March is Reading Month! That means encouraging our students to see reading as more than just class work. We set out to promote a love for books outside of school, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve seen in…
Staff Spotlight: Scott Lake, Director of Facilities
“Hello WMAES Community! I am Scott Lake. I live right here in Walker with my wife Julie and we have two sons. My oldest son Josh is a freshman at MSU (Go Green!), and my younger son Zach is a…
The Capstone Experience Project at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
At West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we pride ourselves on providing unique environmental-science focused education to our students. As a K-12 school, our students are instilled with the necessary character traits and environmental themes from beginning to end. For…
The Value of Re-enrolling Early This Year
We are a tuition-free, public charter school open to all students. That means that every child in our community has the same access to a robust and unique educational experience with us. Due to our enrollment trends and current interest,…
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…
6 Things to Do This Winter Break at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
With Winter break approaching fast, it can be easy for both our students and our families to be excited for a few weeks outside of the classroom. If you find yourself doing the same thing every day this Winter break,…
Giving Tuesday: Easy Ways to Give Back to your School Community
Parents, teachers, and students alike all love the holiday season. This time of year is a great way for everyone to reflect and be encouraged by the potential and talent of all our students! As we commemorate this Giving Tuesday,…
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…
WMAES’ Environmental Themes Program
Here at the West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we believe that education should go beyond the core curriculum and delve deeper into the issues of today, the environment. We do this by taking every month of the school year…
Five Back to School Tips for the 2021-2022 School Year
It’s that time of year again for back-to-school season! We know this is a busy time for both parents and students alike, so we at WMAES put together five tips to ensure a seamless transition from summer vacation to the…