Intent to return begins soon

We’re thrilled to begin planning for another amazing year at WMAES and are excited for your family to continue being a part of our school community. Ensuring your student’s space for the upcoming school year starts with completing the Intent to Return form, available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning February 3.

Completing this quick and simple online form is essential, as we cannot guarantee a reserved space for your student without it. Your timely submission helps us plan ahead to deliver the best educational experience possible. If you have multiple students enrolled, please remember that a separate form must be completed for each child.

We’re honored to partner with you in your child’s educational journey and are grateful for the trust you place in us. By submitting the Intent to Return form, you ensure your student remains part of the dynamic, supportive WMAES community.

As the Intent to Return window approaches, we’ll share additional reminders to help ensure you don’t miss this important opportunity. Thank you for helping us plan for another fantastic year at WMAES!

January 17 - Noon Dismissal & End of Quarter 2

No School on January 20 In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We would like to remind you that there will be no school on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day serves as an important opportunity to pause and reflect on Dr. King's enduring legacy and his unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and unity.

At WMAES, we stand with Dr. King’s message of equality, respect, and education for all, striving to create a community where these values are lived and celebrated every day.

Popcorn Day January 24

The WMAES Parent Team has once again made it possible for us to host a popcorn sale for students. Bags of popcorn are 50 cents. Families will still be able to sponsor an entire class for a donation of $10. Students are able to purchase multiple bags of popcorn if desired. 

Kindergarten Round-Up & Preschool Open House
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 4:30–6:00 PM

Join us for our Kindergarten Round-Up and GSRP Preschool Open House for the 2025–2026 school year!

Families will have the opportunity to:

• Learn more about our exceptional kindergarten and free preschool programs

• Meet our teachers and explore classrooms

• Take a tour of our facilities

Feel free to share this event with families who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you and your child!

♻️ Paper Gator Recycling Contest ♻️

Help WMAES support our sustainability efforts and win $5,000 for the school to use toward supplies! 

From January 11 to April 11, 2025, Paper Gator will award $5,000 to the school with the largest increase in recycled paper products.

The following recyclable paper items are eligible:

✅ School/office paper
✅ Newspapers
✅ Magazines
✅ Junk mail
✅ Soft and hard cover books
✅ Shredded paper
✅ Paperboard (e.g., tissue boxes, cereal boxes)
✅ Cardboard (12x12 or smaller)
✅ Wrapping paper (no foil or sparkles)

 Drop-off Location: Paper Gator dumpsters are located behind the school, accessible via the Wilson driveway.

Whether you're tidying up after the holidays or diving into spring cleaning, every little bit helps us reach our goal!

Happy Recycling! 

Assistance Program INFORMATION 

We are excited to continue our efforts in supporting our students through our assistance programs. Our resources have expanded this school year, and we want to ensure you are aware of the benefits available to our entire community.

Our new counseling service, the School Assistance Program (SAP), is offered through Pine Rest, a professional mental health service. This program provides five free, confidential counseling sessions per episode of care and is available 24/7 to anyone in the student’s household.

To access this service, simply call 800.442.0809, press 1, and follow the prompts. Be sure to mention, “I have an SAP with West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science.”

To learn more about all the benefits provided by this program, please watch the introduction video. Click the link below or paste the URL into any browser:

SAP Video – Password: SAPOrientation
URL: https://vimeo.com/video/956870695?share=copy

Please note that all services provided through the SAP are 100% confidential. We hope this resource can support you and your family whenever needed.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Uniform Online Ordering 

Purchase uniform apparel any time from the convenience of home with free shipping.

Online Uniform Store Link: WMAES Apparel

You can also enter the URL https://wmaesapparel.secure-decoration.com/ in any browser to access the store.