Eagle Ridge Academy

Join us at the ERA Boys Basketball game tonight to honor the memory of our student Hanad Mire. At this game, we will officially dedicate the shadowbox with his jersey and retire his number. We would love to have our community there to support this dedication and celebrate his life. The game will take place in the Eagle Ridge Academy gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. #GoGryphons

1 day ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Support beauty at Eagle Ridge Academy by attending the upcoming winter concerts! The grades 6-12 Winter Choir Concert is tomorrow, December 4, at 6:00 p.m. 🎶 The grades 6-8 Winter Band Concert is next Tuesday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. 🥁 The grades 6-12 Winter Orchestra Concert is next Thursday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. 🎻 All concerts will take place in the ERA Auditorium. Please enter through the Activities Entrance. #GoGryphons

2 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Join ERA Theater as they put on their winter One-Act Plays! 🎭 This year’s plays are all centered around the Greek myth of the Trojan War and its aftermath. Acting and stage crew opportunities are available for students in grades 2-12. Students can sign up for an audition slot now on the auditorium doors. Auditions will take place in the auditorium after school on Friday, December 5, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Grades 2-6 One-Act Play: The Trojan Horse, Directed by Ms. Bixby 🐎
This play follows the Greek heroes Agamemnon, Odysseus, and Achilles on their quest to get back Helen, their stolen queen.

Grades 6-8 One-Act Play: The Odyssey, Directed by Ms. Bixby 🌊
This play tells the story of Odysseus’ long, difficult journey home from Troy after the war is over.

Grades 9-12 MSHSL Competition One-Act Play: The Women of Troy, Directed by Ms. Michels 🛡️
In this play, the powerless but still defiant women of the defeated city of Troy—now the spoils of war—wait for the Greeks to decide their fate.

3 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Eagle Ridge Academy uniform vendor Land's End is running a 30% off sale through tomorrow! Use code SNUGSTYLE30 at the links below.

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Please follow this link for more information on Uniforms & Spirit Wear: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/uniforms. #GoGryphons

3 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Welcome back to school, Gryphons! We hope you had a restful holiday. Before the break, the School of Grammar ImpArt Art Clubs celebrated by creating festive art. 🎨 First and second graders enjoyed rolling marbles in black paint, starting their printmaking unit. Third and fourth graders finished their gourd still lifes in black and white line drawing, colored in with color pencils, using different values and chalk for the background. Thank you for sharing the beauty in "Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, artists. Join us this week for more beauty at the grades 6-12 Winter Choir Concert! 🎶 The concert will take place in the ERA Auditorium this Thursday, December 4, at 6:00 p.m.#GoGryphons

4 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday for the 13th Annual Gala for the Gryphons. ❄️💃🌲 Our incredible community came together and raised nearly $75,000 this year (a Gala for the Gryphons record!) for Eagle Ridge Academy’s CIPHER Scholarship Program! Whether you joined us at the event, participated through the silent auction or sponsorship, donated an in-kind item or service, or donated an outright cash gift, we extend our thanks for pushing us to be better and achieving our goals. The full album of photos taken by ERA parents Hana and Ben Selinske will be shared in December.

We are grateful to Ben Montville (ERA Class of 2024) for being our special guest speaker and reminding us of the importance of an Eagle Ridge Academy education, Itisha Budamagunta (ERA Class of 2031) for inspiring us to lead change, Ritisha Raju (ERA Class of 2030) for entertaining us with her beautiful Carnatic musical performance, Karen Sorbo for coming back to serve as our emcee and auctioneer, Midwest Sound for a hopping dance floor, Robb and Katie Carroll of Event Technical Services for the beautiful lighting, The Jon de Vaal Trio for our Social Hour entertainment, those who sponsored a staff / faculty to attend, our generous table sponsors, Taher, Inc. and Pastry Chef Michelle Gayer for providing the delicious desserts for our Dessert Dash, our Gala Planning team for their dedication, creative planning, and hard work preparing and executing an event of this level, our volunteers who worked hard during the evening to make the experience enjoyable and fun, and everyone who joined us at the event!

