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West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is a Top High School in Michigan

September 8, 2023
Great news, WMAES family! The U.S. News and World Report has officially named us in the top 100 public high schools in the state of Michigan!   We at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science take pride in providing an…

Making Adjustments for the new School Year at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

August 29, 2023
The 23-24 school year is upon us at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and we know that with that comes a plethora of common anxieties, concerns and excitements. For students and their families, the end of the summer can…

Choice Schools Associates’ 22/23 Choice Leader of Excellence of the Year – Nate VanDuinen

August 25, 2023
Choice Schools is pleased to announce the 22/23 Choice Leader of Excellence of the Year, Mr. Nate VanDuinen. Nate is the elementary principal at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science in Grand Rapids, MI, a premier charter school in the…

Forming Good Summer Habits at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

July 28, 2023
We at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science are so proud of our school community for another incredible school year. We’re already hard at work getting our building ready for both familiar and new smiling faces. With another year of learning…

Summer of STEM at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

June 28, 2023
We at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science are so proud of our school community for another incredible school year. We’re already hard at work getting our building ready for both familiar and new smiling faces. With another year of learning…
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Renowned Artist Reggie Laurent Visits West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

May 17, 2023
At West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science we pride ourselves in bringing unique opportunities and experiences to our students. Whether it be maple tapping, tree-planting or a walk across our 62-acres, there is no shortage of opportunities for our young…
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Celebrating Anniversaries at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

May 14, 2023
On behalf of all of us at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we want to thank our staff for their passion and deviation to our school each and every day! We are honored to support champions like you who…
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Uncovering Earth Day’s Roots at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

April 10, 2023
April marks both the approaching end of what has been an incredible 2022-2023 school year at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and the celebration of Earth Day at our campus. We are so excited to observe this day and…
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Forming Reading Habits at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

March 17, 2023
March is a very exciting time at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and as we approach both the beginning of Spring and National Reading Month, we want to showcase how that love for reading continues past the classroom. We…
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Supporting Students in Youth Mental Health Awareness Month at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

February 27, 2023
February is Youth Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know it can be a difficult time for our students. We serve our community at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science by putting our students’ wellbeing first, and we are committed…