Oak Grove students, staff, and families will once again have the opportunity to participate in “Homeless & Hungry” on October 16-17, 2010.  Each participant is asked to fast for 30 hours, sleep outside in a cardboard box, raise at least $365 (enough money to feed a person for a year), and get at least 10 prayer sponsors.

Please consider making this a family event!  Visit homelessandhungry.org for more information on the event.

The Grovers kick off the 2010 football season on Friday, August 27 at 5:00 p.m. with a game against Carrington.  All Grover home football games will be played at Jake Christiansen Stadium at Concordia College in Moorhead this season.

Concordia College is currently completing renovations to its stadium.  On Friday, the south side of the stadium will be shut down due to construction.  All fans are to use the north side only for entrance into the game.  For the game against Carrington, only portable bathrooms will be available for fans.  Access to the stadium by the south side will be available by Oak Grove’s September 3 game against Central Cass.   

Get all your Oak Grove apparel to wear to the game on Thursday night at the Parent Information Fair from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  The School Store, located in the lobby of the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium, will be open during the Information Fair for all your shopping needs.

We hope you cheer on the Grovers on Friday night!

Oak Grove Lutheran School is in need of volunteers at its home football games this fall.  The first home game is this Friday against Carrington at 5:00 p.m. at Concordia College.  Volunteers are needed for the following:

Ticket Taker (1) – need to be available at 4:00 p.m. this Friday

            Clock (2) – one person for game clock and one for 25 second clock

            Announcer (1) – for starting lineup and announcements

            Chain Crew (4)

If you could assist with these items on Friday or other home games, please contact Sarah Mevold, assistant athletic director, at 701.373.7107 or 701.306.3827.  Oak Grove is also in need of volunteers for a volleyball announcer/scoreboard operator.  Please contact Mrs. Mevold if you are interested.

Oak Grove Lutheran School is in need of volunteers at its home football games this fall.  The first home game is this Friday against Carrington at 5:00 p.m. at Concordia College.  Volunteers are needed for the following:

Ticket Taker (1) – need to be available at 4:00 p.m. this Friday

            Clock (2) – one person for game clock and one for 25 second clock

            Announcer (1) – for starting lineup and announcements

            Chain Crew (4)

If you could assist with these items on Friday or other home games, please contact Sarah Mevold, assistant athletic director, at 701.373.7107 or 701.306.3827.  Oak Grove is also in need of volunteers for a volleyball announcer/scoreboard operator.  Please contact Mrs. Mevold if you are interested.

The Grovers kick off the 2010 football season on Friday, August 27 at 5:00 p.m. with a game against Carrington.  All Grover home football games will be played at Jake Christiansen Stadium at Concordia College in Moorhead this season.

Concordia College is currently completing renovations to its stadium.  On Friday, the south side of the stadium will be shut down due to construction.  All fans are to use the north side only for entrance into the game.  For the game against Carrington, only portable bathrooms will be available for fans.  Access to the stadium by the south side will be available by Oak Grove’s September 3 game against Central Cass.   

Get all your Oak Grove apparel to wear to the game on Thursday night at the Parent Information Fair from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  The School Store, located in the lobby of the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium, will be open during the Information Fair for all your shopping needs.

We hope you cheer on the Grovers on Friday night!

New Student & Parent Orientations will be held on Monday, August 23.  New High School Student & International Student Orientation (all ninth graders, all new students in grades nine through 12, and international students) will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Eid Center.  International Student Orientation will continue in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The New Middle School Student Orientation (all sixth graders and new students in seventh and eighth grade) will run from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the afternoon in the Eid Center. The parents of all sixth graders and new middle school students will have a New Middle School Parent Orientation from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Hektner Chapel.  We look forward to seeing you!

Hey Grovers!  Homecoming 2010 is set.  Click here for the full schedule of events.

New Student & Parent Orientations will be held on Monday, August 23.  New High School Student & International Student Orientation (all ninth graders, all new students in grades nine through 12, and international students) will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Eid Center.  International Student Orientation will continue in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The New Middle School Student Orientation (all sixth graders and new students in seventh and eighth grade) will run from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the afternoon in the Eid Center. The parents of all sixth graders and new middle school students will have a New Middle School Parent Orientation from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Hektner Chapel.  We look forward to seeing you!

Oak Grove’s elementary school will have a Back to School Night on Monday, August 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  This will be an information “come and go” evening for parents and students to meet the teacher, unpack backpacks, and complete various duties, such as lunch tickets and school uniform shopping.  Come at a time that is convenient for your family.  An information assembly will be held in the gymnasium from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.  This assembly is especially for new families, but will be helpful to all families as we share information and answer questions to allow the year to start off well.

