11/14/2016 Central Elementary School Framework for Success
12/12/2016 KH Early Childhood Center  Shared vision with stakeholders driving systemic change
 Leadership capacity for all stakeholders
Community members are welcome to join in  Personal mastery – learning is the constant and time is the variable
the board dialogue regarding agenda items.  Continuous improvement by refining processes that foster excellence
Board of Education meetings are meetings of  Fostering lifelong learning while teaching 21-Century skills
the Board held in public, not public meetings.
Visit khps.org for more information. What does a Competency-Based System mean for Students?
 Following a competency-based pathway
09/06/2016 First Day of School  Retaking tests for better grades
 Mastering standards before moving to more complex standards
12/23/2016-01/02/2017 Winter Break  Less emphasis on grade and age with more focus on learning mastery
 Graduating from high school ready for college or the workforce
03/31/2017-04/07/2017 Spring Break
Points of Pride
Visit khps.org for the complete calendar.  Personalized Learning Progress
 Teacher-Student Relationships
 Student Voice and Choice
 Mastery Learning
 Technology to Enhance Learning
 Great Student Programs and Opportunities

We Believe in the Importance of
 Quality Learning Environments
 Research-Based Approaches to Schooling
 Student-Centered Processes/Practices
 Building Relational Capacity
 Continuous Improvement for Excellence

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Mr. Hopkins

Dear Parents and Community Members:

The 2015-16 school year was filled with celebrations and accomplishments! First, thank you for the
overwhelming support of our bond proposal. The message from voters on May 3rd was clear—our schools
are a priority and essential for a strong, educated community! Thank you for investing in our schools!

As you can imagine, we have been busy planning for the extensive construction and purchases that lie
ahead because of your support. Please visit khps.org for regular updates surrounding the construction. An
overview of when projects and purchases are anticipated to begin is as follows:

2016 Transportation – purchase four buses (buses to be replaced annually per replacement cycle)
Technology – purchase student devices per replacement cycle and complete 1:1 initiative
High School – roofing (continue in 2017)

2017 Alpine Elementary – all building and site improvements
High School – secure entrance and roofing (finish), field house lighting, replace tennis courts
and baseball dugouts

2018 Early Childhood Center, Central Elementary, Zinser Elementary, Middle School – secure
entrances and traffic/parking reconfigurations
High School – traffic/parking-lot reconfiguration

2019 Central Elementary, Zinser Elementary – all remaining building improvements
High School – all remaining improvements

Several staff members received recognition for their contributions to education during the past school year!
Alpine Elementary teacher Delia Bush and Zinser Elementary interventionist/instructional coach Tracy
Horodyski were finalists for Michigan Teacher of the Year. On May 20th, Mrs. Horodyski was awarded
Michigan Teacher of the Year! Be sure to take time to read more about Mrs. Horodyski in this issue of the
newsletter.

Also in May, High School teacher Reed Bretz was elected to serve a three-year term on the National
Education Association Board of Directors. In April, Finance Director Tamera Powers became President of
Michigan School Business Officials. Last September, Central Elementary physical education teacher Carly
Glanzman was named Michigan Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Society for Health and Physical
Education. This is the second-consecutive year a physical education teacher from Kenowa Hills was
recognized for this prestigious award. (High School physical education teacher Todd Johnston received this
award in 2014.) Central Elementary Principal Cherie Horner and Assistant Superintendent Mike Burde
earned their Doctoral Degrees during the past school year. Kenowa Hills is truly blessed to have so many
gifted teachers and leaders!

Finally, please join me in congratulating our retirees for their many years of service to public education and
to Kenowa Hills Public Schools. May their years of retirement bring them much joy and happiness. Our
retirees include:

Ken Elzinga, District Maintenance
Kathy Floch, Alpine and Central School Social Worker
Jim Kasul, District Maintenance
Barbara Koopmans, Zinser Secretary
Nancy Verhey, Central Elementary Food Service
Margie Yokom, Central Elementary Teacher

The 2015-16 school year was truly special! We look forward to an even better 2016-17 school year! Until
then, have a great summer.

