Kentwood Public Schools

11/03/2026

Congratulations to Kentwood Public Schools Director of Communication Tim Hargis, who has been recognized by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business as one of its 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications!

The recognition highlights Tim’s work in strengthening communication, building community connections, and sharing the stories of the students, staff, and families who make Kentwood Public Schools such a special place.

At KPS, we believe that telling our story is an important part of celebrating our successes, strengthening relationships, and bringing our district’s vision of Excellence and Equity in Education to life. This recognition reflects that commitment and the collaborative efforts taking place across our district every day.

11/02/2026

Congratulations to our East Kentwood varsity football team on Saturday's playoff victory at Falcon Stadium!

We also want to give a BIG shoutout to our incredible Child Nutrition Services team, those who worked the concession stand, safety staff, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make game day such a wonderful experience for our fans!

From the delicious aroma of Falcon Burgers on the grill to the excitement in the stands, it was a picture-perfect fall day for football!

Our KPS team is the best in the business, and we appreciate all you do to make Falcon Stadium such a special place on game day.

Go Falcons!

11/01/2026

Our East Kentwood football team opened the playoffs with a 49-21 win against Brighton in a Division 1 playoff game held at Falcon Stadium. With the win, the Falcons improved to 10-0 for the season. We next face Grand Ledge who also is 10-0. The game will again be at Falcon Stadium, Saturday, November 7 with a 1:00 pm kickoff.

Come out and cheer your Falcons on. Let’s make it the biggest crowd ever at EK.

10/30/2026

Harvest parties and Trunk or Treat celebrations brought plenty of fall fun to schools across Kentwood Public Schools today. Enjoy these photos from Meadowlawn Elementary’s parade and Trunk or Treat, featuring creative costumes, wonderfully decorated trunks and lots of smiles. Have a safe weekend, Falcons!

10/30/2026

Congratulations to Explorer Elementary Principal Jason Bannister on being selected for the 2026–27 Gerstacker Fellowship at Saginaw Valley State University!

This prestigious, yearlong program brings together outstanding educational leaders from across Michigan to strengthen their leadership skills, collaborate with colleagues, and explore innovative approaches to education. The experience will also include an international study trip to Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.

We are proud to see Jason recognized for his leadership and commitment to educational excellence! Congratulations, Jason! Go Falcons!

10/30/2026

Congratulations to the EK boys’ varsity soccer team for winning the Regional Championship this evening! State semifinals are up next!! Go Falcons!!

🏆REGIONAL CHAMPIONS🏆 Congratulations to our boys soccer team on defeating TC West 3-1 and earning the regional title!

The boys are back in action next Wednesday for the state semifinals. The game will be played at Lansing Catholic.

Let’s Go Falcons!

10/29/2026

Meet Charles Ball, a third-grade teacher at Challenger Elementary, whose journey from Alabama to Kentwood is a wonderful example of the power of partnerships!

Through our collaboration with Grand Valley State University and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative, Kentwood Public Schools is helping create new pathways into the teaching profession. In a competitive market for educators, these partnerships are an important part of our commitment to recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding teachers for our students.

We're proud to have Mr. Ball on Team Kentwood and grateful to GVSU for highlighting his story! Go Falcons!

Charles Ball '26 said the HBCU/HSI Consortium and West Michigan Teacher Collaborative supported his journey.

10/28/2026

Our popular "Through the Eyes of Our Students" series is back, and, in collaboration with our partners at AVES Films, we're kicking off the third season with a special Alumni Edition!

In our first episode this school year, East Kentwood High School graduate Kai Wright, professionally known as Sango, returns to his alma mater to reflect on his experiences and reconnect with the people and place that helped shape his journey.

It's another reminder that the Kentwood experience extends far beyond graduation. Please enjoy Kai's KPS story, through his eyes. Go Falcons!

https://youtu.be/wvGPe2aOVDw

10/27/2026

East Kentwood High School's tennis facility has been named the Outstanding Outdoor Facility of the Year by USTA Western Michigan!

Coaches VanHouten, Pell, and Madden were on hand Sunday to accept the award at the USTA Western Michigan Awards Banquet.

Congratulations to our Falcons on this wonderful recognition! We're proud to have such an outstanding facility for our student-athletes and tennis community!

Go Falcons!

10/26/2026

Our undefeated East Kentwood Falcons (9-0) are headed to the varsity football playoffs! Coming off an outstanding regular season and an OK Red Conference championship, the Falcons will host Brighton in the opening round of the MHSAA football playoffs!

Game day is Saturday, October 31 at Falcon Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

Get your tickets at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/6996936

Please note, this is an MHSAA playoff game so all spectators must purchase a ticket. No passes will be accepted.

Let’s pack Falcon Stadium and cheer on our Falcons as they begin their playoff run! Go Falcons!