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SGAHS Inducts Students Into National Honor Society
Athletic Signings
We are proud to celebrate six incredible student-athletes from Spring Grove Area High School who have officially signed their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Congratulations on this amazing achievement!
6th Annual Pigeon Hills String Invitational
The event is a one-day, non-competitive ensemble experience for young string musicians from five local school districts. Selected for their enthusiasm rather than technical skill alone, these students learned, connected, and shared in their passion for strings.
Staff Spirit Days at Paradise Elementary
Paradise Elementary staff took their spirit to the next level this week with Underground Spirit Days! Each day had a surprise theme, and students had a blast trying to guess it! This one is "Dress for Your Favorite Holiday."
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Our Mission
To challenge and motivate all students to attain their full potential.
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All students experience Learning Without Limits every day.
Paradise Elementary News
Read about all the great things happening at Paradise Elementary School.
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Ms. Moore and Ms. Myers' classes came together for a heartwarming and fun Thanksgiving meal.
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Teachers at Paradise Elementary and New Salem Elementary took staff spirit to new heights
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Spring Grove Area School District extends its deepest gratitude to all veterans.
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Check out the Paradise Elementary Spooky Stations in P.E. class and the fall-themed art.
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Our K-2 students and their families had a great time at the annual Family Dance Night! Click here to view photos!
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Read the November 2024 Paradise Press Newsletter.
Paradise Elementary Announcements
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November 12th - December 20th
Click for more details on how you can help us Fill the Bus.
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Each of our K-4 elementary schools will use a new rating scale on their report cards to more thoroughly explain where your child is on their learning journey, helping us work together to support their learning more effectively.
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December 16, 2024
This event is for all elementary and intermediate students of Spring Grove Area School District and their families.
Pasta order forms due December 9th.
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Did You Know?
Fun facts about SGASD and Paradise Elementary School.
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The Workplace Wellness Awards program from the Central Penn Business Group on Health recognizes businesses and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to improving the health and well-being of their employees.
We are absolutely thrilled to win this prestigious award and deeply grateful to our outstanding Rocket Wellness Committee members, composed of dedicated staff who organize and spearhead a multitude of wellness programs, activities, and initiatives for our colleagues. This accolade highlights our commitment to fostering a thriving workplace culture.
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The NAMM Foundation has named Spring Grove Area School District one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the twelfth consecutive year. The designation is a testament to the District's outstanding commitment to music education, which is made possible by our dedicated music teachers, students, supportive staff, Music Boosters, and our Rocket community.
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Spring Grove Area High School received the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best High School Award. SGAHS proudly ranks in the top 21% in the state and the top 25% in the nation.
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Spring Grove Area School District was awarded the 2025 Niche Best Schools designation. Niche offers K-12 school rankings by state based on stats, test scores, and school ratings.
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Spring Grove Area School District staff and substitutes have access to a dedicated health center in the district with 24/7 access to a primary care provider. The Rocket Wellness Center represents a tremendous opportunity to improve the general health of our community through easier access to care that will be free or low cost for the employee and spend fewer taxpayer dollars.