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
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. 

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. 

CA Frost Elementary Photo Tour


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