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.”

Armed Forces Thanksgiving message: aim high, persevere

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Students and educators from more than 30 West Michigan high schools came together with local veterans and community leaders for the ninth annual Armed Forces Thanksgiving event.

Celebrating environmental education, one plant or pollinator at a time

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The Groundswell Stewardship Initiative student showcase featured projects from over 25 West Michigan schools, celebrating hands-on environmental teaching and student-led, community-based stewardship.

Competitor to coach, senior reflects on Odyssey of the Mind

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Senior Shelby Robinett recalls her time as an Odyssey of the Mind competitor and the lessons learned while a student coach.

Youngsters learn about farm life from high-schoolers and friendly animals

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia High School food science students taught Paris Ridge Elementary youngsters about farm animals and their many uses at their “Farm to Fork” event.

Service day prompts students to ‘choose your legacy’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg High School students volunteered their efforts in the community while paying tribute to a teacher during this year’s service day.

Her dream: to sing on Broadway

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Byron Center High School senior Alyssa Sherman dreams of singing on Broadway and, eventually, on the stage of her own theater.

Poetry Slam brings area teens center stage

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Over 20 students from Kent County performed their poems live and uncensored at the eighth annual Teen Poetry Slam, hosted at the Kent District Library, in partnership with Write Michigan.

Art plus STEM = student-designed machines

Byron Center Alexis Stark

West Middle School art and STEM classes collaborated to learn how to construct simple machines, with design and decoration inspired by artwork.

FAFSA delays leave college choices in limbo, students stressed

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

A rocky rollout of the federal government’s new FAFSA form and delays in the process have students and counselors waiting for answers when it comes to college enrollment and financial aid next fall.

Voters in multiple districts to decide school funding questions

Comstock Park Alexis Stark

On May 7, Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills, Lowell and Thornapple Kellogg district voters will decide proposals affecting their public schools.

Middle-schoolers empowered to be the most ‘Beautiful U’

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Girls from across West Michigan learned how to care for their minds, bodies and souls at the 14th annual “Beautiful U” event, hosted by WOOD-TV8/WOTV kids and family expert Maranda.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

This Godfrey Lee High School senior plans a future as a mechanical engineer.

Middle-schoolers extinguish fear of potential fire unknown

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Middle School Life Skills students learned how to use fire extinguishers from the City of Walker Fire Marshall Kevin Degroot.

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Nickels Intermediate’s annual Battle of the Books competition serves as a fun opportunity to encourage reading.

$37 million no-tax rate increase bond request on May 7

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills voters will consider a zero millage rate increase over the current tax rate, to fund additions and upgrades to outdoor activity and learning spaces.

Mock trial team excels at state finals

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia High School’s team became semi-finalists at the Michigan Mock Trial state finals, guided by teacher Jenny Jonkman and a local attorney and judge.

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