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 Number & Attendance Line
School Hours
Monday–Thursday (In-person)
8:25 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday (In-person)
8:25 a.m.–1 p.m.
Groves Academy Student Handbook
Groves Academy Lunch Program
We have a dedicated chef on staff preparing nutritious meals in our on-site kitchen. Ingredients are fresh and, wherever possible, farmers’ market sourced.
Transportation To and From Groves Academy
How to Register for Activities and Athletic Programming
After School Activities (ASA) Program
This program runs from 3:15 – 4:15 pm and is open to all Groves Academy students. Experiential and confidence sparking activities are offered in areas such as art/design, technology, lifetime/leisure, and physical education. Students who participate in ASA also have the option to enroll in aftercare from 4:15 – 5:00 pm. ASA is broken into four sessions throughout the school year.
Fall Athletics/Activities Opportunities
Registration is now open for winter activities offered through Groves Academy.
Winter 2021-22 Athletics/Activities Registration
Co-Ed Basketball JV/Varsity (Grades 8-12th) – Begins 11/29
Co-Ed Lower School Basketball (Grades 5-7th) – Begins 12/6
One Act Play – Boys/Girls Grades 9-12 Begins 12/13
Groves Ski/Snowboard Club (Middle/Upper School) – Begins 12/9
10 Thursdays after school: 12/9,12/16,1/6,1/13,1/20,1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24
Students wishing to register for Athletics/Activities at Groves Academy must complete the following steps:
- Complete the online registration form, including fee payment.
- Sign the MSHSL Eligibility Statement and MSHSL Annual Sports Health Questionnaire Form (PDF) (required ONCE per school year.)*
- 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.)*
- 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.
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 contact Curtis Olufson at olufsonc@grovesacademy.org or 952.915.4268.
COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
More information can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page.
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If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Shutte at shuttep@grovesacademy.org.