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.”

Hope Squad making school safe & welcoming to all

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

The club at Thornapple Kellogg High School aims to support their fellow students’ mental health and make their school a more welcoming, safe place.

Student Leadership team plants trees for water quality

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Nickels Intermediate students teamed up with the Kent Conservation District to plant 100 new trees near their school and improve their watershed.

Utilizing AI to ‘help the world’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Central Elementary fourth-graders designed an AI-powered drone to protect fish in the Great Lakes, earning them first place in the Presidential AI Challenge.

Kenowa Hills board selects next superintendent

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The Board of Education selected Kenowa Hills Director of Human Resources Cherie Horner as its next superintendent.

Students step outside for community service project

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Museum School students involved in Pathways Club recently hosted their Spring Giveaway event, providing members of the community with food, toiletries and other necessities.

Three finalists named in superintendent search

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The Kenowa Hills Board of Education will interview three final candidates for the role of district superintendent this Thursday, May 14.

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia’s peer-to-peer program promotes friendship, inclusion and belonging amongst young students.

‘See kids for who they are’

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Second-grade teacher Kinsey Bykerk teaches her students about influential people with hope that they will grow up to inspire others.

STEAM night shows ‘we never stop learning’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee’s first STEAM is LIT event encouraged students and their families to be curious scientists, innovative engineers and aspiring artists.

Second-graders explore the art of embroidery

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Marshall Elementary second-graders got crafty in art class and learned how to embroider their original designs.

Superintendent interviews scheduled for April 28 & 30

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The Kenowa Hills Board of Education will interview four superintendent candidates on Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 30.

Bond refinance projected to save nearly $1 million

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education recently approved the refinancing of $10.5 million in bonds, projecting a savings of more than $830,000 over the remaining life of the 2016 bonds.

Trio of area schools recognized for literacy achievements

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Elementaries in Caledonia, Kenowa Hills and Lowell recently received the TalentFirst Literacy Leadership Award for their commitment to helping students grow as readers and increase literacy rates.

Basketball-inspired math board game is a slam dunk

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

A seventh-grade Math Madness tournament board game combines solving math functions with professional basketball player stats to create classroom fun.

‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After serving Caledonia Community Schools as a coach, teacher and parent, Angie Stauffer stepped into a new role as principal at Duncan Lake Middle School last December.

Amusement park twist makes physics fun

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Sixth-graders use laws of motion, energy and gravity to transform their classroom into an amusement park.

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