The Eagle Ridge Academy Choir Club performed the National Anthem to open the Twins Baseball game at Target Field yesterday evening. ⚾ The weather was perfect, AND the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0!
Thank you to the families, teacher, and staff members that joined us to cheer on Choir Club (and the Twins of course!), and a special thank you to Choir Club Director Ben Allen for organizing this incredible opportunity for our students. ❤️ Amazing job, Choir Club! #GoGryphons
Thank you to the families, teacher, and staff members that joined us to cheer on Choir Club (and the Twins of course!), and a special thank you to Choir Club Director Ben Allen for organizing this incredible opportunity for our students. ❤️ Amazing job, Choir Club! #GoGryphons
Thank you for participating in Pillar Week at Eagle Ridge Academy last week! During Pillar Week, the whole school is encouraged to dress up according to various themes chosen by Student Senate that embody Eagle Ridge Academy's Pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.
Friday, April 10, was Cause Day, representing the Pillars of Honor and Respect. 📢 Students and staff dressed up to show support for a cause they are passionate about. #GoGryphons
Friday, April 10, was Cause Day, representing the Pillars of Honor and Respect. 📢 Students and staff dressed up to show support for a cause they are passionate about. #GoGryphons
It's Pillar Week at Eagle Ridge Academy! During Pillar Week, the whole school is encouraged to dress up according to various themes chosen by Student Senate that embody Eagle Ridge Academy's Pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.
Thursday, April 9, was Career Day.💼 Students demonstrated the Pillars of Perseverance and Excellence by dressing up as someone in their ideal future career! #GoGryphons
It's Pillar Week at Eagle Ridge Academy! During Pillar Week, the whole school is encouraged to dress up according to various themes chosen by Student Senate that embody Eagle Ridge Academy's Pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.
Yesterday was Character Day. 📜 Students and staff dressed up as a character from a book or history that showed integrity in their story.
Tomorrow, April 10, is Cause Day. 📢 Dress up to show support for a cause you are passionate about to show honor and respect! #GoGryphons
Yesterday was Character Day. 📜 Students and staff dressed up as a character from a book or history that showed integrity in their story.
Tomorrow, April 10, is Cause Day. 📢 Dress up to show support for a cause you are passionate about to show honor and respect! #GoGryphons
It's Pillar Week at Eagle Ridge Academy! During Pillar Week, the whole school is encouraged to dress up according to various themes chosen by Student Senate that embody Eagle Ridge Academy's Pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.
Yesterday was Culture Day! 🌎 Students and staff showed citizenship by dressing up in cultural wear that represented their backgrounds.
Tomorrow, April 9, is Career Day. 💼 Dress up as someone in your ideal future career to represent perseverance AND excellence! #GoGryphons
Yesterday was Culture Day! 🌎 Students and staff showed citizenship by dressing up in cultural wear that represented their backgrounds.
Tomorrow, April 9, is Career Day. 💼 Dress up as someone in your ideal future career to represent perseverance AND excellence! #GoGryphons
Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Markell Lucas, who will take over the role of School of Logic Assistant Principal this fall! Mr. Lucas had the opportunity to introduce himself and speak to all staff at the District Meeting yesterday, his first day at the Academy. He will be training with current Assistant Principal Missy Madigan (soon to be Director of Teacher of Learning) for the remainder of the school year.
Mr. Lucas earned his Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Luther in Decorah, Iowa, and his Master's in Educational Leadership from Concordia University St. Paul. He has worked in schools all around the country, most recently in Denver, Colorado.
"What excites me most about starting this fall is the opportunity to support both students and teachers and to be part of a school culture that values growth, structure, and meaningful learning. I’m especially looking forward to building relationships and helping contribute to a positive and focused environment in the School of Logic." shared Mr. Lucas
When he's not at school, you can find him outdoors, spending time with family, or at the gym. We are proud to have Mr. Lucas as part of our community! If you see him in the hallways this quarter, be sure to stop and say hello.
There might not be school today for our students, but there WILL be school this Thursday, April 9, for our PARENTS! Parents are encouraged to sit in on two of our classes during Classical In-Action Parent Night on Thursday, April 9. From working through mental math strategies to responding in seminars, learning Latin to applying oracy skills, you'll have a front row seat to Classical education. At the end of each session, teachers will share simple ways to extend this learning at home.
Interested parents: please RSVP and rank your top three class choices by the end of TODAY, April 6.
Come for the classes, stay for the PTO-hosted social afterward to reflect with fellow parents on all your learning. We look forward to having you in class! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
If you're looking for some inspiration for Culture Wear Day on Tuesday, the first day of Pillar Week, here's some photos from Ms. Kruger's class!
