West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is FREE, PUBLIC, AND OPEN TO ALL. We strive to provide an environment that will foster creativity, promote academic achievement, and develop sound character and citizenship principles emphasizing responsibility to the environment and society while maintaining and improving each child’s self-esteem and self-concept.
When you envision your child’s education, do you see them reading a textbook cover to back? Here at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, the world is our guide book. Science and nature guide children at WMAES to experience learning. What makes us great is our belief that children thrive because we allow their learning to expand to endless possibilities – becoming an individualized learning path for each student.
From preschool through 12th-grade, we offer a complete, fully accredited education grounded in the disciplines and rewards of science. At West Michigan Academy, our goal is clear; to create an environment where children advance in learning because they learn through discovery. Our environment develops both a successful student and a responsible, conscientious adult.
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Star Wars Spirit Day
May 4, 2026
WMAES is excited to announce our annual “May the 4th Be With You” Star Wars Spirit Day on Monday, May 4!
Students are invited to wear school-appropriate outfits related to Star Wars, space, stars, or the sky. We encourage students to get creative and have fun showing their Star Wars spirit.
Please remember:
No masks, helmets, or costume props, including lightsabers or similar items.
All outfits must be school-appropriate.
We look forward to seeing everyone’s creative outfits on Monday, May 4!
The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the school.
The Board of Directors will meet at:
4463 Leonard St NW, Walker, MI 49534 Elem Bldg. Rm. 129
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 3 years old and up.