Erin LaBotz for Kenowa Hills

ALL Kenowa Hills Public Schools are now MI HEARTSafe Schools! Thank you to our nurses and administrators for achieving this important and potentially lifesaving goal.

A HEARTSafe designation recognizes a school’s efforts to prevent sudden cardiac death of the young (SCDY) by preparing for a cardiac emergency. Members of this school community know how to recognize the signs of a sudden cardiac arrest and respond quickly by calling 9-1-1 and using CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) until EMS arrives.

How to become a MI HEARTSafe School
Minimum Criteria:
A written cardiac emergency response plan, reviewed at least annually with staff.
A cardiac emergency response team with current CPR/AED certification, sufficient to respond to an emergency during school hours AND during organized after-school activities and sports, if applicable.
At least 10% of staff, 50% of coaches including 100% of head coaches, and 100% of P.E. staff with current completion of CPR/AED certification course*.
*Qualifying CPR/AED courses can be found on the MDE Approved CPR/AED and First Aid Providers website.
A sufficient number* of accessible, properly maintained and inspected AEDs, ready to use, with signs identifying AED locations.
*Sufficient number is estimated by time to scene from recognition to AED placement within 2-5 minutes.
The performance of at least one cardiac emergency response drill* per year.
*Including recognizing signs of sudden cardiac arrest and using the American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival: calling 9-1-1 and use of bystander CPR and AED until EMS arrive to provide advanced life support.
All athletic pre-participation screening completed with the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) form (updated in 2016).

*A current list of MI HEARTSafe Schools can be found here:
https://migrc.org/patients-families/mi-heartsafe-schools/mi-heartsafe-schools-in-the-spotlight-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGxib5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdnja-YsW7og12XwCT7hT8FrxDy0yR01l49QevkYphVUXBv3kx0jdwuSkQ_aem_2H1KaQUW-efKMLVdc8Aq_A

MI HEARTSafe Schools In The Spotlight – Michigan Genetics Resource Center MI HEARTSafe Schools In The Spotlight In the spotlight Congratulations to the following schools for achieving a MI HEARTSafe designation!! Check out the current awardee county map of MI HEARTSafe schools and the new 2022-2025 awardee map. 2022-2025 First Time Awarded Schools RENEWAL APPLICATION DUE...

Thank you to our past and present armed forces for serving our country and protecting our freedoms.

Thank you Kenowa Hills!! It is an honor serving this community.

For the past four years, I’ve had the honor of serving on the Kenowa Hills Board of Education, where I’ve held roles as Trustee, Vice-President, and Board President. I’m asking for your vote this November to continue advocating for our children, families, and schools.

Collaboration is essential. I will continue seeking input from parents, teachers, and community members to ensure our board's decisions reflect the needs of the families we serve. We all want the same result: for Kenowa Hills children to thrive and reach their highest potential.

I believe in a responsible, forward-thinking approach to managing our budget. This includes prioritizing essential programs, investing in long-term infrastructure, and making financially sound decisions that align with our district's strategic goals.

As we start to face budget cuts in Michigan, I’ve met with lawmakers to advocate for our students and will continue to fight for critical programs such as mental health services and initiatives that address learning loss. These programs are more important than ever, and I will work tirelessly to ensure they remain available.

Kenowa Hills is a special place, and I’m dedicated to helping it continue to grow and thrive. I’m grateful for the community support behind our recent bond's success, demonstrating our collective desire for improvement. I believe in every student’s potential and am committed to providing the resources and opportunities they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Kicking off a long weekend of learning with a morning class on how to be a better advocate for our kids.

For the past four years, I’ve had the honor of serving on the Kenowa Hills Board of Education, where I’ve held roles as Trustee, Vice-President, and Board President. I’m asking for your vote this November to continue advocating for our children, families, and schools.

Collaboration is essential. I will continue seeking input from parents, teachers, and community members to ensure our board's decisions reflect the needs of the families we serve. We all want the same result: for Kenowa Hills children to thrive and reach their highest potential.

I believe in a responsible, forward-thinking approach to managing our budget. This includes prioritizing essential programs, investing in long-term infrastructure, and making financially sound decisions that align with our district's strategic goals.

As we start to face budget cuts in Michigan, I’ve met with lawmakers to advocate for our students and will continue to fight for critical programs such as mental health services and initiatives that address learning loss. These programs are more important than ever, and I will work tirelessly to ensure they remain available.

Kenowa Hills is a special place, and I’m dedicated to helping it continue to grow and thrive. I’m grateful for the community support behind our recent bond's success, demonstrating our collective desire for improvement. I believe in every student’s potential and am committed to providing the resources and opportunities they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

I am proud to be endorsed by the Kenowa Hills Education Association. Thank you for your consideration.

Congratulations to Ron Koehler on his upcoming retirement. The children of Kent County have truly benefited from having him at the helm. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ron advocating in Washington DC and with the Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards. He is truly a gem who will be missed.

Longtime leader in education leaves legacy as communicator Retiring superintendent Ron Koehler said he feels fortunate to have been able to use his skills to showcase the importance of education.

Congratulations Class of 2024!! 💛🖤

Thank you to everyone who supported our students today at the polls!

School board members from all over Kent County were treated to demonstrations at Kent Career Technical Center this week. Thank you to all the KCTC students for taking time out of their evening to showcase their programs for us.
It’s amazing what students can learn in only two hours a day during their junior and senior years of high school. There are almost 30 different programs to choose from and with area business partnerships growing, hopefully more opportunities in the future.

Go Lady Knights!!