Welcome to Kent Hills Elementary
(PK-5)
As the principal of Kent Hills Elementary School, I am pleased to lead a team that is committed to the success of each and every scholar. Our staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that challenges each scholar to achieve at the highest levels. Scholars will grow into independent learners while being provided with opportunities to grow socially and emotionally through cooperative learning.
Kent Hills Elementary is a small neighborhood school that welcomes you to join our family. If you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer, please stop by for a visit. We would be delighted to introduce your family to our Kent Hills family.
Principal
Dominic Biolchini
School Apps
Kent Hills Elementary
School Hours
Breakfast 8:10 a.m.
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:28 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:40 a.m.
School Transparency
At Kent Hills, all scholars belong.
Kent Hills Elementary School provides a safe, nurturing environment that enables all scholars to achieve their maximum potential. Above all, our veteran staff is committed to scholar learning, challenging each child to excel in the classroom and beyond.
Scholars learn and play on our updated playgrounds and throughout our expansive green space, allowing peer-to-peer relationships to thrive. We have a diverse scholar body that is recognized and celebrated for the unique identities and cultural heritages each scholar brings to the school.
We take pride in ensuring our scholars and their families feel challenged, supported, and safe at Kent Hills. In a recent survey, we found that:
- 98% of families feel welcomed at Kent Hills
- 97% of caregivers feel their child is challenged at Kent Hills
- 92% of caregivers believe the school provides their child with additional support when needed
- 96% of families feel the school rules are consistently enforced
Kent Hills Elementary is receiving air conditioning for the first time as part of a major investment in the northeast side elementary school. The project upgrades the old heating-only system to a heating, cooling and ventilation system. The work also includes new electrical and controls infrastructure to the new units.
Publish Date: January 11, 2024
The project is substantially complete. The cooling chiller is installed and will be started and commissioned in the spring of 2024.
Publish Date: November 17, 2023
The project is substantially complete. The cooling chiller is installed and will be started and commissioned in spring 2024.
Publish Date: November 3, 2023
The new heating system is functional, being commissioned this week, and next week. The new chiller system will be installed on November 7 and commissioned in the spring. The substantial completion date for the project is November 30.
Publish Date: October 13, 2023
The anticipated ship date for the chiller unit is now Oct. 20. The unit will be installed as soon as it is delivered to the school. The project is still projected to be complete by mid-November.
Publish Date: September 29, 2023
The heating system scope is complete and the units are fully functional. Unfortunately, the delivery of the cooling unit was delayed until the end of October due to supply chain issues. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-November.
Kent Hills Elementary is situated within a beautiful park setting surrounded by mature trees rising above the property in an established neighborhood. The expansive green spaces provide scholars and teachers with opportunities to take their learning outside and expand on academic concepts. The playground equipment has been recently updated with engaging play structures that support active play. Scholars also have dedicated specials rooms that support more comprehensive art, music and physical education programs. There is also an expansive library where scholars access various levels and types of books.
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14 Jan
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FAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle High 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle HighDate: Jan 14Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingue, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish.
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16 Jan
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FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP scholars only) 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMFAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP scholars only)Date: Jan 16Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, 512 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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20 Jan
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. DayDate: Jan 20Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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22 Jan
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FAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only) 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only)Date: Jan 22Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish, Kinyarwanda and Swahili.
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23 Jan
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FAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High School 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High SchoolDate: Jan 23Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4Calendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish & Kinyarwanda.
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29 Jan
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GRPS School Choice Expo 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMGRPS School Choice ExpoDate: Jan 29Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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30 Jan
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FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High SchoolDate: Jan 30Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Grand Rapids Public Schools Museum High School, 54 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish.
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4 Feb
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FAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High School 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMFAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High SchoolDate: Feb 4Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: CA Frost Science Academy High School, 1417 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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