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Oak Grove will not continue elementary Spanish program next year, principal says
Summary
After stakeholder meetings and data review, Oak Grove School District #68 will discontinue the elementary Spanish program for the coming year, the principal reported at the May 20 board meeting. The principal also said the 2026 8th-grade graduation will return on-site.
Principal Ryan Murray reported that, after gathering data and meeting with multiple stakeholders, Oak Grove will not continue the elementary Spanish program for the upcoming school year. The minutes record this as a decision shared as part of the principal's update; no implementation timeline, affected grades or student counts were provided in the minutes.
Murray also announced that the 2026 8th-grade graduation ceremony will be brought back on-site. The minutes list several upcoming dates and events for 8th graders (Field Day and the 8th-grade dance on May 23; graduation on May 27; last day of school June 4).
