Clyde Shines at Yale Event We are incredibly proud of Clyde, one of our talented 7th grade students, who was selected as a featured performer at the Ivy+ Holiday Mixer hosted by the Yale Club of Southwest Florida. Clyde performed alongside two other young musicians, captivating an audience of more than 100 Ivy League [...]
Meet the Teacher & Parent Night We were thrilled to welcome more than 100 parents of our after-school students to our recent Meet the Teacher & Parent Night for an evening of connection, community, and learning. Families enjoyed dinner, met their children’s teachers, and learned about what’s ahead this school year. A highlight of the [...]
Exploring Innovation in the Manufacturing Choice Academy At Grace Place, our Manufacturing Choice Academy gives middle schoolers a hands-on look at the world of manufacturing, guided by our new Director of Career and Technical Education, Kengo Yamada. The curriculum is designed to spark creativity, encourage problem-solving, and teach practical skills that students can carry into [...]
Back to School, Back to Grace Place The new school year is underway, and our students are jumping into learning and enrichment with energy and enthusiasm! This year, more than 500 students are participating in Grace Place’s after-school programs, exploring new skills, discovering passions, and building confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Our elementary students [...]
Summer Fashion Academy: Students Shine on the RunwayThis summer, our middle school students explored the world of style and creativity in our Fashion Choice Academy, thanks to a special partnership with the Bayshore Arts District. Guided by mentors JuJu Jacobs, Josey Prior, and Amanda Jaron, students learned that fashion design is more than an art [...]
Fall Middle School Showcase Our Fall Middle School Choice Academy Showcase highlighted the hard work and dedication of our students as they explored new career pathways this semester. Through our academies—Art, Theater, Healthcare, Chess, International Flavors, Photography, Dance, S.T.E.M., and Basketball—students were able to dive into hands-on learning experiences that not only fostered their creativity [...]
50,000 Minutes for Literacy Success This school year, Grace Place for Children and Families is rallying behind an ambitious literacy goal: 50,000 minutes of staff-wide support dedicated to improving students’ literacy skills. Through this unprecedented commitment, we aim to make measurable gains in literacy benchmarks for our students, from preschool to high school. At Grace [...]
School Age Programs Parent Night Last month, we were excited to welcome over 50 families to our first School-Age Programs Parent Night of the new academic year! This special event served as an orientation for new families with students enrolled in our elementary, middle, and high school after-school programs. It was a wonderful opportunity for [...]
Kicking Off a New School Year at Grace Place The first week of school at Grace Place for Children and Families was filled with energy and excitement as we kicked off our fall programs. As students in Golden Gate City headed back to their classrooms, our campus also came alive with the buzz of new [...]
Middle School Choice Academy Showcase The Middle School Choice Academy Showcase was a remarkable display of student learning and achievement this summer. This event provided a valuable platform for students from various academies—Art, BMX, Fashion/Jewelry, Night Vision Leadership, Chess, and Dance—to showcase the skills and knowledge they developed over the past six weeks. Our Choice [...]