Jenison Public Schools

Congratulations to the #Classof2026! What an incredible graduation ceremony last night at the stadium. So many amazing moments. Check out our favorite photos and stay tuned for a video recap next week! Full gallery on Facebook. #ReadyToSucceed

The annual Senior Parade took place at all our elementary schools & the jr high yesterday! The great energy from students & staff was palpable and the #Classof2026 was celebrated as they walked through the halls of their former schools. Here are our top moments! #ReadyToSucceed

We are excited to announce that Coach Dan Vander Wal has been hired as the Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach! Coach Vander Wal brings over 21 years of experience coaching high school basketball in West Michigan. Welcome to Jenison, Coach Vander Wal! #ReadyToCompete

Bauerwood Elementary hosted its annual Champion of Champions race on Friday afternoon! The weather was fantastic and the whole school came out to cheer on the runners. Check out our top moments from the amazing day! #ReadyToSucceed

Big shoutout to Senior Dylan Clack for being named the 2026 Boys Basketball Positive Athlete of the Year for Michigan! Clack inspires through inclusion, “building friendships, mentoring Special Olympics athletes, and leading with positivity and respect." Go Dylan! #ReadyToSucceed

Our annual College Signing Night went next level with a big event in the Kamstra Gym! Seniors spanned the length of the gym floor, wearing gear of the school they are attending next fall. Congratulations seniors and good luck next year in college sports! #ReadyToCompete

Talk about the PERFECT Senior Night for the 13 seniors on the Jenison baseball team! Last night they and their families were honored throughout the game as they helped the squad pick up two big wins against Reeths-Puffer. Thank you seniors for your contributions! #ReadyToCompete

Last night the board recognized Jennifer Postema for her dedicated years of service to the board. They also recognized our robotics program volunteers, fine arts booster clubs volunteers, & our elementary parent clubs. Thank you for making a difference throughout our district!

Congratulations to all the Jenison Jr High students who were recognized at the school’s Honors Night on Thursday! The JCA was completely full of cheering family, friends, and staff for the special event. Enjoy our favorite photos and great work junior high! #ReadyToSucceed

That moment when the #Classof2026 walked out of the Jenison High School gym together for the last time…Huge thanks to such an incredible class for a great four years. See you at the grad walk and graduation! #ReadyToSucceed

This morning the Jenison Girls Varsity Tennis team hosted the OK Green Conference Invite on our new tennis courts and everything looked great! The team competed so hard across all the courts. Check out our favorite photos from the invite and go girls tennis! #ReadyToCompete

That moment when all the 5th graders in Jenison Public Schools form a tunnel for you because… you’re retiring after 30 years with the district! Thank you Kathy for all your years of dedication to JPS! #ReadyToSucceed

We're excited to share that @jenisonbands HS Director Dave Zamborsky has been selected as the 2026 District 10 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Teacher of the Year for Band! Congratulations Dave! Full article here: jpsonline.org/article/2856049

Jenison senior and baseball player Brady Hubbs is a finalist for the GR-Area Spring Sports Athlete of the Week from @MLiveSports! Congrats Brady and vote for him here! mlive.com/highschoolspor… #ReadyToCompete

Special shoutout to Kaylin Dorer, Addison Szczepanek, & Emma Albrecht for being named Academic All-State & Academic All-American in girls swim & dive! The Girls & Boys Swim & Dive teams also were named Academic All-State & Academic All-American. Go swim and dive! #ReadyToSucceed

Congratulations to Emerson Winterburn & Emmalise Bylsma for achieving a finalist medal for their role play in sports and entertainment marketing at DECA Internationals in Atlanta! Go DECA! #ReadyToSucceed

Last Friday morning our Bursley Elementary first graders had an amazing trip to the @JBZOOGR! It was a perfect spring day and the students explored the zoo in small groups with staff and parent chaperones. Check out the top moments from the special morning! #ReadyToSucceed

Excited to share our favorite moments from Prom 2026! Big thanks to New Vintage Place in GR for hosting a first-class event over the weekend and for all the staff and students who made it possible! #ReadyToSucceed

This week the K-2 choir concerts have kicked off at the JCA! We visited the Rosewood performance on Monday & were impressed by the passion students displayed. In front of a huge audience, the students sang their hearts out. Check out these top moments! #ReadyToPerform

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