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A girl pets a pony at a special farmer day event at the ECC.
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TK Alumni Association dedicates a new Little Free Library at the ECC.
A firefighter dressed in fire emergency gear shakes hands with students.
A child plays with building blocks.
The Early Childhood Center was opened in 2022 and built with bond funds approved by voters in 2019.
Students take a class photo beside the fire truck.
This larger play structure is available to children in the before and after school daycare programs.
Students pet a calf during a special Farmer Day event at the ECC.
An ECC student and parent show off the artwork made at the ECC.
A student looks over rocks at the ECC literacy event.
A child plays with building blocks.
ECC students pick out books from their collection.
Students enjoy playing on the natural playscapes.
A student shows off the artwork she made at the ECC.
The multi-purpose room provides a place for lunches and activities.
The ECC classroom hallway is divided into different sections each with their own color to help reinforce learning colors.
Students pick out books from the new Little Free Library at the ECC.
Families enjoy an art event at the ECC.
Thornapple Township firefighters talk to students about fire safety.
A fun little house provides a great area for play for young students.
Families enjoy the ECC open house where children are playing on the playground.
Students pet a lamb at a special Farmer Day event at the ECC.

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An Early Childhood Center student examines a dried corn husk on her Wonder Walk.

Wonder Walks Explore Nature Around School

TK Early Childhood Center teacher Kathy Bates leads her Great Start Readiness Program class outside for Wonder Walks two times a week, and once a month students collect things they find, like flowers, leaves and seeds.
Members of the TKHS 2025 Homecoming Court.

2025 Homecoming is Oct. 10

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!
TK Superintendent Robert Pouch speaks to staff members before the start of the 2025-26 school year.

TK Staff Welcomed Back for 2025-26 School Year

“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.
New teachers took part in orientation and training this week.

TK Welcomes New Teachers for 2025-26 School Year

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.
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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.