Education

Education Excellence

From first-rate physical facilities and learning tools to committed teachers and award-winning graduates, the Grove Public Schools System serves over 2,500 students. Committed to excellence in education, Grove Public Schools has five different educational sites within its facilities. Grove High School (grades 9-12), Middle School (grades 7-8), Upper Elementary (grades 4-6), Lower Elementary( grades1-3) and Grove Early Childhood Center (grades PK-K). We are the largest school district located in the Grand Lake area.

The state-of-the-art high school facility, with 108,000 square feet of classroom space constructed in 1999, offers computer and science labs, media center, study hall/commons area.  In addition, students enjoy fully equipped band and vocal music studios, art and family consumer science classrooms, and an athletes’ workout center with a gymnasium.  Grove High School also features an outstanding softball field located next to the High School facility.

Grove Public Schools recently has several new success stories to share about its facilities.  With a recent bond issue being passed in 2010 we have had facility improvement at every site in the district within the last year.  We are proud of our community for the outstanding support that is shown to every aspect of our school system. We have added (are in the process of adding) a total of 26 new classrooms, 2 cafeterias, 1 new computer lab, and 1 new library in the district.  Our Early Childhood Center was recently completed in 2007 as well as our Upper Elementary.

A well-rounded educational program is provided at Grove schools, beginning at the youngest level.  Grove students have been selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence as Academic Scholars.  Programs include special programs for Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Dual Credit courses, Vocational courses, Advanced Placement and Indian Education Awards.  We are proud of our numerous technology tools such as Smartboards in every classroom, mobile computer carts, iPads and computer labs at every site.

Grove Public Schools is classified in the 5A sports division. We offer numerous sports in the Grove Public Schools.  Students have the privilege to choose form football, basketball, wrestling, softball, baseball, track, cross country, tennis, soccer, golf and cheerleading.

Grove has an outstanding educational foundation which was founded in 1997 by a group of private citizens, the Grove Educational Foundation for Excellence (GEFFE) works with and for the Grove Public Schools system to recognize, encourage and promote academic excellence.  The GEFFE Foundation has awarded over $700,000 to help teachers fund new and innovative programs at every level.  For more information on GEFFE, log onto their website at www.geffe.org.

Grove Public Schools currently employees approximately 310 personnel.  For more information about Grove Public Schools log on to our website at www.ridgerunners.net. 

Higher Education

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Whether you want to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at the NEO-Grove Higher Education Center, the possibilities are endless. Since 1919, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College has provided higher education to Northeast Oklahoma through its main campus located in Miami, Oklahoma, just 24 miles northeast of Grove. With a desire to provide the same opportunities in Grove, NEO and the City of Grove combined resources to build a higher education center. NEO-Grove opened its doors at 1201 NEO Loop in the developing business park at 13^th and Shundi in November of 1998.

A state-of-the-art facility, NEO-Grove is located next to the Post Office and across from the Grove Public Library. Proud to offer an affordable option to higher education, the Grove campus offers the traditional, non-traditional and concurrent student academic course work toward a variety of degrees. Students have the option of completing an associate’s degree in General Studies, Business Administration, and Psychology/Sociology entirely at the Grove campus. The campus provides traditional face-to-face classrooms, distant education courses, high tech computer labs, and high-speed wireless Internet for computer and Internet coursework. With on-line classes, NEO-Grove provides students all the amenities of a quality education without the necessity of leaving home. With scholarships and financial aid, a college degree is possible!

The NEO Nursing Department proudly expanded to Grove in 2005 by offering the Fast-Track LPN-to-RN program. The 12 month program is designed for nurses to advance their career in an accelerated manner. The program has grown from one graduate the first year to 18 graduates in July 2010. Expanding again in 2009, the Fast Track program now includes the Paramedic-to-RN program with seven paramedics graduating from the program in July 2010.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is dedicated to providing opportunities that promote excellence in learning, service, and leadership. It is our purpose to be aware and give support to the needs of the local community. In support of the local community, NEO-Grove students have given back by donating nearly $1,500 in goods to local charities. The students are actively involved in the community by volunteering at local organizations such as Grove Public Schools, Integris Grove Hospital, Grove Public Library, and the Community Crisis Center Safe House.  In addressing their global responsibilities, the students at NEO-Grove are involved in global charities, raising nearly $600 for Heifer International® and Nothing But Nets.

NEO-Grove is available to host various functions for promoting community and economic development. Located just blocks from the INTEGRIS-Grove Hospital, the Grove campus offers professional and community enrichment courses for Grove and its surrounding communities. For additional information, please visit the NEO website at www.neo.edu, and click the Grove Campus link. You may also contact the Grove campus directly at (918) 787-5475.

Northeast Technology Center (NTC)

Northeast Technology Center (NTC) is located in Northeast Oklahoma with 4 campuses located in Afton, OK; Kansas, OK; Pryor, OK; and the newest campus in Claremore, OK. NTC is one of the oldest technology centers in the state, having been formed in 1969.

NTC’s district encompasses 3,500 square miles and serves all or parts of 8 counties.

NTC serves over 18,000 patrons per year and 40 school districts.

NTC has helped over 400 agricultural and ranching families through the Agri-Business Management Program. Over 500 small businesses through the Business Development Program have been given assistance.

NTC has increased the number of evening classes from 40 to in 1973 to 245 each semester.

NTC offers skills training, technical education, and support services to individuals, businesses, and industry in NE Oklahoma.

85% of NTC students enrolled have completed their course of training while achieving a 95% positive placement either on the job, in higher ed, or the military. High School students attend NTC free of charge while earning college credits upon successful completion of their NTC course work.

NTC’s full-time student body has tripled since 1973 with over 5,000 adults attending one or more evening classes each year. Over 12,000 area employees benefited from NTC training programs last year alone. Last year NTC assisted over 200 businesses and industries.

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