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.”

A final bow, but he’s not going anywhere

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Drama Club Director Harry Coffill put on his final production at Lee High School, “Alice: A Musical Adventure.” He will remain as district media specialist...

At school or home, reading is a family affair

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Alpine Elementary celebrated the last week of Reading Month by inviting families to read with their students at school...

Communication device enables students to share thoughts, even trash talking

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Speaker Chris Klein visited Dutton Elementary to share his experience using an augmentative and alternative communication device and how social interaction encourages language development...

Speaker: accept all your identities as your superpower

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

International diversity, equity and inclusion speaker and author Graci Harkema discussed intersectionality and belonging as GRCC’s Women's History Month keynote speaker...

Making friends via silly socks

Caledonia Alexis Stark

A Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center family raised money to buy pairs of mismatched socks and books for their son’s class...

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Learning about the art of the possible

State of the Arts Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Schools high school students learn about careers in the arts from GRCC visual arts professors...

Sub’s video book teasers get high marks from viewers

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Phil Blum’s video series helps introduce Nickels Elementary students to new books and a love for reading...

Barista service with a smile

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Duncan Lake Transitions program students are serving up smiles and lattes at The Cali Grind coffee shop, now open at Caledonia High School...

What’s your opinion? Students write about belonging

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School English students shared their opinions through the writing and design of digital magazines...

Becoming Knights who know nutrition

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Zinser Elementary school nurse turns her passion for nutrition into a fun incentive program to encourage students to eat more fruits and vegetables...

Students advocate for tastier, healthier lunches

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

GRPS students will see an increase in school lunch menus options and other improvements to their cafeterias as the result of student advocacy...

Kensington building proposal deadline extended

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The deadline for the community to submit proposals for how to use or repurpose the Kensington building has been extended to May 31...

Student art gets gallery showing

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Byron Center students learned different artistic techniques and got to see their projects displayed in downtown Grand Rapids...

Spirit week promotes diversity, inclusion

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills High School continues to Paint It Green with a week-long focus on acceptance and belonging...

‘I want her to know she’s not alone’

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Cello prodigy and sixth-grade student Cameron Renshaw will host a concert at Wealthy Theatre to raise money for his former teacher who is battling a rare bone cancer...

Speaker’s message: ‘Be strong and celebrate who you are’

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

Jazz McKinney, executive director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, discussed the nuances of identity as the keynote speaker for GRCC’s Diversity Lecture Series...

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