Yesterday afternoon the Bursley and Sandy Hill Unified Basketball teams faced off in a special scrimmage within the district! Both teams were making baskets left and right plus the crowd went wild throughout the showdown. In the end, everyone had fun competing and savored a tasty pizza lunch afterward. Great job, Bursley and Sandy Hill Unified!
This week we dropped by Mr. Gifford’s art class at the Junior High to check out the Trash Titans project, a hands-on lesson back by popular demand this quarter! Students designed and constructed a large-scale sculpture, inspired by artist Thomas Dambo, using a minimum of three categories of upcycled materials brought in by students and staff.
They also developed a narrative that establishes the Titan’s purpose as a protector or promoter of an environmental or community cause. The sculptures will soon be displayed in the school’s courtyard and all the materials will be recycled afterwards. Fun idea and great work, junior high art students!
They also developed a narrative that establishes the Titan’s purpose as a protector or promoter of an environmental or community cause. The sculptures will soon be displayed in the school’s courtyard and all the materials will be recycled afterwards. Fun idea and great work, junior high art students!
After finishing the regular season winning two of three games, the Jenison Hockey team displayed another gritty performance in its regional playoff game against Grand Haven on Monday. There were goalie collisions, huge checks, and an amazing comeback in the final minutes of regulation to send the game to overtime. After an unsuccessful power play by Jenison early on, Grand Haven scored to end the Wildcats season. Way to give it your best, Wildcat Hockey!
So proud to see our Junior High Honors Band members recognized by the Board of Education last night! 🎶👏
Special shoutout to the Jenison Varsity Dance team for reaching the Dance Team Union national semifinals over the weekend! They just missed qualifying for the finals, an impressive feat for their first national competition appearance in school history. Way to make us proud on a national stage, dance!
Congratulations to the Jenison boys bowling team for achieving a No. 1 ranking in the state! Fox-17 recently shared a great story on the success of the entire bowling program at Jenison High School. Senior Brady Pettinger told the station that the strong bond between teammates was a key factor in their success. “We have a really good squad this year. I love all the guys, like brothers, and I’m just really happy to be a part of the team again,” he said. Go bowling!
Big shoutout to Joe Morse and Julie Oosterink for being named the January Winning Wildcats at Jenison High School! Joe was nominated because he stopped and picked up two students who went in the ditch on the way to school so that they wouldn’t be late. He also works hard to keep the parking lots and building up to date on all things maintenance.
Julie was nominated because she does an incredible job of connecting with and inspiring her students. She consistently challenges, encourages, affirms, and supports her students while going above and beyond teaching.
Thank you for all you do, Joe and Julie!
Julie was nominated because she does an incredible job of connecting with and inspiring her students. She consistently challenges, encourages, affirms, and supports her students while going above and beyond teaching.
Thank you for all you do, Joe and Julie!
Friday afternoon's Senior Survivor and Mock Rock rally was CRAZY! The musical performances were incredible, the games were wild, and the Senior Survivor competition was as intense as it gets. Enjoy these highlights!
Pink Out 2026 was an incredible success! What a powerful evening honoring those who were taken by cancer, those battling cancer and those who have survived cancer. In front of a huge crowd, both the girls and boys basketball teams competed so well. It also was announced that Senior Survivor raised $26,954 for Pink Out organization. Check out our favorite photos from the evening!
The Jenison Senior Survivor and Unified Basketball game against Grandville was a huge success over the weekend! The Wildcats took home the trophy this year PLUS lots of money was raised for community organizations such as Pink Out. Check out the top moments captured by JHS student Asher Harding!
Snow days can occasionally require adjustments to school food menus as our nutrition team carefully considers food safety, freshness, and delivery logistics. For the most up-to-date menu information, please check “Food Menus” for your school building under the “More” tab in the JPS App.
Weather alert! Jenison Public Schools CLOSED today. JPS Day's Off Program and ECC CLOSED today.
Snow days can occasionally require adjustments to school food menus as our nutrition team carefully considers food safety, freshness, and delivery logistics. For the most up-to-date menu information, please check “Food Menus” for your school building under the “More” tab in the JPS App.
Congratulations to the Jenison Junior High students named to the All-State Middle School Honor bands, orchestras, and choirs! The 21st annual Michigan Music Conference kicked off today in Grand Rapids and our students were there practicing with talented students from all over Michigan. Eighth Grade Clarinet player David Mills, 8th Grade Percussionist Jack Rutledge, and 7th Grade French Horn player Lydia Gembis worked with William Owens, a nationally-renowned composer and music educator.
Meanwhile upstairs, Junior High Choir Director Kyle Cain is directing a boys state honors choir and was joined by our 8th grader Greg Arebelo. Devin Healy-Courtright also received a 7th Grade Honorable Mention for Bassoon. Way to go, junior high music students and stay tuned for those recognized at the high school level!
Meanwhile upstairs, Junior High Choir Director Kyle Cain is directing a boys state honors choir and was joined by our 8th grader Greg Arebelo. Devin Healy-Courtright also received a 7th Grade Honorable Mention for Bassoon. Way to go, junior high music students and stay tuned for those recognized at the high school level!
Tonight is the night! The first showing of Beauty and the Beast Jr. kicks off at 7 pm. The talented cast and crew performed a dress rehearsal last night and everything looked GREAT. Check out our favorite photos and see you at the shows this weekend!
Weather alert! Due to the predicted forecast and temperatures, Jenison Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026.
JPS Day's Off Program and the ECC will also be CLOSED.
Stay safe!
Weather alert! Jenison Public Schools CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
JPS Day's Off Program and ECC are also CLOSED tomorrow.
Stay safe!
The high school's Una Voce, Chamber Singers, and Acafellas shared special performances yesterday for elementary students at Pinewood, Sandy Hill, and Bauerwood! The choir students showcased incredible talent, energy, and excitement throughout the day. Enjoy these photos from their Bauerwood appearance!
Next Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24, the Jenison Unified Basketball Team and our Senior Survivors will take on the Grandville Unified Basketball Team and their Senior Survivors! The home showdown will be a fundraiser for Senior Survivors. Doors open at 4 pm and tip off is 4:30 pm at Kamstra Gymnasium. See you there!
