Grove Public Schools

GHS would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to Lake Health and Chiropractic!!! They gifted teachers some necessities that make classroom life so much better!!

What a great night for 1st grade's Watermelon Bash! Thank you to all our new first graders and families who came out to meet teachers and enjoy some delicious watermelon.

GHS Parents and Students, we cannot wait to see you at Open House next week!!! Open House is Tuesday, August 12th, from 4 to 7 pm.

Clarifying Our Partnership with BSN Sports
Grove Public Schools would like to address recent concerns shared on Facebook regarding our contract with BSN SPORTS.
BSN SPORTS, a division of Varsity Brands, is a leading national distributor of athletic apparel and equipment. They are also the exclusive distributor of Nike products in our region.
This partnership is especially important to us because it allows Grove Public Schools to participate in the Nike N7 Initiative—a program dedicated to supporting Native American youth through sport and physical activity. Our district qualifies for this initiative due to our location on native land and our significant enrollment of Native American students.
Through the N7 Initiative, Grove Public Schools receives up to 50% off Nike apparel, uniforms, and footwear. This not only ensures our student-athletes have access to high-quality gear but also allows us to maximize our budget and better serve our students.
To clarify a recent point of confusion: our head football coach did reach out to a local vendor, Sports Locker, to explore options for Nike gear. Unfortunately, they confirmed they cannot provide Nike products, as BSN holds exclusive distribution rights in our area.
Ultimately, our decision to contract with BSN is centered on what’s best for our students—providing them with top-tier Nike athletic gear at a significantly reduced cost, made possible by a program that supports our Native communities.
Thank you for your continued support of Grove Public Schools.

Ridgerunner Rookie Camp for Freshmen starts at 1 PM today in the Performing Arts Center at Grove High School!!! Parents, you can just drop your Freshmen off at the PAC entrance.

We will be checking out Chromebooks, but there is a $25 deposit due at the time of checkout. If you plan on checking out a Chromebook today, please bring cash or check to get your device.

Looking forward to seeing Freshmen there!!!

Attention 6th grade parents! Starting this year, your child will have an individual Chromebook they bring home with them each night, and they will keep it through high school. Chromebook check out starts this Friday from 8-3 in the back of the Upper Elementary. Look for the signs! The $25 Chromebook fee will cover the use of the Chromebook for the next 6 years and must be paid in cash or check. If your child qualifies for JOM you will be reimbursed for the fee. Check out will also be available at Open House. Contact sspicer@ridgerunners.net with any questions.

Don't forget!! Freshmen Rookie Camp on Wednesday, August 6th, from 1-3 PM. Freshmen can be dropped off at the Performing Arts Center Entrance!

Attention Middle School parents! If you would like to help with teacher appreciation events or celebrations throughout the year, please send your name and contact info to Sheila Stogsdill at 918-791-1962 or the email in the graphic below. Let's show our staff how appreciative we are of their hard work with our students!

Grove Middle School faculty and staff are so excited to welcome students back into the building! We can't wait to see everyone at Open House on Tuesday, August 12, from 4:00-7:00. You can find more information in our newsletter:
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If you will be a Freshman, 9th grader, this school year, make sure you come to the GHS Performing Arts Center for Ridgerunner Rookie Camp! Rookie Camp is just for freshmen, and it will be held on Wednesday, August 6th, from 1 PM to 3 PM. Parents, you can just drop your 9th grader off at the Performing Arts Center entrance. This is a great opportunity to see the high school and get some guidance from educators and student leaders regarding having a successful high school career. Also, 9th graders who attend will get their schedules early!!

Hope to see all the upcoming Freshmen there!!!

As the start of the new year approaches, Grove Public Schools has an exciting announcement! After considering feedback from parents, teachers, and students we have new start times & end times for each building that will be consistent throughout the entire school year! No more changing schedules mid year! We would like to thank our transportation leaders & administrators who brainstormed ideas to make this happen! With the new schedule, buildings also have new times that they will open to receive students. Please do not drop your child off at a school building prior to the doors opening as supervision isn't provided until the building opens. High School doors open at 7:25 Middle School & Upper doors open at 7:35 Lower and ECC doors open at 7:45 We look forward to seeing all of our Ridgerunners in just a few weeks!

Ridgerunners in DC!!! Our own Haley Nelson went to the Washington Leadership Conference this summer! She went in June. She traveled with about 60 other Oklahoma FFA kids on a charter bus; the ride took about 25 hours!! Haley met with hundreds of kids from all over the nation, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico! She learned how to be a leader in the community and a voice for those who need it. Haley received a scholarship from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau to help pay for this amazing trip. She saw many memorials and monuments while in D.C., which proudly commemorate leaders who paved the way for us today!!!

Huge shoutout to Grove Dry Cleaners!!! Thank you for keeping Ridgy clean!!!

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of one of our youngest and most cherished students, Aubree Carlton, a kindergartner in our Early Childhood Center and beloved part of our community. Her kindergarten teacher poignantly said, “Aubree was everything good and I am so blessed that she was in my life. I will never forget her sweet voice, or the way her face would light up whenever she came into the classroom each day. I will never forget holding her hand walking to the bus every day. Or my favorite part of the day when she’d come in and I’d turn on my mic that connected to her hearing aids–I’d say something to her and she’d instantly turn around and smile at me from wherever she was in the room. She had a smile that you could never forget.” Though her time with us was far too short, the impact she made on her classmates, teachers, and everyone who knew her will be remembered always. We extend our deepest sympathies and unwavering support to Aubree’s family during this unimaginable time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we stand together as a community to mourn this profound loss. In the coming days, counselors and support services will be available for students, staff, and families as we navigate this difficult time. Please contact the ECC at 918-786-3003 extension 7 or email dbaker@ridgerunners.net. Aubree’s spirit will forever remain a part of our school and our hearts. We honor her memory by holding close the love and light she shared so freely. With sorrow, Grove Public Schools

WATERMELON BASH at GLE!

New to Grove? Don't miss out on new student enrollment WEDNESDAY at the high school PAC! We can't wait to meet our new Ridgerunners!! ❤️🖤

A message from Superintendent Pat Dodson regarding school lunches.

GLE's Ridgy's Readers Theater wrapped up with a spectacular performance for families. Thank you to Grove's Playmakers and the teachers who made this happen.