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...

“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 Sadie. When I am not teaching or playing with my kids I enjoy watching college football, reading, eating, and listening to Pearl Jam.”
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.