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2020-2021 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide Page 22 Schools Education Foundation 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 to stimulate learning for students, teachers and programs beyond the scope of the school district’s regular budget. The foundation promotes excellence in education by awarding funds for graduating seniors, enhance classrooms through classroom teacher grants and help purchase needed items. 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. Donation levels start at $500; however, any donation amount is welcome. The Foundation is seeking help from individuals, local businesses and those who would act in partnership to enhance education for Oak Grove students. The foundation is a way to honor the memory of a loved one with a tribute gift. In 2020, the Foundation awarded $35,000 in scholarships with one new scholarship the David A. and Barbara J. Yarger Memorial Scholarship. In its third year of dispersing teacher/classroom grants, the foundation awarded $4,425 in 2020. The Foundation is governed through an advisory board. Board members are: Dr. Bryan Thomsen, school superintendent; Montie Tripp, school district board of education member; Bret Pritchard, community representative; and Randy McClain, director. Those who would like to contribute or would like additional information may contact Randy McClain at 816-564-4689 or email at rmcclain@ogr6.org. Donations may be made payable The Oak Grove Educational Foundation gives scholarships to teachers annually. to the Oak Grove School District Education Foundation and mailed to 601 SE 12th St., Oak Grove, MO, 64075. Duncan Academy East FOG City Guide 2020 ads COLOR PLACE .PDF Duncan Academy East open: 6am - 6pm 1103 SW 1st Street, Oak Grove, MO 64075 (816) 625-0186 www.duncanacademy.com We have spots available for all ages 6 weeks to school age. Call today to reserve your spot. *Mention this ad for FREE registration. Jessica Keown Manager