Elm Grove Elementary School

Elm Grove Elementary School Our elementary building has approximately 300 students in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Parents are encouraged to become involved in our school.

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Here’s Mr. Kuska, enjoying a little quality time with students on the playground this week! Also, don’t forget that the...
09/04/2026

Here’s Mr. Kuska, enjoying a little quality time with students on the playground this week! Also, don’t forget that there will be no school on Monday as it’s Labor Day. We will be excited to see our students again on Tuesday!

We have had several Elm Grove birthdays that were celebrated today! Happy Birthday, Scarlett, Octavia, and Kimari!
09/04/2026

We have had several Elm Grove birthdays that were celebrated today! Happy Birthday, Scarlett, Octavia, and Kimari!

Last Friday afternoon, we had our first assembly of the school year, during which we had a special visit from Mr. Potato...
09/02/2026

Last Friday afternoon, we had our first assembly of the school year, during which we had a special visit from Mr. Potato Head to talk about Elm Grove's new attendance initiative! Each class received their own Mr. Potato Head. For every day that a class has EVERY student there from morning meeting until dismissal, that class will get to add a piece to their Mr. Potato Head. When they get Mr. Potato Head completed, the life-size Mr. Potato Head will come to that class and surprise them with a special treat! We will make sure to let you know which class gets this honor first!

We have started a new initiative at Elm Grove—gifting each and every one of our soaring Eagles with a book on their birt...
08/31/2026

We have started a new initiative at Elm Grove—gifting each and every one of our soaring Eagles with a book on their birthday! Here are two of our August birthday kiddos with their chosen books. Don’t worry—students whose birthdays were earlier in the summer will get celebrated, too! In the meantime, happy birthday, Loyal and Carter!

Our very own Mrs. Steffens has been selected as one of eight finalists for Missouri’s Teacher of the Year! Let’s all co...
08/31/2026

Our very own Mrs. Steffens has been selected as one of eight finalists for Missouri’s Teacher of the Year! Let’s all congratulate her on this phenomenal achievement!

🍎 Highlighting another 2027 Teacher of the Year Finalist who empowers student voice and literacy growth:

✨ Sarah Steffens
Reading Interventionist | Grades K–4
Fort Osage R-I | Elm Grove Elementary School ✨

Sarah is honored for targeted literacy support, strong student relationships, and collaborative leadership across her school.

Celebrate Sarah and Elm Grove with a share or shoutout! 🎉

We would be remiss to not give a special shout-out to our incredible custodian crew who keeps our school clean and did S...
08/28/2026

We would be remiss to not give a special shout-out to our incredible custodian crew who keeps our school clean and did SOOOOOO much work over the summer to get Elm Grove ready for the first week of school. Thank you for all that you do, guys!

Happy first day of school! A team of Elm Grove teachers continued our annual tradition of greeting and welcoming our fo...
08/25/2026

Happy first day of school! A team of Elm Grove teachers continued our annual tradition of greeting and welcoming our former students on their first day at Fire Prairie. We hope that all of our Eagles, past and present, have an amazing school year!

During our last preservice professional development day before students arrive tomorrow, we were honored to see Mrs. Ste...
08/25/2026

During our last preservice professional development day before students arrive tomorrow, we were honored to see Mrs. Steffens receive her award as our REGIONAL Teacher of the Year! Additionally, Mrs. Thrall received a grant for her classroom. Congrats, ladies! Elm Grove students, we will be excited to see you tomorrow!

We've had five full days of professional learning and preparation, which concluded with today's Convocation -- AND a cha...
08/21/2026

We've had five full days of professional learning and preparation, which concluded with today's Convocation -- AND a chance to take a whole staff picture and team/group photos in our matching shirts! Behold the 2026-2027 Elm Grove team -- we're here for our kids... no matter what!

The Elm Grove team was definitely “Loud and Fort Proud” at this morning’s Convocation, especially when we celebrated our...
08/21/2026

The Elm Grove team was definitely “Loud and Fort Proud” at this morning’s Convocation, especially when we celebrated our school, district, and regional Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Sarah Steffens (who is now a STATE semifinalist)!!!

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18000 E Kentucky Road
Independence, MO
64058

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