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Grimes Elementary School - Burlington, Iowa

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Grimes Elementary serves PK-4th grade students in the Burlington Community School District. Like our page to keep up with the latest school news and events!

Grimes Elementary School in Burlington, Iowa educates 300 students in grades K through 4th. The school is named after Iowa's third Governor and United States Senator, James Wilson Grimes. While serving as Senator, Grimes broke party ranks when he cast a vote for acquittal during the impeachment trials of President Andrew Johnson. After serving as Senator, Grimes returned to his home site, fell into ill health and passed away. The school is located on his original home site. Several schools were constructed on the site and later remodeled. The beautiful building we have now was completed in 2005 as part of the Burlington Community School Districts "Newer and Fewer" plan. The building has some remarkable features including a large, colorful foyer; an enormous gymnasium; a large cafeteria; a media center with lots of sunlight filtering through the windows above; and classrooms equipped with sinks, water fountains, bathrooms, and smart boards. The true splendor of the school however is not in the wonderful design or technology, but rather in the integrity, character and skill of its staff. Grimes school is home to over 60 employees all sharing the common goal of providing students with the skills, the resources and the high expectations necessary to become lifelong learners.

11/04/2026

Picture re-take day is coming!!! Monday, November 9!! Mark your calendars! We do have some paper order forms in the office if needed. Online is, shop.hrimaging.com

11/03/2026

Today, our staff wore blue in support of the Danville staff, students, and community as they mourn the loss of a beloved educator.

Our hearts are with the family, friends, colleagues, and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking loss. We stand with you, Danville. 💙🤍

10/30/2026

We had the most magical time at our first Boo Fest!! We can’t wait until next time! 🎃👻

10/30/2026

You’ve got a friend in Grimes! 🤠👽🥔🐷🤪🚀

Our Toy Story crew had a blast celebrating Boo Fest with our students! 🎃

📸 More Boo Fest pictures to come!

10/29/2026

Get ready for spine-chilling tales, eerie twists, and ghostly thrills created by our very own talented students! "The Grayhound Graveyard, Volume IV" is officially live! 📚👻

This year’s digital edition features 22 winning stories from our district-wide scary story writing contest, highlighting incredible creative writers across four categories:

🕷️ Grades K-4
🧙 Grades 5-6
🦇 Grades 7-8
🐺 Grades 9-12

Plus, the publication is packed with hauntingly beautiful original artwork designed by
Burlington Community High School students! 🎨 nightmare-fueled talent on full display!
Gather your courage, curl up with a flashlight, and dive into the darkness:

👉 https://bcsds.org/news/2026/10/scary-story-writing-contest-winners/

Which story will give you the goosebumps? Read today and celebrate our amazing young writers and artists!

10/29/2026

Thank you to Dame Fine Coffee for donating delicous drinks to get our staff through this day! You're the real heroes!!! Dame Fine Coffee

10/28/2026

10/26/2026

Today, Mrs. Gates and Miss Cartmill’s kindergarten classes to a field trip to Appleberry Orchard in Donnellson. The students got a chance to learn about the animals and feed them, go on a tractor hay rack ride, learn about the different types of pumpkins they grow and sell, and even got to pick out a small pumpkin of their own to bring home.

To finish up the field trip, our kindergartners got a chance to play in the kids area and enjoy this beautiful fall day. It truly was the best day at the farm! ☀️🍎🐴

Thank you, Appleberry Orchard for having us today!! 💛

10/26/2026

Reminder about costumes- they MUST be school appropriate. This includes no weapons for props, fake blood, face paint, etc. Please have students pack their costumes in their bag to change into later in the day. Thank you!

10/24/2026

Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days ❤️
Reminder there is NO school on Friday, Oct. 30th.

Address

800 South Street
Burlington, IA
52601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13197530420

Website

https://grimes.bcsds.org/

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