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Oak Grove board salutes band, volleyball and cross-country teams
Summary
The Oak Grove R-VI board recognized student achievements including a 128-student band trip to Chicago, a 36–1 volleyball season ranked No. 2 in the state, and state qualifiers in cross country. Volunteers and coaches were thanked for fundraising and logistics.
The Oak Grove R-VI Board of Education opened its Dec. 16 meeting with recognitions for recent student achievements.
District staff and coaches described the marching band’s out-of-state trip to Chicago, noting 128 students and chaperones participated and fundraising plus community donations kept the cost to families about $500 per student. Staff and board members thanked volunteers who coordinated travel logistics; one parent volunteer, Bev Carlson, was singled out for making calls and bookings that reduced costs. Presenters also said one student required emergency-room care during the trip and received five stitches.
The board also congratulated the Oak Grove volleyball program for a 36–1 season that staff said placed the team No. 2 in the state rankings and No. 12 overall on the statewide leaderboard. Coach Kate Tollers and assistant staff described the team’s turnaround and character focus. Cross-country coach introduced student qualifiers and noted several individual placings and school records; seniors and underclassmen were praised for their work and plans to compete beyond high school were mentioned.
Board members and administrators thanked boosters, chaperones and families for supporting travel, competitions and the season-long work that led to the recognitions. No board action was required on the recognitions; the meeting proceeded to regular business.
