Kent ISD

05/27/2026

West Michigan Construction Institute is hosting their annual Middle School Summer Camp, where students entering 6th-8th grade can explore the world of construction through hands-on activities and trade based learning.

This is a two-day camp on June 17 and June 18, sponsored by Rockford Construction!

Sign up now: wmcinstitute.com/2026-construction-summer-camp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCsNlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuZGxYZG5SVUg3QXBSV2p6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgYADEhu13kAIIBkYTHLFigM66eoq6Rrheyhboa36GKgTvtrpemodLGO2KYP_aem_9j60V4E7qoPFlfJJkd2dhA

For a variety of summer opportunities, visit kentisd.org.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our Empower U South teacher, Michael Spagnuolo for being nominated as Teacher of the Week on 13 On Your Side!

Building Principal Nic Bond said, “He was one of our key players in getting this program established with Goodwill Industries and frankly it wouldn’t have happened without his work.”

See his reaction to the surprise in this segment: wzzm13.com/article/news/local/teacher-of-the-week/teacher-of-the-week-michael-spagnuolo/69-5658d844-9907-4a53-a41d-c8c84ae54321

05/22/2026

Check out some photos from our Empower U South graduation.

We celebrate the incredible achievements, growth, and determination of our graduates. We are so proud of the confidence, independence, and strength these young adults have shown and built along the way!

Congratulations!

05/20/2026

Here's a 2026 AI Summit recap!

Educators all over the state stopped by to learn more about artificial intelligence through break out sessions. Shout out to our EdTech and Teaching & Learning teams for hosting this great event.

05/19/2026

Are you or someone you know passionate about cars and student success? This might be the job for you!

We are hiring for an Auto Tech CTE Specialist (similar to a parapro) to assist both Auto instructors and students at our Kent Career Tech Center campus!
-Transform student futures in a hands-on auto learning environment
-Guide students through real-world performance tasks using industry-grade tools and actual vehicles, from diagnostics to repairs
-Collaborate with a team of industry experts

Benefits include:
-State retirement plan
-Medical, dental, vision insurance
-Public student loan forgiveness
-School year schedule
and more!

For more information and to apply, visit kentisd.org/jobs.

Website for Kent ISD

05/18/2026

It's almost summer!

Each year, our College and Career Readiness Team develops an extensive list of summer camps featuring career-connected learning opportunities for kids from Pre-K through high school.

Options range from art to coding to biology research to robotics and music! Check out all the exciting career-connected summer camps that help kids explore their interests.

kentisd.org/educators/career-readiness/students/programs/summer-learning-opportunities/

05/15/2026

Bulletin: Empowering Student Creators + Private Movie Night - https://mailchi.mp/kentisd/the-bulletin-05152026

05/15/2026

Looking for meaningful work that makes a difference?
Then we're looking for you!

We’re hiring an Engineering Instructor to work at our Kent Career Tech Center campus! If you’re passionate about teaching and bringing real-world industry experience into the classroom, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits include:
-State retirement plan
-Medical, dental, vision insurance
-Public student loan forgiveness
-School year schedule
and more!

For more information and to apply, visit kentisd.org/jobs.

Website for Kent ISD

05/14/2026

Our School Resource Officer Steve Toonstra, who is often seen at Kent Career Tech Center, was featured in Maranda's Race to Kindness! How amazing!

Shout out to Deputy Steve Toonstra, Kent County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer at Kent ISD. He enjoys interacting with the students at Kent Career Tech Center and loves his job! Who do you interact with every day that is always kind? Share your story at racetokindness.com

05/12/2026

Teachers and Parents…looking for a fun night out? Bring your kids, bring your neighbors, help us spread the word and share with your students families.

Join the Kent ISD EdTech team for a free community movie night featuring The Mitchells vs. the Machines, a funny and heartfelt story about family and technology. Adults will receive conversation starters to spark meaningful discussions about AI with the kids in their lives. Bring your kids, share it with neighbors, and make it a night out (Kent County only)! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://iamed.tech/mvm26 Professional Development Hub