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WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
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East Grand Rapids High School, 2211 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
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2915 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
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![Dozens of bikes on the grass outside of a brick school building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791399036/egrpsorg/yn5pfjaqclwr4ilea4gu/Bikesoutside.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791399036/egrpsorg/yn5pfjaqclwr4ilea4gu/Bikesoutside.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791399036/egrpsorg/yn5pfjaqclwr4ilea4gu/Bikesoutside.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791399036/egrpsorg/yn5pfjaqclwr4ilea4gu/Bikesoutside.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791399036/egrpsorg/yn5pfjaqclwr4ilea4gu/Bikesoutside.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791399036/egrpsorg/yn5pfjaqclwr4ilea4gu/Bikesoutside.jpg","width":2200}])
Walk & Roll to School Day was a great success! It was such fun seeing so many of our K-8 students taking advantage of this beautiful fall day. Thank you to all of the families and students who participated.
A special thank you to our elementary safety students and student volunteers who did a great job helping our young commuters cross the streets and reminding everyone, "Thank you for walking your bikes!"
Take a peek at some fun photos captured at Lakeside Elementary today!
![teachers walk alongside blue 1966 Ford Mustang convertible in homecoming parade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791224988/egrpsorg/s2u93qatm1xa8x4wxtix/EITparade2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791224988/egrpsorg/s2u93qatm1xa8x4wxtix/EITparade2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791224988/egrpsorg/s2u93qatm1xa8x4wxtix/EITparade2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791224988/egrpsorg/s2u93qatm1xa8x4wxtix/EITparade2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791224988/egrpsorg/s2u93qatm1xa8x4wxtix/EITparade2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791224988/egrpsorg/s2u93qatm1xa8x4wxtix/EITparade2026.jpg","width":2200}])
The recipients of this year's EGRSF Excellence in Teaching and the James and Georgia Nicholas Endowed Award for a Teacher of Math, Science, or Technology all walked in Friday's Homecoming Parade. Kristen Borak and Corey Kapolka walked alongside the 1966 Ford Mustang the Foundation borrowed from a friend for the parade, while Adam Horos walked along with his "We the People" team.
All three teachers will be recognized again Wednesday when the Foundation holds its 15th Awards Dinner at Watermark Country Club. Tickets to the Awards Dinner sold out last week.
This year’s program focuses on three issues that are vital to our community and our world: local journalism, mental health, and environmental protection.
Susan Lovell will be honored with the Community Service Award. Lovell co-founded the Cadence, a much-missed weekly East Grand Rapids newspaper.
Nii Addy '96 will be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Addy is a neuroscientist at the Yale School of Medicine and host of the Addy Hour podcast.
Albert John Koerts “A.J.” Birkbeck '78 will be honored, posthumously, with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Birkbeck was an environmental attorney who was instrumental in exposing the most severe case of PFAS contamination in Michigan.
The 2025 recipients of the EGRSF Excellence in Teaching and James and Georgia Nicholas Endowed Award for a Teacher of Math, Science, or Technology will also be honored at the dinner. Heather Carlson, Kailey Faris, and Andrea Dudley will be recognized along with Borak, Horos, and Kapolka.
![Wording on Yellow Background All School Directory]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721155574/egrpsorg/ywct1h07nsuli9lhq6jd/Allschooldirectoryimage001.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721155574/egrpsorg/ywct1h07nsuli9lhq6jd/Allschooldirectoryimage001.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721155574/egrpsorg/ywct1h07nsuli9lhq6jd/Allschooldirectoryimage001.png","width":600}])
Please order your All School Directory now! Orders are due October 9. Details and order forms are available here.
![Logo for Big Bob's pizza]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791211886/egrpsorg/u8ym4xwcb3h1dsdnhaux/BigBobs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791211886/egrpsorg/u8ym4xwcb3h1dsdnhaux/BigBobs.jpg","width":447}])
![Collect Your Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790624830/egrpsorg/nlvqoqomu3pumpvmzj67/Collectyourpoptabs.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790624830/egrpsorg/nlvqoqomu3pumpvmzj67/Collectyourpoptabs.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790624830/egrpsorg/nlvqoqomu3pumpvmzj67/Collectyourpoptabs.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790624830/egrpsorg/nlvqoqomu3pumpvmzj67/Collectyourpoptabs.png","width":1200}])
This year, Hearts of Gold is supporting the Ronald McDonald House West Michigan!
You Can Make a Difference Today by Collecting Aluminum Tabs!
Aluminum tabs may be small, but they can add up and make a big difference to families at Ronald McDonald House West Michigan.
How to Collect and Donate Pop Tabs
- Start collecting: Save the pop tabs from your canned beverages.
- Spread the Word: Invite your family, friends, coworkers, school, or community group to join your collection and help you collect even more.
- Drop them off: Bring your collected pop tabs to school! Each school has a Ronald McDonald "House" donation box in their front office or cafeteria. If you would like your own receptacle for home, please contact your building's administrative assistant.
Thank you for helping support our Hearts of Gold sponsor this year!
Program Highlights
5th Grade Kindness Community
Student Leaders
At Breton Downs, fifth grade student leaders teach K-4th grade students the importance of kindness and giving back to the community. Each year, the Fifth Grade Kindness Community nominates a community organization to raise money for and creates a craft to teach the school about that organization.
We are so proud of these student leaders!
Camp Miniwanca
Camp Miniwanca
Breton Downs fifth-grade students start the year with an overnight experience at Camp Miniwanca in Shelby, MI. In addition to experiencing hands-on science lessons, students also bond together through team-building challenges, nature hikes and canoeing, and all the challenges that make up a classic camp adventure. The interpersonal threads that tie together on this trip bind Breton Downs fifth graders for the rest of their final year of elementary school, and beyond.
Elementary Musical
Elementary Musical
The elementary musical is a very special opportunity in which every student can be involved! Students in grades K-1 are able to learn a song and dance and perform live on stage at the start of the show. Second graders have the added opportunity to make a cameo appearance. Students in grades 3-5 may showcase their singing and acting skills on stage or work behind the scenes helping with costumes, artwork, setting the stage, lights and sound, directing peers, and more! This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire Breton Downs Elementary school community to work and grow together!
BRAVO!
BRAVO! Fundraiser
Bravo! is a fun-filled night out for parents that directly supports our students as the largest fundraiser for the Breton Downs PTO. Parents come together for appetizers, drinks, games, auctions, raffles and live entertainment! This is a great community-builder for the families of Breton Downs students.