Programs & 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Grand River Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Student Council (6th-8th)
- Peer Mentoring (6th-8th)
- Student Safety Patrol (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
"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
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Running Club (3rd-8th)
- Spanish Club (5th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Back to School Bash
- Black History Month Celebrations
- Culture Night
- Donuts with Dear Ones
- Family & Student Dances
- Jump Rope for Heart
- Lunch with a Loved One
- Monster Mash
- MOYA Celebrations
- Read-A-Thon
- Veterans Day Celebration
Field Trips
Each grade level takes two field trips per year. Field trip locations vary each year. For more information, please contact the school.
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.