The WMAES Spaghetti Bridge Team was able to participate in a bridge building competition in March. Students recreated the Old London Bridge from the 1200’s. Though the WMAES team didn’t win any of the events, the director of the event…
Me-Oh-My It's Dinosaur Time!
Preschoolers were able to visit the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in early April. Kiddos enjoyed hands-on learning with interactive stations that explore dinosaur sounds, anatomy and digestion, as well as fossil detective work. The kids…
Juniors Prepare for College
The WMAES Juniors were able to participate in the annual trip to the National College Fair at DeVos Center on April 2. Students were able to explore their college and university options, and have the opportunity to talk with representatives…
The GREEN Scene – Makes Maple Syrup
With the “polar vortex” fading fast, the sapping season finally started to arrive. The main factor that determines when the sap will flow is the temperature. With the unusually cold winter, we got a bit of a late start. When…
Earth Week is almost here!
Earth Week is almost here! Our schools’ favorite time of year! Please see below for next week’s daily happenings. Green living rocks! Monday, April 21st: Lights Out Day Tuesday, April 22nd: Earth Day and Garden Work Day! Your child may…
Welcome Back, Students
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of shoes squeaking against the newly polished floors; it’s the sound of loud chatter as students reminisce of their summertime fun; it’s the sound of teachers learning to pronounce the names of their…
20th Anniversary Fun
Thank you to all the parents and families who came out and supported West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science for our 20th Anniversary. Mayor Huizenga and State Representative Ron VerHeulen were in attendance at our Groundbreaking Ceremony. There was an…
Summertime Sadness
The mud oven was destroyed by vandals this summer during the 4th of July weekend! Everyone was really sad to see the destruction, and we tried to understand the reasoning behind it all – perhaps it’s because they wanted a…
Fall Blissfulness
October sure is a pretty time of year at WMAES! The last wildflowers are still in bloom; the trees are showing their fall colors; the sky is full of birds migrating south for the winter. What a perfect backdrop for…
Box Top Challenge and School Fundraisers
It’s time to bring in those box tops, and participate in other school fundraising possibilities! Box Tops: This contest is from January 11-15. Bring your box tops to your classroom – and the class with the most box tops wins…