On January 23-29, schools around the country will be raising awareness of the failing education system, and build support for school choice. National School Choice Week was created as a time for media and the public to hear this message.…
Join Us For Winter Fun!
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science’s winter programs have always been successful, but none have been as exciting, educational, and fun as the survival camp. With nearly 35 participants, the forest was crackling with excitement and fires. Each “survivor” was…
British Educators Visit WMAES
On Wednesday, February 23 from 12:30-2:30pm, a group of British educators, along with Tim Odykirk and Dr. Phil Lundquist from the Central Michigan University (CMU) Center for Charter Schools, will be visiting West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science. This group…
Open House
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science will be having a Spring Open House tomorrow, March 29th, from 4:30-7pm. Do you have any friends, family, or co-workers in search of a school for their children? If so, please tell them about…
Service Learning Trip
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science students enjoyed an exciting opportunity, thanks to our management company Choice Schools Associates, and many other local Grand Rapids businesses. 13 students were given the opportunity to experience the environmental impact caused by human…
Before the Project
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science students left for their service project in Galveston, TX on Thursday. Before leaving, a few participants were asked why they were interested in going on the trip, and what they were hoping to get…
Care for the Coastline Day 1
On the first day of the Care for the Coastline trip, students took a kayak tour with Artist Boat around Galveston Island State Park. They then picked up trash along the shores of the park. Watch the YouTube videos below…
Coastline Clean Up
For many of the students, yesterday was their favorite day of service so far. The most exciting part is, the team has started realizing how they can apply all of the education they have received at West Michigan Academy of…
Oyster Restoration
Hurricane Ike devastated the oyster population in Galveston Bay. West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science students helped in the effort to restore the oyster population by bagging oysters. Check out the video below to see what they were doing on…
What Do Recycling Numbers Mean?
The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) implemented a coding system in 1988 to help recyclers determine types of plastics when sorting. On most plastic packaging, you’ll find a recycling logo with a number, one to seven, stamped in the…