Due to a change mandated by the NDHSAA, all athletes must have a yearly physical for the 2010-2011 school year.  Each athlete will need to have a physical after June 15 to be able to participate in any athletic practice or competition.    

     Athletic Physical Form 

Oak Grove’s north campus offices in Benson Hall will be closed from June 28 through July 9.  The Benson Hall Office will be open again on July 12. 

The Jackson Hall offices on third floor will be staffed from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  Phones will be answered during this time.  The campus will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. 

The Ellig Center for Health & Wellness will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The Ellig Center will be closed on July 5.

Oak Grove’s elementary school office is closed during the summer.  All calls to the elementary school will be routed to the north campus.  Please contact the school at 701.237.0210 with any questions or needs throughout the summer.

Oak Grove’s Admissions Office is open this summer for campus tours, school information and application review.  Please call the Admissions Office at 701.237.0210 to schedule a tour of elementary school or middle and high school. 

Oak Grove’s Admissions Office is open this summer for campus tours, school information and application review.  Please call the Admissions Office at 701.237.0210 to schedule a tour of elementary school or middle and high school.  For information on Oak Grove or to download an application, click here.

Oak Grove’s north campus offices in Benson Hall and Jackson Hall will be staffed from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  Phones will be answered during this time.  The campus will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. 

Oak Grove’s elementary school office is closed during the summer.  All calls to the elementary school will be routed to the north campus.  Please contact the school at 701.237.0210 with any questions or needs throughout the summer.

Students:  Have you ever wanted to make a positive change in your school or community? Here’s your chance. Fargo Cass Public Health is hosting the first ever Youth Tobacco Summit at the Governors’ Inn in Casselton on July 13. The summit will educate and motivate young people to get involved in issues like creating tobacco-free policies and keeping kids like us from smoking. The summit is open to all Cass County students age 13-18 and seating is limited. Go to  www.dontchoke.org to register.  

Congratulations to the boys’ golf team on their first place finish in the Region.  The team will now move on to State Tournament.  Mike Rustvang was the 1st place medalist at the Region Tournament.  Matt Sharp and Matt Hartman won All-Region honors. 

The Girls Golf Team placed third in the Region and qualified for State Tournament as well.

Go Grovers! 

Congratulations to the boys’ golf team on their first place finish in the Region.  The team will now move on to State Tournament.  Mike Rustvang was the 1st place medalist at the Region Tournament.  Matt Sharp and Matt Hartman won All-Region honors. 

The Girls Golf Team placed third in the Region and qualified for State Tournament as well.

Go Grovers! 

A principal candidate has withdrawn her name for consideration for our middle/high school principal position due to personal and professional reasons.  Therefore, the open forum with Kristi Brandt will not be held on Friday, May 21. 

The principal search committee will be meeting to review the candidates and continue the search for Oak Grove’s next middle/high school principal.  More information will be forthcoming on the principal position.  Oak Grove thanks all who were able to attend the open forum with Mr. Dutot on Tuesday; your feedback and participation is greatly appreciated!

All Oak Grove parents are invited to the Faculty and Staff Appreciation and Thank You event on Wednesday, May 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Eid Center at the north campus.  Faculty, staff and parents will celebrate the 2010-2011 school year and honor those who have served our students and community this year.  All faculty and staff members who have departed from Oak Grove through the year or will not be joining us again in the fall will be recognized. 

Please mark your calendar and join us!

The High School Choral Festival will be held on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts.

Do you know of a family who may be interested in Oak Grove?  Please invite them to an upcoming Open House, which is a great opportunity to tour the school, visit with teachers & administrators, meet other parents, and get a good idea of what Oak Grove has to offer.

Open Houses:

May 13    Kindergarten Open House    6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

For more information on Oak Grove Lutheran School or applying for enrollment, please contact the Office of Admissions at 701.373.7152.

All parents are encouraged to attend the convocations to celebrate the year.  At the convocations, student extra-curricular, leadership, academic and athletic achievements are recognized, awards and honors are bestowed, Merit Based Scholarships are given, and senior college scholarships are announced.  Please join us!

Oak Grove Lutheran School is currently looking to fill the need for host families for our international students for the 2010-2011 school year.  If you've got an extra room in your home and extra love in your heart, hosting an international student may be for you!  

Due to participant schedule conflicts, Oak Grove Idol has been postponed until May.  Please watch for a reschedule date.

The track meet at Valley City for Tuesday, April 13 has been cancelled.

The track meet at Valley City for Tuesday, April 13 has been cancelled.

