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.”

It’s official: old Kensington school building will come down

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to demolish the Kensington building at the May 15 meeting...

Gorillas, flamingos and komodo dragons, oh my!

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Marshall Elementary first-graders are young authors and animal experts in the making...

Compact branches pop up outside district elementary schools

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

A group of GRCC honors students made it their mission to bring little lending libraries to Zinser, Alpine and Central elementaries...

‘Bittersweet’: superintendent departing for new role

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After serving Caledonia Community Schools for five years, Superintendent Dedrick Martin has accepted the superintendent position at Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency...

Six to interview for Godfrey-Lee superintendent

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools will conduct the first round of interviews to find the district’s next superintendent on May 24 and 25...

Advisory committee recommends demolition of Kensington building

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The Board of Education will decide the future of the Kensington building after hearing neighbors’ concerns and an advisory committee’s recommendation to demolish...

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Coding their way to world competition

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

The Prototypes are the first robotics team from Lee Middle School to qualify for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas...

District moving forward with bond to reinvest in facilities

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Schools is making plans to ask voters to approve a bond that would generate $290 million to reinvest and revitalize school buildings, in the Nov. 7 election...

Hands-on trades training before graduation

Career Exploration Alexis Stark

Crossroads Alternative High School students learn trade skills before graduation in welding and construction at Grand Rapids Community College’s Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC program...

Career expo showcases opportunities

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

A student-powered effort brought some 50 businesses, organizations, colleges/universities and branches of the military to Kenowa Hills High School...

Elementary literary festival a Young 5s fairy tale

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center transformed into a magical world of reading...

Card club plays it forward

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills Middle School students share their love of trading cards in an after school club, where they packed cards to donate to kids at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital...

Voters to decide $61 million bond question

Caledonia Alexis Stark

On May 2, Caledonia voters will vote on a $61 million supplementary bond to complete district projects with a zero tax rate increase...

Neighbors, board review Kensington proposals

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The Black Hills neighborhood residents shared their thoughts on three proposals that have been received to repurpose the Kensington building...

Pool repairs to begin at Ottawa Hills

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Schools is moving forward with repairing Ottawa Hills High School’s swimming pool, expected to be completed by January 2024...

New buildings, new friends to be made

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Students share their excitement for the new Nickels Intermediate School, on track to open Aug. 4...

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