DKHS Weekly Newsletter

It's hard to believe, but I've been part of the Delton Kellogg family for 28 years! I earned both my Bachelor's degree in Art Education and my Master's in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from Western Michigan University.

I've worn quite a few hats over the years! I started out teaching middle school art, spent four years as the middle school counselor, and eventually found my way back to the art classroom because I missed it so much. I've taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and one of the coolest things about being at DKHS is reconnecting with students I've known since they were little. Watching them grow up has been such a gift!

Ceramics is definitely my favorite area of art, but I also love teaching Rock 'n' Roll History, an elective I suggested after COVID and have now taught for about five years. I've always believed that art and music are universal languages that bring people together.

For me, teaching art is about so much more than creating artwork. My goal is to provide a warm, safe environment where students feel seen, heard, and respected. I want them to grow as artists, gain confidence, and create something they're proud of. The art room naturally lends itself to conversations, laughter, and connections, and that's probably my favorite part of teaching. I truly consider teaching art a gift. My students teach and inspire me as much as I do them, if not more!

When I first came to Delton, I fell in love with the people. We have good kids and wonderful families, and I've always been proud to be part of this community. I also raised my son here. He graduated from DK in 2025 and is now a sophomore at Western Michigan University, pursuing a degree in Business.

After 28 years, I still love what I do and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Delton Kellogg family. If there's one thing I hope students take away from my classroom, it's that creativity belongs to everyone.

Everyone is an artist!

• November 14- Holiday Craft Sale DKMS 9 am - 3 pm
• November 16- Wrestling Practices Begin
• November 18- Girls HS Basketball Practices Begin
• November 17- DK School Board Meeting 7 pm
• November 18, 29 & 21- DTAK presents "Million Dollar Meatballs"
• November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break- No School

Our AgBio class got their Broiler Contest results back!
They placed 23rd out of 110 participants and received a Silver Award.

Their extra birds are now on sale for $4 a pound and should be available for pick up starting November 16th.
Email Mrs. Bever at tiffany.bever@dkschools.org to order!

We had a fantastic turn out with 20 MS students!

High school student, Scarlett Payne (a Teen Cuisine veteran) poured great leadership and passion in bringing Teen Cuisine back to DK middle schoolers. Scarlett wrote a YAC grant to provide the necessary funds to purchase equipment and groceries to keep the class at no cost to students. Teen Cuisine curriculum was donated. Tiffany Haines, Tess and Brad Knobloch, and Nurse Rhonda helped students as they learned nutrition and knife safety skills.

Students put their skills to the test chopping onion and bell pepper, grating cheese and cracking eggs to make delicious omelets.