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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.”

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center High School’s theater club brings "Newsies" to the Van Singel Fine Arts Center stage, empowered by the show’s message of empowering youth to speak out against injustice. 

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
After more than 20 years of teaching, Lee Middle School science teacher Janene Parney has learned a lot about her profession and herself as a person.

Chef to a US president says ‘curiosity, consistency’ key to success

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Cliff Rome, the nationally acclaimed restaurant owner and personal and executive chef to President Barack Obama, visited three Kent County schools during Black History Month to discuss the transformative power of hospitality.

Pre-K open houses Feb. 26 & 27 

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia Community Schools families are invited to attend ‘PreK – Here I Come!’ to learn more about the early learning opportunities offered next school year at all five elementary schools.

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia’s middle- and high-school creative writing teams will host JustWrite Michigan’s first regional tournament and junior high invitational at Duncan Lake Middle School in March.

This week: public input sought on superintendent search

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills is looking for input from its stakeholders through an online survey and several focus groups held throughout the district on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 19.

The hottest trait in school: being a kid who CAREs

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Zinser Elementary students are learning responsibility and accountability for their actions, with a trip to the school store at stake. 

Creating art meant to spark change

Byron Center Alexis Stark
West Middle School art teacher Janine Campbell is challenging her students to create positive change through art, thanks to her term as Creative Visions ambassador.

Familiar face, new role

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Former Spanish teacher Scott Szczepanek is the new assistant principal at Thornapple Kellogg High School.

Longtime superintendent to retire this summer

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
After 15 years as Kenowa Hills’ superintendent, Jerry Hopkins has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Task forces focus on creative ways to encourage attendance

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Lee Middle and High Schools’ attendance task force is taking truancy seriously and coming up with entertaining methods of encouraging all students to be at school and in class on time.

Re-launched elementary program seeks male volunteers

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
A volunteer program at Alpine Elementary on hiatus since the pandemic has been re-launched and is seeking male role models. 

Healthy, fulfilling vending options: books 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
New book vending machines at Byron Center elementaries encourage students to read more and demonstrate positive behavior. 

New math strategy equals confidence, competence

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey Elementary is implementing new methods for learning math to increase fifth-graders’ engagement and confidence.

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.
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