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.”

Supportive friends, family & teachers made the difference

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

This recent graduate will be the first member of his immediate family to attend college...

Planting trees for community, especially those at risk

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School students and community volunteers planted 20 trees around the Godfrey Lee Early Childhood Center parking lot....

Focus, trust helped this grad overcome pandemic setback

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Senior Juan Martinez came a long way from facing the possibility of not graduating to walking with his class to receive his diploma...

Muskegon Heights superintendent tapped to lead Godfrey-Lee

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

The district is currently undergoing contract negotiations with Dr. Arnetta Thompson, with July 1 as her anticipated start date...

A hands-on lesson in how life works

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Fifth-graders at Nickels Intermediate School learned during a pig dissection that animal digestive and respiratory systems aren’t that different from their own...

They’re tops at bus stops

Caledonia Alexis Stark

District drivers won first place for the third consecutive year at the 58th annual regional MAPT School Bus Roadeo held at Caledonia High School...

Three finalists interviewing for superintendent role

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

The Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Board of Education is inviting three finalists for interviews on Tuesday, June 6, and Wednesday, June 7...

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Grandparents and other visitors pack the house on special persons’ day

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Around 300 grandparents and other special people visited Zinser Elementary for a morning full of food, music and Model A automobiles...

‘You have to know where you are & where you want to go’

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Eighth-grade explorers set out to brave the wilderness on the open plains of West Middle School for the annual Lewis and Clark Day...

Forum addresses safety and security concerns

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

District leaders asked 150 parents, teachers, community members and leaders for their input on how to make schools safer...

Preschoolers get to paint, plant and play in the great outdoors

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

The Great Start Readiness Program at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center hosted a garden party for students to teach their families about seeds, worms and plants, while having fun outside...

Labs show how wind, water and ice shape the Earth

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia Elementary fourth-graders become earth scientists for a day and learn about erosion...

Different ways to play

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

This Central Elementary kindergarten teacher celebrates her students through toys that look more like them...

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...

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