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.”

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...

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...

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