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Schools
Education Foundation
Serving Odessa &
Oak Grove Since 1986.
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The Oak Grove School District Education Foundation has the
mission of “leaving a legacy.” A charitable organization, it supports
and celebrates excellence in education by providing financial
resources beyond the scope of the school district’s regular budget.
The Education Foundation promotes excellence by awarding
scholarships for graduating seniors, enhancing classroom
experiences through teacher grants, helps to purchase needed
items as well as provides new initiatives within the district. The
foundation’s investment in students is life-changing.
Contributions to the foundation are fully tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law and provide a permanent legacy in the
name of the donor.
The Truman Heartland Community Foundation has partnered
with the school district to oversee the funds.
Recognition donation levels have been established and begin at
$500, but any donation amount is welcome and appreciated. The
Foundation is seeking help from individuals and local businesses
and those who would act in partnership to enhance education for
Oak Grove students.
The foundation also is an excellent way to honor the memory of
a loved one with a tribute gift.
Fivenewscholarshipshavebeenmadepossible throughdonations
from the Tripp family, the Krystle Rose Logston memorial, two
from the Charlene Roscher memorial and one additional from the
Kenneth and Lois Royer memorial.
Foundation oversight is through an advisory board. Board
members are
Randy McClain
, executive director;
Freddie
Doherty
, superintendent of schools;
Montie Tripp
, school district
board member;
Vickie Robinett
, school district accountant and
Bret Pritchard
, community representative.
Those who would like to contribute or would like additional
information may contact Randy McClain at 816-690-4156 ext. 1101
or email at
mcclain@oakgrove.k12.mo.us. Donations may be made
payable to the Oak Grove School District Education Foundation
and mailed to 601 SE 12th Street, Oak Grove, 64075.