Hope College events slate rich with music theater and markets
A diverse Hope College schedule features multiple performances and venues across Holland and nearby towns. Notable items include The Odd Couple and The Wiz at DeWitt Auditorium, various free series at downtown Holland and Eighth Street Market Place, and outdoor concerts at Felt Mansion and Kollen Park, with admission mostly $15 to $40 and several free events.
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Hope
DeWitt Auditorium
the Wiz
Kollen Park
Holland
Moxie
Lawrence Street Park
Lawrence St
Zeeland
Howard Recital Hall
Eighth Street Market Place
Eighth St
Downtownholland
Schlitz Creek
Felt Mansion
138Th Ave
Hope. Edu
Hart Weill
Saugatuck Center For the Arts
Culver St
Saugatuck
Growth in Holland Zeeland areas shows solid student progress
Growth data for Holland and Zeeland-area schools place most districts in the 40s to 60s SGP range, with Ottawa Area Intermediate School District reporting low 50s in most categories. Local districts like Fennville Hamilton Saugatuck and West Ottawa show ELA, math and science gains, aided by teacher development and STEM initiatives.
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Vanderbilt
Fennville
Hamilton
Saugatuck
Black River
Eagle Crest
Holland
West Ottawa
Zeeland
Holland and Zeeland Area
Geerth
Brian Davis
ELA
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Davis
Douglas
Best and Worst Student Growth Areas Chart Explanation
The chart explains SGP method where students are grouped by peers with similar score patterns statewide. Each student receives a percentile rank based on current year test performance, and districts get an average SPG from students above, at, or below average growth. An SGP of 50 means growth at or above half of peers.
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Douglas
Saugatuck Middle School
Saugatuck
Tim Travis
Michigan Department of Education
Ottawa Area
Ottawa County
Hamilton
Vanderbilt Charter
Sixth grade ELA and math scores across districts
The report lists SGP scores for multiple grades and subjects across districts including Hamilton Holland Saugatuck Vanderbilt Charter Academy West Ottawa Zeeland and others. Key entries show Sixth-grade ELA 50.4 SGP and 47.2 SGP, Seventh-grade math 44.0 31.6, Fourth-grade math 42.2, Fifth-grade math 27.1.
Allegan millage renewals seek funds for seniors and schools
Allegan voters face multiple millage proposals for 2019 and 2020. An Allegan District Library renewal would cap at .85 mills for 10 years to support district library services. Allegan Public Schools seeks 17.9172 mills plus a .5 mill increase for two years to fund operating costs. Laketown Township votes to renew 2.0 mills reduced to 1.99 for two years to support fire department operations and local road projects. A Saugatuck-Douglas District Library bond plan would levy 0.4221 mills in year one to finance a new library building with an average retirement millage of 0.4271 mills over 25 years. Residents can check michigan.gov/vote for details.
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Allegan Public Schools
Laketown Township
Saugatuck-Douglas
Saugatuck- Douglas
Douglas
Saugatuck
Saugatuck Township
Allegan County
Michigan.gov
Ottawa Olive Township Park and Recreation Mill Levy Vote
The measure runs 2018 to 2021 with a 0.75 mill levy on taxable value to fund land purchases for parks and open space and to support operation and improvements of township parks and buildings. It would restore the village’s 0.5 mill levy for five years from 2018 through December 31, 2022. Voters can visit michigan.gov/vote for ballot details.
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Olive Township Fire Rescue Department
Greenway
Michigan.gov
League of Women Voters aims to inform voters at event
Penny Shuff, LWV Holland chapter public relations director, said the goal is to help people become familiar with the candidates. She noted it's a busy time of year but essential to know who they are voting for.
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Penny Shuff
LWV
Holland
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