Back to School 2023-24
- August 22, 2023 (Tuesday) – First Day of School for Grades 1-5 and Freshmen (Gr. 9) Orientation
- August 23, 2023 (Wednesday) – First Day of School for Grades 6-8 and 10-12
- August 24, 2023 (Thursday) – First Day of School for Kindergarten
About the Launch Packet: We made this packet so you may find all the summer information you need in one place. As summer draws near, we know the next school year may be the last thing on your mind. Stay strong, Gryphons! Give yourself the gift of a stress-free break. Take note of all Back to School forms and their deadlines, and get them done on time so that come August, your child is ready to launch!
| Title and Location | Grade | Due Date | Forms to Complete & Send | Information | Contact |
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| Health Forms (Parent Resources Page —> Resources for Current Families —> Health and Wellness) | K-12 | Aug. 1 | Immunization Form
Prescription Form |
2023-2024 Letter from the School Nurse (found in 2023-24 Launch Packet)
Please have your physician fax your child’s prescription or medical action plan to 952-746-7765 |
Celia Bussler, School Nurse |
| Transportation Forms (Transportation Page) | K-12 | July 1 | 2023-24 Transportation Contract – Available June 1, available on Transportation Page
Student Parking Permit – 2023-24 (Priority Deadline: June 15) |
*All families should fill out the transportation contract to indicate their mode of transportation for the 2023-24 school year. | Karen Conner, Operations Manager |
| 2023-24 Eagle Ridge Academy Bus Routes (Transportation Page) | K-12 | Transportation page (Bus Routes are Password Protected) |
Please refer to the email received on June 1 for the password to view bus routes | Karen Conner, Operations Manager |
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| School Lunch | K-12 | Aug. 1 | 2023-24 Application for Educational Benefits Packet | 2023-24 Letter from the Food Program Specialist (found in 2023-24 Launch Packet) | Steve Meak, Chef |
| Update Your Information | K-12 | Aug. 1 | Infinite Campus | Verify Parent/Emergency Contact on Infinite Campus and request necessary changes (Families of new students will have access to Infinite Campus on July 1); Update Ethnic and Racial Demographic Information | Portal Access & Login – Janice Gerheart, Admissions Specialist |
| “Give Us 5” 2023-24 Volunteer Program ( (Parent Resources Page) | K-12 | Aug. 1 | “Give Us 5” Volunteer Program Form | Select 5 areas your family is willing to volunteer at school this upcoming school year. Thank you for volunteering! | Kelly Schiffman, Director of Development |
| Photography “Opt Out” Waiver | K-12 | Aug. 30 | Photography “Opt Out” Waiver | ONLY complete and submit should you wish your child’s image NOT to be used in external communications, i.e. social media, newsletters, website, etc. | Franchesca Castro, Communications Manager |
| Class Schedules | 6-12 | Infinite Campus | Mrs. Madigan, Assistant Principal | ||
| Purchase School Uniforms and Classroom Supplies (Parent Resources Page —> Resources for Current Families —> Uniforms and Spirit Wear OR School Supplies) | K-12 | School Uniforms and Spirit Wear from an Approved Vendor | |||
| Afterschool Care – TEL (Parent Resources Page —> Resources for Current Families —> Afterschool – TEL) | K-6 | Aug. 15 | 2023-24 Skyhawks After-school Care | Monday – Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Academy | Marcy Myers, School of Grammar Assistant Principal |
| Eagle Ridge Activities & Athletics | 7-12 | Click here for K-12 Activities and Athletics information. | You will find all of the documents needed to register for fall athletics. | Kris Babler, Activities Director |
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| Support Eagle Ridge Academy | K-12 | Sign Up for RaiseRight | Kelly Schiffman, Director of Development |
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| MNcare | K-12 | Applying for Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare |