Jenison Public Schools

Three incumbants running for reelecton on May 4.

Craig Jenison—Running for 4-Year Term

Mr. Jenison has served on the Board of Education for 20 years. During his tenure he has held the office of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Trustee. He received his bachelor’s degree from Alma College and a juris doctorate from Cooley Law School. Mr. Jenison is a life long resident of Jenison and currently practices law in the community.

Dr. Craig Rockwell—Running for a 4-Year Term

Dr. Rockwell is running for a second four-year term having been first elected in 2006. During the past four years he has held the offices of Board Secretary and Trustee. Dr. Rockwell graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. He went on to earn his doctorate degree from Palmer Chiropractic College. Dr. Rockwell has lived and worked in the community for the past twenty-three years.

Mr. Geoff Brown—Running for a 1-Year Term

Mr. Brown was appointed in 2009 to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education and is currently serving as a Trustee. He is a graduate of Robert Wesleyan College where he earned his bachelors degree in history and political science.  Mr. Brown has been a resident of Jenison for twelve years and has three sons currently attending Jenison Public Schools.

It is that time of year again, we are preparing for the 7th annual Coach Visser Classic basketball tournament.

For anyone who is not familiar with the roots of this event, Adam Visser was an 8th grade boys basketball coach at Jenison Junior High School. During this time he was diagnosed with ALS, otherwise known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease." Adam fought the disease for over three years and he passed away in the winter of 2007. Some of his former players wanted to financially help out Adam's family. As a result, they decided the best way to raise money would be through a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Over the the past six years we have raised over $120,000; the money that has been raised has been given to Adam's family, ALS research and to deserving families in the community.

There will not be dinner this year, but registration will begin at 5PM and continue until 7PM on Friday, April 23. The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 24 at Jenison Senior and Junior High Schools. We are asking that anybody wishing to participate in the tournament have their entry forms turned into Jenison Junior High School's main office by Wednesday, April 21 (checks should be made payable to Jenison Public Schools). The cost will be $100 per team and a completed registration form is required. Anyone 10 years of age or older is welcome to play.

We are excited to put this tournament together, but as always we need your help to spread the word to all of the local communities. If at all possible we would really like to get our student committee involved.  We have broken them down into subcommittees and three students (C.J. VanTimmeren, Jake Arntson, and Kyle Vachon) have been given the task of marketing (under supervision).  If you would be willing to help, please contact Kevin Fales at 457-1402 Ex. 3133.

Jenison Public Schools will be holding pre-kindergarten/kindergarten screening at Rosewood Reformed Church, Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25. In order to be eligible to participate in the screening, children must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2010.

Students who will be attending Jenison Public or Jenison Christian Schools may schedule a screening appointment by contacting Lorri at 616-457-8839 beginning Monday, January 18, 2010 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Students who are currently enrolled in prekindergarten do not need to be screened.

The JPS Community Education Winter 2010 Program brochure is now available for download as a PDF.

Registration form should be dropped off or mailed to:

JPS Community Education
8375 - 20th Avenue
(corner of 20th and Bauer, enter from 20th)
Jenison, MI 49428
616-457-8484