At Eagle Ridge Academy, we follow the pursuit of Veritas, Probitas, and Pulchritudo, identifying in Latin the central tenets of our school: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Over Spring Break, we asked families how they were pursuing these tenets outside of the classroom and we are sharing the answers we received to hopefully inspire your family to make a Classical connection this summer! When families and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. 💙💛💚
Schools of Grammar and Logic scholars Audrey, Elyse, and Brielle experienced the Beauty of the world by going on their first-ever cruise to the Bahamas. Looking out on the vastness of the ocean, seeing the power in the waves, and realizing we are only viewing a tiny piece of it was an unforgettable experience for the family! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Schools of Grammar and Logic scholars Audrey, Elyse, and Brielle experienced the Beauty of the world by going on their first-ever cruise to the Bahamas. Looking out on the vastness of the ocean, seeing the power in the waves, and realizing we are only viewing a tiny piece of it was an unforgettable experience for the family! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
👋 It's #NewStaffWelcomeWednesday! This week, we're introducing you to Gary Siebert, who will be joining us this August as a School of Grammar Fourth Grade Teacher. Mr. Siebert has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a minor in Communication Arts from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a Graduate Certificate in Effective Teaching in Elementary Schools from Oklahoma State University. Him and his wife Rhonda, a retired teacher, just moved to the Twin Cities from the Oklahoma City area and are here to help care for their new granddaughter!
"I am most excited about working with new coworkers and students in an environment that places such a high value on time-tested practices," shared Mr. Siebert.
When he's not at school, you can find him with Rhonda attending college women's sports (Boomer Sooner!) and shows and concerts such as OKC Broadway and OKC Phil, traveling to see their children and granddaughters, or visiting areas with lots of natural beauty. We are excited for Mr. Siebert to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community! 🎉 #GoGryphons
"I am most excited about working with new coworkers and students in an environment that places such a high value on time-tested practices," shared Mr. Siebert.
When he's not at school, you can find him with Rhonda attending college women's sports (Boomer Sooner!) and shows and concerts such as OKC Broadway and OKC Phil, traveling to see their children and granddaughters, or visiting areas with lots of natural beauty. We are excited for Mr. Siebert to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community! 🎉 #GoGryphons
Join us on Saturday, July 18, for a hands-on K-2 Experience at Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center! Kids can participate in engaging classroom activities while parents get a firsthand look at our approach to education, school culture, and what makes Eagle Ridge Academy unique.
Come experience our school community, meet other families, and see what a tuition-free Classical education can offer your child. Then stick around for bounce houses and family fun!
K–2 Classroom Experience: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Bounce House Party: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/UXZD9.
Come experience our school community, meet other families, and see what a tuition-free Classical education can offer your child. Then stick around for bounce houses and family fun!
K–2 Classroom Experience: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Bounce House Party: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/UXZD9.
Just as Eagle Ridge Academy presents Pins of Perseverance to students who have completed the Schools of Logic and Rhetoric (grades 6-12) at Eagle Ridge, pins are also given to staff members who have served at the Academy for seven years. 🦅 At the annual end-of-year district meeting, Rajalakshmi Suresh, Angel Leyva, Nicole Larson, Gomathi Kopparapu, Tanuja Basu, Kim Crouch, and Devin Kuneck were presented with their Pins of Perseverance, which they wore at this year's Commencement Ceremony.
We also congratulate Chris Ward, Suzannah Toso, Melanie Combs, Sarah Soetanto, Cathy Lengvenis, and Rebecca Woolf for earning their TEN-YEAR plaques! 👏
Thank you to these staff members and to our entire team of faculty who make Eagle Ridge Academy such a special place to work and learn. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
We also congratulate Chris Ward, Suzannah Toso, Melanie Combs, Sarah Soetanto, Cathy Lengvenis, and Rebecca Woolf for earning their TEN-YEAR plaques! 👏
Thank you to these staff members and to our entire team of faculty who make Eagle Ridge Academy such a special place to work and learn. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Eagle Ridge Academy wishes you a Happy Independence Day weekend! One of our core values, and the first of our six pillars, is Citizenship. We are proud of all of our students for displaying citizenship every day.
As a reminder, summer office hours will resume on Monday, July 6. Eagle Ridge Academy’s summer office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. #GoGryphons
As a reminder, summer office hours will resume on Monday, July 6. Eagle Ridge Academy’s summer office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. #GoGryphons
At Eagle Ridge Academy, we follow the pursuit of Veritas, Probitas, and Pulchritudo, identifying in Latin the central tenets of our school: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Over Spring Break, we asked families how they were pursuing these tenets outside of the classroom. We will be sharing the answers to hopefully inspire your family to make a Classical connection this summer! When families and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. 💙💛💚
School of Logic student Rosemary saw such beautiful sea shells and ocean creatures at the shell capital of the United States on Sanibel Island in Florida! While there, her family learned about mollusks and even saw a new baby octopus at the Sanibel Island Aquarium and Shell Museum. 🐙 #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
School of Logic student Rosemary saw such beautiful sea shells and ocean creatures at the shell capital of the United States on Sanibel Island in Florida! While there, her family learned about mollusks and even saw a new baby octopus at the Sanibel Island Aquarium and Shell Museum. 🐙 #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
👋 It's #NewStaffWelcomeWednesday! This week, we're introducing you to Catie Backstrom, who will be joining us this August as a Schools of Logic & Rhetoric 6-12 Social Skills Teacher and Case Manager. Ms. Backstrom graduated from Edina High School, studied Pastoral Youth Ministry at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, served in AmeriCorps, received her Masters in Special Education - ASD, SLD, EBD from Saint Mary’s Twin Cities, and has been teaching for the past five years in large public schools.
