2022-2023 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide Page 20 Schools Education Foundation 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, enhancing classrooms through classroom teacher grants and helping 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 2022, the Foundation awarded 32 scholarships at the Baccalaureate service totaling approximately $40,000. In its fifth year of dispersing teacher/classroom grants, the foundation awarded $9,842 in 2022 to 30 teachers. The Foundation is governed through an advisory board. Board members are: Montie Tripp, Bret Pritchard, Amber Squires 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 to the Oak Grove School District Education Foundation and mailed to 601 SE 12th St., Oak Grove, MO, 64075. FOG/OD City G i e 22 ads - PTs R staurant COLOR PLACE .PDF “Good Home Cookin’ in a Casual Atmosphere” 501 Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 690-PTPT 690-7878 Famous for hand-breaded Pork Tenderloins and Onion Rings * The Pork Tenderloin Place Hours: 11AM-8PM Mon.-Sat. Members of the Educational Foundation committee gather to notify teachers of grant money received, members are from left: Montie Tripp, Amber Squires, Randy McClain and Bret Pritchard. MAGIC KINGDOM, INC. Child Care & Preschool 816-690-3933 704 SE Salem Oak Grove, MO 64075 Jamie Ballowe, Owner magickingdomchildcare@yahoo.com
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