Grow Academy Arvin

Grow Academy Arvin Grow Academy Arvin is an independent public charter school located in Arvin, California. The Academy currently has students enrolled in grades TK-8.

Grow Academy Arvin is the first charter school established under the Grimm Family Education Foundation (GFEF). GFEF established Grow Academy Arvin to provide a quality education to students while offering parents in the Arvin community a choice in their children’s education. The goals of both GFEF and Grow Academy are to provide a quality learning experience that benefits the students, the parents and the City of Arvin.

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Jessica Gil, School Operations Manager 🌟At Grow Academy Arvin, Jessica Gil is someone our staff can a...
05/20/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Jessica Gil, School Operations Manager 🌟

At Grow Academy Arvin, Jessica Gil is someone our staff can always count on. Whether she’s supporting daily operations behind the scenes, helping coordinate major school events, or stepping in wherever help is needed, Jessica consistently shows up with reliability, care, and a positive attitude.

Recently, she partnered with our operations team on multiple events, led a smooth and organized Picture Day through thoughtful communication and planning, and helped bring our Scholastic Book Fair to life by coordinating with teachers and teams from setup to breakdown. These are just a few examples of the many ways she supports our school community every day.

Jessica has truly stepped up in so many areas this year and continues to be a dependable presence for scholars, staff, and families alike. Her dedication, teamwork, and willingness to help wherever needed make a lasting impact across our campus.

We are incredibly grateful for everything she brings to Grow Academy Arvin! 💚🧡

Grow Academy Shafter (April 10) and Grow Academy Arvin (April 17) hosted incredible Career Days, giving scholars the cha...
04/22/2026

Grow Academy Shafter (April 10) and Grow Academy Arvin (April 17) hosted incredible Career Days, giving scholars the chance to explore their futures.

With support from our guest speakers and visitors, students explored careers, asked questions, and made real-world connections.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so meaningful for our scholars!

📸 Take a look at a few highlights below (2-3 pictures from each campus)

🎓 College dreams are taking flight at Grow Academy Arvin!This week, we welcomed California State University, Bakersfield...
01/30/2026

🎓 College dreams are taking flight at Grow Academy Arvin!

This week, we welcomed California State University, Bakersfield, to campus to kick off the Runner Bound Program, a new college and career-readiness partnership for our 7th–8th-grade scholars.

Through Runner Bound, CSUB will host in-class workshops to help students explore college pathways, build confidence, and prepare for what’s ahead, with guaranteed admission to CSUB as part of the program!

And yes… we even had a special visit from Rowdy the Roadrunner 💙
We’re excited for what this partnership means for our scholars and their futures!

This week, we celebrate National School Choice Week and the families who choose Grow. 💚“They treat everyone like they be...
01/29/2026

This week, we celebrate National School Choice Week and the families who choose Grow. 💚

“They treat everyone like they belong, almost like a family,” — Iliana, Grow Academy Arvin parent.
We are honored by your trust and grateful to partner with our Arvin families in supporting every scholar, every day.

We are excited to hang our jersey with pride!
01/22/2026

We are excited to hang our jersey with pride!

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Berenice Parra, Lead Office Specialist 🌟If you’ve walked through our front office, you’ve likely been...
01/21/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Berenice Parra, Lead Office Specialist 🌟

If you’ve walked through our front office, you’ve likely been welcomed by Berenice Parra. Recently promoted to Lead Office Specialist, Berenice mentors colleagues and leads key initiatives that directly support student success.

Known for her trusted, warm presence and deep knowledge, Berenice is often the first person families, scholars, and staff turn to for support. She knows nearly every student and their parents by name and is always in your corner. A champion for attendance, she leads incentives like Find a Football and Turkey Trot, helping students improve their attendance.

A founding team member at Grow Academy Arvin, with more than 15 years of service, Berenice’s commitment and care are felt every day.💚

We’re so proud of our scholars 💛Our Winter Showcase was a beautiful reflection of our students’ growth, hard work, and c...
12/15/2025

We’re so proud of our scholars 💛

Our Winter Showcase was a beautiful reflection of our students’ growth, hard work, and creativity throughout the year. Each performance and presentation represented months of learning, confidence-building, and dedication.

Grateful for an incredible year and for the school community that supports, encourages, and believes in our students every step of the way ✨

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Tauferner — PE Teacher and Champion for Growth! 🌟At Grow Academy Arvin, Mr. Tauferner brings en...
12/09/2025

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Tauferner — PE Teacher and Champion for Growth! 🌟

At Grow Academy Arvin, Mr. Tauferner brings energy and meaningful engagement to every PE class.

Beyond PE, Mr. T is a committed member of our School Leadership Team. He also mentors scholars as part of our attendance initiatives, building supportive relationships that empower students to show up, stay engaged, and succeed.

Mr. T is consistently one of our top teachers in recognizing positive scholar behavior. He believes deeply in celebrating students and lifting up what’s going well. His intentional encouragement helps cultivate a school culture where every scholar feels seen, valued, and empowered to grow.

We’re grateful for the heart, dedication, and positivity he brings to our school community every single day! 💛💪🏽

11/26/2025

Our Grow Academy Arvin scholars, teachers, and staff shared what they’re most thankful for this year, and their words were the perfect reminder of what makes this community so special.

We’re grateful for our students, families, staff, and every moment we get to learn and grow together.
Wishing all our families a restful and happy Thanksgiving break. 🤎🍁

11/20/2025

Happy National Parent Involvement Day!✨
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of the parents.”
— Jane D. Hull

Thank you to all our Grow families for the partnership, care, and encouragement you bring to your scholars each day. Together, we grow. 🌱💚

Address

901 Nectarine Court
Arvin, CA
93203

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16613904486

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