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Third graders at Oak Grove School follow business plan to feed kids in HaitiFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A third-grade class at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks formed a company to raise funds for hungry children in Haiti. Their effort raised abouit $700 and earned a visit of thanks Monday from the CEO of Feed My Starving Children. "Kids provide a significant amount of the volunteering and support," CEO Mark Crea said. "It's kids feeding kids."
Dist. 68 race now uncontested Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The race for a spot on the Green Oaks-based Oak Grove Elementary District 68 school board will be uncontested with the withdrawal of one of the candidates.
Rotary Reads program visits local classrooms Nov 13, 2012 12:00 AM
The Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club recently held the seventh annual "Rotary Reads" program in local elementary schools.
Meet Lake County’s new superintendentsAug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Students aren't alone in facing fresh experiences as a new school year unfolds in Lake County. Several new superintendents have assumed the day-to-day management in districts. The Daily Herald asked eight new superintendents about challenges and goals in the 2012-13 school year.
Oak Grove Dist. 68 hires superintendent from Quincy May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Oak Grove Elementary District 68 has hired a new superintendent, from Quincy, to join the district July 1.
Senior citizens give students a lesson in producing a television show May 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Working behind the camera and within the control room, eighth grade students from Oak Grove Elementary School learned behind the scenes what it takes to produce a TV show. But instead of learning about what happens in a television studio in Hollywood or in Chicago station, the lesson was taught by a group of senior citizens. "They will be surprised to see how old we are, said Vita Verden, the almost 80-year-old host of Senior Issues Etc.
Foreign languages at Oak Grove to start in kindergarten Mar 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Oak Grove School District 68 next year will be getting more concentrated doses of foreign language instruction. Starting in kindergarten, younger students in the elementary district for the first time will be introduced to a foreign language while older students will be given the choice of taking Spanish or Mandarin. French will be phased out.
District 73 bullying workshop Mar 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Hawthorn Elementary District 73 in cooperation with feeder school districts is hosting a bullying workshop for parents on Tuesday April 3.
Oak Grove District 68 begins superintendent search Feb 24, 2012 12:00 AM
The top educator at Oak Grove District 68 is leaving at the end of the school year for a position that will give her a closer connection to the classroom. "I really wanted to get closer to kids and teachers," said Janice Matthews, who is serving in her fifth year as superintendent at the K-8 district in Green Oaks. "I'm excited to be a principal again."
Oak Grove D68 residents get wish for higher taxesDec 23, 2011 12:00 AM
Oak Grove District 68 in Green Oaks has reversed an earlier decision to seek $500,000 less in property taxes and instead will seek the full amount allowed. The decision came after residents actually campaigned for the higher taxes. “This school is the centerpiece of the community and we should take every opportunity to protect the funding for it,” Wayne and Kristin Brown said in a letter to the board.
Lake County schools expand anti-bullying policies Dec 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Officials at two Lake County elementary school districts say they are taking steps to better police the bullying issue and make it easier to report. Oak Grove District 68 in Green Oaks and neighboring Libertyville District 70 independently this week said they are pursuing new avenues to make schools safer.
Bullying topic of meeting: Dec 6, 2011 12:00 AM
An update on the bully prevention policy, process and procedures is the topic of a special meeting of the Oak Grove School District 68 school board at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Oak Grove District 68 seeks less in property taxes Dec 5, 2011 12:00 AM
As taxing districts across Lake County determine how much to ask for next year, one school district is bucking the trend by seeking less. With a healthy reserve in the bank and declining enrollment, the Oak Grove Elementary District 68 board has decided it can function comfortably with $500,000 less than it received in property taxes last year.
Youth improv festival in Green Oaks Nov 19, 2011 12:00 AM
Improv teams and clubs from the Chicago northern suburbs are invited to register for the North Suburban Youth Improv Festival to be held Dec. 3 at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks.
Oak Grove teachers, school board apart on salary, insurance Oct 18, 2011 12:00 AM
Contract talks with teachers, usually a relatively smooth process in Oak Grove District 68, have hit a snag with the resulting gridlock spilling into public view. Salary and insurance compensation are the main points of contention.
School districts net award: Oct 14, 2011 12:00 AM
Lincolnshire-Prairie View Elementary District 103 has received a Bright A+ Award from the SchoolSearch organization.
Oak Grove students receive grant to help Lamb’s Farm Sep 20, 2011 12:00 AM
The Oak Grove School Education Foundation has awarded a mini grant to its eighth-grade team to fund a day of community service at Lamb’s Farm in Libertyville.
Town hall meeting to cover District 68 finances Sep 19, 2011 12:00 AM
Lowering the amount asked in property taxes is expected to be among the items for discussion Thursday as Green Oaks-based Oak Grove District 68 hosts a town hall meeting on finances.
Libertyville coach's cancer diagnosis inspires benefitAug 3, 2011 12:00 AM
Nearly 100 students and alumni from Libertyville High School got to act like little kids again on Saturday during a tournament at Oak Grove Junior High to raise money in support of head football coach Randy Kuceyeski, who is battling throat cancer.
School districts share employees Jun 28, 2011 12:00 AM
Neighboring elementary school districts in Lake County will share more than a ZIP code as part of a type of agreement expected to become more prevalent in public education.