An inspiring way to end our school year! While our big kids were enjoying a Barons baseball game, our younger students had a "paws-itively" amazing experience with a special visit from Nancy Benz, author of Jane Found on Jane Lane - the heartwarming story of a stray dog who finds a new purpose as a service animal. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing your story - and Jane's - with us! #JeffersonCountySchools #OGELibrary #JaneFoundOnJaneLane
Exciting News Oak Grove Elementary!
This Wednesday, May 14, Pre-K through 2nd grades will have an author’s visit from Nancy Benz, author of the children's book "Jane, Found on Jane Lane". Students have the opportunity to prepurchase an autographed copy for their very own. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Big day at Oak Grove Elementary - Let's Roll, Oliver! author Mary Anne Freeman rolled into our library to celebrate her big win in our March Madness Book Tournament! She spent the day chatting with students about her writing journey and the real star of the book - her little dog, Oliver! We loved every minute and are feeling extra inspired to become authors. Thank you, Mrs. Mary Anne, for your encouraging visit. #JeffersonCountySchools #OGELibrary #LetsRollOliver
Celebrate Gold Day with OGES! Wear Gold on September 25th!
We are SO excited to share that the Jefferson County School District has been awarded the Blue Cross Blue Shield Be Healthy Grant for the VERY first time!🎉👏 Mr. Christopher Reeves, Physical Education Supervisor for Jefferson County Schools, says, “This is a meaningful moment for our district, as it reflects the dedication of so many who believe in the power of physical education to shape healthier lives for our students.” Mr. Reeves adds that this grant will provide everything from exercise bikes to agility ladders, benefiting and inspiring students and educators. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
Our Back to School Conference is in the books!📚 We want to give a huge thank you to our educators and administrators for making today such a success! You are laying the foundation for a wonderful school year, and it’s clear that “Alabama has something to say!” We can’t wait to see our classrooms filled up again in just a few short days!
New Teacher Orientation ✏️📘👏 We're so excited to greet our new educators and officially bring them into the JEFCOED family! You're joining a district committed to Inspiring Change and Creating Impact, one student at a time. We're so glad you're here!
Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!
Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!
OGES Kindergarten Camp is Thursday, May 22, 2025. Please use the QR Code to register your child for Kindergarten Camp!
The winner of Oak Grove Elementary's March Madness Book Tournament is Let's Roll Oliver! We're thrilled to announce that the author, Mary Ann Freeman, will be visiting our school on Friday, April 25th!
Be sure to read the flyer for details on how to order an autographed copy of her book.
#JeffersonCountySchools #BookTournament #OGEMarchMadness #OGELibrary
It all comes down to this! After weeks of fierce competion, our March Madness Book Tournament at Oak Grove Elementary has reached the Championship Round! Two amazing books, The Day The Crayons Quit and Let's Roll Oliver have captured our hearts, but only ONE will be crowned the ultimate favorite and champion! Which book will it be? Stay tuned for the big results - and may the best book win! #JeffersonCountySchools #BookTournament #OGEMarchMadness #FinalRound #OGELibrary
We are beyond grateful to Dollar General and Reading Is Fundamental for their generous donation of over 2,000 books to Oak Grove Elementary students during Read Across America Week! These new books, that our students will keep for their very own, will help expand their knowledge and foster a love of reading. Thank you @Dollar General and @ReadingIsFundamental for making a difference in our school and community - our students couldn't wait to dive into their new books! #JeffersonCountySchools #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental #DollarGeneralLiteracyFoundation #TheYellowGlassesProject
We ended our Read Across America Week on a high note thanks to the seniors of the Oak Grove High School Band. They helped with car line and then spent time reading books to our students. Band director, Mr. Meyer, even got in on the action and everyone reported that he is an AMAZING reader! Thank you, OGHS Band, for being such wonderful role models and helping us love reading. #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #OakGroveHighSchoolBand #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental
We hit a home run with the OakGrove High School baseball and softball seniors stepping up to the plate by reading to our students for Read Across America Week. They even greeted our bus riders and helped with carline. Thank you to these athletes for being role models both on and off the field! #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental
This morning we kicked off the day in our silly socks with a special visit from the Oak Grove High School Chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America! FCCLA greeted our students with big smiles and shared their love of reading for Read Across America Week.
#JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica #FCCLA #ReadingIsFundamental
R-E-A-D Read! Read! Read! We are Cheering for our guest readers! Thank you Oak Grove High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Grover for making reading even more exciting! #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental
What an amazing way to kick off Read Across America Week! Our Oak Grove Elementary students were greeted with cheers, smiles, and a visit with Grover from the Oak Grove High School Cheerleaders this morning. Their energy and school spirit set the perfect tone as we dive into a week full of reading adventures. Thank you OGHS Cheer for making this morning so special! #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadingIsFundamental #ReadAcrossAmerica
Oak Grove Elementary third graders had an incredible time today as James Spann, our favorite meteorologist, visited us! He shared his expertise on different types of weather, from sunny days to severe storms, and even gave students important safety tips. Be sure to watch the 6:00 news tonight (Tuesday, 2/11) on ABC 33/40 to see our amazing kids! Thank you Mr. Spann, for making learning about weather so much fun! #JamesSpann #JeffersonCountySchools #FutureMeteorologists #WeatherTalk
We are thrilled to share that our 10,000th book has been checked out from the Oak Grove Elementary Library this school year! That is 10,000 journeys into imagination, knowledge, and adventure. A huge shoutout to our students for their love of reading. Let's keep turning those pages and reaching new reading goals! What book have you loved reading this year? Share in the comments! #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveReads #10000Books #KeepReading
Oak Grove Elementary second graders took on the challenge of reading 100 books to celebrate the 100th day of school - and they did it! From exciting adventures to fascinating facts, our young readers have been turning pages and growing their love for books. Way to go, second grade - keep reading and keep learning! #WeLoveBooks
🎉💙Happy National School Counseling Week 2025!💙 We're celebrating our amazing school counselors and their vital role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for all you do! #NSCW25 #ThankYouCounselors
