A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework that schools across the state participate in, and consists of research-based strategies created to meet the specific needs of children. The goal is to assess and intervene with students early-on so…
WMAES Wins 2022 Best and Brightest Award
Here at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we are enjoying what has been an incredible summer as we prepare for the next school year. Between summer camps, summer school and open houses, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing our families! We…
The Thrive Scholarship at WMAES
We are close to wrapping up another incredible school year here at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and for several of our students, that means many faces will be leaving our campus as high school graduates. We could…
What Earth Day Means for our Students and the Environment – Holly Orian
“Invest in our Planet” is the theme for this year’s Earth Day. As an educator, I can’t think of a better way to invest in our planet than to provide students with the opportunities to interact with and…
What We Do Different at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
Learning may begin in the classroom, but our students move from desks to dirt, planting seeds in the soil, and tending to our gardens to see what happens afterward. Students at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science wonder, explore and…
Board Appreciation Month at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
January not only marks the beginning of a new year, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more than ever is a wonderful time…
WMAES’ New Ultimate Frisbee Team Wins in First Tournament of the Year
Here at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we participate in sports for both the fall and winter semesters, the most recent addition to that list being our newly founded Ultimate Frisbee team. On October 30th, WMAES put together a…
Tips to address your child’s pandemic worries
The nature of this pandemic has left some kids with a heightened sense of stress and anxiety while in-person learning at schools. Educators are hearing common concerns in the classroom pertaining to physical and social interactions. Students are facing amplified…
Character Ed Wall of Fame
While we may not be able to hold our traditional Character Ed breakfast celebration, we wanted to recognize our students who continue to demonstrate the monthly Character Ed themes. Congrats to our Integrity “Wall of Fame” students! Keep up the…
It’s Not the Teaching. It’s the Learning – Ms. Dilsworth
1. How have you incorporated environmental learning into virtual instruction? One way that I have incorporated environmental learning into virtual instruction is by discussing real-life events. For example, the students were learning about photosynthesis and why leaves change color in…