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

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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.
Members of the TKHS 2025 Homecoming Court.

2025 Homecoming is Oct. 10

Thornapple Kellogg Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 10 when the Trojans will take on East Grand Rapids at 7 p.m. There is plenty of excitement and fun prior to the game!
Mr. Sleeman joins in a game of funnel ball with McFall students.

McFall Principal: In It for the Long Run

On the first day of school, new McFall principal Ben Sleeman walked 11.3 miles. Some of it was uphill (or up the ramp) to the gymnasium and back, there wasn’t any snowstorm and he wasn’t barefoot. Still, it was a busy day walking from one end of the building to the other and back again several times, popping into classrooms making sure students and staff were all settling into school.
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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!