04-04-2025
Grove Eductation Foundation raises money for school
GROVE, Okla. — The Grove Educational Foundation for Excellence raised almost $200,000 during its annual banquet.
Since 1997, the foundation has donated over $2 million to Grove schools by funding grants and special projects. The group also announced its 'Shining Star Award' to instructors Ed Trumbull and Keelee Martin.
Trumbull and Martin were nominated for the grant 'Coop, There It Is.' This $7,715.21 grant for the Alternative Education Academy and WINGS Academy will purchase materials needed for a self-sustaining chicken coop operation.
The other nominees were:
Glasgow was nominated for her 'Elevate Learning with Drone Technology: Empowering STEM Education ' grant. The grant of $5,997.00 will enable Glasgow to provide her students with five drones and related equipment so they can participate in an 'Egyptian Expedition.'
The program will allow the students to receive practical experience in coding and drone piloting.
'Through collaborative teamwork, this program encourages students to learn from failure and explore creative solutions to real-world challenges,' said Glasgow.
Gilmore, the Grove Middle School drama teacher, received his Shining Star nomination for his grant 'A Mid-School Double Feature.' The grant of $1,864.39 will allow the Middle School to produce two shows per year, instead of only one, granting students more opportunities to participate in various aspects of theatre production.
The grant will provide additional resources for costumes, scripts, performance rights, printing supplies, and organizational materials.
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