If you were unable to attend this year’s Gala, it’s not too late to support students of Eagle Ridge Academy! Your investment now builds the future for our tiniest kindergarteners who will one day be our seniors. Consider a 100% tax-deductible year-end donation here. All gifts matter as we invest in the future of Eagle Ridge Academy. Thank you! #GoGryphons

6 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

One thing we are grateful for at Eagle Ridge Academy are the relationships that are able to form across grades and schools due to being in one building. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for younger scholars to connect with, and learn from, older scholars. The School of Grammar Student Senate is comprised of twelve fourth graders who had to complete applications and get references from former teachers in order to serve. On Monday, SoG Counselor Ms. King brought the SoG Student Senate to Mrs. Kurlander's kindergarten class. Senators read books centered around the Eagle Ridge Academy Pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect, and led a group discussion. It was so sweet seeing our SoG leaders work alongside and form connections with some our of younger scholars! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation

7 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Happy Thanksgiving, Gryphons! Our School of Grammar students are thankful for their families, teachers, food, friends, and more today. 🥧🍂🦃 This year and every year, we are grateful for YOU, the Eagle Ridge Academy community, for helping us fulfill our mission of engaging all students in a time-tested, Classical Liberal Arts education that demands their best in academic achievement and honorable character while challenging them to attain their highest potential. What are you grateful for today? #GoGryphons

8 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Educational Outfitters' online Thanksgiving Sale runs November 27 -30. 🦃 Shop online for 15% off here: https://minnesota.educationaloutfitters.com/find-my-school/eagle-ridge-academy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOKv6xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVcTRzS2VJaW53d2NRVENWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgwWgkJb8unq6MgcG5i-M2oS06M8pWoDWiQTLbX_KeHoxLBx9DCy1t9YerC7_aem_jaA4p50lamPTT2X1xOMhgg. View Eagle Ridge Academy uniform information here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/uniforms/. #GoGryphons

9 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Thank you to our new partner and friend Great Minnesota Schools for treating our teachers and staff to a pick-me-up yesterday! To celebrate "the incredible work [ERA is] doing for students", Great MN Schools had Kisma Cafe deliver a combination of hot apple cider, Somali tea, and iced coffee for our teachers and staff to enjoy before break. Great MN Schools has a strong track record of strategically supporting schools that serve Minneapolis students. This Thanksgiving week, we are grateful for their partnership and guidance as we plan for the future of Eagle Ridge Academy. #GoGryphons

9 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

This fall, Eagle Ridge Academy had nineteen athletes win All-Conference honors in their sports and twenty-one athletes earn Academic honors by the state! Girls & Boys Cross Country earned a State Gold Distinction, the state's highest academic honor, for having a team average GPA over 4.0. 🥇 Boys Soccer and Volleyball earned the State Silver Distinction for having a team average GPA over 3.65. 🥈 A special congratulations to our two Academic All-State athletes Cadence Loutsch in Volleyball and Greta Gilbertson in Cross Country. 🏆 We are proud of all our fall athletes for showing CIPHER this past season, both on the field and in the classroom!

Haven't signed up for a winter activity yet? Grades K-12 winter activities registration is still open here: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=3249. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation

10 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

The School of Grammar fourth grade team surprised their students last week with a "Medieval Day"! 🏰⚔️🐴 Fourth grade scholars wrote Medieval poetry, created a personal "Coat of Arms," designed illuminated letters, bound their own books with guests from the University of Minnesota, and participated in other activities related to their Empires in the Middle Ages unit. #GoGryphons #ClassicalLearning

11 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Don't forget to shop the Eagle Ridge Academy PTO Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop! Shop online until noon on Tuesday, November 25: https://design.nwpwest.com/eagle_ridge_academy/shop/home. Classic designs are available, as well as new School of Logic House Spirit Wear! 💙💚💛 Orders will be sent home with students in mid December. #GoGryphons

12 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Don't forget to bid in the Gala for the Gryphons Online Silent Auction before 3:00 p.m. TODAY, November 23: https://www.32auctions.com/GalafortheGryphons2025?r=1&t=all. There are more than 300 items up for bid, including incredible experiences like Principal for a Day! 🏫 During this experience, your student will have the opportunity to greet and supervise students, assist with School of Grammar assemblies, attend meetings with Administration and other members of staff, get a behind-the-scenes tour of school, enjoy a lunch with School of Grammar Principal Mrs. Molnar, supervise student dismissal, and more.

