West Michigan Aviation AcademyStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for West Michigan Aviation Academy. Core organization is free for students.

Institution in Grand Rapids, MI. Operating on a semester system.

Grand Rapids, MI
620 students
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Student guide · First Semester 2026

The semester, explained for West Michigan Aviation Academy

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
First Semester 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
7

Academic calendar

First Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. First Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. 2026-2027 School Year
  3. Second Semester 2027

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Campus language

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7 terms

C

CAP
Civil Air Patrol, a major extracurricular program integrated with the school's aviation focus.

F

FIRST
Refers to the FIRST Robotics program, specifically Team 5980 (The East Grand Rapids reference is a common confusion, but 5980 is the WMAA team).
Flight
Common shorthand for aviation-specific elective blocks or scheduled flight training sessions.

N

NHS
National Honor Society.

S

STUCO
Student Council.

T

The Hangar
The multipurpose gym and cafeteria area where students eat lunch and attend assemblies.
The Line
Refers to the flight line at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport where the school's training aircraft are stationed.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

7 details
Aviation Center
The specialized facility located on the airport grounds used for flight training and aviation labs.
Late Start
Scheduled days where classes begin later than the standard 8:00 AM start time to allow for staff professional development.
PowerSchool
The online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades, GPA, and attendance.
Schoology
The primary learning management system (LMS) where teachers post assignments and course materials.
The Hangar
The central multipurpose facility used for athletics, dining, and large school gatherings.
Uniform
The mandatory daily dress code, typically consisting of school-branded polos and khaki trousers.
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WMAA Food Service (K-12 by Elior)

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What academic term is relevant now?
First Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Grand Rapids for West Michigan Aviation Academy Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Grand Rapids.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,250

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

57

Bikeability

57

Public Transit

The Rapid bus system

Nearest Airports

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

48.5°F

Avg Snowfall

64 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

WMAA Main Campus Parking Lot

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Follows a one-way traffic pattern; single exit to 44th St.

Campus News

Latest updates from West Michigan Aviation Academy

Ian Rowe’s Next Big Charter School Project: Aerospace and Virtue

Article featuring WMAA as a landmark public charter school at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, highlighting its growth and the new project inspired by its success.

Nov 4, 2026

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WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand

Western Michigan University and WMAA announced a new partnership providing five guaranteed admission spots annually for WMAA students into WMU's aviation flight science program.

Jun 3, 2026

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Celebrating 15 Years of the West Michigan Aviation Academy

The academy marks 15 years since its founding by Dick DeVos, continuing its focus on STEM and aviation-centered education.

Feb 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at West Michigan Aviation Academy

Soccer (Girls V) Practice - Four Person Skill Workout

November 5, 2026

Gym

Morning skill workout session for the girls' varsity soccer team.

Basketball (Boys V) Practice - Shooting

November 7, 2026

Gym

Morning shooting practice for the boys' varsity basketball team.

Cross Country (Coed) - MHSAA D2 State Finals

November 7, 2026

TBD (Michigan International Speedway typically)

Qualifying members of the cross country team compete in the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals.

Soccer (Girls V) Practice - Open Gym Futsal

November 7, 2026

Gym

Futsal session held in the school gym.

Basketball (Boys V) Season Starts

November 11, 2026

West Michigan Aviation Academy

Official start of the boys' varsity basketball season.

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 25, 2026

West Michigan Aviation Academy

School closed for Thanksgiving break through November 27.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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