About Us
Shady Grove is one of four elementary schools within the nationally recognized Wissahickon School District. Our school serves approximately 650 students in grades K-5. We are proud to provide a respectful, caring school community with a focus on academic excellence and high expectations for all students to meet or exceed established standards of achievement.
Shady Grove Fun Facts
Did you know Shady Grove has a host of great events for students and families each year including:
- International Night: SGE's diverse school community celebrates 20+ different cultures with games, food and other activities
- Heroes Luncheon: local police, EMTs, firefighters and other first responders attend a luncheon with students
- Shady Grove Showdown: 5th graders compete against SGE staff in the annual basketball game (turned kickball)
- Harvest Fest: a festive fall celebration held in partnership with our Home and School Association
- Veterans Day: family members who serve(d) in the military and all veterans are honored by our school community with a big celebration
- Math Night: games and activities organized by our 5th grade teachers
- Gingerbread Baking Fundraiser: 5th graders make and decorate gingerbread cookies to benefit a charity
School-Wide Positive Behavior Expectations
Safe, Respectful, Responsible
Our teachers and staff believe that an orderly school climate is necessary to ensure that students are afforded the best opportunities to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Good behavior is important to the educational process not only in the classroom, but also in the cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, playground and buses, during assemblies, and on field trips. The SGE staff has a school-wide Positive Behavior and Interventions Support (PBIS) program to teach our students positive behaviors. Our school-wide expectations are integrated within the theme of Safe, Respectful, Responsible. All students will learn these expectations and the guidelines for their application in all school settings. Students are recognized for positive behavior with both verbal and tangible reinforcements.
No Place for Hate
All six Wissahickon schools are proud to be designated as No Place for Hate for the 2024-2025 school year. This incredible achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our building leaders, students, and staff to fostering inclusive and welcoming environments.
School Day:
8:45 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
School Mascot:
Grover, the Bulldog
School Colors:
Blue and Gold
Our Vision: “Belong, Inspire, Engage, Excel”
A learning community where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential.
Our Mission
The mission of the Wissahickon School District – a learning community where diversity is valued, and equity is an ongoing commitment – is to empower each student and staff member to excel to their fullest potential and meaningfully contribute to the greater community.
Shared Values
We believe all students and staff will...
- develop healthy identities
- value diversity and inclusivity
- maintain positive relationships
- feel and show empathy for others
- achieve personal and collective goals
- make responsible and caring decisions
- contribute to safe and just communities