CA Frost Elem. Building

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.

Erin Shadowens

Principal

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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

Principal

William Kenny

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.

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

12 Nov
- FAFSA Workshop (Ottawa Hills High School) 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop (Ottawa Hills High School)
  
  Date: Nov 12
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish
19 Nov
- Burton School 100th Year Celebration 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Burton School 100th Year Celebration
  
  Date: Nov 19
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: 2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Short program at 6:30 pm
25 Nov
thru Nov 27
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving Break
  
  Date: Nov 25 - Nov 27
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
26 Nov
- GRPS 34th Annual Turkey Trot
  
  GRPS 34th Annual Turkey Trot
  
  Date: Nov 26
  
  Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Register at GRPS.org/turkeytrot
16 Dec
thru Dec 18
- Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Dec 16 - Dec 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
21 Dec
thru Jan 1
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 21 - Jan 1
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
4 Jan
- First Day of Second Semester
  
  First Day of Second Semester
  
  Date: Jan 4
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
11 Jan
- No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Jan 11
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
18 Jan
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  
  Date: Jan 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
21 Jan
- GRPS Expo & Information Fair 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  GRPS Expo & Information Fair
  
  Date: Jan 21
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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School News

City High Middle Theater: A World of Pure Imagination November 12, 2026

City High Middle School Theater is bringing Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka to life in a production packed with theatrical magic, outstanding stagecraft, and pure imagination.

BOE in 60: Recap of November Board of Education meeting November 12, 2026

Watch BOE in 60, a one-minute recap of the November Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting.

Turkey Trot Unveils 2026 Shirt Ahead of Thanksgiving Tradition November 11, 2026

Walkers and runners in the 34^th Annual Turkey Trot will be sporting blue this Thanksgiving as thousands take to the streets wearing the official 2026 event shirt.