Your Partner in Education,

Gerald Hopkins
Superintendent of Schools

important back-to-school information

New Student Registration (Preschool-Grade 12)

Welcome! We are excited that you are part of the KHPS community! Register online at gateway.khps.org. The online registration system
allows you to schedule an appointment when you have finished registering your student. Please bring the following documents to your
appointment:
1. Original Birth Certificate
2. Current Immunization Records
3. Proof of Residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, lease agreement)
4. Current IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
5. Incoming Kindergarten/K-Knights students will also need to bring a completed health-appraisal form. The form may be printed from

our website, khps.org/files/3413/9568/8281/7_Health_Appraisal_Form.pdf. Students must be 5 years old on or before 9/1/2016.
6. New High School students, please call 616-784-3604 after August 16 to make an appointment for class scheduling assistance.

District and elementary school boundary line information is available at khps.org/district/school-boundary/ or by calling the Transportation
Office at 453-4757. For answers to all other registration-related questions, please contact Andrea Kulhawik, Central Registrar, at 784-2511
option 2 or email [email protected].

Community Education Preschool offers 3- and 4-year-old Day Care and Learning Center provides both a before- and after-
children the opportunity to explore, create and interact with other school daycare program for children from kindergarten to fifth grade as
children their age while learning to feel comfortable at school. well as all-day childcare with educational enrichment led by state-
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for kindergarten. certified teachers for 1 ½ to 5 year olds. Hours of operation are 6:30
This tuition-based program is not limited to residents of Kenowa AM to 6:00 PM year-round, offering care throughout school breaks,
Hills Public Schools. A parents-only meeting is scheduled for snow days and vacations. Enrollment is not limited to Kenowa Hills
Wednesday, September 7th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Kenowa residents. Open enrollment is for any parent in need of childcare. For
Hills Early Childhood Center, 3971 Richmond Court NW. additional information, call 254-8156 and ask for Kelley.

RETURNING Student Fall Registration Information (Grades 6-12)

Monday, 8/22/16 Tuesday, 8/23/16 Wednesday, 8/24/16 Thursday, 8/25/16

High School High School High School High School
Freshman Parent Meeting Freshman Orientation Grades 10, 11, 12 Grades 10, 11, 12
6:30-7:30pm 9:00am-Noon (entire time) 8:30am-11:00am 8:30am-11:00am
12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm

A-G Middle School H-R Middle School S-Z Middle School
8:30am-11:00am 8:30am-11:00am 8:30am-11:00am
12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm

Open House Information

Alpine Central Zinser Early Childhood Kenowa Hills Kenowa Hills
Elementary Center Middle School High School
Elementary Elementary 9th,10th,11th,12th
Kindergarten All Students 6th,7th,8th 8/31/16, 6:30-8:00pm
Kindergarten Kdg/Kdg Knights 8/31/16, 6:30-7:00pm 9/8/16, 6:30-7:30pm 8/31/16, 5:30-7:00pm
8/30/16, 6:30-7:30pm
9/6/16, 8:25-9:30am
(during 1st school day)

Grades 1-5 Grades 1-2 Grades 1-5
8/31/16, 6:30-8:00pm 8/31/16, 5:30-6:30pm 8/31/16, 7:00-8:00pm

Grades 3-5
8/31/16, 7:00-8:00pm

Kindergarten & K-Knights Roundup

Alpine Elementary Central Elementary Zinser Elementary
8/17/16 or 8/18/16
8/24/16, 4:00-7:00pm 8/24/16, 4:00-7:00pm
Email [email protected] to schedule
Call 784-0884 after August 15 to Call 453-6351 after August 15 to an appointment.
schedule an appointment. schedule an appointment.

KHPS Athletics – GO KNIGHTS!

