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Students pet a lamb at a special Farmer Day event at the ECC.
A student gets a little help making a magic wand at the literacy ball.
The multi-purpose room provides a place for lunches and activities.
A fun little house provides a great area for play for young students.
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A girl catches a balloon and twirls in her gown at the ECC literacy ball.
Families enjoy the ECC open house where children are playing on the playground.
The ECC classroom hallway is divided into different sections each with their own color to help reinforce learning colors.
A firefighter dressed in fire emergency gear shakes hands with students.
Students enjoy playing on the natural playscapes.
A student stands by a piece of his artwork.
This larger play structure is available to children in the before and after school daycare programs.
Students feel an animal pelt that helps keep animals warm in winter.
The Early Childhood Center was opened in 2022 and built with bond funds approved by voters in 2019.
ECC Director Mrs. Hoeksma reads a story to families joining the Literacy Night celebration.
ECC students pick out books from their collection.
Families enjoy an art event at the ECC.
Two children hug each other in front of a castle backdrop during the literacy night event.
Students dress up as princes and princesses for the literacy ball.
Two students feel a skunk pelt as they learn about how animals stay warm in winter.
An ECC teacher dresses up as a court jester and sings songs with the students during the literacy ball.
A student and parent pose beside some student artwork made in class.

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News & Announcements

Students getting lunch in the cafeteria.

TK Schools Partners with Chartwells for 2026-27

Thornapple Kellogg families will be able to check breakfast and lunch for their students off their list for the 2026-27 school year. TK has partnered with Chartwells K-12 as the new foodservice provider that will begin serving students this year. We’re excited for our new partnership and introducing Chartwells to our students and community. Read more to find out about the service and plans for the district from TK Food Service Director Monica Collier.
Fourteen new teachers join the TK family.

TK Welcomes New Teachers for 2026-27

Fourteen new teachers will join the Thornapple Kellogg Family for the 2026-27 school year. All attended a new teacher orientation meeting the week before school starts.
TK's Tommy Trojan mascot.

2026-27 Open House/Registration Information

The first day of school for students is August 24. Please see information below about open houses and registration dates for all buildings. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
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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.