Our school community is passionate about the environment and our efforts toward sustainability. As most of you know, this year we achieved Green Schools’ Evergreen status. Today we received recognition for our environmental efforts from our wonderful authorizer, Central Michigan…
Gym Teacher turned Podcaster
This year we have witnessed our teachers step up to be remarkably innovative. From recording lessons and making videos, to creating Google website classrooms! The circumstances have not made their jobs easy. Our gym teacher, Mark Slotman, even started a…
More than 10,000 meals served!
As of Friday, May 1, West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) has served approximately 10,220 meals to our students since the stay-at-home order went into effect. This number represents breakfast and lunch for five days a week. The meals…
Community Partners
The Walker Police Department recently donated $500 to help us feed 5-6 families the last few weeks. With the help of the Standale and Alpine Meijer team packing the food for us, we have been able to continue serving our…
We Are an Evergreen School!
WMAES has been participating in the Michigan Green Schools initiative since the 2007-2008 school year. Though our foundation is built upon environmental efforts, we’ve dedicated over 13 years to ensure our students are doing their part for our planet. In…
Sugar Maple Trees
As the season changes we watch the snow melt away and the sun warm the bitter, cold air. It’s nearly spring! We pack away the snowshoes and sleds and head to the forest toward the sweet smell of our sugar…
To Kill a Mockingbird Trial
On Wednesday morning Mr. Wrobbel’s 8th grade English class packed up for a quick trip to the Walker City Courthouse to go to trial. In order to create an engaging and interactive experience, Mr. Wrobbel has his students enact the…
Student Spotlights: Written by Students
Art By Adria and Murphy This piece was made by Sophia, a freshman here at WMAES. Her passion for art stemmed from her passion for activism. A clothing company named J Jill holds an art competition every year, for a…
Students Raise Money For Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Jada Riley and Bre Mulder are Seniors at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science. While introducing themselves the girls explained they were aspiring nurses planning to attend local colleges in the fall. In the meantime, they are staying occupied finishing…
Art by Lydia – Written by Adria and Murphy
These pieces are by Lydia, a junior at WMAES. Lydia has been drawing since she was around 10, and began because her good friend, Christine, had been drawing for a long time. Lydia and her friend were their art teacher’s…