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Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Grand River Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below.
Electives
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Computer Science Discoveries | Life Skills |
Duolingo | Math |
Language Arts Lab | Personal Health & Fitness |
Life Hacks | Study Skills |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Grand River Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, Middle School Leadership Committee, and National Junior Honor Society.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
3rd - 5th Grade
6th - 8th Grade
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What Grand River Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"I love how Grand River is family oriented. From the brunches to lunches, to the field trips and in-school volunteering, there are so many ways to participate and be involved!"
- Grand River Academy Parent
Events
Grand River Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Family Fun Night
- Field Day
- Jump Rope for Heart
- Monster Mash
- MOYA Celebrations
- Read-A-Thon
- Seasonal Dances
- Veteran's Day Celebration
Field Trips
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.