Posted at 11:30 a.m. on March 22, 2010 – Due to the receding river level, classes and activities for middle and high school students will resume on Tuesday, March 23 at the north campus.  As parking is still restricted, Oak Grove asks that students carpool or be dropped off at school.

Currently, the school does not have water or sewer facilities in the Gorder Gymnasium.  Those will be reestablished as soon as possible. 

Please note:  Oak Grove Lutheran School, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, will hold classes on Tuesday, April 6 as a makeup day for the flood/state basketball day off.  April 6 was originally a part of Easter break.  Grades 6-12 will make up Monday, March 22 on Friday, May 28.  The school year will end one day later for students in grades 6-12.

Posted at 3:15 p.m. on March 21, 2010 – Due to flood levels at Oak Grove Lutheran School’s middle and high school campus, Oak Grove cancels classes and after school activities for grades 6-12 for Monday, March 22.  Oak Grove’s elementary classes will be held as normal.  The Shuttle Service will run at 8:00 a.m. from the north campus to the south campus.  Elementary students are to be dropped off at the Scheels Center Atrium.  The afternoon shuttle will run from the south campus to the north campus as well. 

Middle and high school track athletes are encouraged to run on their own on Monday.  The Oak Grove-Shanley baseball co-op will begin practice as scheduled on Monday.

Classes for middle and high school students will resume on Tuesday, March 23 at the north campus.  The Red River should be at 36 feet at that time, which is a level at where it is safe to be on campus for students and staff.  Please watch the school’s website for any updates or changes.

Posted at 3:15 p.m. on March 19, 2010 – Congrats to the Grover boys’ basketball team!  They beat Shiloh Christian today at the state tournament 58-52.  The Grovers will play in the Consolation Championship Game on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Minot.

Oak Grove is starting its Dike Patrol Teams on Friday at 4:00 p.m. to monitor campus 24-hours per day.  Seven teams will rotate their watch of campus every 4 hours, monitoring pumps, dikes and the overall security of campus.  Due to the colder weather this weekend, the teams will ensure that all pumps are working and not freezing up.  Teams are to report for duty in the small rehearsal hall (aka Flood Central) in the Scheels Center.  When coming onto a shift, each team is to report to Flood Central to check in and be updated by the shift supervisor.  Some team members are currently attending the state tournament in Minot; team members are asked to join their team as they return to Fargo.  Team lists are posted below. 

      Flood of 2010 Dike Patrol Teams

      Dike Patrol Team Schedule

Posted at 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2010 – What an effort!  The Grover basketball team fought a tough game against Berthold at the state tournament, but lost 82-91 in double overtime.  The Grovers will play next on Friday in Minot at 1:00 p.m.  Good luck Grover team!

Oak Grove Lutheran School, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, will not hold classes on Friday, March 19 due to the North Dakota Class B State Boys’ Basketball Tournament and the predicted crest of the Red River.  Due to the flood, the Wellness Center is closed until further notice.

      Flood of 2010 Dike Patrol Teams

      Dike Patrol Team Schedule

Posted at 4:30 p.m. on March 17, 2010 – Oak Grove Lutheran School will hold classes as usual at its north campus on Thursday, March 18.  Middle school students will be in class all day as normal; high school students may be deployed into the neighborhood or community if needed to assist with sandbagging efforts.  Students are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather and bring boots and gloves with them. 

Reminder:  Oak Grove asks that all students car pool or be dropped off at campus as parking is limited.  Students who drive to campus are asked to park in the Scheels Center parking lot and on side streets; please pay close attention to all posted street parking signs.  The center campus parking lot is reserved for Oak Grove faculty and staff.  The City of Fargo has asked that we do not park on South Terrace by the school, as they will be placing the clay dike across South Terrace tomorrow. 

Oak Grove Lutheran School, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, will not hold classes on Friday, March 19 due to the North Dakota Class B State Boys’ Basketball Tournament and the predicted crest of the Red River.  Any updates or changes will be communicated through our website and e-mail list serve system. 

Oak Grove families recently received the 2010-2011 tuition and fee information for Oak Grove Lutheran School.  Unfortunately, there were two typographical errors on the tuition and fee schedule.  The middle and elementary school tuition listed were identified as semester costs.  They are not semester costs, but they are annual costs for tuition.  The correct tuition and fee information is currently being mailed to each family.

Each family will be receiving a separate mailing that details tuition reduction options for next year, including Merit Based Scholarship information for grades 6-12.  Please see that mailing for discount information (sibling, pastor, Concordia College, and Oak Grove staff discounts), tuition aid application information, and more.

