School News (page 18)

New York Service Learning Trip

September 28, 2016
WMAES students have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, participating in a New York service learning trip. From April 28 to May 6, 13 students were selected to participate in an environmental science service learning trip. The selected students assisted with…

Camera Launch

September 28, 2016
As part of West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science’s (WMAES) Senior Project program, senior Mike Hollinshead is preparing to launch a high definition camera at Muskegon State Park on May 18 at 8am. The camera will record a weather balloon’s…

Lip Dub

September 28, 2016
Did you know the staff and students at WMAES did a lip dub a few weeks ago? It took a lot of hard work, but we all had so much doing it! Check out the video below.

Top 10 Charter High School

September 28, 2016
Did you know we were listed as one of the top 10 charter high schools in the state? Not only that, but we are the 2nd ranking charter high school in western Michigan! Check out this article for more information…

Winter Programs Coming Soon!

September 28, 2016
We’ve just put online information on this year’s winter programs. The first winter program at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is taking place on Thursday, December 13. It will be a Howl at the Moon Moon Hike. Join us…

Top 10 Charter School

September 28, 2016
In August, Bridge Magazine said our high school was one of the top ten charter high schools in the area. This year they have ranked our entire school # 9 for all charter schools in Michigan! Congratulations to our staff…

Meet Mrs. Moens!

September 28, 2016
Meet Mrs. Moens! This amazing middle school, Language Arts teacher enjoys camping, bowling and grilling with her husband and two daughters! WMAES is so lucky to have her!

Summer school is in full swing!

September 28, 2016
Summer school is in full swing! Check in with your child’s summer school teacher to hear about all the great progress!

Free water playgrounds around GR!

September 28, 2016
Check out these FREE water playgrounds around GR! Open July 1 through August 18 from 8am-8pm. Make a splash this summer with your family! Locations: Joe Taylor Park, Alger Park School, Heartside Park, Mary Waters Park, Gerald R. Ford Middle…

Cherries are in season!

September 28, 2016
Cherries are in season! Here are a few U-Pick locations – enjoy the weekend! Moelker Orchards, Grand Rapids (616) 453-2585 Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm, Grand Rapids (616) 784-0058