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Three boys on the McFall playground in their TK attire.
A student smiles at his helper as he rides a horse in the therapeutic riding program.
Students built forts and played pretend during Global School Play Day.
A student builds a tower during Global School Play Day.
Students listen to the librarian read a book.
A student picks a book out of the McFall library.
Four McFall students on the playground.
Students and teachers dress up as if they were 100 years old in celebration of 100th day at school.
A teacher leads a music class as students tap rhythms with drumsticks.
Students color pictures in the library.
Three girls with their faces painted for homecoming.
Students gather around a fire truck while the firefighters give them some safety lessons.
Four McFall students show their TK spirit wearing black and orange t-shirts and accessories.
The winners of the Masked Singer event are revealed.
A group of McFall students pose with their TK shirts and tattoos for the homecoming game.
A student swings on the playground.
A student holds up her drawing and the digital art created from it by high school students.
Two boys dressed in their TK shirts and faces painted for homecoming.
Students enjoy wearing their sunglasses for a special dress up day.
A group of students play a board game during Global School Play Day.
Students enjoy building during free time.
Students try to use 100 cups to build a tower during the 100th day celebration.
McFall kindergarten students celebrate 100th day of school.
Three male students show their TK shirts.
McFall students hold up grocery bags they've decorated for music month.
McFall first graders learn to code a robot.
McFall students use yoga balls and pool noodles as drums and drumsticks as they rock out in an energetic PE routine.
A teacher assists a student learning to write.
A student smiles while he gets assistance riding a horse.
Students show the digital art created from their drawings.
A group of students gather on the playground.
A student stretches to reach the sides as she sits atop a climbing apparatus on the playground.
A group of students lay on the floor reading books.
A teacher reads a book to her students.
A student becomes the "I" in Kind during kindness week.
McFall Elementary staff during a dress up day celebration.
Two McFall students in their classroom.
Two students look at a book in the library together.
A student grins as she rides a horse in the therapeutic riding program.
A McFall students works on his chromebook.
Two students play a game of Sorry during Global School Play Day.
The Masked Singers reveal their identities to McFall students.

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Students join in several physical activities with the PE teacher and the principal.

McFall Students Celebrate 100th Day

Giggles, wiggles and lots of smiles filled the gymnasium as several classes at a time gathered for an energetic physical activity led by PE teacher Mrs. DeVries. It was all about celebrating the 100th day of school!
TK Odyssey of the Mind teams pose for a group photo.

TK OM Teams Gear Up for Competition

Eighteen teams, nearly 115 students, and endless creativity skills! Thornapple Kellogg Odyssey of the Mind teams gathered recently for their own Spontaneous Spectacular night as they practice for upcoming Odyssey of the Mind competitions.
Two students play with a dinosaur and a car carrier.

Dinosaurs, Dolls, and Snakes…Oh My!

A house of magna tiles built for a mutant dinosaur, a fast and fun game of Uno, cars whizzing down a racetrack, baby dolls being cradled, and blankets draped over chairs to create secret forts for stuffed animals and their owners.
An information graphic about Kindergarten, Young 5's and Pre-K programs at TK.

Open Enrollment for 2026-27 School Year Begins Feb. 9

Open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year begins Feb. 9 for all students. For parents of young children, the district has put together some information to help determine if Pre-K, Young 5's or Kindergarten programs are best for your child. To enroll, go to www.tkschools.org under the "Families" tab.
Dayne Fletke, Kristi Palmbos and Nathan Boersma are pictured with Merritt Matrix founders Jordan and Kenan Smith.

TK Staff Humbled by ‘The Thank You Project’ Recognition

When Jordan and Kenan Smith walked into Dayne Fletke’s middle school classroom, he had no idea what was about to happen. Neither did Kristi Palmbos, a para-pro in his room. But 7th grader Nate Boersma was all smiles. He knew exactly what was going on - or at least he thought he did.
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A Message from McFall Principal Ben Sleeman

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!