Thanks to a local watershed grant, Bursley Elementary students recently completed tree planting around their campus! The school’s student safety group first met with a local arborist in the morning and then planted the trees. Great work Bursley! 🌳🌳🌳
That moment you become Homecoming Royalty 👑
Homecoming Parade 📸
Homecoming 2026 is here! We dropped by Bauerwood Elementary this morning for their Donuts with Grownups event to kicks things off and loved all the school spirit on display. It was a HUGE turnout and hundreds of donuts were served on a perfect Friday morning. Stay tuned for Homecoming coverage throughout the day and see you at the parade starting at 4:30 pm!
The no-look three pointer … nothing but net! 🏀 Teach Like a Pirate Day, which took place last Thursday, is a special day at Bursley Elementary School where staff members share something they are passionate about with students—anything from basketball, volleyball, crafting, legos, and so many other fun experiences.
The school’s 3rd–6th grade students then get to choose from those sessions hosted by teachers and staff. Members of the Jenison Volleyball program even assisted as well at the volleyball session. 🏐
Great idea Bursley! 💯
The school’s 3rd–6th grade students then get to choose from those sessions hosted by teachers and staff. Members of the Jenison Volleyball program even assisted as well at the volleyball session. 🏐
Great idea Bursley! 💯
Last week El Puente Elementary hosted its annual Color Run and the smiles were UNFORGETTABLE! We even noticed some recent Jenison grads participating. Go El Puente!
Kid Cats Game highlights 📸
Wilderness Academy recently hosted a successful Pollinator Garden Tribute Night, bringing together students, families, and community stakeholders to celebrate learning and environmental stewardship.
The evening kicked off with an engaging presentation from Dave Zimmerman, President of the Grand Rapids Bee Club, who shared insights into the vital role bees play in the local ecosystem. Following the presentation, attendees rotated through interactive activity stations, which included terracotta pot painting, filling hydration stations for pollinators, and practicing pollination techniques.
The event concluded with a special dedication ceremony featuring speeches and the official unveiling of Wilderness Academy’s new interpretive sign, which explains how their pollinator garden functions as a thriving ecosystem for diverse organisms including student illustrations. Wilderness Academy extended its gratitude to all the stakeholders and community members whose participation made the evening so memorable.
Go Wilderness Academy!
The evening kicked off with an engaging presentation from Dave Zimmerman, President of the Grand Rapids Bee Club, who shared insights into the vital role bees play in the local ecosystem. Following the presentation, attendees rotated through interactive activity stations, which included terracotta pot painting, filling hydration stations for pollinators, and practicing pollination techniques.
The event concluded with a special dedication ceremony featuring speeches and the official unveiling of Wilderness Academy’s new interpretive sign, which explains how their pollinator garden functions as a thriving ecosystem for diverse organisms including student illustrations. Wilderness Academy extended its gratitude to all the stakeholders and community members whose participation made the evening so memorable.
Go Wilderness Academy!
We loved the connections being made Monday at the soccer tournament hosted by Jenison Unified Sports! The goals, the celebrations, and the crowd created an amazing atmosphere. Big shoutout to the Jenison Boys Varsity Soccer team for helping run the tournament!
Big thanks to our 7th grade White Volleyball team for volunteering at Sandy Hill’s Back to School Family Night on Tuesday! Hundreds of students, siblings, parents and staff members showed up for the special event. Way to help strengthen school community, Jenison Volleyball! #connections
The Jenison Unified Sports Media Day last week was amazing 📸
We were proud to recognize some incredible JIA volunteers at tonight’s Board of Education meeting, along with a long-standing community partner, the Knights of Columbus, who generously supports our categorical programs each year.
We are so thankful for the amazing parents, volunteers, and community partners who continue to show up for our students and District.
The 2026 Jenison Girls Water Polo team was honored during Thursday's home football opener for winning the state championship! The crowd cheered as each team member was introduced and the team posed for a group picture afterward. Go Girls Water Polo!
After cheering the Jenison football team on to victory Thursday night, the Jenison Varsity Cheer team then made a live TV appearance on 13 On Your Sidelines and brought serious ENERGY to the studio! The team performed fantastic cheers to open the broadcast, transition in/out of commercials, and close the broadcast. Check out these behind the scenes shots of the exciting evening!
Twenty-five years later … the 2001 Jenison football team is still special!
Due to the projected weather forecast, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s Wildcat Festival.
With thunderstorms in the forecast, anticipated rain impacting facility and ground conditions, and the safety and logistics involved in setting up activities between storms, we simply cannot safely and successfully move forward with the festival as planned.
A huge shoutout and thank you to our Jenison High School Student Council members and staff who have put so much time, energy, and effort into planning this event and working through every possible option to make it happen today. We appreciate you!
We will work with Student Council and our participating vendors to explore another date, if possible, and will share updated information once details are finalized.
At this time, there are no changes or delays to tonight’s football game.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Go Wildcats!
With thunderstorms in the forecast, anticipated rain impacting facility and ground conditions, and the safety and logistics involved in setting up activities between storms, we simply cannot safely and successfully move forward with the festival as planned.
A huge shoutout and thank you to our Jenison High School Student Council members and staff who have put so much time, energy, and effort into planning this event and working through every possible option to make it happen today. We appreciate you!
We will work with Student Council and our participating vendors to explore another date, if possible, and will share updated information once details are finalized.
At this time, there are no changes or delays to tonight’s football game.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Go Wildcats!
The first rally of the year was AWESOME!
Football season is HERE and JV scored 40 for an opening day W last Thursday night!
Special shoutout to our 18 international students representing six countries this year! Welcome to Michigan and Jenison Public Schools, international students!
The annual 5th Grade Orchestra Open House was a huge hit last week! Under the guidance of Jenison Orchestra staff and older students, 5th graders and their families signed up for orchestra, met the directors, tried the instruments, got sized for an instrument, and rented their own instrument.
