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...

“I asked Mr. Maitner why he loves WMAES. He said, “I love WMAES because of the dedicated staff, students and families we have. From the time I arrived at WMAES, I have been humbled by the collaboration of our staff to support all students in their development. This is truly a special place to be!”
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.