HARVEST GROVE VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Today, students created still life drawings using a seasonal arrangement of pumpkins, gourds, and colorful donuts. They practiced observing how light and shadow interact with different textures and shapes, helping them create a stronger sense of depth and dimension in their 2D artwork.

This hands-on activity allowed students to strengthen their observational drawing skills while experimenting with contrast and form.

🌟Elementary Park Meet-Up! 🌟
We had the BEST time at Blue Goose Park! 🛝💦
Sliding, splashing, laughing, and playing with friends — what a fun day to be outside! ☀️😊

Thank you to everyone who came out to play and made it so special! 💕
#ParkFun #FriendsAndPlay #BlueGoosePark #AllFunMeetUp

🎨 The young artists of Harvest Grove are showing off their creativity in full color! From ice cream masterpieces to vibrant characters, their talent shines bright. 🌟🖌️
#weareharvestgrove #wearebusd

Art with Mrs. Tremain is back! Art is a wonderful way to learn about different cultures, express creativity, and develop important skills like observation and problem-solving

We kicked off the school year with sunshine, smiles, and so much creativity at our Back to School Picnic! From hula hoop contests to comic book making, tic-tac-toe, crafts, and cornhole — our students and families had a blast connecting and celebrating a fresh start. #CommunityVibes #FamilyFun

Mr. McNamara has restarted Middle School Meet-ups this year at the Brentwood Library. These in-person gatherings give students a chance to connect, play games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition. #wearebusd

Harvest Grove Virtual Academy Student Shines at National Vocabulary Bee!

We are proud to share that Maurya, a Harvest Grove Virtual Academy (Brentwood Unified School District) student, has earned 2nd place at the National North South Foundation (NSF) Nationals 2025 Vocabulary Bee, held at the University of Texas at Dallas. Nearly more than 100 top students from grades 4–8 across the USA competed in this prestigious event.

The NSF Vocabulary Bee is recognized in the spelling bee community as one of the most challenging competitions, comparable to the vocabulary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Maurya battled fiercely for 1st place against an 8th grader in an intense three-round tie-breaker, ultimately securing 2nd place, a trophy, and a $500 cash prize.

Congratulations, Maurya, on your incredible achievement and for representing Harvest Grove Virtual Academy & BUSD on the national stage!

HGVA Middle School students came together again today for Community Circles, taking time to connect, engage, and gain deeper insight into themselves and one another.

We had a fantastic first day of school! Families met with teachers and picked up materials, then students joined their classes for Community Circles—an activity we'll use all year to build connection and community. Parents also heard from staff and enjoyed a brief presentation from our Parent Club. GO HEDGEHOGS!

Harvest Grove students consistently demonstrate exceptional dedication to their studies, showing remarkable resilience and strength along the way. Through both challenges and triumphs, they continue to shine and inspire, embodying the very qualities we hope to see in all our learners. These awards are a reflection of their hard work—and they are more than deserving. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

Yesterday, we celebrated our amazing 5th and 8th grade students at Harvest Grove! Surrounded by the love and support of their families, friends, and our school community, they were recognized for all their hard work and achievements. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! #WeAreHarvestGrove

🎉 Shoutout to our amazing Leadership Club! We're wrapping up the year with a well-deserved celebration at the bowling alley 🎳👏 Thank you for your hard work, creativity, and dedication to making our school community stronger. #StudentLeaders #HGVA #EndOfYearFun

🦔 Hedge-HUGS at the Park! 🌳💚 Our little learners had a hedge-tastic time at today’s elementary park meetup! From giggles on the playground to games in the grass, it was all about fresh air, friendship, and fun. 🛝☀️

Let's Celebrate our amazing staff!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Open Enrollment for Harvest Grove Virtual Academy is NOW OPEN! 🎒💻 Spaces are limited — don’t miss your chance to join the Harvest Grove family! 🍃 #HGVA #OpenEnrollment #VirtualLearning #HarvestGrove

Just a reminder that next week is Staff Appreciation week!

Our STEAM Erupting Volcanoes event with Mrs. Elseth and Mrs. Weakly. What a fun way to learn about science! #weareharvestgrove

Such a beautiful day for Movement Monday! #weareharvestgrove

HGVA Elementary students gathered at Creekside Park yesterday to take advantage of the lovely weather, play with friends, and get some great exercise. They had a blast! #weareharvestgrove #wearebusd