TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL receives a welcome visit

Two representatives from the Metro City Church, Jesse Taylor and Billy Denport, recently graced Taylor Parks Elementary School’s Homeless/In-transition students with a true "blessing" in a bag.  

They generously donated a grocery bag overflowing with non-perishable food items. These grocery staples served to help our students and families in need with much needed food to carry them over the winter break.  

This was a welcomed relief for our homeless/in-transition students and families who typically rely on the free/reduced breakfast and lunch programs provided by the schools; and, our monthly Gleaners Smart Bites snack program deliveries, to provide their daily nourishment.

A special thanks to our Taylor School District Homeless/In-Transition Team, Lori Brown-Platts and Leann Reid, who coordinated this effort for our families.

TOMMIE SAYLOR: Schools are a reflection of the community's values

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” 

Mother Teresa

By Tommie Saylor

Kennedy High School Principal

A school is a reflection of the community.  It is not the cause of the problems or issues that the community may be experiencing; it is simply the focus point that often reveals those troubles.  When one explores a community school to reveal all the difficulties inside, they are placing a mirror before the community and reflecting back to their true selves. 

It is no coincidence that strong schools are born from strong communities, ripe with positive parent involvement and community support.  When a sincere partnership is forged between the community and the school, when parents trust and believe that teachers are highly trained professionals employing their craft for the betterment of their kids, then greatness awaits their children within our halls. 

It is through the sense of community that we come together to resolve the problems and difficulties that afflict us all.  It is through this same sense of community that schools are built to secure our children’s future, to prepare the younger generation to become tomorrow’s leaders, to become productive members of society. 

Though the “heavy lifting” may be done in the classroom, it is only through the community’s support that will success will be found. 

How and where will you lead them. Making Kennedy the school of choice. Excellence by design.

HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL outpaces American Heart Association fundraising goal

Holland Elementary School students recently participated in the annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association.

Students brought in donations and were able to jump rope and shoot hoops. Holland surpassed its $5,400 goal and set a new school record raising over $7,100!

Congratulations Huskies!

KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL Eagle News hits the stands

RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL class celebrates Valentine's Day early

Mrs. Cahalan's class at Randall Elementary School celebrated with a Valentine's Day party one day early because their teacher was scheduled to be at a district in-service. The class did art centers, traded valentines and had a photo booth.

RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL learns about Michigan

At Randall Elementary School, Mrs. Cahalan's students are learning about Michigan. They sent “Flat Stanley” to places throughout Michigan and are plotting them on a map to learn more about the state.

RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL children use RAZ to enhance reading

Mrs. Cahalan's third graders at Randall Elemntary School use “RAZ Kids” in the classroom. Reading is enhanced through this technology.