After studying ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations earlier this school year, second graders wanted to learn more about the cultures represented in their classroom. Ms. Kruger invited her students to bring in any items they might want to share from their own culture. Ms. Kruger called it one of her favorite days of the year, as she got to learn alongside her students! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
After studying ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations earlier this school year, second graders wanted to learn more about the cultures represented in their classroom. Ms. Kruger invited her students to bring in any items they might want to share from their own culture. Ms. Kruger called it one of her favorite days of the year, as she got to learn alongside her students! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
April 7-10 is Pillar Week at Eagle Ridge Academy! During Pillar Week, the whole school is encouraged to dress up according to various themes chosen by Student Senate that embody Eagle Ridge Academy's Pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.
🌎 Tuesday, April 7: Culture Day (Citizenship) - Show citizenship by dressing up in cultural wear that represents your background.
📜 Wednesday, April 8: Character Day (Integrity) - Dress up as a character from a book or history that showed integrity in their story.
💼 Thursday, April 9: Career Day (Perseverance & Excellence) - Dress up as someone in your ideal future career.
📢 Friday, April 10: Cause Day (Honor & Respect) - Dress up to show support for a cause you are passionate about.
🌎 Tuesday, April 7: Culture Day (Citizenship) - Show citizenship by dressing up in cultural wear that represents your background.
📜 Wednesday, April 8: Character Day (Integrity) - Dress up as a character from a book or history that showed integrity in their story.
💼 Thursday, April 9: Career Day (Perseverance & Excellence) - Dress up as someone in your ideal future career.
📢 Friday, April 10: Cause Day (Honor & Respect) - Dress up to show support for a cause you are passionate about.
⌛ LAST CHANCE: Registration prices for the 12th Annual Donut Dash 5K and Mini-Donut 1/2 Mile Dash for Kids on Saturday, May 9, will increase after tomorrow, April 2. You don't want to miss this fun community event at Eagle Ridge Academy! Learn more and sign up today here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash. 🍩 #GoGryphons
Congratulations to Mihir N., Risa D., Prithvi A., and Yeshasvi T. for securing second place in the grades K-5 category at the MN Annual State Scholastic Chess championship held at Anderson Student Center, University of St. Thomas! We are proud of these students for their hard work and commitment to excellence. ♟️
P.S. You could excel this season too! Spring athletics and activities registration is still open for Girls Flag Football, Youth Volleyball, Middle School Track & Field, and Lego League! Register here: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=3249. #GoGryphons
P.S. You could excel this season too! Spring athletics and activities registration is still open for Girls Flag Football, Youth Volleyball, Middle School Track & Field, and Lego League! Register here: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=3249. #GoGryphons
This Spring Break, remember that Classical education can happen ANYWHERE! Back in February, School of Logic sixth graders took learning beyond the classroom during their Math & Latin in the Wild Challenge at Eden Prairie Center.
Students applied real-world math skills by calculating percent discounts, comparing prices, and adding Minnesota sales tax during the $300 Gift Challenge. At the same time, they explored how Latin lives on in store names and everyday products throughout the mall. "We are proud of how our students represented Eagle Ridge Academy with focus, responsibility, and pride," shared Ms. Christensen.
This week, we challenge YOU to live classically! Use this form to share a photo or two of your Classical adventures: https://eagleridgeacademy.wufoo.com/forms/z336vwa1nho5li/. We will be sharing these photos with the ERA community to celebrate Classical education and encourage others to continue their learning outside of the classroom as we head into summer! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Students applied real-world math skills by calculating percent discounts, comparing prices, and adding Minnesota sales tax during the $300 Gift Challenge. At the same time, they explored how Latin lives on in store names and everyday products throughout the mall. "We are proud of how our students represented Eagle Ridge Academy with focus, responsibility, and pride," shared Ms. Christensen.
This week, we challenge YOU to live classically! Use this form to share a photo or two of your Classical adventures: https://eagleridgeacademy.wufoo.com/forms/z336vwa1nho5li/. We will be sharing these photos with the ERA community to celebrate Classical education and encourage others to continue their learning outside of the classroom as we head into summer! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Eagle Ridge Academy - a grades K–12 Classical, tuition-free public charter school in the Twin Cities metro - is looking to add to its list of on-call daily substitutes! The daily rate for teacher substitute positions increased March 2, 2026. Apply now here.
