Unity Day is a time to come together in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Taking a visible stand against bullying and showing every student that they belong.

We invite all students, staff, and families to wear orange in support of safe and supportive learning environments for all. Each division will also host age-appropriate activities designed to spark conversation, connection, and unity.

Date: Wednesday, October 22

Winter Activities Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Winter is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to register for Student Life Winter Activities! Registration opens on Wednesday, October 22, for the following programs.

Stay active, stay creative, and make this winter one to remember at Groves! Don’t wait to sign up! Spaces fill quickly.

REGISTER TODAY!

Lower School Fall Festival!

Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

Get ready for one of the most magical days of the year. Our Lower School Fall Festival is back!

During the school day on Friday, October 31, parent volunteers will transform classrooms into a fall wonderland filled with science experiments, creative crafts, and festive games. Students will make (and melt!) ghosts, craft pine cone owls, yarn mummies, and Q-tip skeletons, and enjoy favorites like witch hat toss, Halloween Bingo, and the mummy relay.

Volunteers needed!
This is our biggest parent-run event of the year, and no experience is necessary. We’ll provide simple morning instructions. Just bring your enthusiasm (and a school-friendly costume if you’d like!).

Help make this year’s Fall Festival unforgettable.

Join Us and be Part of the Fun!

New Parent Social

Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Groves Academy
We’re thrilled to invite all new parents and caregivers to one of our most anticipated gatherings of the year. A special evening designed to welcome you into the Groves community. This is more than just an event, it’s a chance to connect!

Enjoy delicious appetizers, drinks, and a brief program featuring introductions to our school leadership, admissions, and advancement teams. After that? The floor is yours. Meet other families, build new relationships, and soak in the warm, welcoming spirit that defines Groves.

Details at a glance:

• Drinks + appetizers
• A short, meaningful program
• Ample time to mingle and connect
• We can’t wait to get to know you better!

RSVP

What’s happening: Games, sports court time, crafty creations, a cozy movie, and snacks galore. Kids get their wiggles out; we’ll handle the fun!

Students: Friday Fun Night

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM

Location: Groves Academy
Cost: Free

Parents: Parent Social @ Park Tavern
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:15 PM
Location: Park Tavern

Meet and mingle with fellow Lower School parents, build your circle, and swap stories while the kids play.

Questions?
Contact Emily Groebner, GPO Chair, at [email protected] or 612-459-3054.

Kids laughing at Groves. Parents connecting at Park Tavern. That’s community, the Groves way.

RSVP

Gratitude in Action: Your Stories Matter.

Every story matters, and yours can inspire others. We’re inviting parents and families to share their stories of gratitude and growth.

We’d love to hear from you!

• Who has impacted your child’s journey so far this year?
• What gesture or lesson is changing their path?
• What’s one thing you’re most grateful for?
• Or simply complete the sentence: “Because of you…”

Together, these stories will celebrate the many ways our community lifts and empowers every learner.

Share Here

Alumni Spotlight

“Groves gave me the confidence in what I do everyday!”

Silas Anderson | 2016-2022