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Tommy Trojan greets visitors to the ECC Literay Night.
Tommy Trojan joins in the fun at the ECC Literacy Night and welcomes students aboard the B. Bus Mobile Libary.
The ECC classroom hallway is divided into different sections each with their own color to help reinforce learning colors.
Parents and students join in the ECC cookies and canvas fundraising event.
The multi-purpose room provides a place for lunches and activities.
This public meeting room in the ECC is used for a variety of meetings and training sessions.
The Early Childhood Center was opened in 2022 and built with bond funds approved by voters in 2019.
This larger play structure is available to children in the before and after school daycare programs.
Students enjoy the age-appropriate rock-climbing wall as they challenge their motor skills.
ECC students pick out books from their collection.
A fun little house provides a great area for play for young students.
Students pet a calf during a special Farmer Day event at the ECC.
Students use flashlights to go on a night book walk.
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Students enjoy playing on the natural playscapes.
Community members gather for the open house in August 2022.
Students, administrators and staff took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Early Childhood Center in 2022.
ECC Director Sarah Hammer spends quality time with students.
A girl pets a pony at a special farmer day event at the ECC.
Students pet a lamb at a special Farmer Day event at the ECC.
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Families enjoy the ECC open house where children are playing on the playground.

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Board Names Interim Superintendent

Retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Tom Enslen will serve as Interim Superintendent at Thornapple Kellogg while a search for a permanent superintendent takes place. The TK Board of Education approved a contract with Enslen to begin serving the TK district January 1, 2025. TK Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced he will retire December 31, 2024 after serving 6 ½ years at TK in administrative roles.
A crossing guard stops traffic for a student pushing her bicycle.

Please Be Patient, Be Understanding, Be Safe!

TK administrators are aware of the traffic congestion on Main Street, which backs up getting in and out of McFall Elementary. This occurs primarily in the morning drop-off time between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and in the afternoon between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m.
Thornapple Kellogg Assistant Superintendent Mark Provost rolls up his sleeves and gets right to work.

New Assistant Superintendent Says “TK Feels Like Home”

On his second day as assistant superintendent of TK Schools, Mark Provost volunteered to announce at a middle school football game. “I saw they needed someone to help, so I jumped in. That’s what I want to do. I want to be involved. I want to help wherever I can to make this district successful.”
Transportation Director Chuck Walker gives two thumbs up on the staff opening day.

TK Staff Get Inspiration and Excitement for New Year

Color guard members twirled their flags in unison, the TK marching band proudly belted out the school fight song and Thornapple Kellogg staff members enthusiastically clapped and sang along as everyone was welcomed to the start of the 2024-25 school year.
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A MESSAGE FROM ECC DIRECTOR AMANDA HOEKSMA

Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
Welcome to the Early Childhood Center!
 
Welcome! Our beautiful Early Childhood Center has been open since 2022. At TK ECC, our programs strive to provide all students with a safe and caring environment that stimulates and challenges their growth and learning. We are play-based and child-centered, recognizing that all children are unique in their strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles. 
 

All of our classrooms implement a curriculum designed to provide age-appropriate learning experiences where our young learners can grow in all areas of development.  We believe in the power of relationships and work closely with our families, valuing your involvement as an integral part of your child's educational journey.
 

We are so excited to have you join us this school year!  Thank you for entrusting us to be your child’s first step in their educational journey during their preschool years here at Thornapple Kellogg Schools.