You did it! Happy Spring Break, Gryphons! There is no school and the office will be closed Monday, March 30, due to grading, Tuesday, March 31 through Friday, April 4, for Spring Break, and Monday, April 6, due to data planning. Quarter 4 will begin on Tuesday, April 7. Enjoy your much-deserved time off! 😎 #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. Spring Break is an opportunity to bring learning outside of the classroom and make Classical connections in the "real world". This Spring Break, we want to hear from YOU!
How is your family living classically and pursuing truth, beauty, and goodness over the break? Are you reading together, going on a hike, or going to a concert? We would love to see photos of your Classical adventures! Use this form to share a photo or two, along with the brief description on how you family sought out Truth, Beauty, and Goodness over break: https://eagleridgeacademy.wufoo.com/forms/z336vwa1nho5li/.
We will be sharing these photos and descriptions with the ERA community to celebrate Classical education and encourage others to continue their learning outside of the classroom as we head into summer!
Thank you for taking the time to make a Classical connection over the break and for sharing it with us. When parents and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation #TruthBeautyGoodness
How is your family living classically and pursuing truth, beauty, and goodness over the break? Are you reading together, going on a hike, or going to a concert? We would love to see photos of your Classical adventures! Use this form to share a photo or two, along with the brief description on how you family sought out Truth, Beauty, and Goodness over break: https://eagleridgeacademy.wufoo.com/forms/z336vwa1nho5li/.
We will be sharing these photos and descriptions with the ERA community to celebrate Classical education and encourage others to continue their learning outside of the classroom as we head into summer!
Thank you for taking the time to make a Classical connection over the break and for sharing it with us. When parents and teachers work together, we can inspire a life-long passion for learning. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation #TruthBeautyGoodness
Eagle Ridge Academy uniform vendor Land's End is running a 25% off sale through April 13! Use code HOPANDSAVE25 at the links below:
Lands’ End Lower School – Preferred School Number: 900137977
Lands’ End Middle School – Preferred School Number: 900096934
Lands’ End High School – Preferred School Number: 900137985
Please follow this link for more information on Uniforms & Spirit Wear. #GoGryphons
The winners of the ERA PTO's Battle of the Coins received their celebration donuts today! More than $1,212 was raised during the February fundraiser, with Kindergarten raising the most in the School of Grammar, Probitas raising the most in the School of Logic, and 9th grade raising the most in the School of Rhetoric. 🎉 Thank you again to everyone that contributed during this year's Battle!
🍩 P.S. Looking for more donuts? Join us at the 12th Annual Donut Dash 5K and Mini-Donut 1/2 Mile Dash for Kids on Saturday, May 9! Registration prices will increase after April 2, so register soon to guarantee the lowest price and this year's race shirt. Learn more at https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash. #GoGryphons
Congratulations to our Fall 2025 School of Rhetoric Olympus Club members! 👏
Admittance into the Olympus Club appropriately reflects the endless hours these students have spent securing a 2025-26 first semester grade point average of a 3.33 or above, along with embodying the CIPHER pillars on a daily basis. Olympus Club recognition is more than an honor roll, it also acknowledges students who display The Gryphon Way through a commitment toward attendance (fewer than 3 tardies all semester) and behavior (fewer than 3 Pillar Referrals, no detentions or infractions).
Our scholars have been recognized in grade-level assemblies and presented with a certificate suitable for framing. They are permitted to wear Spirit Wear during interim assessments this Wednesday-Friday. #GoGryphons #CIPHER
Happy first day of Spring, Gryphons! 🌼 Enjoy today's Early Release and the weekend so that you can come back ready to lock in for the last week of Quarter 3. 💪 Schools of Logic & Rhetoric interims will take place Wednesday-Friday next week. Five more days before Spring Break - you got this! #GoGryphons
Congratulations to the winners of today's School of Rhetoric Dress-to-Impress Competition!
The winner of the meme category was senior Dante W. (referencing "Tis but a flesh wound!), the winner of the mismatch category was senior Quinn L. , the winner of the teacher impersonator category was sophomore Kevin B. (dressed as Dr. Good!), and the winner of the bougie category was junior Q S.
The money raised from this fundraiser will go towards Student Senate events. Thank you to everyone that participated! #GoGryphons
The winner of the meme category was senior Dante W. (referencing "Tis but a flesh wound!), the winner of the mismatch category was senior Quinn L. , the winner of the teacher impersonator category was sophomore Kevin B. (dressed as Dr. Good!), and the winner of the bougie category was junior Q S.
The money raised from this fundraiser will go towards Student Senate events. Thank you to everyone that participated! #GoGryphons
