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.
Parent/Guardian Portal
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.
Main Phone & Attendance Line
School Hours
Monday–Thursday
8:25 am – 3:00 pm
Friday
8:25 am – 1:00 pm
Groves Academy Calendars
Groves Academy Lunch Program
We are excited to partner with CKC Good Food® for the 2024-2025 school year. They aim to make delicious meals based on creative recipes, using quality ingredients, fresh herbs and spices, seasonal fruits and vegetables; a recipe for success!
Groves Academy Student Handbook
Transportation To and From Groves Academy
Extracurricular Programming
After School Activities (ASA) Program
The 2024-2025 ASA program will begin on Monday, September 16th.
ASA runs from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday and is open to Lower and Middle School students. Experiential and confidence-sparking activities are offered in 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 offer general aftercare with rolling pick-up until 5:00 p.m.
Athletics/Activities Opportunities
Registration is now open for fall activities!
2024-2025 Student Activities Calendar
Athletics/Activities Offered Fall 2024:
- Soccer – COED Varsity Grades 8-12 (Begins Aug. 12th)
- Soccer – COED Grades 5-7 (Begins Sept. 4th)
- Cross Country – Boys/Girls JV/Varsity Grades 7-12 (Begins Aug. 12th)
- Clay Target Team – Boys/Girls Grades 7-12 (Begins Sept. 4th)
- Drama Club Fall Play ACTOR – Boys/Girls Grades 9-12 (Begins Oct 14th)
- Drama Club Fall Play CREW – Boys/Girls Grades 9-12 (Begins Oct 14th)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Shutte, Director of Activities, at [email protected].
Athletics/Activities Registration Process:
Please complete the following steps to register for Athletics/Activities at Groves Academy.
- Complete the online registration form, including fee payment.
Click to Register for Athletics/Activities - Sign the Eligibility Statement and Annual Sports Health Questionnaire Form below (required once per school year).*
Click to sign MSHSL Eligibility Statement and MSHSL Annual Sports Health Questionnaire Form (PDF) - 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.)
Click for Physical Exam Form -SQPE (PDF) - Send completed forms to:
Groves Academy
ATTN: Peter Shutte
3200 Highway 100 South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Counseling Corner
Groves Academy has counselors on staff to support our students:
Michelle Jonas (Upper School Students): [email protected]
Nicole Kirkwood-Seivert (Lower and Middle School Students): [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
Help Ignite Our School Community.
We encourage students’ parents, guardians, and families at Groves Academy to keep our community aglow by encouraging friendships through fun and fellowship.
We look forward to meeting with you, helping you get involved with the school community, and supporting the students and faculty at Groves Academy. If you want to volunteer or are interested in learning more, please get in touch with Curtis Olufson at [email protected] or 952-915-4268.
Groves Academy Spiritwear
If you have any questions, please reach out to Curtis Olufson at [email protected].