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

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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.
TK Superintendent Robert Pouch speaks to staff members before the start of the 2025-26 school year.

TK Staff Welcomed Back for 2025-26 School Year

“Relationships” is the word TK Superintendent used multiple times in his welcome back speech to TK staff Wednesday morning. His inspiring words came after the spirited playing of the school fight song by the TK marching band, bringing everyone to their feet clapping and cheering.
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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!