GHS - Donetta Kerr: A Ridgerunner Through and Through
Grove High School is proud to recognize Donetta Kerr, GHS Librarian, as our August Staff Member of the Month!
A proud Grove alumna and second generation Ridgerunner, Mrs. Kerr has dedicated 35 years to education, including the past 15 years serving at Grove High School. Education runs deep in the Kerr family. Her father was a Grove Ag teacher, her husband currently teaches Aviation at GHS, and both of her daughters are Speech Pathologists with Grove Public Schools. Her granddaughter is now a student at ECC, making the Kerr family a true third-generation Ridgerunner family!
Donetta says she always knew she would become an educator because she grew up surrounded by educators. Although she began her career teaching first grade, she eventually found her home in the library, where she describes her role as being a cheerleader and encourager, helping students discover their passions and find their place in life. “I want them to find their inner passion and place in life.”
Her impact extends far beyond the library. GHS Principal Bobby Kreutz says, “She is always thinking of how to help our building... Mrs. Kerr is always thinking of others and puts the team first.” Whether she is brightening a colleague’s day with flowers, covering a class when a substitute isn't available, or finding another way to support the GHS team, Donetta is always ready to help.
One of her most lasting contributions began about 10 years ago when a student approached her wanting to make a difference in the community. From that conversation, COW Week, (Changing Our World) was born.
What started as a student’s desire to help has grown into a philanthropic student organization that has raised thousands of dollars every year for the past decade for important community and school projects. During its very first year, students raised more than $13,000! This year, Donetta is passing the baton of leadership to the next generation, confident that COW Week is in good hands.
She also teaches Leadership/Entrepreneurship, encouraging students to discover what they love and learn how to create something meaningful from that passion.
And when she's not at school? You'll likely find Donetta at the lake, boating and enjoying family time with a boat full of kids, or creating beautiful flower arrangements.
When asked what “We Are Grove” means to her, her answer says it all: “It means everything to me! I'm a second generation Ridgerunner and my kids are third generation. I'm a Ridgerunner through and through.”
Donetta, thank you for 35 years of pouring into students, supporting your colleagues, serving your community, and carrying the Ridgerunner spirit forward. We are proud to call you one of ours! Congratulations, Mrs. Kerr!
#WeAreGrove #DistrictOfChampions #GroveHighSchool #StaffOfTheMonth #RidgerunnerPride #ChangingOurWorld
Grove High School is proud to recognize Donetta Kerr, GHS Librarian, as our August Staff Member of the Month!
A proud Grove alumna and second generation Ridgerunner, Mrs. Kerr has dedicated 35 years to education, including the past 15 years serving at Grove High School. Education runs deep in the Kerr family. Her father was a Grove Ag teacher, her husband currently teaches Aviation at GHS, and both of her daughters are Speech Pathologists with Grove Public Schools. Her granddaughter is now a student at ECC, making the Kerr family a true third-generation Ridgerunner family!
Donetta says she always knew she would become an educator because she grew up surrounded by educators. Although she began her career teaching first grade, she eventually found her home in the library, where she describes her role as being a cheerleader and encourager, helping students discover their passions and find their place in life. “I want them to find their inner passion and place in life.”
Her impact extends far beyond the library. GHS Principal Bobby Kreutz says, “She is always thinking of how to help our building... Mrs. Kerr is always thinking of others and puts the team first.” Whether she is brightening a colleague’s day with flowers, covering a class when a substitute isn't available, or finding another way to support the GHS team, Donetta is always ready to help.
One of her most lasting contributions began about 10 years ago when a student approached her wanting to make a difference in the community. From that conversation, COW Week, (Changing Our World) was born.
What started as a student’s desire to help has grown into a philanthropic student organization that has raised thousands of dollars every year for the past decade for important community and school projects. During its very first year, students raised more than $13,000! This year, Donetta is passing the baton of leadership to the next generation, confident that COW Week is in good hands.
She also teaches Leadership/Entrepreneurship, encouraging students to discover what they love and learn how to create something meaningful from that passion.
And when she's not at school? You'll likely find Donetta at the lake, boating and enjoying family time with a boat full of kids, or creating beautiful flower arrangements.
When asked what “We Are Grove” means to her, her answer says it all: “It means everything to me! I'm a second generation Ridgerunner and my kids are third generation. I'm a Ridgerunner through and through.”
Donetta, thank you for 35 years of pouring into students, supporting your colleagues, serving your community, and carrying the Ridgerunner spirit forward. We are proud to call you one of ours! Congratulations, Mrs. Kerr!
