RT @center_grove: Mark your calendars! .📆 Center Grove Schools will begin the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, July 31st. All the info you….

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day as we celebrate the freedom, opportunity, and spirit that make our country so special.

The Center Grove Education Foundation joins our community in recognizing this important day in American history. As we continue our mission to support educational excellence for all students, we reflect on the values of equity, inclusion, & opportunity that Juneteenth represents.

Today we celebrate all the incredible dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors who make a lasting impact in our lives and our community. From all of us at the Center Grove Education Foundation — thank you for your love, support, and guidance.

Melody Freeman is the first recipient of the Gary Robsinson Memorial Scholarship. Gary dedicated 43 years of his life to educating and shaping young minds as a public school teacher at Center Grove Middle School Central.

Congratulations to Mallory Casper, Rose Eckhart, Noah Emmons, Isabella Ferguson, Kiersten Green, and Owen Neely, this year's recipients of the Friends Forever Scholarship. This scholarship honors the memory of CG graduates, Joseph Alexander, Nicolas Habicht, and Jacob Surface.

MGES teacher Mika Stark received a grant from the CGEF to purchase a 3D printer and supporting resources. "Through 3D design and printing, students will explore real-world applications in a way that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration."

The Flynn Family Music Scholarship is awarded to a Center Grove senior planning on pursuing any music major in college. Criteria include 2 years minimum participation in any music activity or group or theatre activity while at CGHS. Congratulations to Nora Bowman!

Congratulations to Benjamin Baranko and Makayla Sheley, this year's recipients of the Center Grove Optimists Club/Lee Webb Scholarship. This is awarded to a student who exhibits integrity and the leadership qualities of Dr. Lee Webb, former Superintendent of Schools at CG.

CGHS teacher Deb Schoolcraft received a grant for Arduino sensors and components to be used by our Robotics and Manufacturing classes. They will be able to use these resources to gain on-the-job experience that they would not be able to acquire in the classroom.

Melody Freeman and Charlotte Lage are the 2025 recipients of the Denney French History Scholarship. It honors the memory of Denney French, a Superintendent of Schools at Center Grove who loved the challenge of history.

Audrey Booher is the 2025 recipient of the David A. Hicks Memorial Scholarship. This award honors David Hicks, a founding member of CGEF, well known for his involvement in many youth activities, especially Junior Achievement of Johnson County.

The Center Grove Education Foundation is funding District Innovation Coach Erin Brown's request for Ozobots. Ozobots are small, programmable robots designed to introduce learners of all ages to coding and robotics in an engaging and interactive manner.

Congratulations to Emerson Vlcan, this year's recipient of the Dale and Carol Tumey Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding senior female student who will be attending an accredited four-year college.

Valeria Arriz, Paisley Carter, Tyler Lane, and Quinn Smith are the 2025 recipients of the Christian "Binky" Nikou Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Christian “Binky” Nikou, who passed away in 2021. Binky was a CGHS alumnus from the Class of 2006.

Alexandra Crouse, James Hopper, and Paige Staab are this year's recipients of the Center Grove Scholarship Fund Award of Excellence. These scholarships take into consideration grades, school activities, and community service.

CGHS science teacher Danielle Myers received a grant from the Center Grove Education Foundation to purchase additional lab equipment. Purchasing two additional water baths and one additional micro-centrifuge will allow more classes to be able to engage in advanced experiments.

The Thomas Dirks Memorial Band Scholarship is awarded to a student who has been active in the Center Grove Band and has shown leadership qualities in the band. This year's recipient Sophia Smith.

WGES teachers Candice Veech and Lisa Fisk received a grant from the Center Grove Education Foundation to help create a sensory-friendly environment for their students with special needs.

The 2025 Center Grove Alumni & Friends Scholarship was awarded to Hannah Smith. Preference is given to a student with a family member who is a Center Grove alumnus.