"One thing that drew me to ERA was the community. I felt a sense of family as I toured the halls and I’ve been longing for that feeling and to be a part of a team," shared Ms. Backstrom.
When she's not at school, you can find her reading, gardening, playing with her two orange tabby cats that both look like Garfield, and traveling with her family (including her four year old daughter that will hopefully join her at ERA soon!). We are excited for Ms. Backstrom to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community! 🎉 #GoGryphons
"One thing that drew me to ERA was the community. I felt a sense of family as I toured the halls and I’ve been longing for that feeling and to be a part of a team," shared Ms. Backstrom.
When she's not at school, you can find her reading, gardening, playing with her two orange tabby cats that both look like Garfield, and traveling with her family (including her four year old daughter that will hopefully join her at ERA soon!). We are excited for Ms. Backstrom to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community! 🎉 #GoGryphons
Today is the FINAL #TransportationTuesday before 2026-27 Transportation Contracts are due. ⌛ Don't miss the bus! Complete your contract by TOMORROW, July 1, to ensure transportation for the first day of school and avoid a $50-per-child late fee. 🚍
Find everything you need at these pages:
Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/minnetonka-transportation
Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center-transportation
Please check your email for the password to view the routes and contact Karen Conner, Operations Manager, with questions at kconner@eagleridgeacademy.org. #GoGryphons
Find everything you need at these pages:
Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/minnetonka-transportation
Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center-transportation
Please check your email for the password to view the routes and contact Karen Conner, Operations Manager, with questions at kconner@eagleridgeacademy.org. #GoGryphons
Looking to learn more about our nation's history this Fourth of July week? Follow the lead of our fifth grade scholars and take a trip to Fort Snelling, a former military fortification and National Historic Landmark! On their field trip in May, fifth graders took a guide tour of the fort, experienced the stories of the people who lived in and around the fort, and participated in staff demonstrations. This field trip connects to the fifth grade history units on Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and Exploration. #GoGryphons
As a reminder, Eagle Ridge Academy will be closed next week in honor of Independence Day. The District Office will reopen on Monday, July 6. Summer office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. #GoGryphons
At Eagle Ridge Academy, we follow the pursuit of Veritas, Probitas, and Pulchritudo, identifying in Latin the central tenets of our school: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Over Spring Break, we asked families how they were pursuing these tenets outside of the classroom. We will be sharing the answers to hopefully inspire your family to make a Classical connection this summer! When families and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. 💙💛💚
Schools of Logic & Rhetoric Gryphons Simon and Gwen spent time over Spring Break reading as a family and pursuing the goodness of an exciting story. They read "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, which asks questions about good and evil and kept them guessing about what would happen next! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
📢 Eagle Ridge Academy is hiring full time and part time paraprofessionals! Apply today to support students in grades K-12 with academic, organizational and/or social skill needs and see other open positions within the school district. #GoGryphons
👋 It's #NewStaffWelcomeWednesday! This week, we're introducing you to Erik Miller, who will be joining us this August as our School of Rhetoric Physics Teacher. Mr. Miller earned his bachelor's degree in biology from MN State Mankato and his master's degree in teaching from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
"I was drawn to Eagle Ridge because of its strong reputation and am excited to work in a building with students of all ages, " shared Mr. Miller.
When he's not at school, you can find him sailing, camping, biking, woodworking, playing guitar, and being a proud husband and father of two. We are excited for Mr. Miler to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community! 🎉 #GoGryphons
"I was drawn to Eagle Ridge because of its strong reputation and am excited to work in a building with students of all ages, " shared Mr. Miller.
When he's not at school, you can find him sailing, camping, biking, woodworking, playing guitar, and being a proud husband and father of two. We are excited for Mr. Miler to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community! 🎉 #GoGryphons
Happy #TransportationTuesday! 🚍 Every Tuesday in June, we'll remind families to fill out their 2026-27 Transportation Contracts by July 1, to ensure transportation for the first day of school and avoid a $50-per-child late fee.
