Welcome Groves Academy® Parents and Guardians!

Groves Academy is pleased to provide the information you need to grow your relationship with the school. You’ll find links to key documents and important information you can use every day on this page. Please check back often for updates.

ALMA is the student information system Groves Academy uses to manage attendance, schedules, report cards, transcripts, and more. The ALMA parent/guardian portal provides secure access to this information for parents and guardians of Groves Academy students.

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School Hours

Monday–Thursday
8:25 am – 3:00 pm

Friday
8:25 am – 1:00 pm

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan — Updated August 17, 2022

We have a dedicated chef on staff preparing nutritious meals in our on-site kitchen. Ingredients are fresh and, wherever possible, farmers’ market sourced.

2022-2023 Lunch Instructions

After School Activities (ASA) Program

Winter Session — Begins the week of 1/23

ASA runs from 3:15 – 4:15 pm Monday-Thursday. The winter session is open to Lower and Middle School students. We do have general aftercare from 4:15-5:00 pm (rolling pick up) for families who need it at no additional cost. We anticipate activities will fill up fast so we encourage prompt registration. Activities offered may be canceled or modified due to enrollment.

WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION FORM

Experiential and confidence sparking activities are offered in areas such as art/design, technology, lifetime/leisure, and physical education.

ASA is fee-based and broken into multiple sessions throughout the school year. Families may sign up for any number of days, with registration opening a couple of weeks before each session. On school days when ASA is not in session, we do offer free aftercare with rolling pick-up until 5:00 pm for families that need it.

Fall Session — 9/19 through 11/17
Mini Session — 11/28 through 12/15
Winter Session — 1/23 through 3/16
Spring Session — 4/10 through 6/1

Athletics/Activities Opportunities

Spring Activities Opportunities:

• Drama Club – Spring Play (Grades 9-12)  Begins 3/13 through 5/13
• Clay Target Team Boys/Girls (Grades 7-12) – Begins 4/5 through mid-June. **If your child is new to this activity they must go through training with our coaches and take a online safety training.
• Track and Field (Gades 9-12) Coop with International School of MN/Eagle Ridge Academy. Open to Boys and Girls. Season will begin on 3/13.
• Middle School Track and Field (7th & 8th Grades) with Benilde St. Margaret’s. Open to Boys and Girls. Season will begin after spring break.

Online Registration Form

1. Complete the online registration form, including fee payment.
2. Sign the MSHSL Eligibility Statement and MSHSL Annual Sports Health Questionnaire Form (PDF) (required ONCE per school year.)*
3. Get a physical exam and have your physician sign and date the Physical Exam Form -SQPE (PDF) (Valid for 3 years from exam date) and submit ONLY page one to Groves Academy. (If the physical expires during the season, a new physical must be provided before the athlete may begin participation.)*
4. Send completed forms to:
   Groves Academy
   ATTN: Peter Shutte
   3200 Highway 100 South
   St. Louis Park, MN 55416

*Steps 2 and 3 are not required for Drama Club, Clay Target Team, or Lower School sports.

Groves Academy has three counselors on staff to support our students:

Michelle Jonas (Upper School Students): [email protected]
Nicole Kirkwood-Seivert and Emily Behrens (Lower and Middle School Students): [email protected]; [email protected]

For more information on the following topics, please visit the Mental Health and Support Resources page:

• Upcoming Community Events/Webinars

• Community Skills Groups

• Parent / Caregiver Support Groups

• Resources/Upcoming Webinars/Articles

• Cellphone and Social Media Resources