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Do you have the word knowledge to make it to the next Spelling Bee round?
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Do you have a Kindergarten student starting next school year?
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On Wednesday, February 19, our EGRPS mental health professionals will present two sessions: Selfies & Social Skills: Guiding Elementary Students in the Digital Age (for elementary families) and Navigating the Digital Maze: Parenting Teens in the Tech Era (for secondary families).
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Congratulations to several individuals recognized at the January 13 board meeting and our new board of education members!
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Sponsorship opportunities are available now.
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East Grand Rapids High School presents Charlotte's Web on January 30 - February 1, 2025.
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For a school “job” assigned by his teacher at the start of the year, Porter was put in charge of making sure the bird feeders in the courtyard are filled.
Read more about Porter and the Breton Downs bird feeders from our partners at School News Network!
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To Knit or Not to Knit? Maybe just give it a try!
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The number one recommendation for parents/guardians is to check your child’s head weekly for lice and/or nits.
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