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…
Graduation Season 2023
From kindergarten celebrations to seniors completing their high school journey, graduation is a significant event for our students, families, educators and community. Graduation signifies not only academic achievement but a time to truly reflect on the will power and grit…
From Desk to Dirt Earth Day Celebrations
April marks not only the start of spring, it also marks a busy week of Earth Day Celebrations at our schools. Schools have been hard at work teaching their students about the importance of treating our planet respectfully. In honor…
Alumni Pays It Forward For Other Charter School Students
After receiving thousands of scholarship dollars to attend her dream college Samantha Rodriguez-Osorio, alumni from West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, was eager and prepared to launch into the next phase of her educational journey. Sam is intelligent, bright, and…
Choice Schools Associates’ 2021/22 Leader of the Year – Alan Bosker
“The person who wins this year’s award for Leadership of Excellence is someone who elevates every single situation that they’re in. They see a problem and they solve it, so I am very proud to honor Alan Bosker.” – Sarah…
Choice Schools Associates Awards Scholarship to Seniors
Choice Schools awards thousands of scholarships to students who attend their charter charter schools. Since we opened our doors to serve schools nearly 24 years ago, we have given back. This year is no different. Across our 16 unique…
Celebrating 20 Years of Service – Mrs. Heather Pruski
Teacher Appreciation Week is every week at Choice Schools, especially when we’re celebrating significant milestones such as 20 years of service at WMAES! We are always honored to commemorate anniversaries of staff who have devoted years of talent and…
What Earth Day Means for our Students and the Environment – Holly Orians
“Invest in our Planet” is the theme for this year’s Earth Day. As an educator, I can’t think of a better way to invest in our planet than to provide students with the opportunities to interact with and learn…
Choice Principal Named Semifinalist for Michigan Charter School Administrator of the Year
Alan Bosker, Middle & High School Principal at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, is now in contention for being named 2022 Michigan Charter School Administrator of the Year. The nomination is given by the Michigan Association of Public School…
Celebrating Black History Month at Our Schools
At Choice Schools we recognize the importance of Black History Month and believe that the accomplishments of African Americans and their role in US history should be learned about and celebrated all year long. Check out some of the awesome…