⏳ Don't wait! Find everything you need at these pages:
Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/minnetonka-transportation
Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center-transportation
Please check your email for the password to view the routes and contact Karen Conner, Operations Manager, with questions at kconner@eagleridgeacademy.org. #GoGryphons
⏳ Don't wait! Find everything you need at these pages:
Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/minnetonka-transportation
Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center-transportation
Please check your email for the password to view the routes and contact Karen Conner, Operations Manager, with questions at kconner@eagleridgeacademy.org. #GoGryphons
Eagle Ridge Academy is closed today in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth recognizes the historical pronouncement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation was said to have been first publicly read in Texas by Union soldiers. Click here to see a list of Juneteenth celebrations in the Twin Cities: https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/where-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-the-twin-cities/.
The Academy will reopen on Monday, June 22, at 9:00 a.m. #GoGryphons
The Academy will reopen on Monday, June 22, at 9:00 a.m. #GoGryphons
At Eagle Ridge Academy, we follow the pursuit of Veritas, Probitas, and Pulchritudo, identifying in Latin the central tenets of our school: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Over Spring Break, we asked families how they were pursuing these tenets outside of the classroom. We will be sharing these answers this month to hopefully inspire your family to make a Classical connection this summer! When families and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. 💙💛💚
School of Grammar Gryphon Harismrithi participated in a traditional performance over Spring Break and saw goodness and beauty while welcoming and celebrating the Tami New Year! During the celebration, she also sought out truth about her culture, togetherness, and heritage. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
School of Grammar Gryphon Harismrithi participated in a traditional performance over Spring Break and saw goodness and beauty while welcoming and celebrating the Tami New Year! During the celebration, she also sought out truth about her culture, togetherness, and heritage. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Eagle Ridge Academy held its 13th Annual Gryphon Classic Golf Tournament at Edinburgh USA Golf Course on June 15. ⛳ Thank you to our 84 golfers for joining the fun and helping raise money for the students of Eagle Ridge Academy! Proceeds support Eagle Ridge Academy’s CIPHER Scholarship program.
We are grateful to our generous sponsors who financially support this event and partner with us year after year, including Rochon Corp, Inc., Universal Cleaning, Managed Services Inc. (MSI), North Risk Partners, Construction Cost Consultants, North Risk Partners, Piper Sandler & Co., Metropolitan Transportation Network (MTN) Inc., Interstate Companies, Kemmetmueller Photography, Choice Financial, JB Realty, Central Telephone, Advanced Imaging Solutions (AIS), LaunchPad Golf, Sean McMenomy Farms, Taher Catering, PXG, ERA PTO, Veil and Wild Orthodontics. Our students benefit from the immense generosity and kindness. 🙌
Thank you to Edinburgh USA Golf Course (https://www.facebook.com/edinburghusa) for hosting us again. Mark your calendar for next year’s tournament on Monday, June 14, 2027. 🏌️ We hope you enjoy the photos that capture a gorgeous day on the course! #GoGryphons #GryphonClassic
Happy #TransportationTuesday! 🚍 Every Tuesday in June, we'll remind families to fill out their 2026-27 Transportation Contracts by July 1, to ensure transportation for the first day of school and avoid a $50-per-child late fee.
⏳ Don't wait! Find everything you need at these pages:
Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/minnetonka-transportation
Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center-transportation
Please check your email for the password to view the routes and contact Karen Conner, Operations Manager, with questions at kconner@eagleridgeacademy.org. #GoGryphons
⏳ Don't wait! Find everything you need at these pages:
Eagle Ridge Academy of Minnetonka: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/minnetonka-transportation
Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center: eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center-transportation
Please check your email for the password to view the routes and contact Karen Conner, Operations Manager, with questions at kconner@eagleridgeacademy.org. #GoGryphons
At Eagle Ridge Academy, we follow the pursuit of Veritas, Probitas, and Pulchritudo, identifying in Latin the central tenets of our school: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Over Spring Break, we asked families how they were pursuing these tenets outside of the classroom. We will be sharing these answers this month to hopefully inspire your family to make a Classical connection this summer! When families and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. 💙💛💚
Over Spring Break, 15 School of Rhetoric students travelled to Italy (Capri, Rome, Pompeii, Ostia) and Greece (Athens, Delphi) to experience the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of their curricula with their own eyes! In the second picture, the group is sitting in front of the Temple of Apollo, where thousands of people from the ancient world travelled to ask the priestess Pythia their most important questions. In order to interpret her response, one needed to “Know Thyself”. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Over Spring Break, 15 School of Rhetoric students travelled to Italy (Capri, Rome, Pompeii, Ostia) and Greece (Athens, Delphi) to experience the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of their curricula with their own eyes! In the second picture, the group is sitting in front of the Temple of Apollo, where thousands of people from the ancient world travelled to ask the priestess Pythia their most important questions. In order to interpret her response, one needed to “Know Thyself”. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
The NBA finals have us thinking back on the Students vs. Staff Basketball game that took place in April. 🏀 While the student team led in the first half, ERA staff members fought hard in the second half and secured a 28-24 victory! 🔥 Students - you better be practicing your free throws this summer so you can take the W next year! #GoGryphons
