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Brisk weather and sun-less skies can often put a stop to social activities and events. When the temperature begins to drop, so do people’s...
Jimmy’s Friendship Fund was created three years ago in 2022. Jimmy’s Friendship Fund is intended to provide East Grand Rapids families with...

The EGR ski team has been shredding the slopes this season, living up to everyone’s high expectations. The weather has been in their favor...

I can’t be the only one obsessed with rom-coms. There is something so comforting about them. They make love look magical—like fate is always...

Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids is a facility of many locations that provides support and community to those who are struggling with cancer. Whether...
The beloved Gaslight D&W has held its grand re-opening after undergoing extensive renovations. To mark the re-opening, they held a range...

“In students' time in East schools from kindergarten through graduation, the East Grand Rapids Foundation Board will contribute more than $6...
Was it not just last week that I came to the high school for freshman orientation? Walking into EGRHS and seeing this building now as a student,...

The EGR We the People team has had another successful year, coming in second at the State competition and qualifying for Nationals in the spring. Placing...
In a post-Covid society, discussion of a new illness tends to get people anxious and fears emerge that whichever present illness will be “covid...

Being gluten free, like any allergy or diet, can be difficult to navigate. Almost all meals contain some form of gluten, whether that's in bread,...
Team Games: One of the sports classes that East offers, Team Games revolves around, well, team games. Each class period, after a brief warm...

The two chemistry teachers at East, Mrs. Heather Carlson and Dr. Tom Fox, have been recognized for displaying inspirational kindness. Whether...

Some of Trump’s recent statements have been called into question as he takes office. For one, he stated he would “not commit” to ruling...
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Jimmy’s Friendship Fund was created three years ago in 2022. Jimmy’s Friendship Fund is intended to provide East Grand Rapids families with the money needed to be fully immersed in East Grand Rapids, whether that comes from helping out with winter...
The beloved Gaslight D&W has held its grand re-opening after undergoing extensive renovations. To mark the re-opening,...
“In students' time in East schools from kindergarten through graduation, the East Grand Rapids Foundation Board will contribute...
The EGR We the People team has had another successful year, coming in second at the State competition and qualifying for...
In a post-Covid society, discussion of a new illness tends to get people anxious and fears emerge that whichever present...

February 28, 2025




I can’t be the only one obsessed with rom-coms. There is something so comforting about them. They make love look magical—like fate is always working...
Was it not just last week that I came to the high school for freshman orientation? Walking into EGRHS and seeing this building...
We find ourselves in the middle of an election and inauguration process with high emotions. In the past decade, Americans...
There are incredible teachers here at East, in fact much better teachers than there were at my old school, but what if there...
When you hear the name ‘Karen’, what comes to mind first? Is it the signature haircut, the grating tone of voice, or...

Brisk weather and sun-less skies can often put a stop to social activities and events. When the temperature begins to drop, so do people’s...
Looking for a new class to take next year? Look no further. Taught by Mr. Szpieg, gone boarding is a unique class offered at the high school...
On October 10th, two dedicated East Grand Rapids musicians, Joey Collins ‘25 and Monica Doyle ‘25 performed at a fundraiser concert in the...
The East Grand Rapids High School Theater Program is setting the stage for its spring musical, Godspell, directed by Pamela Steers and Mark Webb. Godspell...

The EGR ski team has been shredding the slopes this season, living up to everyone’s high expectations. The weather has...
Team Games: One of the sports classes that East offers, Team Games revolves around, well,...
After a remarkable 45-year coaching career, coach Derrick Owens has decided to step down as...
If you’re an athlete, have you ever been unreasonably mad at yourself and your sports performance,...
With the grueling days of pre-season coming to an end, the boys water polo team is putting...
The Boys Tennis team has a lot to prove in this upcoming season. With the loss of 11 seniors...

Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids is a facility of many locations that provides support and community to those who are struggling...
Being gluten free, like any allergy or diet, can be difficult to navigate. Almost all meals...
The two chemistry teachers at East, Mrs. Heather Carlson and Dr. Tom Fox, have been recognized...
The East Grand Rapids Madrigals are the most advanced choir in the high school. They have 16...