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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.”

A trip down memor-‘Lee’ lane: 100 years of Lee High School

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

On Saturday, Sept. 30, 63 former Homecoming kings and queens will return to their alma mater for Lee High School’s centennial celebration.

Teacher-designed classrooms help students feel supported, calm and creative

Issues in Education Alexis Stark

Teachers across Kent County intentionally design their classrooms to optimize their students’ learning and sense of community.

Caledonia Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia Elementary School is one of 11 Michigan schools given the National Blue Ribbon School title.

Restorative circles create safe space at the top of the day

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Restorative morning circles in Margaret Sicilian’s classroom at Central Elementary lift barriers and open the possibility for connection, collaboration and mutual understanding.

Leading to achieve

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Troy Reedy is the new principal at Byron Center High School.

New building: you name it

Byron Center Alexis Stark

The Byron Center community is invited to be a part of the district’s history by naming the new elementary school, set to open in 2024.

Coming soon: new playgrounds

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia and Emmons Lake elementaries are getting their playgrounds revamped this fall.

Beaded bracelets connect third-graders with their moods

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary third-grade teacher Bridget Hannink hopes to inspire positivity in her classroom by combining social-emotional learning with bracelet making.

It takes a community to stage a musical

Byron Center Alexis Stark

The Van Singel Fine Arts Center’s community theater production of “The Sound of Music” brought together a cast of Byron Center staff, students and their families.

Faux toxic spill averted, thanks to teams of students

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg High School physics students were called to be heroes and use their communication and engineering skills to solve a problem.

The stage is where her heart is

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Van Singel Fine Arts Center’s new managing director, Michelle Wagner, is detail-oriented and passionate about performing and fine arts.

For some, school is cooler on the first day

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee Legends beat the heat for their first day of school after Labor Day.

‘A mixture of nerves and excitement’

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Fifth- and sixth-graders settled into their new building on the first day of school at Nickels Elementary.

Educators, students welcome at zoo’s STEAM Day

Education Everywhere Alexis Stark

Education Everywhere — Teachers can attend STEAM Day at the John Ball Zoo for free on Saturday, Sept. 23. STEAM Day invites educators, students and...

Students give thumbs-up to cooler classrooms, roomier cafeteria

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

As bond projects wrap up — and the weather heats up — Thornapple Kellogg High School teachers and students are thankful to have air conditioning in their classrooms and more seating in the cafeteria.

Where’s the bus? Check the app

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills is helping families stay more informed about their students’ bus routes through a new geotracking application.

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