The Big, Bold Homecoming Issue!

Homecoming Week is almost here, and we’re ready to bring the spirit, the fun, and the celebration! Let’s make this week unforgettable as we come together to honor our Groves pride, cheer on our teams, and cap it all off with one of our most beloved events of the year: Grandparents & Special Friends Day.

Homecoming Challenge: 

Show your Groves spirit each day! The advisory or homeroom in each division with the most participation will win a party!

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Homecoming T-Shirts

Show your Groves pride! Homecoming t-shirts will be available for $15 before and after school beginning Friday, September 19.

Homecoming Schedule

MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 22
Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up!

Upper School Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game | 8:45 – 9:25 AM
Lower School Staff vs. Student Soccer Game | 1:20 – 1:55 PM
Middle School Staff vs. Student Soccer Game | 2:10 – 2:45 PM

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 23
Bring the brightness and wear your tie-dye and bold colors!

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 24
Coordinate with your advisory/homeroom to create a fun group theme.
Grover Games:
Upper School | 1:10 – 1:40 PM
Middle School | 1:45 – 2:15 PM
Lower School | 2:20 – 2:50 PM

Homecoming Soccer Game
(Grades 4/5/6) vs. Heilicher Mpls Jewish Day School @ Minikahda Vista Park – 4:30 PM

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 25
Show your Groves pride and wear blue and white!
Homecoming Girls Volleyball Game vs. AFSA @ Groves Academy – 5:00 PM

FRIYAY | SEPTEMBER 26
Close out the week looking sharp. Wear your best!
Grandparents & Special Friends Day | 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Homecoming Soccer Game (MS 7th/8th) vs. Seven Hills Prep @ Neiman Sports Complex – 4:30 PM

Grandparents & Special Friends Day

We’re capping off Homecoming Week with one of our favorite annual traditions – Grandparents & Special Friends Day! This beloved event brings our Groves community together for a morning filled with connection, celebration, and inspiration.

Guests will enjoy:

Complimentary valet parking and delicious morning refreshments
An uplifting, student-inspired program showcasing our students’ talents
Classroom visits and the chance to meet teachers and see the incredible work our students are doing
Fun extras! A professional photo booth keepsake, lively bingo games, a newsroom recording in our Media studio, and hands-on art and home science activities for all ages, including a ceramics demonstration and a cooking activity.
Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Parking, Registration, Early Morning Refreshments & Coffee
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Student-Inspired Program
9:30 – 11:00 AM | Classroom Activities & Visits

Students can head home early with their grandparents or special friends after the event.

Join Us!

Parents, please share this invitation so grandparents and friends can register to attend, and don’t forget, parents are welcome to join in the fun, too!
Proudly hosted by the Advancement Team.

Volunteer Opportunity

Parents, help make this special day shine! Sign up to lend your time and energy to this treasured event.

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