Alexis Stark

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Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News, covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry, before finding her calling in education reporting and landing at SNN. Alexis is also the author of a poetry chapbook, “Learning to Sleep in the Middle of the Bed.”

Student-led club offering hope for the holidays & beyond

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills High School students are collecting donations for daily necessities to provide ‘hope in a bag’ to their community.

Looking for social connection? These students have ideas

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Following their regional West Michigan Design Prize pitches, six middle and high school teams from Southwest Middle High School will move on to present their design project ideas to judges in February.

Annual egg drop poaches staff, cooks up fun

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg High School’s annual egg drop got elevated this year, when teams of staff members were invited to participate.

Sixth-graders lead drone-coding lesson

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Sixth-graders Tyler Groenhout and Jackson VanderBand took learning to new heights when they created a lesson plan to teach their STEM classmates how to code drones.

Game board showcase demonstrates fun of skill-building

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills STEM Academy game boards demonstrated physics and fun at the game board showcase.

From in-class reading to real-world weather

Lowell Alexis Stark

A new elementary ELA curriculum ties together core subjects — math, science and social studies — with comprehensive reading and writing, with help from a Michigan meteorologist.

New communication boards give students an outside voice

Caledonia Alexis Stark

New communication boards at all five elementary schools plus the Early Childhood Center promote inclusivity.

Wonder Walks explore nature around school

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Early Childhood Center’s Great Start Readiness Program is inspiring young learners to ask questions about the natural world around them.

STEM Academy bond projects near the finish line

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hill’s STEM Academy now has more storage, windows and upgraded technology thanks to the district’s 2020 bond funds.

New, in-house yearbook class model builds, broadens skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia High School’s new in-house yearbook program focuses on student’s photos and storytelling.

‘If they like being at school, they’re going to learn more’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Ben Sleeman brings his leadership style – and pet bearded dragon – in move to McFall Elementary.

Medical emergency? They can sprint into action

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School’s cross-country team recently earned their CPR certification to be better prepared to take care of one another on and off the course.

Servant leader wants to further ‘that family feel’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Lee Elementary’s new principal Sara Jewett is up for the challenge and opportunity to build new relationships.

District looks to expand academics, arts and athletics with new bond

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Voters are being asked to consider a $110 million bond to address capacity issues due to consistent growth in Byron Center Public Schools.

She made the jump from teacher to principal

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Tina Mysliwiec is now leading Brown Elementary as principal, after teaching in the building for almost eight years.

Living Lab courtyard gives reading challenge autumn ambience

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Zinser Elementary fifth-graders help care for the Living Lab in their courtyard, so they can enjoy Michigan weather while reading outside.

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