CA Frost Elem. Building

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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

William Kenny

Assistant 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

5 Mar
- 2026 LatinX Youth Conference
  
  2026 LatinX Youth Conference
  
  Date: Mar 5
  
  Location: Grand Rapids Community College
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
3 Apr
thru Apr 10
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Spring Break
  
  Date: Apr 3 - Apr 10
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
18 May
- CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 18
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- Union High School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Union High School Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 18
  
  Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
19 May
- Southwest Middle High Academia Bilingue Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Southwest Middle High Academia Bilingue Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 19
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- Innovation Central High School & Grand Rapids Montessori Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Innovation Central High School & Grand Rapids Montessori Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 19
  
  Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
20 May
- Ottawa Hills High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Ottawa Hills High School Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 20
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- Grand Rapids Public Museum High School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Grand Rapids Public Museum High School Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 20
  
  Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
21 May
- Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 21
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
- City High Middle School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  City High Middle School Graduation Ceremony
  
  Date: May 21
  
  Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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‹ February 2026 ›

Feb 10

4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Ottawa Hills Bengals Girls Basketball Youth Night

Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Feb 16

No School | No LOOP Programming | Mid-Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Feb 17

No School | No LOOP Programming | Mid-Winter Break

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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School News

Board of Education Appoints Erika VanDyke to Fill Trustee Vacancy February 18, 2026

The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted Wednesday to appoint Erika VanDyke to fill the board’s trustee vacancy.

Elementary basketball clinics build skills and confidence at an early age February 18, 2026

Throughout February, GRPS is investing in the next generation of scholar-athletes by offering free elementary basketball clinics at Ottawa Hills High School and Union High School.