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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.”

Building sugar igloos builds preschool skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center preschoolers built igloos indoors, without real snow, to practice fine motor and problem-solving skills. 

High School students share diversity lessons with elementary peers

Lowell Alexis Stark
Students at Cherry Creek Elementary have learned about Martin Luther King Jr., Hanukkah and Native Americans from high-school students Diversity Council members.

She teaches by day, performs whenever she can 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center orchestra teacher Madison Peters has integrated her first love — music — with her second: teaching.

‘We’ve tried to create a place to find joy’

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center recently earned the highest rating from the state program Great Start to Quality for what it noted are its high-quality staff, learning environments and inclusive instruction.

Bilingual secretary: ‘They’re all my kids’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Heather Blase, bilingual super secretary of more than 20 years, has found a second family at Alpine Elementary. 

Already thinking page count & merch

Kent City Alexis Stark
Fourth-grader Xavier Beiter isn’t waiting until he grows up to pursue his passion of writing and illustrating comic books. 

Students inspired by Barbie, Harry Potter in STEM projects

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Movie characters, books and pop culture references inspired students’ projects featured last semester in the Kenowa Middle School STEM Academy hydraulics showcase. 

New animal science class helps prepare future farmers

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
A new animal science course is helping build a foundation of knowledge for students in the new Future Farmers of America chapter at Thornapple Kellogg.

New school name reflects building’s history

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center Public Schools’ previously unnamed fourth elementary school will now and forever be known as Heritage Elementary. 

‘Artastic’ artistry awaits art admirers

Byron Center Alexis Stark
This year’s Byron Center Public Schools Visual Arts Showcase features art from K-12 students and a collage concert featuring the high school’s band, orchestra and choir. The artwork is currently on display for the public.

Students use math to tackle North Pole ‘peppermite’ infestation

Lowell Alexis Stark
Lowell High School AP calculus students have a very merry calc-mus creating functions and filming accompanying videos. 

Cafeteria becomes one-stop holiday shop

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Alpine Elementary’s Snowflake Shop invited families to do some stress-free holiday shopping for their students. 

His first mission: Honor Fighting Scots who served

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Before graduating high school, senior Brody Woodwyk is leading the effort to raise funds for a permanent veterans memorial at Caledonia High School. 

School, community step up to feed families at holidays

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey-Lee’s Kent School Services Network food drive provided food to 125 families this holiday season. 

Caledonia chooses next superintendent

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia chooses interim superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer for superintendent.

Administration department to expand  

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
The district plans to expand its administration department with the recent purchase of the building next door. 
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