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A student smiles at his helper as he rides a horse in the therapeutic riding program.
McFall students use yoga balls and pool noodles as drums and drumsticks as they rock out in an energetic PE routine.
McFall students hold up grocery bags they've decorated for music month.
A teacher leads a music class as students tap rhythms with drumsticks.
A group of boys at McFall stand together on the playground.
McFall students got help learning to play kickball from the high school girls softball team.
Students show the digital art created from their drawings.
A student stretches to reach the sides as she sits atop a climbing apparatus on the playground.
A student smiles while he gets assistance riding a horse.
Two McFall students in their classroom.
A group of students gather on the playground.
A girl ducks through hoops in an obstacle course run at McFall Field Day.
A group of students lay on the floor reading books.
Two students look at a book in the library together.
A student holds up her drawing and the digital art created from it by high school students.
A group of McFall students pose with their TK shirts and tattoos for the homecoming game.
Two boys dressed in their TK shirts and faces painted for homecoming.
A student climbs to the top of a climbing apparatus on the playground.
A student picks a book out of the McFall library.
Three boys on the McFall playground in their TK attire.
Students play "Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots" during Global School Play Day.
A teacher reads a book to her students.
A girl uses a wand to make bubbles float through the air.
McFall first graders learn to code a robot.
A teacher assists a student learning to write.
A student works on an art project at his table.
Three girls with their faces painted for homecoming.
A student grins as she rides a horse in the therapeutic riding program.
A McFall student is all smiles at the carnival.
Four McFall students on the playground.
Four McFall students show their TK spirit wearing black and orange t-shirts and accessories.
A McFall students works on his chromebook.
A student swings on the playground.
Students enjoy building during free time.
A group of McFall students are seated on the bench in their classroom.
Three male students show their TK shirts.
Students gather around a fire truck while the firefighters give them some safety lessons.
Students listen to the librarian read a book.

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Board Names Interim Superintendent

Retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Tom Enslen will serve as Interim Superintendent at Thornapple Kellogg while a search for a permanent superintendent takes place. The TK Board of Education approved a contract with Enslen to begin serving the TK district January 1, 2025. TK Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced he will retire December 31, 2024 after serving 6 ½ years at TK in administrative roles.
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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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!