#WeAreGrove #DistrictOfChampions #GroveHighSchool #StaffOfTheMonth #RidgerunnerPride #ChangingOurWorld
Congratulations to Senior Abby Howard on her acceptance to MSSU! Great job Abby!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Students at the Lower were able to learn about Forestry Science and careers today. Thank you Mr. Pascall, the Education Coordinator from the Oklahoma Forestry Services, for spending time with us.
Staff Spotlight: Kimmie Cash Brings Heart, Kindness and Teamwork to Grove ECC
Grove Early Childhood Center’s Staff Member of the Month
For nine years, Kimmie Cash has been a familiar and welcoming face at Grove Early Childhood Center, serving as the principal’s secretary. During that time, she has developed a genuine love for the students, families and staff who make up the Grove Public Schools community. “I love every minute of it,” Kimmie said. “I love the people and students I work with.”
Before joining Grove Public Schools, Kimmie spent five to six years as a stay-at-home mom. After years of babysitting children and spending time caring for kids, she decided that working with children every day would be the perfect fit. She quickly discovered that she was right. “I absolutely love this age group.”
Kimmie says helping children is one of the most rewarding parts of her job. Sometimes, that connection shows up in the smallest and sweetest ways.
She tells the story of one student who will occasionally sneak out of class just to stop by her office and say hello. Another student regularly asks Kimmie to walk them to class. Those simple moments mean a great deal to her. “I love helping with the kids,” Kimmie shared, explaining that being there for students gives her great satisfaction.
When asked why she is proud to be part of Grove, Kimmie points to something that goes beyond the school walls, the community. “Because of the community in Grove, especially at the school. Everyone is so helpful!”
That spirit of helping one another is something Kimmie has experienced throughout her years at Grove, and it is also something she tries to give back to others each day.
Her coworkers describe Kimmie as the nicest person in the office and say they love working with her. Her kindness, willingness to help and genuine care for students have made her an important part of the ECC family.
Kimmie also has advice for anyone joining the Grove family: Don't be afraid to ask for help. “Don't be afraid to ask for help. I have had to learn to ask for help and I realized it is nice to have assistance and teamwork.”
For Kimmie, teamwork is an important part of creating a positive school environment. Knowing that people are willing to step in, help one another and work together makes a difference for both staff and students.
When she isn't at school, Kimmie enjoys reading, taking care of her dogs, spending time with family and keeping busy running her kids to their activities.
And there are a few other things students and parents might be surprised to learn about her. Kimmie loves going to concerts, is a big dog lover with lots of dogs, and has a special love for anything s’mores!
For nine years, Kimmie Cash has helped make the Grove Early Childhood Center a welcoming place for students, families and staff. Whether she's greeting someone at the office, helping a student get where they need to go or simply taking a few minutes to say hello to a child who stopped by, she finds joy in being there for others. Her kindness and love for children are a wonderful reflection of the caring community that makes Grove special.
Congratulations to Kimmie Cash, Grove Early Childhood Center’s Staff Member of the Month!
Thank you for the heart, kindness and teamwork you bring to our youngest Ridgerunners each day.
❤️🖤 We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Grove Early Childhood Center’s Staff Member of the Month
For nine years, Kimmie Cash has been a familiar and welcoming face at Grove Early Childhood Center, serving as the principal’s secretary. During that time, she has developed a genuine love for the students, families and staff who make up the Grove Public Schools community. “I love every minute of it,” Kimmie said. “I love the people and students I work with.”
Before joining Grove Public Schools, Kimmie spent five to six years as a stay-at-home mom. After years of babysitting children and spending time caring for kids, she decided that working with children every day would be the perfect fit. She quickly discovered that she was right. “I absolutely love this age group.”
Kimmie says helping children is one of the most rewarding parts of her job. Sometimes, that connection shows up in the smallest and sweetest ways.
She tells the story of one student who will occasionally sneak out of class just to stop by her office and say hello. Another student regularly asks Kimmie to walk them to class. Those simple moments mean a great deal to her. “I love helping with the kids,” Kimmie shared, explaining that being there for students gives her great satisfaction.
When asked why she is proud to be part of Grove, Kimmie points to something that goes beyond the school walls, the community. “Because of the community in Grove, especially at the school. Everyone is so helpful!”
That spirit of helping one another is something Kimmie has experienced throughout her years at Grove, and it is also something she tries to give back to others each day.
Her coworkers describe Kimmie as the nicest person in the office and say they love working with her. Her kindness, willingness to help and genuine care for students have made her an important part of the ECC family.
