Browse past news stories for Central High School in Grand Rapids, MI.

• A man of many talents, artist Fred Bivins turns lumps of wood into a variety of well-crafted items (MLive.com)
  posted on November 30, 2009 at 03:09:52 pm
  Dianne Carroll Burdick Full circle: Fred Bivins With these hands, Fred Bivins, 59, spins found and cut wood into bowls and Christmas ornaments for the Vinecroft Studios Artists Market.
• West Michigan ThunderHawks hires Dance Team Director (OurSports Central)
  posted on November 30, 2009 at 01:28:11 am
  Grand Rapids, Michigan - The West Michigan ThunderHawks of the Indoor Football League continued preparations for the upcoming 2010 season by hiring Kimberly R. Herr as Director of Dance Team. Herr held a similar position with the AFLs Grand Rapids Rampage over the past two seasons.
• Entertainment Calendar: 11/27/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 27, 2009 at 11:50:20 am
  Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.
• Education Newsmakers: 11/24/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 24, 2009 at 12:50:30 pm
  -- Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes Maritime Academy partnership with Ferris State University has been named the 2009 Outstanding Transfer Program by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
• Former Grand Rapids school employee Kenneth D. Hoskins back in jail (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 11:03:24 pm
  Grand Rapids(WZZM)-The family of a 16-year old girl, who admitted to having sex with a former Grand Rapids Public school counselor, is angry that he may have had contact with her again.
• Kenneth D. Hoskins, former Grand Rapids Schools employee, arraigned for bond violation in sex assault case (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 08:10:38 pm
  Rex Larsen | The Grand Rapids PressKenneth D. Hoskins in Kent County Circuit Court Friday GRAND RAPIDS -- GRAND RAPIDS -- A teenager allegedly sexually assaulted by former Grand Rapids Public Schools youth advocate Kenneth D. Hoskins has continued to...
• Former Grand Rapids school mentor Kenneth Hoskins to be arraigned Friday after reportedly visiting motel with girl he ... (The Muskegon Chronicle)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 04:40:38 am
  Kenneth D. Hoskins, a former Grand Rapids Public Schools youth advocate awaiting trial on sexual misconduct charges with two Central High School students, will be arraigned on a bond violation Friday for allegedly being with one of the girls at a motel.
• Report: Former Grand Rapids schools mentor Kenneth Hoskins arrested after reportedly seen at motel with one of his ... (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:10:50 am
  Kenneth D. Hoskins is accused of having sex with two 16-year-old girls at separate times in his Central High School office.
• Grand Rapids Community Reacts to Massive Budget Cuts (FOX 17 Grand Rapids)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:17:10 am
  A big crowd packed into Central High School tonight for the first of six community meetings on the big cuts to the budget. The city of Grand Rapids held its first community meeting after those big cuts were announced by the city manager last week.
• Holland superintendent envisions New Tech High School (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 15, 2009 at 06:40:38 am
  HOLLAND — Holland Public Schools Superintendent Brian Davis envisions students collaborating in cutting-edge labs with instruction presented by representatives of local corporations. It is 21st century learning in a New Tech High School, he said. The district is one of...
• Week in Review: 11/15/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:37:10 am
  ELK RAPIDS -- Brandon Stites is a soldier. His ancestors also were soldiers, represented in every American conflict for centuries.
• Well-Being Calendar: 11/12/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:36:36 pm
  The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
• W. Basketball. WBB Announces the Signing of Three NLIs (Michigan State Spartans)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:17:24 am
  Michigan State women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced the signing of three National Letters of Intent - Klarissa Bell (East Lansing, Mich./East Lansing), Annalise Pickrel (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Catholic Central) and Madison Williams (Beverly Hills, Mich./Detroit Country Day) - for the 2010-11 season on Wednesday. Head Coach Suzy Merchant Podcast
• Ceremony centers on Grand Rapids Central's flagpole (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:55:48 am
  In a tradition almost as old as Central High School itself, the Junior ROTC will conduct its annual Veterans Day memorial service on at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the flagpole.
• Medals and memories: reflections on the War in Vietnam (MLive.com)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:54:54 pm
  Charlotte Weick Marshall Moore displays his medals. When Marshall Moore went into the military, he was a fresh-faced young man of 18. The year was 1969 and he had no way of knowing the reality of the Vietnam War.
• Week In Review: 11/08/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 8, 2009 at 01:24:16 pm
  ELK RAPIDS -- Nearly everyone is familiar with Anne Avery-Miller and the crime she allegedly committed, an unthinkable act that appalled, yet captivated residents of this quiet, Lake Michigan community.
• Pontiac grad among soldiers at Fort Hood during shooting (The Oakland Press)
  posted on November 8, 2009 at 11:15:59 am
  It was just over an hour after he heard about the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, when Pontiac resident Ryan Ortiz heard from his half-brother, Spc. Rashaad Rowls 20, who had been transferred to the Army post there a month ago.
• Entertainment Calendar: 11/06/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 12:55:51 pm
  Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.
• Teachers resist limits on using technology to communicate with students (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 04:55:38 pm
  Recent community college study shows such interaction is widespread -- and even encouraged -- in higher ed.
• Incumbent, teacher win Cedar Springs City Council seats (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 04:40:49 am
  Incumbent Charlie Watson captured the most votes in the race for two City Council seats.
• Murder victim's father gets emotional at sentencing of one of son's killers (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 10:40:38 pm
  "When my son died, a part of me died," Timothy Dickens tells the court.
• Education Calendar: 11/03/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 12:40:38 pm
  The Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
• West Michigan residents reflect national division over what President Barack Obama should do next in Afghanistan (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:40:38 am
  Take our poll: Should we increase troops, bear down on terror or get out? Army Spc. Kevin Wood, a Grand Rapids Catholic Central High grad who was cited for bravery under fire, says he's just doing his job.
• Three running for two Mona Shores School Board seats (The Muskegon Chronicle)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 12:44:48 am
  NORTON SHORES — One incumbent and two newcomers are seeking two open four-year terms on the Mona Shores school board.To help voters make informed choices, The Chronicle sent questionnaires to registered candidates. The questionnaires gave candidates the opportunity to provide...
• Community Calendar for October 29-November 5 (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 06:56:03 pm
  Send information to Community Calendar, The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Yours must be a nonprofit organization, and events must be open to the public. Information must be received at least two weeks before publication to be considered.
• Panther harriers hosting regionals (Oceana's Herald-Journal)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 03:13:59 pm
  Hundreds of harriers will converge upon Hesperia’s Baker Woods course this Saturday, Oct. 31, to compete in the Region 30-4 meet.
• GRPS, Spectrum Health Partner for High School (FOX 17 Grand Rapids)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 02:16:54 am
  Spectrum Health pledged nearly half a million dollars to the School of Health, Science and Technology. Grand Rapids High School students are getting a "hands-on" education when it comes to health science. The district celebrated the new School of Health, Science and Technology tonight.
• Schools partnering with businesses (WWMT 3 Kalamazoo)
  posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:18:34 pm
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Grand Rapids Public Schools is celebrating its partnership with Spectrum Health Tuesday. That partnership helped develop the School of Health, Science and Technology which opened this year.
• Education Calendar: 10/27/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
  posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:13:09 pm
  The Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
• Amway to be lead partner in Grand Rapids schools' new School of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on October 23, 2009 at 08:10:38 pm
  Amway Corp. will be the lead business partner in Grand Rapids Public Schools' new School of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Ottawa Hills High School.