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

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News & Announcements

Here is a sneak peek at the under the sea glow room.

TK District Fine Arts Festival This Weekend

Artwork from students throughout Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be on display at the annual Fine Arts Festival Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Thornapple Kellogg High School. This is a free event for the entire community. Come for a little while or stay for the afternoon and enjoy the artwork, music and other specials featured.
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Superintendent Search Information and Survey

The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is beginning the search for the next superintendent to lead the district. Please read the information about the search and join in taking the community survey. The survey is open now and will close at midnight Feb. 9. Thank you for your support of the Board as they take on this important task.
Gorgeous sunset over TK's stadium.

We are TK STRONG

TK Alum John Garner created this video showcasing some of the many things that make Thornapple Kellogg Schools such an amazing school district and a great place for families to call home. Garner used his talents to skillfully pull together video clips including interviews with students, parents, alumni and teachers as well as images of the beautiful facilities, classroom learning and school activities. We hope you'll watch and share with friends so everyone can see why we are #TKSTRONG
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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.