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Preschool Circle - WM

Free Nature-Based GSRP Preschool!

Join us for our Open Houses
February 10 at 4:30PM – 6:00PM
February 26 at 4:15PM – 5:45PM
February 27 at 9:00AM – 11:00AM
April 23 at 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Children are natural learners – using adventures and experiences to shape their every day lives.

When you envision your child’s education, do you see them reading a textbook cover to back? Here at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, the world is our guide book. Science and nature guide children at WMAES to experience learning. What makes us great is our belief that children thrive because we allow their learning to expand to endless possibilities – becoming an individualized learning path for each student.

From preschool through 12th-grade, we offer a complete, fully accredited education grounded in the disciplines and rewards of science. At West Michigan Academy, our goal is clear; to create an environment where children advance in learning because they learn through discovery. Our environment develops both a successful student and a responsible, conscientious adult.

School News

20th Anniversary Fun

September 28, 2016
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

September 28, 2016
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

September 28, 2016
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…

What Others Are Saying

No two children are alike, mine certainly are not, but WMAES has been a great fit for them both. I recommend the school all the time and those interested should always explore and check out WMAES for their students.”

-April Sutphin-Nelson, Parent

This school is tremendous and I couldn’t imagine sending my son anywhere else. Where can you go and receive so much one-on-one attention and complete upfront communication from the staff.”

-Jennifer Deitrich, Parent

When I came to WMAES, I knew I had found the right fit for my teaching style. It’s rare to have colleagues so willing to work together, and a student body so accepting of each other. Plus, what science teacher wouldn’t want a 62-acre outdoor lab?”

-Shawn Wessell, Environmental Education Specialist

Because of the outstanding group of students, teachers, and administration at WMAES, I have complete confidence our graduates leave with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and beyond.”

-Julie Tuuk, Parent and HS Social Studies Teacher

The opportunities our students have to explore the outdoors and learn about the world around them is amazing! Students at WMAES love learning in our environment. I always seem to learn something new too!”

-Kimberly Jones, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the school.

The Board of Directors will meet at:
4463 Leonard St NW, Walker, MI 49534 Elem Bldg. Rm. 129

Limited seats still available for the 25/26 school year!

Your family belongs here. Discover a school where your child can grow, learn, and thrive.

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