congress elementary
Kindergarten student starts first Earth Saving Club at Congress Elementary School
by (WMEAC)
Submitted 05-04-2017 under NONPROFITS
Most kindergarteners are learning how to spell or read, but Milo Kraegel, 6-years-old, set his goal to start the first-ever Earth Saving Club at Congress Elementary School. In a matter of months, Milo, with the help of his mother, Irene Kraegel, has...
Education workshop seeks to build community for better schools at Neighborhood Summit
by (John Helmholdt)
Submitted 02-23-2016 under OPINION
It takes a village to raise a child. Congress Elementary is putting that thought into action. Five years ago, a handful of neighbors and community leaders met with then Congress Principal Bridget Cheney and Grand Rapids Public Schools...
How to walk to school
by (EHCN)
Submitted 03-03-2015 under NEWS
What if your first school choice for your children was the public school in your neighborhood? With charter schools, private schools and school-of-choice options, many public neighborhood schools have fallen out out of the running as parents’...
East Hills Council of Neighbors to unveil public space strategy
by (EHCN)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Join the East Hills Council of Neighbors as they present their Public Space Strategy at a free public meeting on June 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the Inner City Christian Federation. The strategy is broken down into four parts; Neighborhood Parks and...
Girls on the Run, Congress Elementary to team up this March
by (erictank)
Submitted 02-11-2014 under NEWS
Girls on the Run, a national organization committed to the wellness and health of young girls, is offering Congress Elementary School (940 Baldwin Street SE) girls the opportunity to participate in a 5k race on May 22 at Fifth Third Ballpark....
Kids to have their day in East Hills
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS
East Hills neighbors- and the rest of the community- are encouraged to bring their children to Congress Elementary School for a day of fun. Kids Day at East Hills on Saturday, October 12 from 1-4 p.m. will take place rain or shine. Events will...