Requirements to participate in a sport at Kenowa Hills Public Schools

KHPS Athletics – GO KNIGHTS!1. Completed MHSAA physical form, including health insurance verification, dated April 15th, 2016 or after.
2. Participation Fee (see fees below)
Once all requirements have been met, a Pink Permission to Practice Clearance Form will be issued. All required
items must be received prior to the first day of practice.

Fall Sports Start Dates Annual and Season Pass Prices Participation Fees
Football 08-08-2016 Annual Family Pass $160
Participation fees for the 2016-17 school
Cross Country 08-10-2016 Annual Student Pass $ 60 year will remain at last year’s rates.
High School: $85 per sport
Golf 08-10-2016 Annual Adult Pass $ 80 Middle School: $70 per sport

Soccer 08-10-2016 Season Family Pass (1 season) $ 80 Participation fees and student passes
can be paid online through the e~Funds
Swimming 08-10-2016 Season Student Pass (1 season) $ 35 link at khps.org.

Tennis 08-10-2016 Season Adult Pass (1 season) $ 45

Volleyball 08-10-2016

Questions regarding Kenowa Hills Athletics may be directed to the Athletic Office at 616-784-2115.

Walker Ice & Fitness

Learn-to-Skate & Learn-to-Play Hockey Cross Ice

 Saturdays at 10:00 AM  Next session begins in early October.
 Beginning in September  Check the website for specific dates/times.
 Early Registration - $85; Regular Registration - $99  Contact Mike Fountain at 735-6286 for more information.
 Snowplow (ages 5 and under) - $60
 Contact Mike Fountain at 735-6286 for more information.

September Membership Special

 FREE ($0) for all new and returning members for the entire month!
 New strength equipment and incline trainers. All fitness classes are included.
 Back to School—Back to Fitness!
 For details, call 616-735-6286 or visit the website.

For complete information on all Walker Ice and Fitness programs and special events, call 616-735-6286, visit their
Facebook page, or logon to their website at walkericeandfitness.com.

Northwest Youth Soccer

Year-Round Play for Ages 2-15
Intro, Rec & Rec Travel Levels of Play
2016 Summer: Tuesday Pick-Up Games & British Soccer Camp in August
Signups:

 Fall 2016 – Now!
 Winter 2017 – Early Signup Discount Begins in October
 Spring 2017 – Early Signup Discount Begins in January

For additional information, visit nwsoc.net call 616-514-0637,
email [email protected] or mail NWYSC, PO Box 202,
Comstock Park MI 49321.

FYI . . . for your

TRANSPORTATION FOOD SERVICE

by Julie Chlebek, General Manager, Durham School Services by Peggy Panici, Director of School Nutrition

