Muskegon – United States Military Academy alum, leadership, and martial arts expert Jessica Owens will visit the Muskegon Maritime Academy on March 20, 2023, to conduct training sessions for students and staff. Jessica Owens a native of Clinton, MS. She graduated valedictorian from Bailey Magnet High School in Jackson, MS, and was accepted into the […] The post West Point Alum and leadership, self-defense expert to train students and staff at Muskegon Maritime Academy appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

Muskegon Heights– This past Saturday January 21, Scott Meats owner Craig Hindes and family held a fundraiser for the Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA). The community could buy a $100 gift card for only $75 with $25 going to support the school. The community responded overwhelmingly from Manistee, Muskegon, Grand Haven and all surrounding areas. The store […] The post Scott Meats raises $11,750 for Muskegon Maritime Academy appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

Muskegon – Officials from the Muskegon Maritime Academy announced today they were awarded a $15,000 grant to help build a strong literacy program at the new K-5 charter school. School founder Franklin A. Fudail, who wrote the grant says reading is high on his priority list. He said the grant will help the school towards […] The post Muskegon Maritime Academy Awarded $15K Grant to Help Build Literacy Program appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

Grand Rapids – Student-Cadets at the new Muskegon Maritime Academy will have an opportunity to learn about Meteorology, which is a branch of the atmospheric sciences with a major focus on weather forecasting. On Thursday, September 29, WZZM Meteorologist Micheal Behrens will be visiting the school to discuss the “science of weather”. The visit aligns […] The post WZZM TV-13 Meteorologist to Visit Muskegon Maritime Academy appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer Muskegon Maritime Academy’s opening this past week received overwhelmingly positive reviews from students and their parents, who praised the school’s emphasis on learning and discipline. The Academy, which serves K-5 students, is Muskegon’s first public school with both a naval and maritime focus. “I just want to say my […] The post Muskegon Maritime Academy Draws Praise from Parents and Students appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

Muskegon – The Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA) announced today that through private funding the school will be helping parents off-set the cost of school uniforms to kick off the school year. School founder Franklin A. Fudail said the uniforms to start the school year off are temporary until the customized uniforms for the naval academy are […] The post Muskegon Maritime Academy Supporters to Help Families with Purchase of School Uniforms appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

By Federico Martinez Tribute Staff Writer Boys and girls attending Muskegon Maritime Academy this fall will attend separate classes in many cases, a set-up that numerous national studies have shown increases the academic success for students of both genders. The approach, which studies show cuts down on classroom distractions and helps to avoid boy/girl learning […] The post Separate Classes for Boys and Girls, Key Component for Muskegon Maritime Academy appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer Muskegon -Longtime Muskegon area Pastor Tyrone Rule Sr., who has spent his career ministering to youth and is a U.S. Navy veteran, says he sees great things being accomplished when Muskegon Maritime Academy opens its doors this September. Pastor Rule, who will serve as board treasurer, said he believes […] The post Local Pastor Brings Life of Service to New School Board appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

Grand Rapids – Students at Muskegon Maritime Academy won’t just be learning about good posture and how to hold a fork properly during etiquette classes this fall. They’ll be learning lifetime lessons like what’s considered appropriate behavior and how one communicates can show respect for others, said school founder Franklin A. Fudail That’s the goal […] The post Muskegon Maritime Academy to Partner with Grand Rapids-based Etiquette Company appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more

Muskegon native Dr. Byron Varnado, who has more than 20 years of experience meeting the needs of children and families as a family doctor, has been appointed as a “senior advisor” to Muskegon Maritime Academy’s National Advisory Team, school officials announced recently. Varnado’s expertise and insight will make an outstanding addition to Maritime Academy’s leadership […] The post Muskegon Physician to serve as senior advisor to Maritime Academy appeared first on Muskegon Tribune ..read more