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We had a wonderful time celebrating our Track 1 5th graders during their Moving Up Ceremony! It was a special moment to reflect on their growth, accomplishments, and the lasting memories they’ve made at Oak Grove. We wish all of our Track 1 families a happy and restful track out. We are also looking forward to honoring the achievements of our Tracks 2, 3, and 4 5th graders during their Moving Up Ceremony, which will be held on June 26th at 10:00 AM in the multipurpose room. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
In addition, we had a wonderful time celebrating our former Otters who will be graduating this year. It was a heartwarming moment as students, staff, and families lined the halls of Oak Grove to cheer and clap for them during their senior walk. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and know they will continue to do great things. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make on the world. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Please note that the school will be closed on Thursday, June 19th. This is a teacher workday.
If you have a child joining us for kindergarten in July or know of families that has school age children, please make sure to go ahead and register and turn in enrollment paperwork as soon as possible! We are working hard to prepare for the start of the next school year, and having accurate enrollment information is critical. Thank you for your help in this matter!
A huge thank you to those who have submitted Staff Shout-Outs! 🎉 We are dedicated to recognizing the outstanding educators who positively impact our students. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to use this Google Form to submit your Otter Staff Shoutouts. Let’s continue to celebrate the great work happening at Oak Grove! You can also check our website regularly for updates and to see our staff members being recognized. 🦦🎉
Below is information about our Next Staff Shout-Out, Mark Your Calendars - 2025-2026 Meet the Teacher, 25-26 Student Clubs, 25-26 Volunteer Registeration, WCPSS New Cell Phone Policy, EOG Remediation and Retesting Days, EOG Testing Dates, Save the Date - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies, SUNbucks Summer Food Assistance Program, Pause on Enrollments and Transfers, Infinite Campus Transition for the 25-26 School Year, Unclaimed Meal Balances, and PTA Updates.
As we conclude the final weeks of the school year, we remain committed to maintaining open lines of communication and working closely with you to provide the best possible education for every child at Oak Grove. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and success for all our students!
Staff, School, and Club Wishlists
Warm Regards,
Ms. Benton
Otter Happenings (English Calendar) - Updated 3/30/25
Acontecimientos de nutria (Spanish Calendar) -Updated 3/30/25
Updated 3/30/25 حداث قضاعة Arabic Calendar
Matukio ya Otter (Swahili Calendar) - Updated 3/30/25
Выдровые события (Russian Calendar) - Updated 3/30/25
Calendarul Romanesc (Romanian Calendar - Updated 3/30/25
Staff Shout-Out - Ms. Goldsmith
Thank you to the Parents of Kieryn Ahern for shouting out Ms. Goldsmith, our Otterly amazing 3rd-grade teacher!
Mark Your Calendars - 2025-2026 Meet the Teacher
You're invited to Pop in for Popsicles! 🍦
Join us on June 27 from 10–11 AM in the Multipurpose Room to meet your teacher, cool off with a treat, and get excited for a great year!
🎒 Please bring school supplies on the first day of school. We can’t wait to see you there!
Otter Adventures - 2025-2026 Clubs - HELP WANTED
We are excited to share that our updated club information for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. We need your help to make our Otter Adventures Clubs a success! Clubs will be held every other Friday from 2:50 PM to 3:35 PM, and all students in grades K-5 will participate. Kindergarten students will begin participating in clubs in January, at the start of the first semester. To support our club days, we are looking for volunteers to help lead or assist with activities. Please note that you must be a registered WCPSS volunteer to participate. Click HERE to learn more about our Otter Adventures Clubs and how you can sign up to support this exciting opportunity for our students.
Renew your volunteer application for 2025-26 starting July 1
Families who were approved to volunteer during the 2024-25 school year will receive an email soon outlining the quick and easy volunteer renewal process for the 2025-26 school year. The renewal window will be from July 1 to October 31. Visit Volunteering in WCPSS to learn more about volunteer renewal or apply to be a first-time volunteer.
Board approved new cell phone policy for all schools at the June 3 meeting
The Board of Education approved Board Policy: Student Use of Personal Wireless Communication Devices at their June 3 meeting. This policy requires all student personal communication devices to be silenced and put away during school hours. The policy will go into effect next school year. More information and resources will be provided for students, staff, and families prior to the start of the school year.
EOG Remediation with Readministration
Students in Grades 3-5 will take the EOG State Test at the end of this school year. Should your child meet the criteria for our EOG Remediation and Readministration program, you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program after the EOG testing window closes on May 29th for Track 1, and June 26th for Tracks 2, 3, and 4. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. For your planning purposes, the program dates for the end of the school year are:
Tracks 2, 3, & 4
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Reading - Friday, June 27th
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Math - Monday, June 30th
EOG Testing Dates
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to inform you of our upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) testing dates. Please mark these dates on your calendars and ensure that no vacations or appointments are scheduled during this time, as it is important for students to be present and prepared.
Tracks 2, 3, and 4
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June 12th - Reading All Grades
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June 13th - Make Up Reading
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June 16th - Math All grades
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June 27th - Make Ups
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June 18th - Science and RTA
5th Grade Families - Save the Date - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies
Attention 5th Grade Parents! Mark your calendars for our Moving Up Ceremonies as we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of our 5th-grade Otters. This special event will honor their hard work and growth as they prepare for the next chapter of their journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
SUN Bucks summer food assistance program available for eligible students
This U.S. Department of Agriculture program provides a debit card worth $120 per eligible child that can be used to buy nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out. Most eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the program, but some will need to apply. Families can visit ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to determine if they need to apply.
Pause on enrollments and transfers June 9 - July 1
To prepare for the transition to Infinite Campus, we will pause enrollments on June 13 and transfers on June 9. Both systems are scheduled to come online on July 1. This means that families will not be able to enroll in school or apply for a transfer within the district during this period. A Google form will be linked on our enrollment webpage that families can fill out indicating their need for a transfer or enrollment, which will take place after Infinite Campus comes online.
Infinite Campus accounts for families
We will be launching Infinite Campus, the new Student Information System adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, for the 2025-26 school year. Infinite Campus will replace PowerSchool and be used districtwide to house student data, including grades, schedules,and bus stop information. Families will receive an email from Infinite Campus to the email address we have on file for their student in late June with instructions to access their portals. Please contact Alisa Dahlhoff, our data manager, at adahloff@wcpss.net to ensure your contact information is up to date.
Unclaimed school meal balances
Students who will graduate or exit the district during the 2024-25 school year and leave funds in their meal account may request a refund. The Refund Form must be submitted by September 1, or the funds will be donated to Child Nutrition Services to support the district's school meal program for students. If you need assistance, contact Child Nutrition Services at 919-856-2918.
⭐ PTA UPDATES⭐
🚨 Calling all OGES Parents & Caregivers! 🚨
Want to make a difference at our school without signing your life away? 😄
We’ve got a spot just for you on one of our PTA TEAMS—whether you love planning events, organizing behind the scenes, or just want to stay in the loop!
🎉 You don’t have to commit to anything today—just fill out our quick Interest Form to see what sparks your curiosity. Whether you’re all-in or just curious, we’d love to connect! ALL THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE FORM BY May 30th WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A TARGET GIFT CARD!
Did you know the OGES PTA has a website? We encourage you to bookmark the site and check it often for up-to-date announcements and information!
