Click on this link for information about the SC Guide to Kindergarten Readiness.
 
 

    
     Orange Grove Elementary Charter School is located in  the beautiful city of Charleston, SC. Founded in 1963, it serves over 700 children from Child Development (4 years) to fifth grade. A reputation for excellence characterizes Orange Grove. It has proven its commitment to the highest standards in education by providing a well-rounded, quality instructional program for all children.
    

 
District Builds New Home for Converted
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
 
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Breakfast Honors our Wonderful Volunteers!
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Candace Lyon, First Grade Teacher and Silent Auction Chairperson, accepts a
$500 pledge from our business partners, Bud Poston and Rob Sturm of  Poston Real Estate Group.

 
 
Pictured above is Ann Robinson, Branch Manager of Carolina First Bank, presenting a check for $5,000.00 to Principal Larry DiCenzo.  This generous donation will support Teacher Appreciation Week; Silent Auction; Harvest Fest; an OGECS Yearbook ad; and the End of the Year Luncheon for Staff.

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Orange Groves 16th annual food drive is going on from now until Thanksgiving break. Help us stock the shelves at Crisis Ministries, Charlestons food bank. Students are encouraged to bring in nonperishable food items. The grade level with the most items collected will win a free style day. Items may include: cans, jars, bottles, boxes and bags of food.

Orange Grove Elementary Charter School has the following openings for the 2009-2010 school year:
 
Childhood Development - 4
Third (3rd) Grade - 1
Fourth (4th) Grade - 8
Fifth (5th) Grade - 12
 
Please contact Wanda Colston (843-763-1520) for registration information.

Friday, November 20
Camp Kanuga Trip- Fifth Grade Students
Day 6
Spirit Day
Saturday, November 21
Sunday, November 22
2:00-5:00 Chorus Rehearsal



School Board Gets Update on Redesigned Schools
 
"Third grader, Shania Drayton likes solving math problems. She counts on her mom, Sandra Perry who helps her with homework every night. One year ago, Shania attended Fraser Elementary. This year she's at Orange Grove Elementary. Her academics started to excel, just a totally different child, Perry said. She's happy. She looks forward to going to school. Her eyes just light up."
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Orange Grove wins Palmetto Silver Award
for last year's  test scores!!!

Art Contest Winners!!
Click the link below to see their award winning entry.

 
NEW DEADLINE FOR ORDERS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 29, 2009.
 
 

To support Orange Grove Elementary Charter School please make sure that you sign up for your free VIC card.  Use your VIC card every time you shop to enjoy special savings and benefits. 
 
 
 



 
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Today, 11/20/2009
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