As the transportation contractor for Kenowa Hills Public We look forward to serving breakfast and lunch to our
Schools, Durham School Services strives to provide safe, students. We will continue to offer a variety of kid-friendly
quality transportation to and from school to designated bus items that meet the National School Lunch Program
stops for all eligible students who choose to take advantage including fresh fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods.
of our bus service. Most of our students will be asked to
walk a reasonable distance to their bus stop as many stops Lunch applications must be submitted each year. Approved
are established in centralized locations to service numerous students may receive one breakfast and one lunch daily.
students that reside within that immediate area. Please be Students approved for free/reduced lunch who only want
reminded that the Department of Education states that milk are required to pay for it.
students using district-provided bus service may legally
walk up to 1.5 miles to a bus stop. Parents are responsible We are committed to being earth friendly and encourage
for the safety and security of their children on their way to parents to complete the free/reduced application on-line
and from the bus stop and at the stop until the bus arrives at lunchapp.com. When using this site, you do not need
for pick up and after it departs when dropping off students. to submit a paper application. Your application will be
reviewed within 24 hours. An email will be sent
As we continue to watch expenditures and promote notifying you of the status of your application.
environmentally friendly practices, we will not send out
student bus schedules for returning students so long as their Paper applications are available at all school buildings
home address on file in the school office has not changed for those without computer access. Please return the
since the last day of school in June. Please utilize the application to KHPS Food Service, 3825 Hendershot NW,
district website at khps.org in the latter part of August, Grand Rapids MI 49544.
where you may view all bus routes and information for the
2016-17 school year. Parents who have login access to their Funds left in student accounts from the 2015-16 year
student’s PowerSchool account may also view their student’s carry over to the 2016-17 year. Please be sure your
bus information under the Transportation page. Please children have sufficient money in their lunch accounts.
verify the information listed is correct, and if corrections Checks or electronic deposit payments are preferred;
need to be made, please contact our Transportation office. however, we offer a variety options including:
 Checks payable to KHPS accepted at each school
Only incoming kindergarteners, newly registered
students, and 5th graders moving to 6th grade (changing cafeteria. You may make one family deposit, but be
from an elementary to secondary route) will receive sure to tell us how to disburse the funds.
personalized bus information as they were not  Cash payment
previously assigned to a bus route and may not be  Online payment utilizing e~Funds. Money can be
familiar with the bus stop locations in their area. deposited into your child’s account using electronic
Information will be sent by email or School Messenger withdrawal from your checking account at no charge.
shortly before the start of the new school year. Debit/credit cards may also be used for payment;
however, a small service fee will be charged. Parents
Students needing transportation to and/or from an alternate may view their student’s account history at no charge.
location other than their home address (such as a daycare, Access e~Funds by logging onto khps.org. Under
relative, alternate parent, etc.) must complete and submit an the District tab, click Food Service and then the link
Alternate Transportation Form, available at khps.org under to e~Funds. You will need your child’s student ID
the Transportation section, prior to the start of the school number to get started in this easy-to-use site.
year. Alternate drop-offs and pick-ups will be limited to
one additional location per student and must be scheduled If you have any questions or need assistance, please
on a consistent regular basis. Please submit completed contact Peg Panici at [email protected], or call
forms as soon as possible by email to [email protected] or 616-784-0175. If Peg is not available, please call the
[email protected] or fax them to 616-453-4828. Kenowa Hills Business Office at 616-784-2511 x2211.

Should you need any assistance or have questions regarding Breakfast and lunch prices are posted on the district
transportation, please contact our Transportation office at website at khps.org/district/food-service.
616-453-4757. Thank you.

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where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an
individual’s income derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in
any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited basis will apply to all programs
and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-
9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send
your completed complaint form or letter us to us by mail at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email
[email protected].

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay
Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

USDA is an equal-opportunity employer.

TITLE I INFORMATION HOMELESS SERVICES

Kenowa Hills Public Schools receives funds If you find yourself in a homeless situation and your
under Title I. This requires us to notify all
parents that you may request information student needs assistance at school, please contact the
regarding the professional qualifications of
your child’s teacher, including: building principal:

1. Whether the teacher has met state Early Childhood Center Mr. Brant 647-0910
qualifications and licensing criteria for the
level(s) and subject areas in which the Alpine Elementary Mr. Snyder 784-0884
teacher provides instruction.
Central Elementary Mrs. Horner 453-6351
2. Whether the teacher is teaching under
emergency or other provisional status Zinser Elementary Mr. Willick 453-2461
through which state qualification or
licensing criteria have been waived. KH Middle School Ms. Wiseman 785-3225

3. The baccalaureate degree major of the KH High School Mr. Zuver 784-2400
teacher and any other graduate
certification or degree held by the teacher Services may include school registration/enrollment,
and the field of discipline of the transportation and food service (school breakfast and
certification or degree. lunch).

