Lighthouse Academy

10/19/2026

Students at Eagle village are working on different projects, including some Halloween pumpkins. They are developing new skills in woodshop and learning how to create something from start to finish!

10/16/2026

Students toured Tiara Yachts yesterday as part of the JMG program!

09/21/2026

Thank you for attending the Cedar Springs Community School campus for our first Open House!

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Good morning Cedar Springs students! We are so excited to welcome you into your new school!

08/20/2026

Our most recent JJI graduate wrote this quote on our whiteboard months before graduation to keep himself motivated and inspire the younger students he mentored.

He became an example of what’s possible when you put in the work, stay focused, and keep pushing through the obstacles.

At graduation, court staff shared how meaningful it was to see him finally graduate with that quote still on the board. Afterward, they turned his words into a sign that now hangs in the JJI hallway, a reminder to every student that their goals are within reach.

08/10/2026

Lighthouse Academy and Hope Academy of West Michigan joined together last week Friday for Professional Development. Sessions included topics such as Values, Special Education updates, and a time for teambuilding.

08/04/2026

We are accepting applications for our open board position! Please email Leslie Cummings if you are interested! [email protected]

08/04/2026

Our students benefit so much from participating in the JMG program! This year Jason Liptow (Educator, Eagle Village), Ronda Dyer (School Leader), and Heidi Cate (Superintendent) attended the summit. Our other JMG specialists include: Wade Waldrup (Barry County), Elizabeth Manz and Benson Mitchell (Muskegon Community Building), and Marcelle Marceletti (JJI).

07/31/2026

Congratulations to the first South Campus graduate of the 2026-2027 school year! You worked really hard in July to complete the last few classes 🧑🏽‍🎓