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Welcome to the official page of Grand Rapids Area Schools in northern Minnesota. We encourage you to join the conversation with us on social media. See less

Grand Rapids Area Schools, located in northern Minnesota, serves over 4000 students, along with additional programs that serve individuals from birth to adults. Our Strategic Directions are: Equitable Education, Belonging, Evidence-Based Approaches, Partnerships, Communication, and Stewardship of Resources. Please note that all comments on our social media page are subject to our Comment Policy. You can find a copy of that policy at https://bit.ly/CommentPolicy318. Covering over 2,200 square miles, Grand Rapids Area Schools includes Bigfork School, Cohasset Elementary, East Rapids Elementary, West Rapids Elementary, Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Grand Rapids High School, Area Learning Center, Invest Early, Early Childhood, Itaskin Education Center, Northland Education Center, and Itasca Area Community Education.

10/29/2026

Our students scored above the state average in reading in 6 of 7 grades tested this year, including grade 4 at 22.9 points above the state. 📖 Reading is a team effort, and we're grateful for every teacher, family and student who makes it happen.

10/29/2026

Every Minnesota public school student is part of a trust fund, and it has been growing for over 160 years.

When Minnesota became a state back in 1858, millions of acres of public land were set aside in a permanent trust dedicated strictly to funding public education. Revenue generated from those lands through timber, mining, and leases goes directly into the Minnesota Permanent School Fund.

Here is why it matters today:

It is worth over $2.3 billion. Thanks to smart investments and growth, the trust fund has grown significantly from around $675 million in 2010 to more than $2.3 billion today.

Every district benefits. Every traditional public school district, charter school, and tribal school in Minnesota receives money directly from this fund every single year, with zero strings attached.

Zero tax increase. This is not taxpayer money from property or income taxes. It is returns from state investments and natural resources working directly for our kids.

Whether your kids attend school in urban, suburban, or rural Minnesota, they have a built-in trust fund backing their education.

Share this post to spread the word about how Minnesota invests in our students' futures. If you made it this far and want to know more go to our stories and click "See More".

10/29/2026

🎃🏃 Bigfork School Pumpkin Run! 🏃🎃

Rain or shine, the tradition continues! Bigfork students in grades K–6 hit the trail by the school during Mrs. Maxi’s Physical Education classes for the annual Pumpkin Run! 🍂

It was a great day to get moving, enjoy the outdoors, and cheer each other on. Fun was had by all! 🎉

A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Maxi for organizing this wonderful annual event and encouraging our students to stay active! 👏

10/28/2026

Our 6th graders stood out on this year's state tests! Math: 55.6% (state 39.5%). Reading: 67.4% (state 53.4%). Great work, 6th grade!

10/28/2026

⚽ What an incredible season for Grand Rapids Boys Soccer! The Thunderhawks fell to Cretin-Derham Hall 6-5 in penalty kicks after battling to a 2-2 tie through double overtime in the state quarterfinals. What an incredible game and an amazing season for this talented group of young men! Congratulations to the players and coaches on a remarkable season and for representing Grand Rapids with so much heart, determination, and pride! 🧡🖤

10/28/2026

REMINDER: Survey to Shape What’s Next for Grand Rapids Area Schools!
Please take our follow-up Community Survey and share what matters most to you about our school district. The survey is open now through November 1. Your perspective matters.

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10/27/2026

Fun day at Cohasset!!
🎃🏃‍♀️ Cohasset Elementary’s Annual Pumpkin Run! 🏃‍♂️🎃

Our K–5th grade students all participated in the Annual Pumpkin Run, and what a fun day it was! The students got moving, enjoyed some exercise, and cheered each other on every step of the way! 🍂👏

A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Cody for organizing this fun event and creating such a great opportunity for our students to stay active, support one another, and have fun together!

Way to go, Cohasset! 💙🧡

10/27/2026

Shout-out to our 4th graders! ⭐ 75.5% met or exceeded standards in math and 71.7% in reading, more than 20 points above the state in both. Way to go, 4th grade students and teachers!

10/27/2026

👷‍♀️🍎🏆 Celebrating the Heart of East Rapids Elementary! 🧡🖤

Let’s give a BIG shoutout to last week’s Teacher, Staff, and Student Hard Hat Award winners! 👏🎉

From the classroom to the hallways, these educators, staff, and students make East Rapids Elementary a special place to learn and grow. Our staff work tirelessly to inspire students, support families, and lift up their colleagues, while our students demonstrate grit, kindness, dedication, and a willingness to lend a helping hand.

We are so proud of the positive impact each of you makes in our school community! Thank you for leading by example and making East Rapids a great place to be! 🧡

10/27/2026

⚽🧡🖤 IT’S STATE TOURNAMENT TIME, THUNDERHAWKS! 🖤🧡⚽

The Grand Rapids Boys Soccer team is STATE-BOUND! 🏆 The Thunderhawks take on Cretin-Derham Hall TODAY in the state quarterfinals!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Forest Lake High School

📺 Watch live online or grab your orange and black and head to Forest Lake to cheer on the Thunderhawks!

Let’s pack the stands, show our Thunderhawk pride, and cheer our boys on as they make Grand Rapids proud! 🧡🖤⚽

Address

650 SW 7th Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN
55744

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.isd318.org/

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