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10/4/24 OG DISTRICT NEWS

10/4/24 OG DISTRICT NEWS

October 4, 2024

Dear Oak Grove Families,

By now, you’ve likely heard the exciting news that Oak Grove School has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious honor, the highest any school can earn, reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence our entire school community continues to demonstrate.

While the recognition is thrilling, it also serves as a reminder of what makes Oak Grove School so special—the high academic standards, innovative learning opportunities, and strong sense of community that have shaped us into one of the best schools in the nation.

As we head into October, we look forward to celebrating this achievement together and continuing the work that defines Oak Grove’s success. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this milestone, and here's to a wonderful month ahead!

With Oak Grove Pride,


Dr. Lemon and Dr. McKay
Interim Superintendents

With October already here, we are entering an exciting phase in our Superintendent search process! While many of you are already familiar with the steps we’ve taken so far, we are now moving closer to some key milestones that will help shape the future of Oak Grove School.

Here’s a quick reminder of what’s coming up this month:

  • Application Deadline: October 15

  • Candidate Review: October 22 (closed session)

  • First Round of Interviews: Week of October 29

As we progress through these important stages, we are grateful for the continued support and involvement of our entire community. We’re excited to take these next steps together.

Thank you for your continued support!


School Safety Updates

At Oak Grove School, the safety of our students and staff is always a top priority. This past month, we successfully completed a fire drill and an Active Intruder drill to ensure everyone is prepared in an emergency. These exercises are essential for creating a secure environment and helping students and staff stay calm and informed during critical situations.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and commitment to safety as we continue to make Oak Grove a safe and supportive place to learn and grow!

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We are thrilled to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has recognized Oak Grove School District 68 as a National Blue Ribbon School! This prestigious honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and community. It's the second time in our school's history that we've received this distinction, and it is truly the highest honor any school can achieve.

Oak Grove was recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School, placing us among the top-performing districts not only in Illinois but across the country. This award reflects the incredible efforts of our entire Oak Grove family—past and present—and we couldn't be prouder.

Oak Grove Band students participated in the LHS Marching Festival and played on the field with the Marching Wildcats Band during the PreGame and the Halftime show.

They rehearsed with the high school band and saw how the organization supports the school and community. Middle schoolers met high school Band Buddies, had pizza together, and cheered the football team on from the stands with lots of music! It was a great night!
Destiny and Moshika, two of our amazing 1st graders, coincidentally wore matching shirts that said, "Just be kind." Without any planning, they both brought a little extra kindness to Oak Grove, reminding us all how simple acts can have a big impact!

October 11 - Teacher Institute Day (No School)

October 14 - No School

October 22 - BoE Meetings; Committee of the Whole 6:00 pm & Regular Meeting 6:45 pm (JH Cafe)


Athletics

Looking for information about upcoming games or events? Please check the Oak Grove Athletics Calendar.


Band
Please see our web page for dates & Links! Oak Grove band website for the most updated information.

Please click HERE to view the flyers in our virtual backpack. Flyers are updated weekly, so please check back often so you won't miss any of the events going on in our community.

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