4. Whether your child is provided services Mr. Burde, Assistant Superintendent, is the homeless
by Title I paraprofessionals and, if so, liaison and is also available to assist you with the
their qualifications. educational needs of your student in the event you are
not able to reach your building principal. Mr. Burde
Those requesting information may do so by may be reached at 616-784-2511 x2225.
contacting Mike Burde, Assistant Superintendent,
Kenowa Hills Public Schools, 2325 Four Mile ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICE
Road NW, Grand Rapids MI 49544, phone 616-
784-2511 x2225. Kenowa Hills Public Schools offers online payments for
your convenience. Our partnership with e~Funds for
Kenowa Hills Public Schools is committed to a Schools allows online payment for student fees and
nondiscrimination policy in all of its programs in school lunches from a checking account, or by using a
relation to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, debit or credit card. This enables parents to make one
disability and genetic information. payment for multiple school activities and for multiple
children during a single visit. To access e~Funds, please
visit khps.org.

Asbestos Notification Pest Advisory to Parents/Guardians

Kenowa Hills Public School has Kenowa Hills Public Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest Management
implemented an asbestos program. Inherent with this are the district’s efforts to reduce pesticide
management plan approved by the use as much as possible. While it may occasionally be necessary to apply a
Michigan Department of Public pesticide, this program does not rely on routine pesticide applications to
Health on July 31, 1989. The plan resolve problems. We use various techniques such as habitat alteration,
includes information about building sanitation, mechanical means, exclusion, etc., to prevent pests from
inspections and our actions in becoming a problem.
response to the presence of asbestos-
containing building materials as As required by Michigan law, you will receive advanced notice of non-
required by the Asbestos Hazard emergency application of a pesticide (insecticide, fungicide, or herbicide),
Emergency Response Act. A copy of other than bait or gel formulation, which is made to school grounds or
the plan is available for inspection at buildings. This advance notice of a pesticide application will be given 48
the administration building and in all hours before the application by the following two methods:
school buildings during normal
business hours. As requested, we will 1) Posting at primary entrances to your child’s school including the main
survey all asbestos-containing entrance and those with a sidewalk leading directly to a parking lot.
materials at least every six months.
Accredited inspectors will inspect 2) Posting in the common area located by the main office of the school.
every three years.
Please note that notification is not given for use of sanitizers, germicides,
disinfectants or anti-microbial cleaners. In certain emergencies, such as an
infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without prior
notice to prevent injury to students, but you will be promptly notified
following any such application via the posting methods identified above.

We are confident that the proper You may review the school’s Integrated Pest Management program and
management of asbestos-containing records of any pesticide application upon request by contacting Mike
building materials will protect human McCarty, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at 616-784-2511 or
health and the environment. Our [email protected].
asbestos program coordinator is Parents or guardians of children attending the school are also entitled to
Mike McCarty. Please email him at receive the advance notice of a pesticide application, other than a bait or
[email protected] or call gel formulation, by first class United States mail postmarked at least 3 days
616-784-2511 x2202 if you have any before the application, if they so request. If you would like to be notified
concerns regarding asbestos. by mail, please contact Mike McCarty, Supervisor of Buildings and
Grounds, by calling 616-784-2511. Please leave your name, mailing address
Water quality and schools your children attend, and you will be placed on the advance
notification by US Mail list.

A water-quality confidence report Environmental Safety
for Alpine Elementary School is
available upon request. This report Kenowa Hills is committed to providing students and staff with the
is for any building in the district that safest and best environment possible. Some ways we accomplish this
utilizes a well for domestic water. include working with state and federal regulators, such as the Michigan
The report is for the previous year Department of Public Health, the Michigan Department of Natural
and may be obtained by emailing Resources, and the Environmental Protection Agency, to maintain
[email protected] or calling compliance with established requirements and guidelines. We attend
616-784-2511 x2202. training and workshop sessions regarding environmental issues and stay
current with publications and regulations. We also provide training to
our staff. If you have questions about asbestos, radon, lead, water-
quality issues, pesticides, handicap access or any environmental issues,

please contact Mike at 616-784-2511x2202 or [email protected].