Funded Projects and Grants

The Oak Grove Education Foundation contributes to larger scale school initiatives, provides mini-grants to encourage innovation, and sponsors fund-raising events that bring together the Oak Grove Community. Here are some of the projects and events that have been made possible by foundation involvement. Click on the links to learn more.

Major Projects

Cafeteria Improvements
Plans to renovate the Oak Grove Cafeterias are currently underway. To learn more, click here.

South Fields and Junior High Playground.
Renovations were completed in the fall of 2009, featuring new playground equipment, outdoor eating areas, a jogging path, basketball courts, and more. See these exciting changes here.

Learning Center
The newly remodeled junior high learning center is now complete. See the design and new technology here.

Mini-Grants

Hip-Hop Class
Oak Grove Jr. High students participated in a physical education Hip-Hop Class which was supported by a Foundation Grant.

Lego Robotics
Lego Robotics are being used in a 7th Grade Science By Design class.

Math Rekenreks
Math Racks are being used in second grade classrooms to support conceptual thinking.

SPARK Science Lab
The SPARK System is an all-in-one mobile device being used by a 7th grade science class.

Environmental Club
Our Environmental Club has been responsible for restoring one and a half acres of degraded woodlands.

Homework Club
We've given our students even more opportunity to learn through our Homework Club program.

Events

The Grove Gala 2010
The 2010 Grove Gala was held at the Ivanhoe Country Club on March 6, 2010. With the generous support of Oak Grove parents, families, students, staff, local businesses, and the PTO, over $35,000 was raised and will be directed toward improvements to the Elementary and Junior High Cafeterias. Click here for more information regarding this event.

68468 Fundraiser
The 68468 fundraising campaign was originally launched in support of the South Fields and Junior High Playground improvements. The theme carries on as a way encouraging everyone in District 68 to contribute at least $68 per household or $68 per child for households with Oak Grove Students.

The Grove Gala 2008
The 2008 Grove Gala, held at Café Pyrenees raised over $35,000 to benefit the Junior High and Learning Center upgrades. Click here for pictures and information about this community event.