Grove Public Schools

The Family and Consumer Sciences department has been busy this 9 weeks. Human Growth and Development made playdough, slime, and job shadowed at the ECC and LE. They also had guest speakers from the Community Crisis Center .FCS Basics classes demonstrated how to make cookies and cook pasta. Hospitality and FCCLA had a BBQ fundraiser and helped with COW Week. Thank you to everyone in our community that supports the FCS program.

Due to popular demand, we are holding a second informational meeting for our Washington DC & New York City trip in Summer 2026, and you're invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we are planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. This isn't just any year - 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of our nation, and you have the chance to be part of something truly extraordinary. This trip will be open to next year's sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It is important to note that this trip is not sponsored by Grove HS. Meeting details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Zoom (RSVP below for the meeting link) It is mandatory to register for the meeting. Please register here: https://bit.ly/3FelLcT Information covered in this meeting: itinerary, activities, dates, academic opportunities, cost, and EF’s risk-free enrollment period. The $100 enrollment discount has been extended to April 18th, so join us on April 8th to learn how you can enroll. Contact mgroninger@ridgerunners.net for more information.

GUE was honored to host author Traci Sorell to discuss her writing process with our student body. Traci writes books that are Native American in nature, encompassing students from all backgrounds, especially her Cherokee heritage. In addition to speaking with our entire student body, Traci had an intimate lunch with our 6th grade book club students who had used her novel, Mascot as one of their book studies this year. Our delicious lunch was prepared by our beloved Native American Cultures teacher Marilyn McClelland. In preparation for Ms. Sorell's visit, our students created dream catchers in their art classes, and participated in classroom activities to familiarize themselves with her work. We even had some who wore their Native American ribbon skirts or jewelry in honor of their heritage. We would like to thank Cindy Weaver and Charlotte Bergmann for their work in ensuring funding for this event, GUE librarian Miranda Ward for her work in organizing all of the details and collaborations, art teacher Sherri Ross and Native American Cultures teacher Marilyn McClelland for her collaboration and cooking! It was a great event!

Lower Elementary Ridgy Store

Congratulations to Grove High School students Andrew K., Braxton G., Kadie M., Autumn S., Bailey S., Jacob H., and Ali V.M. for their original writing and artwork being selected for publication by Oklahoma Council of Teachers of English (OKCTE). Copies of the anthology can be purchased on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CH3HTY?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520.

The GMS April S'more contains information about all things GMS...enjoy! https://secure.smore.com/n/xgjhm

Dear Lacy Berryman, Congratulations on your election victory to the Ward 5 seat of the Grove Public School Board! We are thrilled to welcome you to this important role and look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you in the continued pursuit of academic excellence for all Grove students. Your dedication and commitment to the education of our district’s youth and the support of our GPS staff will undoubtedly have a lasting impact, and we’re excited for the positive contributions you will bring to the board. Together, we will strive to create an environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this new chapter, and we are eager to collaborate with you in the years ahead! Warm regards, Pat Dodson Superintendent Grove Public Schools

Happy Paraprofessionals Day to some of the best! Sunni, Terri, Jenny, Storm, Brittany, Kristi, Mary, Ashley, Kylie, and Sherry make GUE the best for all of our students! We appreciate you today and everyday!

The Paraprofessionals at GMS go above and beyond each day to support students and teachers. Ms. Sarah, Ms. Heather, Ms. Kathryn, and Ms. Tiffany are true heroes in our building. They make GMS a better place by all that they do. Thank you, ladies. We appreciate you!

Dear Dr. Rutter, On behalf of the entire Grove Public Schools community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your 18 plus years of dedicated service as a Board Member and President. Your leadership, commitment, and tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on our school district, and your vision has shaped the success and growth of our students, staff, and community. Your contributions have not only guided our school district through challenges but have also fostered an environment of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You have been an invaluable asset to Grove Public Schools, and your legacy will be felt for years to come. We are sincerely grateful for your selflessness and for always prioritizing the best interests of our students. It has truly been an honor to work alongside you in pursuit of educational excellence. Thank you once again for your extraordinary service and dedication. Warm regards, Pat Dodson Superintendent Grove Public Schools

Today is National Paraprofessional Day. The Lower celebrated and thanked our phenomenal crew for all they do.

Be weather aware!

Congratulations to Mylea Helmer!!! Accepted to Northeastern State University! Well done Seniors!!! Keep the good news coming!!!

Congratulations to FRC 3160 FROG Grove Robotics!!! They are CHAMPIONS of the Kansas City Regional Competition!!!

Mrs. Watter's Physics Class was able to get the LED to light up, powered by lemons!

Lower Elementary Picture Orders Due

The GHS Speech Team did a fantastic job at Regionals and is preparing for the State Speech Tournament!!! State Speech Team: Peper Beyer Bethany Craig Annaliese Cunningham Jayden Lewis Kennedy Matthews Adrian Moody Ryder Razey Elijah Smith Crispin Stanphill Allyson Vaughn Payton Wyrick

A big thank you to Grove Education Foundation for Excellence and Grove Rotary Club from the Grove Alternative Education and WINGS Academies. GEFFE awarded the Academies a grant which funded a program to build custom fishing rods. Grove Rotary provided a grant for the purchase of jig-tying vises, tools, and supplies. These two projects have come to the point at which small groups of students have been able to crappie fish with fishing rods and jigs they have made with their own hands. We would also like to give recognition and a Thank You to two local businesses. Grand Lake Sports Center provided a wealth of knowledge and extra supplies for jig tying. Honey Creek Landing Marina provided a safe, comfortable place for supervised students to fish.

Junior Parents/Guardians Yesterday the information below on the upcoming testing went home with the Juniors. There is a lot of good information for both you and the students. The ACT will be on April 9th, and the other two days of testing will be April 16th and 17th. These tests are a graduation requirement. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Clark at jclark@ridgerunners.net. ACT Scores are used in many ways in Oklahoma: college entrance, awarding scholarships, gauging student progress, assessing schoolwide curriculum and instruction, and many other ways! The scores from these tests will be recorded on each student's high school transcript. Here is a link to some ACT Preparation Resources : https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents.html

Our varsity robotics team, FRC 3160 FROG, is competing today at the Greater Kansas City Regional at Park Hill South High School. Here is the link to watch us online: https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires7?tt_content=channel&tt_medium=mobile_web_share Below is our schedule for today. Our matches will be at these approximate times ( +\- 5 minutes )