Projects
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 ImprovementsPlans 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 CenterThe newly remodeled junior high learning center is now complete. See the design and new technology here.
Mini-Grants
Drama ClubThe Oak Grove Drama Club 2009 performance was supported by a Foundation Grant. This club has been extremely popular and now has a waiting list of students wishing to join.
Environmental ClubOur Environmental Club has been responsible for restoring one and a half acres of degraded woodlands.
Homework ClubWe've given our students even more opportunity to learn through our Homework Club program.
Events
The Grove Gala 2010The 2010 Grove Gala is being held at the Ivanhoe Country Club on March 6, 2010. Be sure not miss it! Learn more and register for this event here.
68468 FundraiserThe 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 2008The 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.
