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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…
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Board Appreciation Month at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

January 20, 2023
January not only marks the beginning of a new year at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now…
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Staff Spotlight: Dustin Hunter, High School Social Studies

December 16, 2022
“Hi! I am Dustin Hunter, a high school social studies teacher at WMAES. This is my 10th year teaching here and I absolutely love it because of the students, staff, and chicken drumsticks. I have two amazing kids, Teddy and…