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Experts explain how to prepare your child to head back to school
Back To School
Getting kids ready to head back to school
Experts say parents should be preparing their students for the return to the classroom starting now. The most important thing to do is establish a routine.
Local News
School districts ramping up recruiting efforts amid educator shortage
Remote learning, COVID, school violence and overreliance on standardized testing have contributed to the shortage, says the Michigan Education Association.
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GRPS adopts new dress code after eliminating uniforms
The school board approved a new dress code, keeping it purposefully broad.
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Ottawa County parents, students get to experience kindergarten together
West Ottawa Public Schools teachers are committed to giving students that classroom experience, which some children may be lacking because of the pandemic.
Education
Michigan schools look to tap state funds for new mental health staff
The deadline for districts to apply is March 1, 2022.
Local News
Grand Haven, Holland schools will still require masks in school even after order is lifted
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health's mask order will officially be lifted on Jan. 2, which is 60 days since the vaccine became available for kids.
News
Virtual learning options still available in West Michigan
While the vast majority of children are back in school and on campus, some local school districts are still offering virtual learning as an option.
Back To School
More Michigan counties order masks inside schools
Counties with mandates include many with the largest populations but also some rural ones.
Back To School
13OYS Morning's Emily Scarlett gets behind the wheel to encourage school bus driver applications
Dean Transportation leaders say with the pandemic still in full force, they’re doing everything they can to protect students and staff from the virus.
Back To School
Back to School: Safety on school buses
13 ON YOUR SIDE's Emily Scarlett went over to Dean Transportation this week to find out what they're doing to keep students safe.
Back To School
West Ottawa students return to class
It's the first day of school for West Ottawa students.
Back To School
Getting kids ready to head back to school
Experts say parents should be preparing their students for the return to the classroom starting now. The most important thing to do is establish a routine.
Local News
School districts ramping up recruiting efforts amid educator shortage
Remote learning, COVID, school violence and overreliance on standardized testing have contributed to the shortage, says the Michigan Education Association.
Back To School
GRPS adopts new dress code after eliminating uniforms
The school board approved a new dress code, keeping it purposefully broad.
Local News
Ottawa County parents, students get to experience kindergarten together
West Ottawa Public Schools teachers are committed to giving students that classroom experience, which some children may be lacking because of the pandemic.
Education
Michigan schools look to tap state funds for new mental health staff
The deadline for districts to apply is March 1, 2022.
Local News
Grand Haven, Holland schools will still require masks in school even after order is lifted
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health's mask order will officially be lifted on Jan. 2, which is 60 days since the vaccine became available for kids.
News
Virtual learning options still available in West Michigan
While the vast majority of children are back in school and on campus, some local school districts are still offering virtual learning as an option.
Back To School
More Michigan counties order masks inside schools
Counties with mandates include many with the largest populations but also some rural ones.
Back To School
13OYS Morning's Emily Scarlett gets behind the wheel to encourage school bus driver applications
Dean Transportation leaders say with the pandemic still in full force, they’re doing everything they can to protect students and staff from the virus.
Back To School
Back to School: Safety on school buses
13 ON YOUR SIDE's Emily Scarlett went over to Dean Transportation this week to find out what they're doing to keep students safe.
Back To School
West Ottawa students return to class
It's the first day of school for West Ottawa students.
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