Great River Elementary School
Recent News About Great River Elementary School
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Test expectations: How many Ramsey County students failed to meet the mathematics MCA expectations in 2022-23?
67.5% of Ramsey County students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
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30% of Ramsey County students meet or exceed science MCA expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year
Schools within Ramsey County registered a passing rate of 30% in the Science portion of the MCA in the 2022-23 school year.
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Test expectations: How many Ramsey County students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in 2022-23?
Schools within Ramsey County registered a passing rate of 32.5% in the Mathematics portion of the MCA in the 2022-23 school year.
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Ramsey County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in reading in 2022-23?
Schools within Ramsey County registered a passing rate of 40.6% in the Reading portion of the MCA in the 2022-23 school year.
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Ramsey County Education: 80,307 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
There were 80,307 students enrolled in Ramsey County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Congratulations to our Logo Contest winners!
We received many beautiful and fun logo submissions in our contest. In the end, we couldn't choose just one winning design, so in true Montessori fashion, we are going to offer two choices!
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Great River is a unique school—a tuition-free public Montessori institution, open to all students, and community-supported!
It is up to all of us to make up that difference so we can continue to provide the education that makes Great River such a special place.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Looking for a great fall activity for your Lower Elementary Student?
We plan to offer archery for older students and a second lower elementary session starting after winter break--stay tuned for more information!
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Want to support GRS?
We are in need of both licensed subs (teacher substitutes) and unlicensed subs (support staff substitutes).
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: We are still working to fill a few more positions! Spread the word!
Great River Elementary School issued the following announcement on Aug. 03.We are still working to fill a few more positions!
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Looking for a job in education?
Great River Elementary School issued the following announcement on Jul 18.Looking for a job in education?
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Thank You Great River Donors!
The parent-led Great River School Foundation wishes all your family a fun and restful summer. As we close out the school year, we want to give a warm thank you to our donors.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Looking for a job in education?
We've had many alums return to Great River in this capacity and would encourage anyone interested to apply!
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Caregivers are invited to the Last Day of School gratitude ceremony
Last Day of School gratitude ceremony on the south side of the school in Limestone Cove.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Last chance to purchase student-made GRS mugs from the Blue Heron Bash online auction!
Torben and his siblings (UA students) invested in a pottery wheel and later in a kiln because they missed ceramics at GRS so much during the pandemic.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lower Adolescent caregivers, we need your help to prep for the upcoming Bike Trip!
Great River Elementary School issued the following announcement on May 18.Lower Adolescent caregivers, we need your help to prep for the upcoming Bike Trip!
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The kitchen has released a new menu for May & June
We’re excited to be highlighting Chana Masala, Mac ‘n Cheese, and Sunny Noodles as our hot lunch options!
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The kitchen has released a new menu for May & June
We're excited to watch the progress and will share the finished piece with the community.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Tickets are on sale for the Blue Heron Bash in-person event on Saturday, April 30th
This is also how you register for the online auction that starts next Monday, April 25th.
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GREAT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up and improve Great River School’s campus on Friday, April 22nd!
There are a variety of fun tasks to choose from organized with suggested classroom signup (but feel free to sign up for what interests you).