Battle Creek Montessori Academy started construction on its natural playground. The idea came from kindergarten teacher Jess Rasmussen who believed that a natural playground fit perfectly with the Montessori philosophy. Families, friends and community members donated wood, flowers, trees, tires,…
FCMA Coming Together to Celebrate a Day of Peace
Four Corners Montessori Academy (FCMA) will celebrated International Day of Peace (IDP) on Friday, Sept. 20. Each year the official IDP or “Peace Day” is celebrated on Sept. 21. In 1981, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly established IDP to promote worldwide peace and encourage…
MMAEC Clean Up at Heritage Landing
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change headed down to Muskegon’s beautiful Heritage Landing for a service learning project. There, the children put on their gloves, grabbed a garbage bag and explored the grounds with their teacher. Along the way, the…
Morey Students Plant Butterfly Garden
Students from fourth to sixth grade at Morey Charter School planted small nectar plants and other grasses to establish a butterfly habitat on Tuesday morning. The students can’t wait for the plants to mature and for butterflies to come enjoy…
Good Things Happening at WMAES
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Students Clear Out Invasive Mustard Plants at Park Students at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) in Grand Rapids spent time Tuesday cleaning up Linus Palmer Park. Student council members in grades 6-12…
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Top Scholars
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WMAES Ranked the #15 High School in Michigan by US News
Celebrity Reader at Benton Harbor Charter School
It has been often said “reading is fundamental,” and on March 8 students at Benton Harbor Charter School (BHCS) were read to by local celebrities at a special assembly. This was part of BHCS annual Celebrity Reader Day that emphasizes…
TOPSA+ charter school top among Muskegon County schools when income considered
Three Oaks Public School Academy is the most successful among Muskegon County elementary and middle schools when student socioeconomic status is taken into consideration, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Read here.