Grand Rapids Area Schools

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Grand Rapids Area Schools, located in northern Minnesota, serves over 4000 students, along with additional programs that serve individuals from birth to adults. Our Strategic Directions are: Equitable Education, Belonging, Evidence-Based Approaches, Partnerships, Communication, and Stewardship of Resources. Please note that all comments on our social media page are subject to our Comment Policy. Y

ou can find a copy of that policy at https://bit.ly/CommentPolicy318. Covering over 2,200 square miles, Grand Rapids Area Schools includes Bigfork School, Cohasset Elementary, East Rapids Elementary, West Rapids Elementary, Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Grand Rapids High School, Area Learning Center, Invest Early, Early Childhood, Itaskin Education Center, Northland Education Center, and Itasca Area Community Education.

We are excited to welcome back students starting September 1. More details below, and as always check out our Back to S...
08/28/2026

We are excited to welcome back students starting September 1. More details below, and as always check out our Back to School Guide for more information.

🎒 Back to School Reminders for Grand Rapids Area Schools! 🚌Welcome back, students and families!

Here is the schedule for the first week of school:

🗓️ Tuesday, September 1: First Day of School
Grades K–9: Cohasset, East, West, RJEMS, and GRHS
Grades K–12: Bigfork School
New Students: Any new 10th–12th graders
**West & Cohasset Kindergarten students will attend one full day (T or W) the first week of school. Teacher placements will occur that week. On Thursday, all K students are welcome to attend an Open House from 12pm-1:30pm. Look for a notification from your child's school for more information.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 2: GRHS First Day
Grades 10–12: Grand Rapids High School first day for returning upperclassmen.

https://www.isd318.org/families/back-to-school-guide

We’re making it easier to stay connected! Grand Rapids Area Schools is now using ParentSquare for all communication betw...
08/27/2026

We’re making it easier to stay connected!
Grand Rapids Area Schools is now using ParentSquare for all communication between school and home.
Families can receive updates, sign forms, schedule conferences, and more—on your phone, computer, or through the free app.
We’re looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across our school community.
PARENTS: You will receive an email invitation to activate your account and customize your notification preferences. Check your email today!

Download the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/resources/app-download/

Have you filled out the Application for Educational Benefits this year?It’s quick ✅, confidential 🔒, and may unlock supp...
08/25/2026

Have you filled out the Application for Educational Benefits this year?

It’s quick ✅, confidential 🔒, and may unlock support for your family and our school!

✨ Plus — all Grand Rapids Area students in your family will receive a FREE Activities Pass for all Thunderhawk & Huskie activities.

Don’t wait—fill out the form today! 📝

👉 Complete your Educational Benefits Form and get a FREE All-Activities Pass for every student in your family: https://isd318org.finalsite.com/departments/food-and-nutrition/educational-benefits

🚍 Transportation Update from Grand Rapids Area Schools 🚍Busing info for the 2026–27 school year is available on the My R...
08/25/2026

🚍 Transportation Update from Grand Rapids Area Schools 🚍
Busing info for the 2026–27 school year is available on the My Ride K–12 app. The app is our main way to share route updates. Download the app today!
To see your students route you will need the student ID number found in parent portal for each student. Reach out to your child's school if you need additional support.

08/25/2026

GRHS Fall Kick off!
Friday August 28, Noble Field

đź–¤Boys High School Team plays at 12pm
🧡Girls High School Team plays at 2pm
⚽️Wear your Grand Rapids Area Soccer Club jersey or t-shirt and get FREE ENTRY and FREE ICE CREAM from Borealis Creamery🍨
⚽️Meet the High School players and grab your signed copy of the team posters! Fall In House players can also pick up their jerseys

We’re excited to see you🖤🧡⚽️

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650 SW 7th Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN
55744

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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