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
Electives
- Art
- Language Arts
- Math
- STEAM
- & more!
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.
"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
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.