School of Grammar student Josie (pictured) won this item during last year's Silent Auction. Thank you, Mrs. Molnar, for donating this unique experience! Proceeds from this year’s Silent Auction will help fund Eagle Ridge Academy’s CIPHER Scholarship program, creating opportunities for future generations of Eagle Ridge Academy scholars. #GoGryphons

12 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Don't forget to bid in the Gala for the Gryphons Online Silent Auction before 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 23: https://www.32auctions.com/GalafortheGryphons2025?r=1&t=all. There are more than 300 items up for bid, including incredible experiences like Librarian for a Day! 📚 During this experience, your student will have the opportunity to find out what it's like to be a school librarian by reading to classes, helping students find books, checking books in and out, and helping to keep the library in order by shelving books. They will also be able to have lunch with a friend in the library with Ms. Tillotson, ERA's School Librarian.

School of Grammar student Vincent (pictured) won this item during last year's Silent Auction. Thank you, Mrs. Tillotson, for donating this unique experience! Proceeds from this year’s Silent Auction will help fund Eagle Ridge Academy’s CIPHER Scholarship program, creating opportunities for future generations of Eagle Ridge Academy scholars. #GoGryphons

13 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Don't forget to bid in the Gala for the Gryphons Online Silent Auction before 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 23: https://www.32auctions.com/GalafortheGryphons2025?r=1&t=all. There are more than 300 items up for bid, including incredible experiences like a ride to school in a squad car with a Minnetonka Police Officer, with a stop at YoYo Donuts for a breakfast treat! 🚓🍩 School of Grammar students Oden and Hugh (pictured) won this item during last year's Silent Auction. Thank you to the Minnetonka Police Department for donating this unique experience! Proceeds from this year’s Silent Auction will help fund Eagle Ridge Academy’s CIPHER Scholarship program, creating opportunities for future generations of Eagle Ridge Academy scholars. #GoGryphons

14 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

The Eagle Ridge Academy Parent Teacher Organization Community Cookbook is now available for purchase: https://erapto.org/era-cookbook. 👨‍🍳 Filled with cherished recipes from ERA families, this keepsake cookbook will celebrate our school community and support future ERA community-building activities. Cookbooks have been professionally published and are available for $20 for a limited time. ⌛ Reserve yours today! #GoGryphons

14 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for helping us reach our Give to the Max Day 2025 goal! More than $1,600 has been raised to replenish play equipment for students of all grades. Thank you to Mohammad, Jama, Naveen, Dominic, Ross, Hafsa, Sindie, Meghan, Aarthi, Kelly, Aditi, Madina, and Anonymous for all donating today during Give to the Max. Thank you to Allison, Narendra, Pooja, Nataliya, and Vicki for donating during Early Giving.

Haven't given yet? It's not too late - every gift counts! Join the community on this Minnesota day of giving and help us keep classroom resources in place by providing the equipment our students need to stay active and have fun. Give here: https://www.givemn.org/story/003buf. #GoGryphons #GivetotheMax #GTTM25

15 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Thank you to Sindie, Meghan, Aarthi, Kelly, Aditi, Madina, and Anonymous for all donating today during Give to the Max! Thank you to Allison, Narendra, Pooja, Nataliya, and Vicki for donating during Early Giving! Can we add YOUR name to the list? We'd like to hit our goal of raising $1,500 to replenish play equipment for students of all grades before 3:30 p.m. today. Every gift counts! Give now here: https://www.givemn.org/donate/003buf. Your support will help us keep playtime going strong for every student. #GoGryphons #GivetotheMax #GTTM25

15 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy

Thank you to everyone that has already donated today and during Give to the Max early giving to help us reach our goal of $1,500 to replenish play equipment for students of all grades! 🏀🏈⚽🎾 Can we pass $1,000 before 9:30 a.m.? Every gift counts! Give now here: https://www.givemn.org/donate/003buf. Your support will help us keep playtime going strong for every student. #GoGryphons #GivetotheMax #GTTM25

15 days ago, Eagle Ridge Academy