Japanese Sister School Visits Oak Grove
From left to right: International Coordinator Kristi Kegel, Dr. Jean Sando, President Bob Otterson, Principal Katsuro Tsuruyam, Former Oak Grove President John Andreasen, Kazu Miyamoto, Katie Sue Marum Miyamoto, and Admissions Director Kim Forness President Bob Otterson and Principal Katsuro Tsuruyam For 25 years, Oak Grove has held a special partnership with Luther Gakuin, a […]
Shaped by Community: A Letter from Aspyn Kjos
Hello friends and family of Oak Grove, My name is Aspyn Kjos, and as I begin my senior year, I have found myself looking back on the road that brought me here. From my early years at Oak Grove to currently serving as Student Body President, I am grateful to say that I have been […]
Oak Grove: A Firm Foundation – A Letter from Marleigh Johnson
Dear Oak Grove family and friends, I have been attending Oak Grove my entire life, meaning I have been surrounded by many of the same staff and classmates for the thirteen years that I have gone here. My experience has been incredibly impactful, shaping both my social connections and my faith journey. The sense of […]
The Impact of Community: A Letter from Cole Ohnstad
Dear Oak Grove family and friends, Having been at Oak Grove since I was four years old in Pre-K, describing our community in a single page feels nearly impossible. What truly makes Oak Grove a community are the teachers, staff, and fellow students who fill it with life, support, and laughter. One of my favorite […]
Grovers Leave Their Mark on New Building
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 3:11 Last Friday was an unforgettable day at our middle and high school! After spending nearly nine months only seeing the outside of the building develop from framework to concrete, to bricks, students in grades […]
Mock Trial Team Sees Success at First-Ever Competition
Over the weekend, the Oak Grove Mock Trial team competed at the North Dakota Mock Trial Competition in Bismarck. They finished in second place – a great feat for the first-time competitors! The team was made up of seven Oak Grove juniors and seniors: Ellie Ahlfeldt, Lauren Holstad, Rhys Runnels, Carolyn DeJong, Taylor Uecker, Beck […]
March Construction Updates
South Campus Construction on the new gym is making great strides! It’s exciting to see the new progress made each day. The building is now enclosed, and the heat is on. Underground plumbing is underway and will be followed by the concrete flooring. The connecting link between the new gym and the existing space is […]
January Construction Updates
Though we are in the midst of another midwest winter, construction crews are as hard-working as ever! On the South Campus, the primary pre-engineered steel erection and roofing has been completed. Sheeting walls and enclosing the building is now the primary focus. This will continue for a few more weeks, and then insulation of the […]
An Advent Devotion
As we continue our journey through Advent, we share a devotion from Pastor Tiffany Sundeen. Psalms 18: 1-2To the leader. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and […]
2024 Homecoming Court
Left to Right: Jack Deitz, Troy Freitag, Mari Bolme, Alex Lou, Meredith Webber, Rhys Runnels, Ellie Ahlfeldt, Carter Wendelbo Not pictured due to state golf: Josie Brantner, Lauren Holstad The high school elected ten students from the senior student class to represent Oak Grove during Homecoming Week. Throughout the week, you may see these students […]