October 30, 2026
Beyond the Classroom: How WMAES Connects Learning to Real-World Adventure
At West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES), learning has never been confined to four walls and a whiteboard. Here at WMAES we...

“Hello, my name is Mr. Murray, 5th grade teacher. I am going into my seventh year at WMAES. I enjoy sports, hunting, fishing, spending time with my family, and being outdoors. What I love most about WMAES is the campus. I love being able to take my students outside to learn.”
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is a tuition-free pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public charter school in Grand Rapids, MI that is focused on environmental education and open to ages 4 years old and up.