CA Frost Elem. Building

33rd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot Thursday, November 27th Thanksgiving Day outside Van Andel Arena—Mini Trot for children 12 and under starts at 8:10, followed by My Team Triumph at 8:27, and the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 am! Click here to Register

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Welcome to CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary (PK-5)

Welcome and thank you for choosing GRPS and CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary. Our staff is dedicated to helping each child reach their fullest potential and become stewards of the earth. We are fortunate to have Blandford Nature Center in our backyard which invites our scholars and staff to explore learning and use nature as their classroom.

If you would like more information about CA Frost or to schedule a tour, please call us at 616-819-2550.

Erin Shadowens

Principal

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CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

1460 Laughlin Dr. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Phone: 616-819-2550

Fax: 616-819-2184

Erin Shadowens

Principal

Patricia Lesatz

Head Secretary

School Hours

Breakfast 8:50 a.m.
Start Time 9:10 a.m.
Dismissal 4:08 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 12:20 p.m.

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At CA Frost Elementary, no child is left inside!

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy is a GRPS theme school located on the northwest side of Grand Rapids. Frost is designed to provide scholars with opportunities to explore nature and become independent problem solvers who care about the earth.

Scholars at Frost participate in an environmental science lab, better known as E-lab, twice per week. E-lab provides scholars opportunities to participate in project-based learning curriculum that encourages their natural curiosity and motivation to learn about environmental topics. Scholars in every grade participate in outdoor learning experiences to extend and enrich what they are learning in the classroom. These experiences include sledding, hiking, nature journaling, stream studies, orienteering, greenhouse management, wildlife observations, and overnight camping.

We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.

CA Frost Elementary is located on the northwest side of Grand Rapids. We are fortunate to have Blandford Nature Center in our backyard where our scholars can explore, learn, and develop an appreciation for nature.

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Events

8 Oct
- New GRPS Elementary School Ceremonial Groundbreaking 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  New GRPS Elementary School Ceremonial Groundbreaking
  
  Date: Oct 8
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  Location: Aberdeen Academy K-8 Elementary, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
20 Oct
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 20
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
31 Oct
- Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 31
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
4 Nov
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Nov 4
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
26 Nov
thru Nov 28
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  Date: Nov 26 - Nov 28
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
22 Dec
thru Jan 2
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 22 - Jan 2
  
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3 Apr
thru Apr 10
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring Break
  
  Date: Apr 3 - Apr 10
  
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‹ October 2025 ›

Oct 8

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

New GRPS Elementary School Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Location: Aberdeen Academy K-8 Elementary, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Oct 20

No School | No LOOP Programming

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Oct 31

Half Day of School for Scholars | No LOOP Programming

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School News

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