ASA Spring Registration Opens
Wednesday, March 18 @ 9:00 AM

Spring at Groves brings longer days and new opportunities for students to explore, connect, and grow after the school day ends. This season, ASA is expanding with exciting new options that offer families more flexibility and students more ways to learn, play, and belong.

Here is what is new and returning this spring.

NEW: Griffin Club

Monday through Thursday | 3:15–5:00 PM

Griffin Club is a welcoming extended-day option for students who want a relaxed, supportive space after school. Students can spend time completing homework, playing games, and connecting with friends in a structured but comfortable environment.

Families can choose the number of days that work best for their schedules with tiered pricing based on participation.

Enrichment Clubs

Monday through Thursday | 3:15–4:15 PM

Enrichment Clubs give students the chance to explore new interests, build skills, and try something different. These specialized activities are designed to spark curiosity and encourage students to dive into topics they enjoy.

Families enrolled in Enrichment Clubs can also join Griffin Club from 4:15–5:00 PM at no additional cost.

Students are welcome to participate in both programs.

NEW: Upper School Trail Club

Fridays | 1:30–3:30 PM

The Upper School Trail Club takes learning outdoors. Students will explore parks throughout the Twin Cities through student-led hikes and outdoor experiences.

Activities include hiking local trails, geocaching, map reading, and discovering Minnesota’s natural history. It is a great way for students to end the week with adventure, leadership, and fresh air.

Registration Opens Wednesday, March 19, at 9:00 AM

Registration Opens Wednesday, March 19, at 9:00 AM

Explore Club Offerings & Reserve Your Spot Today

Books, Browsing, and Big Reading Energy

The Scholastic Book Fair is rolling into Groves, and the Media Center is about to turn into a pop-up bookstore filled with the newest must-read titles, bestselling series, and favorite characters students can’t wait to grab.

It’s a full week of browsing, discovering, and falling in love with reading all over again.

Book Fair week is more than a chance to shop for books; it’s a celebration of stories that spark curiosity and help students discover what they love to read. Every purchase also supports Groves’ library resources and future reading opportunities for students.

Bring your curiosity, your wish list, and maybe a little extra room in your backpack.

Book Fair Hours:

Stop in before school, swing by after class, or browse while you’re on campus for conferences. However you visit, chances are you’ll leave with your next favorite book.

THE GROVES GALA

A Night for the Community
That Makes It All Possible.

As a Groves family, you see every day what happens when students are met with the right support, the right instruction, and teachers who truly understand how they learn.

The Groves Gala is our opportunity to come together as a community and help make that experience possible for even more students.

Every dollar raised will support tuition assistance, helping remove financial barriers so more families can access a Groves Academy education and receive the right support at the right time.

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: The Depot Minneapolis

Throughout the evening, you’ll experience:

• Powerful student and family stories that reflect the journeys so many in our community share
• Dinner, drinks, dessert, and curated auction items
• A joyful night celebrating the Groves community and the confidence-first learning that defines Groves Academy

When our community gathers, it helps make possible:

• Early intervention instead of waiting
• Teachers equipped to meet learners where they are
• Students are discovering confidence in themselves as learners

Many of our families know firsthand how life-changing the right learning environment can be. The Gala helps ensure more students have that opportunity.

Together, we build confidence. Together, we change lives.

Gala Ticket Pricing:
Individual: $125
Alumni: $75

Strengthening Leadership
at Groves Academy

Groves Academy continues to grow. Our new building was intentionally designed to support students with learning differences, and enrollment has steadily increased over the past two decades. As we grow, we are strengthening the leadership structure that supports teachers and students.

Beginning next year, the Academy will move from a part-time to a full-time Division Director model, with two positions:

• Lower School Division Director
• Secondary School Division Director (Middle and Upper Schools)

These leaders will spend significant time in classrooms supporting instruction, coaching teachers, and ensuring our academic program continues to meet the needs of students with learning differences. This instructional leadership model is widely used in independent schools.

Our current Division Directors have helped build the program we have today and will transition into full-time teaching roles, continuing to support students directly in the classroom.

As part of the search process, candidates will visit the campus for full-day interviews. To incorporate the parent perspective, Groves is forming two parent interview committees, one for each position. These committees will participate in the interview process and help identify leaders who align with the Groves community’s values.

Parents interested in participating are invited to complete the form below. Emily Groebner, Chairman of the Groves Parent Organization (GPO), will follow up with additional details.

Join a Parent Interview Committee