2019-06-27

2019-2020 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide Page 18 Schools Oak Grove R-6 Oak Grove School District includes students from the communities of Oak Grove, Buckner, Lone Jack and Bates City. Located on the eastern edge of the Kansas City metro area in Jackson County, the district covers a total of 35 square miles within Jackson, Lafayette and Johnson counties. School enrollment for 2018-2019 was 2031. Oak Grove School District employs 11 administrators, 157 certified staff and 74 support staff. Many families have resided in the district for several generations. Others choose to reside in Oak Grove’s rural setting. The people of Oak Grove are generous and pride themselves on their rich traditions and a strong sense of community. Incorporated in the school year are nine full days of professional development. New staff to the district have two additional days of professional development. Oak Grove R-VI scored 96.9% of the points possible on the 2018 Annual Performance Report (APR). The district consistently meets the criteria to be designated as Accredited with Distinction in Performance award as based on the academic performance standards set forth by the Department of Elemen- tary and Secondary Education. Schools Oak Grove School District operates five school buildings on campus. There was a 19,200-square foot FEMA safe room/ Performing Arts Center which is designed to withstand an EF-5 tornado with 200 mile-per-hour wind. Mission Statement The Oak Grove R-6 School District mission is to create an environment for students to become lifelong learners by providing the guidance, tools, and opportunities to maximize their academic, social and individual potential. Parents as Teachers Any child birth to five who lives in the school district attendance area is eligible for this service. Because parents are a child’s first teacher, the program helps parents capitalize on the first years of development. Participation within the program helps parents transition their children more easily to the school setting. Nutrition Service OPAA! Food Management is the district’s food service provider. The service uses the Nutrislice system to make students and parents aware of menu options as well as the nutritional value of foods offered during breakfast and lunch.  Families put money on accounts that students access with an individual lunch code. All school lunch and breakfast menus meet or exceed the federal requirements for calories and key nutrients. Questions about the program should be directed to the Director of Nutrition Services at 816-690-4156 ext. 1431. Bryan Thomsen, Superintendent MSIP Oak Grove School District is a state accredited district. Through the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP), the school collects and reports information about student achievement. Athletic/Activity Program The department encourages students to take advantage of as many programs as time and talent permits rather than specializ- ing in one sport/activity. These activities help students grow emo- tionally, mentally, socially and physically through competition. Oak Grove is part of the Missouri River Valley Conference. Participation in interscholastic athletics and activities supple- ments the curriculum and becomes a vital part of the students’ total educational experience. W ILLI A MS & C A MPO P.C. PROVIDING LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 524-4646 255 NW BLUE PARKWAY, SUITE 202 LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI 64063 Tom Huffington, Asst. Superintendent Technology The school district understands the need for technology in the classroom. The district recently updated the network to a 250mb circuit, giving the district some breathing room. Within the district, there are 1000 Chromebooks in use and the school continues to add lessons using Google Classroom. In the 2019- 2020 school year, the entire middle school will have 1:1 access.