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A group of McFall students pose with their TK shirts and tattoos for the homecoming game.
McFall students receive a donation of toys and games from Penske.
McFall students got help learning to play kickball from the high school girls softball team.
Three students show their TK shirts and tattoos before homecoming.
McFall students use yoga balls and pool noodles as drums and drumsticks as they rock out in an energetic PE routine.
A group of students pose for a photo in their classroom.
Three McFall students wear their TK shirts.
McFall students stack plastic cups as they celebrate 100th day of school.
A teacher leads a music class as students tap rhythms with drumsticks.
A girl enjoys reading a book in her classroom.
A group of McFall students are seated on the bench in their classroom.
A student works on an art project at his table.
A girl ducks through hoops in an obstacle course run at McFall Field Day.
A group of boys at McFall stand together on the playground.
A girl uses a wand to make bubbles float through the air.
Two students work at their table.
Three male students show their TK shirts.
A boy jumps in a sack race.
Four McFall students show their TK spirit wearing black and orange t-shirts and accessories.
Students play "Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots" during Global School Play Day.
Three girls form a train on the scooters in PE.
A teacher reads a book to her students.
A student plays with magnetic letters and a board.
A group of students pose on a bench in their classroom.
Two McFall students in their classroom.
McFall Young 5's class celebrates 100th day of school.
A McFall student is all smiles at the carnival.
A group of boys enjoy cotton candy at the McFall carnival.
McFall students hold up grocery bags they've decorated for music month.
McFall first graders learn to code a robot.
A student wears his pajamas during a special reading day at school.

Encouraging and developing the greatest potential of each student

News & Announcements

A crossing guard stops traffic for a student pushing her bicycle.

Please Be Patient, Be Understanding, Be Safe!

TK administrators are aware of the traffic congestion on Main Street, which backs up getting in and out of McFall Elementary. This occurs primarily in the morning drop-off time between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and in the afternoon between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m.
Thornapple Kellogg Assistant Superintendent Mark Provost rolls up his sleeves and gets right to work.

New Assistant Superintendent Says “TK Feels Like Home”

On his second day as assistant superintendent of TK Schools, Mark Provost volunteered to announce at a middle school football game. “I saw they needed someone to help, so I jumped in. That’s what I want to do. I want to be involved. I want to help wherever I can to make this district successful.”
Ms. Burbridge helps a student show his robot drawing and the digital art created by high school students.

HS Students Turn Kindergarten Drawings Into Digital Art

It was like an early Christmas in Kara Burbridge’s kindergarten classroom this week. Students anxiously waited while everyone received their envelope. Then they tore the envelopes open like presents to find their original robot drawing newly imagined into a colorful digital design created by high school digital art students.
Fourteen of the new teachers at TK Schools gather for training before the first day of school.

New Teachers Hired at TK Schools

Thornapple Kellogg Schools is starting the school year with 15 new teachers. These new staff members fill vacancies created by retirements or other teachers leaving the district.
Transportation Director Chuck Walker gives two thumbs up on the staff opening day.

TK Staff Get Inspiration and Excitement for New Year

Color guard members twirled their flags in unison, the TK marching band proudly belted out the school fight song and Thornapple Kellogg staff members enthusiastically clapped and sang along as everyone was welcomed to the start of the 2024-25 school year.
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Back To School Open Houses/Registration Dates

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Thornapple Kellogg! Whether you are a returning student or new to the district, we are glad you are here and we are excited for a new school year! We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school, Aug. 26.
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A Message from McFall Principal Jon Washburn

McFall Elementary School
Welcome to McFall Elementary School!
McFall is a fun, energetic building filled with our students in Young 5's, kindergarten and first grades. Our entire staff at McFall is committed to providing quality, early childhood education for students beginning their educational journey at TK Schools. Our teachers spend time each year continuing their education and staying current with educational research in early childhood education. Our goal is to inspire our young students and give them the great start they need to be successful lifelong learners.
We're glad you're here! We welcome volunteers so please stop in and see us soon!