Welcome to the New Grove Street Elementary School where we strive every day to be Grove Street Great!
My name is Hubert Ato-Bakari Chase and I am honored to serve as the principal of Grove Street School for the 2026-2027 school year. I am excited to add onto the legacy that has been established here by providing an excellent and meaningful learning experience for all of our scholars.
At Grove Street, our mission is to motivate, educate and empower our scholars to achieve academic success and social-emotional well-being.
To motivate our scholars is to give them the energy, the drive and the desire to be excellent in all that they do.
To educate our scholars is to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
To empower our scholars is to give them the confidence and assurance to know that they belong, they matter, they are respected, they are supported and they are loved at Grove Street School.
Along with the core subjects of Math, English, Social Studies and Science, our scholars will be exposed to additional subjects such as:
- Physical Education to learn how to exercise and be healthy
- Art to learn how to explore their creativity
- Vocal Music to learn expression and music theory
- Instrumental Music (4th and 5th Grade) to learn and explore musical instruments
- World Language (4th and 5th Grade) to learn how to communicate in another language.
At Grove Street School, attendance matters. Daily attendance builds discipline, consistency and allows scholars to stay on top of their coursework. Therefore, it is important that scholars attend school every day.
At Grove Street School, we believe in an open door policy where parents, guardians and caregivers are welcomed to visit. We will communicate frequently using multiple sources such as Class Dojo, School Messenger service, emails, phone calls and regular mail. It is our intention and expectation to communicate consistently with families so that you are aware of important events and programs happening at the school. In so doing, we look to build and maintain a strong school-community relationship with you.
Finally, at Grove Street School we have adopted principle of “Ubuntu” which means:
“I am because we are. And because we are, therefore, I am.” This principle is about each scholar and staff member working together to make Grove Street Great. It is about creating a community where each scholar is seen, heard, supported and acknowledged. It is also about ensuring each scholar develops a strong sense of cooperation with each other. There is another proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go with others.”
At Grove Street, our goal is to ensure each and every scholar achieves success. Therefore, our focus is on going together so that we make sure we can support each other. And that is what will truly make Grove Street Great!
Thank you,
H. Ato-Bakari Chase,
Principal