Tony Koski – Principal

TKHS is offering a summer credit recovery program.  The summer program is called “Get Back on Track” and utilizes a computer program called NovaNet.  Numerous courses are offered.  Please contact the counseling office if interested.

Third trimester final exams at TKHS are on June 5 and June 6.

The TKHS women’s track team won the Regional at Charlotte and our “heading to state!”  Congrats to the women’s track team and coaches!!

Jacob Gorter, a 10th grade graphic design student, won the Barry Community Foundation Home Town Partnership logo contest.  Jacob won $100 and also $100 will go to the TKHS Business Department.  Great job Jacob!

Community Court Connections is a program in which the Michigan State Supreme Court goes on the road and hears a case in another district.  Eight terrific TKHS seniors along with advisor Mrs. Jefferson  were able to participate in this event in Hastings at the Barry County Courthouse on May 14, 2008.  Students were briefed on the case by prosecutor Tom Evans, enjoyed a luncheon with the Michigan Supreme Court Justices, and heard oral arguments in front of the Michigan Supreme Court by the prosecution and defense.  The day concluded with a question and answer session with the attorneys.  This was a memorable experience as it is the first time a Supreme Court case has been heard in Barry County. The following students participated:  Brittney Benjamin, Jenny Berryman, Cailly Howell, Lyle Jackson, Daniel Lemon, Kendall Moore, Jordan Petersen, and Lindsey Wilson.

On Tuesday, May 13, 79 seniors were given a special brunch to celebrate their achievement of being named High Honor Seniors at TKHS.  To achieve this, they had to have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Congratulations to these seniors on their achievement! 

Lindsey Wilson has won the RARE Foundation Writing Scholarship Competition.  She was one of four in the state of Michigan to receive this scholarship with the subject of “Everyday Hero.”  Her essay will also receive a $1,000 honorarium for TKHS.  Well done Lindsey!

Students from TKHS’s CAD/Drafting & Woods classes qualified through regionals to compete at the state level in the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES).  State places and projects are as follows:  Danielle Johnson–1^st place in CAD rendering (an amplifier); Mike Steele–1^st place in architectural model; Jennifer Hudson–2^nd place in woods (a canoe);  Advanced Woods classes–2^nd place for motorcycle rocking horses; Dan Thomas–3^rd place in CAD rendering (dirt bike); Joey Koval–3^rd place for lounge chair.

      During the week of April 20, six students from Thornapple Kellogg High School had a great opportunity to learn firsthand about the workings of the government and the responsibilities they hold as citizens of the United States when they traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Close Up Program.  This exciting and unique educational program, run by the Close Up Foundation, the nation’s largest civic education organization, consists of activities designed to introduce students to the history, politics, and culture of the nation’s capital.  From small-group seminars and workshops to meetings with congressional members and staff, lobbyists, and embassy officials to study visits of museums and monuments, this program offers students an unparalleled learning experience.  The seniors involved in this year’s program included:  Mindy Goodenough, Kayla Gordon, Dan Lemon, Katie Opatik-Duff, Jordan Petersen, and Heidi VanderHeide.

Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Cailly Howell received the Congressional Medal of Merit.  This award is presented to one outstanding senior from each high school in the Third Congressional District.  Each recipient must demonstrate exemplary citizenship and academic excellence in their high school careers.  They have been leaders in the areas of peer respect, community service, school citizenship, and involvement in extracurricular activities.  Each student significantly contributed to making their school a better place and did not seek or expect recognition for their extraordinary efforts.  Congratulations, Cailly!!