Kimmie also has advice for anyone joining the Grove family: Don't be afraid to ask for help. “Don't be afraid to ask for help. I have had to learn to ask for help and I realized it is nice to have assistance and teamwork.”
For Kimmie, teamwork is an important part of creating a positive school environment. Knowing that people are willing to step in, help one another and work together makes a difference for both staff and students.
When she isn't at school, Kimmie enjoys reading, taking care of her dogs, spending time with family and keeping busy running her kids to their activities.
And there are a few other things students and parents might be surprised to learn about her. Kimmie loves going to concerts, is a big dog lover with lots of dogs, and has a special love for anything s’mores!
For nine years, Kimmie Cash has helped make the Grove Early Childhood Center a welcoming place for students, families and staff. Whether she's greeting someone at the office, helping a student get where they need to go or simply taking a few minutes to say hello to a child who stopped by, she finds joy in being there for others. Her kindness and love for children are a wonderful reflection of the caring community that makes Grove special.
Congratulations to Kimmie Cash, Grove Early Childhood Center’s Staff Member of the Month!
Thank you for the heart, kindness and teamwork you bring to our youngest Ridgerunners each day.
❤️🖤 We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Grove Upper Elementary
Congrats to Eden Chizmar who placed 3rd at the Cleora Middle School Cross Country Meet and Kane Brodrick who placed 11th. Also earning points for the team were Deegan Shaw and Kase Phillips. Earning team points for the girls was Kinley Thompson. Both teams, along with the middle school runners, placed FIRST overall!
#WeAreGrove #TheDistrictOfChampions!
Congrats to Eden Chizmar who placed 3rd at the Cleora Middle School Cross Country Meet and Kane Brodrick who placed 11th. Also earning points for the team were Deegan Shaw and Kase Phillips. Earning team points for the girls was Kinley Thompson. Both teams, along with the middle school runners, placed FIRST overall!
#WeAreGrove #TheDistrictOfChampions!
Lower Elementary Homecoming Dress Up Days!
Little Ridgerunners, get ready to show your Grove spirit by dressing up, having fun, and joining in the Homecoming excitement! Let’s see those smiles, school spirit, and BIG Ridgerunner pride all week long! ❤️🤍🖤
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
We're thrilled to have GPS student, Locklyn Ward, selected as one of this year’s Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge Top 30 finalists! Thermo Fisher JIC is the premier national STEM competition for middle school students. Congratulations Locklyn! https://bit.ly/4yyzgul
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We are Grove, The District of Champions!!
Picture Day is Tomorrow at Grove Upper Elementary! 📸
It’s time to smile, Upper Elementary! 😊 Tomorrow is Picture Day, so students, come ready to show off those smiles and make a great school memory!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
It’s time to smile, Upper Elementary! 😊 Tomorrow is Picture Day, so students, come ready to show off those smiles and make a great school memory!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
GLE's Little Leaders, Big Readers spent some time over at Grove Public Library this week. It is fun learning about all the library has to offer PLUS making some slime! Come Read With Us
We Are Grove, The District of Champions
Check out this week's GUE News from the Nest! It is loaded with student recognition and important updates!
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A Big Thank You to The Arizpe Group!
Grove Early Childhood Center would like to give a special shoutout to The Arizpe Group for treating our ECC staff to this month’s staff appreciation lunch from Ginger Jake’s!
We are so grateful for local businesses that take the time to support and appreciate our educators and staff. Your kindness means so much to our ECC family!
Thank you, The Arizpe Group, for helping make our staff feel appreciated! ❤️🖤
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
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Grove Early Childhood Center would like to give a special shoutout to The Arizpe Group for treating our ECC staff to this month’s staff appreciation lunch from Ginger Jake’s!
We are so grateful for local businesses that take the time to support and appreciate our educators and staff. Your kindness means so much to our ECC family!
Thank you, The Arizpe Group, for helping make our staff feel appreciated! ❤️🖤
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
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💖✨ GMS STUDENT COUNCIL DOLLY DAY! ✨💖
Get ready to show your Dolly spirit on Friday, September 25! Students are encouraged to wear as much pink as possible—and don’t forget to dig out a blonde wig! 🎀👱♀️
📚 In honor of Dolly Parton’s love for literacy, Student Council is kicking off a Children’s Book Drive that will run through October 2!
❤️ New books only
📖 All books will be donated to the Early Childhood Center (ages 4-6)
🍨 The homeroom that donates the most books will celebrate with a "Coat of Many Colors” Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
Let’s fill the ECC with new books while celebrating Dolly in true GMS style! 💕📚
We are Grove, The District of Champions!