We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this error caused.  If you have any questions about the tuition and fees for 2010-2011 or how to set up your personal FACTS Management Co. account for next year, please feel free to contact JoLynn Schmid at 701.373.7146.

Posted at 6:00 p.m. on March 16, 2010 – Oak Grove Lutheran School’s middle and high school will begin classes on Wednesday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m. with fourth hour classes.  Fifth hour will start at 8:40 a.m. and sixth hour will start at 9:20 a.m.  At 10:00 a.m. the entire campus will convene for chapel and a pep rally for the boys’ basketball team in the Scheels Center.   

After the pep rally, middle school students will continue with regularly scheduled classes.  High school students will continue to assist the school and neighborhood with sandbagging efforts.    Students are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather and bring boots and gloves with them.  Lunch will be provided for the students.  

In addition to having Sixteen Cities with our students during several daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. We would be honored if you would consider making this a part of your evening activities. The concert will be held in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts on our north campus, 124 North Terrace in Fargo. Campus Ministry activities scheduled for Wednesday evenings are designed to be secondary to events held in the home congregations of Grovers. Invitations have been sent to churches as well.

In addition to having Sixteen Cities with our students during several daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. We would be honored if you would consider making this a part of your evening activities. The concert will be held in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts on our north campus, 124 North Terrace in Fargo. Campus Ministry activities scheduled for Wednesday evenings are designed to be secondary to events held in the home congregations of Grovers. Invitations have been sent to churches as well.

Oak Grove Lutheran School will host a Haiti Benefit Concert on Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.  The proceeds from a free will donation will go to help Haiti relief victims. 

As a part of this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week at Oak Grove Lutheran School, we will be joined by the Christian band, Sixteen Cities from Portland, Oregon. Sixteen Cities is a five-piece, Christian Rock/Alternative band that originally led worship in their high school on Wednesday mornings. Their name is taken from Joshua 19 where the tribe of Issachar receives their inheritance, which includes “sixteen cities”. 1 Chronicles 12:32 refers to the tribe of Issachar as “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do”.

In addition to having Sixteen Cities with us for three of our daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts.  All those in the community are invited to attend the concert.  Question?  Contact David Ness at 373.7113.   

As a part of this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week at Oak Grove Lutheran School, we will be joined by the Christian band, Sixteen Cities from Portland, Oregon. Sixteen Cities is a five-piece, Christian Rock/Alternative band that originally led worship in their high school on Wednesday mornings. Their name is taken from Joshua 19 where the tribe of Issachar receives their inheritance, which includes “sixteen cities”. 1 Chronicles 12:32 refers to the tribe of Issachar as “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do”.

In addition to having Sixteen Cities with us for three of our daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts.  All those in the community are invited to attend the concert.  Question?  Contact David Ness at 373.7113.   

The Oak Grove boys’ basketball game against Sargent Central has been rescheduled for Monday, February 22 at the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium.  The JV will play at 6:15 p.m. and the Varsity will play at 7:45 p.m.

The Oak Grove boys’ basketball game against Sargent Central has been rescheduled for Monday, February 22 at the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium.  The JV will play at 6:15 p.m. and the Varsity will play at 7:45 p.m.

The following is the fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball schedule for February 15-17:

Monday: NO PRACTICE

Tuesday: All grades should be there by 3:00 p.m.

    **4th & 5th Grade game @ 4:00 p.m.

    **6th grade game @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: Practice - 4th & 5th Grade - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

    6th Grade - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The following is the fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball schedule for February 15-17:

Monday: NO PRACTICE

Tuesday: All grades should be there by 3:00 p.m.

    **4th & 5th Grade game @ 4:00 p.m.

    **6th grade game @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: Practice - 4th & 5th Grade - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

    6th Grade - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Due to the weather, the 7/8 Grade Boys’ Basketball Game versus Valley City scheduled for Monday, February 8 has been cancelled.  The JV/Varsity Boys’ Basketball Game versus Sargent Central has been postponed, with the reschedule date to be determined.  The Girls’ Basketball Game at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy will be held as scheduled.

Oak Grove will be hosting a “Popcorn Parable” on Tuesday, February 9 in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., we will be showing Fireproof (PG) as our second film of the year. Please visit www.pluggedinonline.com for more information about the movie. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the film emphasizes Biblical relationships, but especially marriage. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments, but we are happy to provide the popcorn.

Plugged-In Online says “After Facing the Giants on the gridiron, that self-proclaimed 'small church in Georgia' is facing the fires that can flare up in marriage.” Director Alex Kendrick uses drama and romance to encourage viewers of Fireproof to “break out the survival gear right away, putting into practice some of the principles they've just seen brought to life.”