It was an intense battle Wednesday afternoon, but the 7th Grade Green Boys Basketball team came away with a big win over Byron Center! The team hit threes left and right in the second half and survived full court presses in much of the fourth quarter. Check out our favorite moments and go Wildcats!
Congratulations to our 30 Jenison student-athletes who were named All-Conference this fall! This impressive group gathered together yesterday morning for a formal photo shoot. Way to go fall athletes!
Big shoutout to the Jenison Girls Swim and Dive team for winning their conference meet over the weekend! The team finished as co-champions in the league with East Grand Rapids. "It was awesome to see this team come out competing from the very beginning," said Jenison Coach Kyle Stumpf, Michigan HS Girls Swim Coach of the Year for 2025. "Each swimmer hit a personal/season best in at least one of their swims. Overall, what an awesome and incredible meet for the Jenison Wildcats!"
Congratulations to the first Wildcat of the Month recipients at Jenison’s Early Childhood Center! The preschool and TK students were called down to the office last week and celebrated for practicing safe behavior all month. They received a certificate and a medal plus got to take photos with their classmates. Great work ECC students!
Congratulations to Jenison Bands for winning their 8th state championship in a row! At Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, the band also took home top honors for general effect, music, visual, auxiliary, and percussion. Big thanks to Jenison High School Teacher Laura Zeichman for these photos and keep the momentum going at nationals, band!
Yesterday an engaged group of Jenison High School students had an awesome, hands-on learning experience at Corewell Health! The career fair showcased many different areas of healthcare, such as Pharmacy, Security Services, Respiratory Therapy, Facilities, Nursing, Clinical Nutrition and so much more. Thank you for the career exploration opportunity Corewell!
The team spirit on Halloween looks AMAZING across JPS! Thanks to our incredible principals for leading with laughter, creativity, and care—not just this month, but all year long. #NationalPrincipalsMonth
This morning we celebrated the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams with a special sendoff to states! Last weekend the boys team won the regional title and the girls team came in second at regionals. During the sendoff, a recent cross country member gave a special motivational speech for both teams, before they walked through a tunnel of cheering students, staff, and parents. Good luck at states, Boys and Girls Cross Country!
This Friday night, the long-standing football rivalry between Jenison and Hudsonville will extend beyond the scoreboard as both communities come together to tackle hunger! The two districts are partnering for a Community Food Drive to benefit Love Your Neighbor, a local nonprofit serving families across the area who are experiencing food insecurity. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Hudsonville High School Stadium and fans from both schools are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations to the game. Rivals on the field, United at the Table!
It was a perfect fall morning and the Pinewood kindergarteners had the best guests join them on their field trip to Post Family Farm ... their fourth grade buddies! The older students made sure the younger students had the time of their lives. Whether it was the hayride, the slide, or the legendary donuts and cider, the kids were all smiles. Way to go, Pinewood!
Special shoutout to the Jenison Marching Band for a first place finish at the 2025 MCBA State Championship Prelims Flight II over the weekend! The band competition took place at Grand Ledge High School on Saturday. This weekend the band travels to Ford Field in Detroit to defend its state title. Great job band!
Congratulations to the Jenison Football Team for reaching the playoffs! The news was announced during a live selection show this evening. It's the team's first playoff appearance since 2018 and they are set to play at Hudsonville. Stay tuned this week for more details! Photo credit: 2025 Jenison grad Josh Walker
The 2nd graders in Mrs. Potter's Wilderness Academy class recently had a buzzing on-campus field experience with a special visit from Sue Teeples! The former JPS teacher has discovered a passion for beekeeping in her retirement. Mrs. Teeples captivated students with her engaging presentation, sharing fascinating insights about the equipment and tools needed to care for bees. The day was a perfect blend of learning and sweetness, leaving everyone with a deeper appreciation for these incredible little creatures!
Last night we dropped by the Jenison JV football game and were impressed by the intense effort the team displayed! Despite falling short, the players recorded a few huge sacks, long kickoff returns, big hits, and even a one-handed grab. Go JV football!
Jenison Junior High hosted its annual Intergenerational Interview Day and the guests were amazing! Principals, board members, admin staff, and so many other incredible community members have come in and answered questions from the students. The event, part of the journalism unit, helps students connect with people outside their immediate circles. They will eventually pick one individual they interviewed and write a feature story on them. Love this tradition Jenison Junior High!
Last Friday the Jenison High School Art and French departments took 40 students, including 15 exchange students, to Chicago! Their annual trip stopped at Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, a French cafe, and an architecture boat tour!
Jenison’s own Cohen Chatfield is up for 13 On Your Sidelines MVP of the Week!
Cohen, a Wildcat kicker, earned the nomination after sealing last week’s game with a clutch, game-winning kick.
Show your Wildcat pride and cast your vote before noon on Thursday: VOTE HERE
Congratulations to the Jenison Girls Cross Country team for winning the conference championship this week at the OK Green Meet in Grand Rapids! Paige McMeans won the individual conference championship and earned All-Conference honors. Macy Guikema, Emma Storey, Andrea Schwartz, Maddy Aleisa, Mackenzie Conner, and Maggie Wagner (Honorable Mention) also received All-Conference honors. Check out these photos of them from earlier in the year and incredible work, girls cross country!
Jenison Junior High is hosting its annual Intergenerational Interview Day and the guests so far have been amazing! Principals, board members, admin staff, and so many other incredible community members have come in and answered questions from the students. The event, part of the journalism unit, helps students connect with people outside their immediate circles. They will eventually pick one individual they interviewed and write a feature story on them. Love this tradition Jenison Junior High!
Special shoutout to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestra groups for an incredible fall concert on Tuesday! In front of a packed house at the Jenison Center for the Arts, the orchestras performed a wonderful mix of pieces that kept the crowd engaged all evening. Great work student musicians and stay tuned for some exciting orchestra coverage in the upcoming weeks!