Look who is spinning the Library Wheel at GLE! This young man has passed four AR chapter tests with at least 80% accuracy. We invite everyone to come read with us! We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Superintendent Doug Brown launched the inaugural Superintendent's Student Advisory Council today at GHS. Counselors Matt Fracek and Jennifer Clark helped this initiative. This group was established to give our students a direct voice in shaping their educational environment and to ensure administrative awareness of the day-to-day experiences at Grove Public Schools.
Student representatives candidly shared operational, facility, safety, academic, and co-curricular concerns. We’re excited to give our students a seat at the table and a voice in the future of Grove Public Schools! ❤️🖤
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Student representatives candidly shared operational, facility, safety, academic, and co-curricular concerns. We’re excited to give our students a seat at the table and a voice in the future of Grove Public Schools! ❤️🖤
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
🧥❤️ BRING THE WARMTH! ❤️🧤
Grove Public Schools is grateful for the community support behind this year’s Bring the Warmth Coat Drive, led by John Havens, Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Operations at Shangri-La Resort, with help from Mike Williams, Director of Membership Sales & Government Relations.
Community members can donate new or gently used coats, gloves, and warm hats at The Anchor restaurant at Shangri-La Resort. All donated items will be distributed to Grove Public Schools students who are in need.
Pictured with Chef John and Mike is Grove Superintendent of Schools Doug Brown, representing the partnership between our schools and community to make sure our students stay warm this season.
Thank you for helping us BRING THE WARMTH to our students!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Grove Public Schools is grateful for the community support behind this year’s Bring the Warmth Coat Drive, led by John Havens, Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Operations at Shangri-La Resort, with help from Mike Williams, Director of Membership Sales & Government Relations.
Community members can donate new or gently used coats, gloves, and warm hats at The Anchor restaurant at Shangri-La Resort. All donated items will be distributed to Grove Public Schools students who are in need.
Pictured with Chef John and Mike is Grove Superintendent of Schools Doug Brown, representing the partnership between our schools and community to make sure our students stay warm this season.
Thank you for helping us BRING THE WARMTH to our students!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
Theatre Squared showed off at GMS today!
TheatreSquared’s In-School Tour travels to junior and high schools all across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Students get a chance to experience a 45-minute performance coupled with talkbacks, workshops, and a study guide. All tours are provided at no cost to schools through generous support from Simmons Foods, the Windgate Foundation, and the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Title of Show: All Greek to Me
Synopsis: Who served the biggest main character energy….Electra, Medea, or Antigone? Three actresses and a stage manager take you on a wild ride through Ancient Greece where we learn all about the origins of the art form as these strong female leads make a case for their place in theatre history. This show has it all: audience participation, hilarious reenactments, and a rap battle royale worthy of the ages!
TheatreSquared’s In-School Tour travels to junior and high schools all across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Students get a chance to experience a 45-minute performance coupled with talkbacks, workshops, and a study guide. All tours are provided at no cost to schools through generous support from Simmons Foods, the Windgate Foundation, and the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Title of Show: All Greek to Me
Synopsis: Who served the biggest main character energy….Electra, Medea, or Antigone? Three actresses and a stage manager take you on a wild ride through Ancient Greece where we learn all about the origins of the art form as these strong female leads make a case for their place in theatre history. This show has it all: audience participation, hilarious reenactments, and a rap battle royale worthy of the ages!
Parents, don’t forget! Turn in your returning student’s enrollment packet by Friday, September 18! 📝❤️🖤These forms are all required by the State of Oklahoma and determine the funding per student. Turning them in ensures that your child receives the benefits they deserve - and helps support our schools and students. Thank you!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
GHS Sophomores and Juniors!!
September 24th is the last day to sign up for the PSAT. Juniors, this test is how one can qualify to be a National Merit Scholar!!! Sophomores, this is a great year to take the PSAT to PRACTICE for your Junior year!!!
Stop on by the GHS Counseling Office to sign up and pay the fee!!!
September 24th is the last day to sign up for the PSAT. Juniors, this test is how one can qualify to be a National Merit Scholar!!! Sophomores, this is a great year to take the PSAT to PRACTICE for your Junior year!!!
Stop on by the GHS Counseling Office to sign up and pay the fee!!!
Last week at GHS, Mrs. Crawford’s Hospitality & Tourism class explored the five segments of hospitality. What better way to dive into Carnivals & Festivals than with carnival food!
These students did an amazing job creating some delicious treats and bringing the lesson to life.
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
These students did an amazing job creating some delicious treats and bringing the lesson to life.
We Are Grove, The District of Champions!
