One of Heritage Christian Academy's top students is also a multi-sport athlete and youth mentor. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who...
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Prep Elite: Meet ‘Renaissance Woman’ Maria Paula Cadena Amortegui
Osseo Senior High student hopes to pursue a career in engineering and travel the world. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who were...
Back to School Books for Parents
Head into the school year with two great reads. It’s back to school this month for thousands of Maple Grove children and teenagers. Wise Guy by Guy...
Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program Celebrates 20 Years
The Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program has even more reasons to celebrate this year. The Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program (MGASP)...
Summer Camps in Maple Grove to Keep the Kids Busy Over Break
Check out summer camp options. The question perplexes most parents as summer rolls around: How will I keep the kids busy? Thankfully, we have...
Volunteers Inspire Kids to Read by Bringing Classic Stories to Life
Storybooks Alive turns words into action. Words come to life in a special way, thanks to Storybooks Alive, a group of volunteers, who put on...
Your Toddler Can Learn Mandarin Chinese at This Maple Grove School
Academy students speak the same language(s). For many students, picking up a second language has become a crucial part of their learning experience....
Teens, Don’t Watch Netflix While You Drive
Teens are distracted by more than texts behind the wheel. As prom season returns, many are thinking about more than just snapping pictures and...
The ISD 279 Foundation is Raising Money to Give Students an Even More Fulfilling Education
Providing local students with additional learning and developmental opportunities is the mainstay of the ISD 279 Foundation. “We’re a group of...
Osseo Area Schools Awarded Best Communities for Music Education
Osseo Area Schools was honored with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education...
St. John’s Lutheran School Student Earns High Marks for Determination
Duke University honors local student William Rolf. William Rolf was honored by Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) for his...
Officials Offer Helpful Tips for Preparing Kids to Stay Home on Their Own
Staying home alone for the first time can be scary, so it’s important to make the transition as painless and safe as possible. Detective Missy...
Counselors and Specialists Offer Students Tips for Writing Resumes and College Essays
Let’s face it; high school students have a lot on their collective plates. School. Work. Extracurricular activities. Being a teenager. Parents know...
Meet Five High School Seniors Who Are Taking Steps to Effect Change
Each August in Maple Grove Magazine’s Prep Elite issue, we highlight students who excel in various and interesting ways among their peers. This...
Ellie Hoyt Helps Students Pursue Their Passions through Her Organization, The CrossOver
According to Maple Grove resident Ellie Hoyt, athletics provide more than a quality workout to student participants—Hoyt has found friendship and...
Don’t Leave Your Creativity at Home When Visiting Shops in Arbor Lakes
After noticing that many young families visit the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, the idea to create a fun program for guests during the summer months...
Strings ’n’ Keys
Begin your musical journey with pointers from the pros. Two Maple Grove music schools, Spark Music Studio and All Things Musik, bring their talent...
A Full Tally of Fun Camps That Won’t Leave Your Kids Homesick
Summer camp is something that children look forward to all school year. It’s a time to get outside, learn a new skill or continue an activity...
Osseo’s Synchro Gators Swim to Their Own Beat
The Synchro Gators are ending another successful season. The synchronized swimming program that teaches Osseo school students the sport continues to...
A Local School Comes Together Once Again for a Great Cause
A festive event is on the horizon as Primrose School of Maple Grove hosts its 10th Spring Fling Carnival and Charity Fundraiser. Celebrating the...
