A temporary home in the city with numerous nature connections

In early 2024, River Grove will temporarily move to the Manitou Education and Arts Center (Zephyr Theater) in downtown Stillwater, while a comprehensive maintenance and update plan is implemented for buildings in our forest campus. The Stillwater location offers our students numerous opportunities for community connections, nature explorations, and experiential…

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River Grove’s Commitment to Mission and Vision

River Grove elementary school, in partnership with Manitou Fund, will move its home base campus to the Zephyr Theatre building in downtown Stillwater, MN, beginning in fall 2023. River Grove elementary school announced they will be relocating to the Zephyr Theatre property located at 601 Main Street North in Stillwater…

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Why the Stillwater Location?

PROPOSED LEASE TERMS THREATEN FINANCIAL INSTABILITY The proposed terms of the Wilder (our current landlord) lease extension threatened the school’s financial viability and programming continuity if we remained at our current location. These costs and terms, usually the property owner’s responsibility, would directly affect teachers and students. Minnesota Catholic Youth…

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River Grove is Moving!

River Grove elementary school, in partnership with Manitou Fund, will be move its home base campus to the Zephyr Theatre building in downtown Stillwater, MN, beginning in fall 2023. River Grove elementary school announced they will be relocating to the Zephyr Theatre property located at 601 Main Street North in…

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