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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 familiar face with a New England accent returns 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
With a spring in his step and his signature Boston accent, Gregg Bruno is excited to return to Byron Center as Marshall Elementary’s new principal.

District lays off three principals, other administrators

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Citing budget uncertainties and declining student numbers, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools laid off several administrators just ahead of Labor Day.

First-day sunrise inspires seniors’ final year of learning 

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
As they watched the sun rise on their last first day of high school, Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors shared what they were most looking forward to about the year ahead. 

New school building opens today  

Caledonia Alexis Stark
The brand new, air conditioned and more accessible Dutton Elementary school opens to students and staff for the first day of school today.

Elementary principal heads to West Middle

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Marshall Elementary Principal Kris Vydareny will be transitioning to the same role at West Middle School this fall.

Community theater serves as a summer teacher  

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Students, teachers and community members came together this summer to perform a musical and learn new things about themselves. 

Fifth-graders sound off on first day of school

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey Elementary fifth-graders are excited to learn about respect, reading and recess this school year.

Designing their way out of ‘wicked’ problems

Grandville Alexis Stark
This summer’s Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio, hosted by Kendall College of Art and Design, inspired students to design accessible and sustainable parks, fashion and prescription pill bottles.

Reimagined summer school ignites creativity in the community

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Ignite: Summer Learning program connected students with their community through field trips and local partnerships.

New crochet club at Kraft Meadows has students hooked

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Rising seventh-grader Olive Roush helped cultivate a close-knit community of crocheters in a new after-school club at Kraft Meadows Intermediate. 

Volunteers needed to stuff backpacks for students

All Districts Alexis Stark
Storehouse of Community Resources' second annual Big Backpack Build is seeking volunteers to pack more than 10,000 backpacks with essential school supplies for Kent County students.

With a focus on artivism, teacher encourages self-expression

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Artist, poet and educator Meg Johnson, brings their passion for “artivism” to their students at Alger Middle School.

Opening the (barn) doors to learning about animals, farming

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
A place to raise livestock? A functioning farm? A new facility will give Thornapple Kellogg students first-hand agricultural experience.

STEM rocket project launches students into summer

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills High School STEM Academy students built and launched homemade rockets during the last week of school.

Fifth-graders leave a legacy for future reading, relaxation

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Page Elementary fifth-graders brought their vision for a hammock garden to life and had a summer celebration to recognize their hard work.
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With striking commitment, he leads percussionists to find ‘genuine joy’

Caledonia Alexis Stark
The percussion ensemble director of more than 25 years, Don Raaymakers mentors his student musicians, past and present, to be their best.
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