My child has attended KCDS for a year now (middle school) and we are thrilled! Personalized…read morelearning, caring teachers, safe environment, leadership opportunities and cross age learning all make KCDS a wonderful school. They have preschool through 8th grade and are welcoming to all students including LGBTQ, new students transferring at any grade, various cultures, etc. Highly recommend KCDS!

This school is simply amazing. Our son just started kindergarten there and it's impressive to see…read morehow he is learning. He loves his teachers and we love them for everything that they are doing. He has Spanish 4x a week, Gym 3x a week, Computers/Tech, Library, and Art. It's a STEM school that truly teaches critical thinking at every level. They also teach to the level of each child....something that most public schools cannot do. We are always greeted with a smile and staff in the school knows our child's name. They have morning care and aftercare available on the premise if you need it.

I hesitate to write a review because my words won't do it justice. This is a small private school…read moreaffiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It offers daycare, preschool and grades kindergarten to eighth. There are about 100 children in K-8. One classroom per grade! It feels like a family. The teachers are kind and caring. No child feels overlooked or left out. The tuition is VERY reasonable and scholarships are available. Besides core classes the students take Spanish, Bible, computers, gym, art and music. Each day begins with prayer. Every Friday the students attend chapel. New construction and expansion is planned this year (2016) as the church adds infant care to its day care services. This will also being improvements to the school such as the addition of a band room as well as locker rooms off the gym. Recently the school's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brenda Heintz, was featured on a Grand Rapids TV news broadcast. She won the WGVU Cool Teacher Award. I'll share the link here: http://video.wgvu.org/video/2365648723/

From the owner: St. Michael Lutheran School and Christ for Kids Preschool/Childcare Center is a ministry dedicated…read moreto Education with Christ at the Heart which: 1. Ensures that Christ is the foundation of the school ministry; 2. Provides enriching learning experiences; 3. Builds compassionate relationships in the classroom, the school, and the greater community; 4. Openly embraces all members of the community regardless of faith affiliation.

Wonderful staff. They work with all kids very well and it is obvious they love what they do. My…read moredaughter loves it there and was sad to "graduate". She loved craft time and always brought home so many creative lessons. They also do fun experiences like trips to the apple orchard. My son is there now and was so scared at first but they have done a great job at helping him feel welcome. I wouldn't send them anywhere else!

They right you up for nothing. The teacher get smart with you and will be all in your conversationread more

We have a Daughter in Law who teaches there, so we know what a wonderful opportunity this…read moreeducational facility gives to the people in this community!!

Vicksburg was our first public school system. We couldn't be happier. Perfect class sizes so far…read more Great teachers and office staffs! I love, love, love the MS principals. They really DO care about what is happening in their school. I love that an officer walks through each and every school and my kids know him by name. I'm happy we chose this district... and Big Red, well, it speaks volumes all its own!!!!

Great elementary school. Awesome teachers and staff. My kids all love it there. Fantastic education…read moreand they really provide a comprehensive educational experience that will make your children well rounded and help prepare them for future school years! Highly recommended!!!

Best school ever but doesn't do things with highschool and doesn't take suggestions. So that's…read morewhy I rate it a two but still amazed by how good with children it is.

When we were looking for a school before we moved into this area, we did our search with most of…read morePortage and Kalamazoo schools. When we visited Mattawan, we not only felt welcomed but also interested in having our sons being part of their school family. So far my older daughter is graduating this year, and she got several recognitions from the school. Very delighted and happy!

Very well taught students, amazing staff, great principal. Everything you need for an amazing…read moreMiddle School and High School. They have pep rally's/assembly's which are important, everyone is involved with hands on learning and also they have many options for career paths! Their student leadership is great and also is good with events such as girls on the run, bake sales, credit union, big brother big sister, etc. Lastly, I highly recommended Marshall schools if your looking for a school in the area because Marshall's community is just flat out great.