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Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science Magnet School

We offer a rigorous curriculum that focuses on creativity, curiosity and innovation because we believe all of our students are endowed with gifts, talents, passion and ideas that need to be nurtured and cultivated. We believe students at Glacier Hills should be ready to thrive in a global society, with an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that make our world interesting and exciting.

Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science (GHESAS) provides wonderful opportunities for students. Our first class facility comes complete with a vocal music studio, two art studios and a science lab. These specialized spaces create opportunities that enrich and deepen the learning of our students. Field studies related to arts and science themes abound at GHESAS. We are also blessed to have a myriad of professionals who share their gifts and talents with us through a variety of residencies.

OUR SCHOOL MISSION

To teach students the academic and social skills necessary to be life long learners and positive, contributing members of their society, with the arts and scientific inquiry at the heart of learning.

Our Accolades and Achievements

Magnet Merit award 2022

We are proud of the continued dedication to our magnet themes of arts and science at Glacier Hills Elementary.

Magnet2023

We are honored by this recognition and are proud of the work we do as a school community to be recognized as a Top School of Excellence.

2024 Magnet Schools of Excellence

Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science has been named one of the top 2024 Magnet Schools of Excellence. 

GH Magnet Schools of America Award

Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science is proud to be the only magnet school in Minnesota, and one of only 36 in the nation, to receive the highest certification status and named a National Demonstration School. 

BAND

5th grade band

Music

GH 4th Grade concert

Orchestra

students playing violin

multimedia arts

A girl in MMA Class 

traditional arts

3rd grade students in STEAM room

Science

5th grade STEAM lab

MAGNET LESSONS IN ACTION

A group of students in STEAM lab
A student looking at her Science project in STEAM Lab
A group of students in STEAM lab
A student taking a picture of a tree outside
A group of students in STEAM lab
a student working with Science Specialist in STEAM room
Students work as a pair in STEAM room
Students working together in Steam room
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students
a group of students working in STEAM room
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students
Earth Day actitives with first graders and SES students

Visit Us

Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science welcomes all families to learn more about our magnet program.  We invite you to see our vibrant school community in action by scheduling a tour.
 

Please email tracy.populorum@district196.org to schedule a tour

Contact

Estelle Sukhu
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science
Magnet Coordinator/Assistant Administrator/Test Coordinator

estelle.sukhu@district196.org

651-683-8572