About Kenowa Hills Public Schools

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Vision Statement

Kenowa Hills Public Schools will provide an environment that challenges all students to succeed socially and academically.

Mission Statement

Kenowa Hills Public Schools will ensure that all students acquire the skills, knowledge and commitment to succeed in a global society through shared responsibility with parents, staff, and the community.

Goals

  • To ensure that all students will master skills and knowledge necessary for success in adult life.
  • To prepare all learners for a career.
  • To develop appropriate technology and its resources across grade levels to enhance student learning and performance.
  • To work in partnership with the community to enhance student learning and performance.

    District Overview

    Kenowa Hills Public Schools is a growing district located in the northwest suburban corner of the greater Grand Rapids area. Included in the school district is a unique blend of residential housing areas, significant business and commercial development and a sizable rural area in the heart of some of the state's prime fruit growing country. Kenowa Hills is known for its quiet country setting - yet the location provides easy access to a variety of entertainment and dining experiences.

    Kenowa Hills Public Schools was formed in the early 1960's with the consolidation of nearly a dozen single-building and mostly rural school districts. Students at Kenowa Hills enjoy modern, well-equipped facilities at all grade levels. Technology is an important learning and teaching tool at Kenowa Hills. All classrooms are wired for voice, data, and video communication, with each classroom having access to the Internet.

    Kenowa Hills Public Schools offers many programs and services. In addition to the availability of various outstanding academic programs, students may choose to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities including sports, band, orchestra, debate, forensics, foreign language clubs, and many other activities. A wide array of programs is available to meet the needs of Kenowa Hills students, ranging from programs for students with special needs to those who desire a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

    "I really enjoy the small town atmosphere of Kenowa Hills schools. Many of my friends, my husband included, attended Kenowa and are now sending their kids here. The students all live relatively close to school and always come out to support our sporting events. It's easy to create close friendships because we're all living and going to school in the same community."
    -Kenowa Hills Middle School Parent

    Additional information on our Area
    Alpine Township
    Alpine Statistics
    Grand Rapids
    Wright Township (Marne)
    Wright Statistics
    City of Walker
    Walker Statistics
    Area Realtors
    Area Entertainment

    Kenowa Hills Quick Facts

  • KHPS provided more than $8,950 per student for instruction and all educational related services for the 2011-12 school year.
  • The student to teacher ratio in our elementary schools is 25 students (on average) while the average secondary classroom size is 26 students.
  • Approximately 84% of teachers have at least a Master's degree.
  • KHPS teachers average 13.8 years in the classroom.
  • KHPS employs nearly 400 employees including approximately 200 teachers.
  • Estimated enrollment for 2012-2013: 3,321
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