Oak Grove School District #68

Oak Grove - "Bridge" Phase - Mask Wearing & Social Distancing

Oak Grove students and staff will continue to wear masks and social distance for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Since the majority of our students are under 12 years old, it is essential that we continue to follow the guidelines for those not vaccinated. Thank you for your assistance as we finish up this unforgettable year.

Oak Grove 2021 - 2022 Principal Announcement

The Oak Grove School District #68 Board of Education unanimously hired Mr. Brian Bishop as the Oak Grove School Principal for next school year at their April 28, 2021 meeting. Mr Bishop states, "I am so honored to have been chosen to join the Oak Grove family as Principal. I look forward to meeting everyone in our school community over the next few months as I begin my transition into the position. As our mission statement states, I too pledge to ensure student success by providing a positive learning environment that meets the needs of every child. There are so many great things happening for our students already and together, I know we can inspire our students to soar to new heights." See the official press release by clicking here. We look forward to Mr. Bishop's connection with our student's and staff!

Kindergarten Screening

Oak Grove Kindergarten Screening will take place the week of April 26-29! To make an appointment, go to http://bit.ly/KgScreening to complete the form. When you come to the school for screening, please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of residency (only required if your family is new to the district). If you have any questions, call the Oak Grove office at 697-0621 between the hours of 9am-3pm. We look forward to meeting our newest Eagles!

March Eagle Update

Return to In-Person Learning

Reminder that Monday, 3/8/21 is the first day of the 4th quarter at Oak Grove School. The Return to In-person Learning plan and mitigations are still in effect for the 4th quarter. Additionally, we will monitor any new guidance as we get closer to the end of the year and make adjustments if so allowed. Students should push to do the very best that they can in the 4th quarter!

Remote Learning - School Lunch Requests Form
For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, any Oak Grove family that has students currently in remote learning, can request school lunches and breakfast items for pick up at school. Similar to the process used from March 2020 to the end of school, requests can be made on the website (www.og68.org) by 9:00 am on Monday, each week. Pick up of the weekly items will be available on Mondays between 11 and Noon. If you should have any questions, please contact the school office at 309.697.0621.

December Eagle Update

November Eagle Update

October Eagle Update- Click HERE

Oak Grove Return to School Plan - Version 4 - Click HERE

Please see changes to our Return to School Plan for Quarter 2 beginning Monday, October 19th with updates in bold print. Highlights include a new, simplified self-certification procedure for in-person learners and clarification of policies for exclusion for sickness and symptoms. Students will receive their new self-certification badges when they come to school on Monday- please check your child for symptoms and fever before sending them to school! Any questions or additional feedback on Version 4 is encouraged and may be directed to Dr. Loren Baele at lbaele@og68.org or Mrs. Natalie Almasi at nalmasi@og68.org.

September Eagle Update- Click HERE

School Supply Lists- CLICK HERE

School supply lists for both in-person and remote learning are now available! Thanks for your patience as we updated supply needs for the coming school year.

Congratulations to our 2020 OG Graduates!

Special Thanks to Lisa Bentley for putting this picture together!

Watch our YouTube Channel - OG68 TV

This year we are developing our video team at Oak Grove. Students are excited about utilizing technology to record and edit our school programs. In case you have missed it...here are some programs that are up and available for you to watch, just search OG68 TV on YouTube!

Grandparent's Day - Kindergarten
Elementary Monster Mash - Halloween
2017 Veteran's Day Program
2017 K-2 Christmas Concert
2017 5th - 8th Christmas Concert

In the future our students, staff, and administration will be making commercials, student behavior videos, and other fun videos that will be placed on the channel. If you love Oak Grove, subscribe to the channel and be ready to enjoy all of the latest videos!

Buy Local?

In support of Peoria County businesses, we would like you to consider buying from stores in Peoria County. Not only can you get your items right away, you also help Peoria County Schools through the County Facilities Sales Tax! From Black Friday to Cyber Monday and all of your shopping needs...please consider supporting local businesses!

INFORMATION

21-22 School Year Calendar

20-21 School Year Calendar

20-21 Student Handbook

Pick Up / Drop Off Procedures

Home Technology Support

YMCA Before / After Care Info

Preschool For All - ROE

Bright Futures - ECE

PTO Facebook

MONTHLY MENU

May Menu 

Report a Bullying Incident

20-21 SUPPLY LISTS- Click HERE

Follow @OG68SOARS

Are you a Twitter user? If so follow us by clicking the link above. Also, if you want to see all of the great things that are happening at Oak Grove School - search #OG68SOARS on Twitter. You will be amazed at the awesome creativity taking place in our school!

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IMPORTANT LINKS

Illinois State Board of Education

Regional Office of Education

Oak Grove Facebook

Ways to Prevent the Flu

Safety Number One Priority

COMMUNITY WEBSITES:

Limestone High School

Bartonville Police Department

Peoria Journal Star

Peoria County Health Department

WHOI/WEEK

WMBD/WYZZ

Our Mission

The mission of Oak Grove Schools is to provide an opportunity for every student to master grade level skills regardless of previous academic performance, family background, socioeconomic status, race, or gender. We will measure our achievement based on local and state assessments and overall classroom performance. The entire staff pledges to ensure student success by providing a positive learning environment that meets the needs of every child.