Grove Park Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: K-6 | Phone: 904-336-1275
Big smiles, little explorers! 🚌✨ Our kindergarten field trip was filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments!
🎃 Friendly Reminder Gators!
Tomorrow is Early Release Day — students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM.
We’ll also be celebrating with our Character Parade, and all grade levels are welcome to wear school-appropriate costumes. Parents are free to watch the parade from the designated viewing areas only.
During the school day, students will enjoy Trunk or Treat, so please make sure they bring a bag to collect candy. Trunk or Treat is only for students. Parents are not able to attend unless they have signed up to volunteer for the event.
Kona Ice will be on campus and is cash only.
It’s going to be a fun-filled day at GPE! 💚🐊
Superintendent Visit at GPE 🎉
Today, during our Red Ribbon Week School Spirit Day, we had the honor of welcoming our Superintendent as he presented Principal Smith with a special timeline of her impact and leadership here in Clay County. 🌟
In celebration of National Principal Month, we recognize and appreciate the incredible difference Mrs. Smith makes each day—leading with vision, heart, and dedication. Her commitment to our students, staff, and community inspires us all to “grow great gators” every single day! 💚🐊
#NationalPrincipalMonth #RedRibbonWeek #GPEPride #LeadershipMatters #GreatGatorsGrowHere
🎉 Lexia Challenge Celebration Success! 🎉
Our Lexia Challenge Celebration was a huge success! Congratulations to all the students who met their unit goals for the entire month. These Lexia Champions truly leveled up like Great Gators! 🐊
Each week, student names are proudly displayed in the cafeteria and recognized during morning announcements. Students who reached their goals for all four weeks joined us for a special celebration.
Way to go, Gators — keep up the amazing work! 💪📚
#GreatGators #LexiaChampions #GatorGrowth
❤️ Grove Park Elementary showed up and showed out in red today for Red Ribbon Week! We’re proud to wear red as a reminder to live drug-free and make healthy choices every day. #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksGoodOnUs #GreatGators
Red Ribbon Week spirit in full effect! 🏈⚾️🏀
We showed up and showed out in our favorite jerseys and team shirts to show that we’re teaming up against drugs! ❤️
Check out a few moments we captured from today’s fun! 📸 #RedRibbonWeek #TeamUpAgainstDrugs #GPEGators
Red Ribbon Week is in full effect at GPE! 🎀 Yesterday’s theme was “Sock it to Drugs!” 🧦 Our Gators showed up in their silliest, brightest socks to take a stand against drugs. We loved seeing all the creativity and school spirit on display! 💙💚 #RedRibbonWeek #GatorPride #SockItToDrugs
📣 This Week is Red Ribbon Week! Please see the Flyer for the dates and themes of the week.
Get ready, Clay County! Join the Jacksonville Icemen for Clay County Athletics Family Night on 02/01/2026! It's a fun night of hockey as the Icemen welcome everyone from Clay County. Stick around after the game for shots on net!
Show your school spirit and get your tickets today! Purchase tickets here: www.jaxicemen.com/claycounty26
Show your school spirit and get your tickets today! Purchase tickets here: www.jaxicemen.com/claycounty26
🎃 GPE Trunk or Treat 🎃 Get ready for some spooky fun! Our Trunk or Treat will take place during the school day on Friday, October 31st. This event is only open to GPE students and registered volunteers. 👻 Please send your child with a bag or bucket to collect candy. 🍧 Kona Ice will also be available for purchase — don’t forget to send cash if your child would like to enjoy a treat! We can’t wait for a fun and festive day with our Gator family! 💚🐊
Gators in actions with their campus clean up this week!
📣 Red Ribbon Week will be next Monday- Friday (October 27th to October 31st)! #GPE #RedRibbonWeek
📣Ready, set, draw! All 3rd-6th grade artist enter our contest for a chance to bring our 'Elevate to Great' Theme to life on our Yearbook Cover! 🎨🐊
5th Grade ELA started with an entire unit on the cultivation of corn and other natural resources. Students enjoyed analyzing the anatomy of corn plants in class.🌽🐊📚 #G3way #GrovePark
Grove Park Gives Back Community Service Initiative!
Our Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance Cookout was a total blast! 💥 Students were all smiles saying, “This is the best day ever!” 🐊
We couldn’t be prouder of our Gators for showing up, working hard, and achieving big in Quarter 1! 🙌
A huge shoutout to our amazing teachers who bring the energy, dedication, and heart every single day — and a special thank you to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. for volunteering their time to cook, set up, and serve! 💙 Your support made the day even more special!
#GatorPride #WeAreGPE #HonorRollCelebration #QuarterOneWins #CommunityStrong
If you’d still like to order Fall photos, you can visit www.leonards.com/order , click the “find my school” option, and follow the prompts there to view your student’s proof and ordering information!
Our 5th Grade sponsored Taki Party was a hit! Students enjoyed good music, great vibes, and epic dance battles with friends! 🔥💃🏽
📢 Calling all GPE Gators! 🐊
Get ready for a SPOOKY GOOD TIME at our annual Trunk or Treat! 🎃🍬
Join us for music, candy, and Kona Ice!
When: Friday, October 31, 2025
Where: Grove Park Elementary
Who: Open to GPE students only and held DURING the school day.
Character Parade & Costumes!
Students are allowed to wear school-appropriate costumes for our Character Parade, which will take place before the Trunk or Treat event starts. Please ensure that all costumes are respectful, safe, and do not include masks, full-face paint, or toy weapons. Parent Character Parade viewing information will be coming soon!
Candy Competition Alert!
Help your class win a prize! The class with the most candy donations by October 29th earns the sweet reward! 🏆
Want to help make it amazing? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up as a volunteer!
#GPETrunkOrTreat #CharacterParade #GroveParkElementary #OrangeParkFL #HalloweenFun #GatorPride
Third grade students working in small groups during Chomp and Achieve time to break down the plot of the first chapter of their text. Students are working on and understanding how reading fluently leads to better comprehension of the story and how enhanced comprehension leads to an increased ability to summarize. Way to go 3rd Grade!
