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.

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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

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

6 Aug
- Southeast Career Pathways Ribbon Cutting & Open House 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  Southeast Career Pathways Ribbon Cutting & Open House
  
  Date: Aug 6
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  Location: 1250 Sigsbee St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
18 Aug
- First Day of 2025-2026 School Year
  
  First Day of 2025-2026 School Year
  
  Date: Aug 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
25 Aug
- First Day of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
  
  First Day of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
  
  Date: Aug 25
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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‹ August 2025 ›

Aug 6

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Southeast Career Pathways Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Location: 1250 Sigsbee St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Aug 18

First Day of 2025-2026 School Year

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Aug 25

First Day of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

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