Lighthouse Academy- Waalkes

Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes is partnered with the Kent County Juvenile Detention Center and provides a whole-child approach to education for young adults inside the facilities.

Students may choose to continue their enrollment at Lighthouse Academy upon release through Lighthouse Academy - South Virtual Program, a divergent program set up to meet the flexibility and demands of a non-traditional learner.

Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes

1501 Cedar St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Carlas Coleman
Office Manager
Sandy Choffel
Student Advocate

Office Hours:

8:00am - 4:00pm

School Hours:

8:30am - 4:00pm

December 20, 2024
Leaseholder Buildout Request for Proposal: LA - Holland
RFP: LA - Holland
December 12, 2024
1/28/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Calendar

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January 20
NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
Date: Jan 20
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January 24
All Staff Professional Development Day
All Staff Professional Development Day
Date: Jan 24
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February 12
Winter Count Day
Winter Count Day
Date: Feb 12
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February 14 - February 17
NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
Date: Feb 14 - Feb 17
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March 6
Last Day of Trimester 2
Last Day of Trimester 2
Date: Mar 6
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March 10
First Day of Trimester 3
First Day of Trimester 3
Date: Mar 10
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Lighthouse Academy Waalkes has the privilege of providing education to students who are residing within the facility. Our purpose is to eliminate gaps in our student’s educational process. The students earn credit toward a high school diploma which can be transferred to their local high school.

Printable School Calendar

2024-2025 Important Dates


Parent and Student Handbook

2024-2025 Parent and Student Handbook