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At BOGCS, we prepare students to become resilient, productive and independent critical thinkers.

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Student-created Barack Obama Green Charter School mural celebrating global citizenship and sustainability.

Art Description 

This mural unveiling is more than art; it’s a statement of who we are and what we stand for as a school community.

It embodies our school’s mission and commitment to Global Citizenship and Sustainability. 

Now in its second year, our Summer Arts Program has become a platform for student voice and creative expression. This mural was the main project during the program and was strongly led by Dean Billups. Although we are a small reflection of student representation in Plainfield, our students have a powerful voice filled with purpose. Thanks to Dean Billups for his artistic vision and dedication to bringing our Black History Month mini-PBL project to life, and to every student who contributed — your voice, your story, and your talent. 

This mural reminds us: our students don’t just belong here, in this community — they shape it.

 

Student-created Barack Obama Green Charter School mural celebrating global citizenship and sustainability.

What Makes Us Great

At Barack Obama Green Charter High School, students learn to question, experiment, problem solve, design and express their ideas. Our dynamic, collaborative curriculum is designed to stretch students’ ways of thinking and stimulate their natural curiosity of youth.

Students conducting research during a collaborative classroom activity.

Research & Discovery

Our faculty teach students to apply research and analytical skills to today’s pressing social, economic and environmental issues. They answer questions such as “What is effective that’s already being done? How can I make an impact now and in the future?”.

Students participating in a business and entrepreneurship workshop.

Business

Guest speakers are often invited to the school to share their professional knowledge and discuss their career experiences. Their workshops cover industry trends and business-related technology. Students have learned about effectively using social media, graphic design software and more.

Students working on a school sustainability project.

Sustainability

Students learn to apply sustainable thinking across disciplines. They learn real life examples of sustainability that can be applied to their coursework and community leadership.

Students completing a hands-on STEM engineering activity.

STEM

In our inquiry based, hands-on program, STEM concepts are investigated through a variety of collaborative and independent activities. Computer and engineering concepts are integrated into the subject curriculums.

Celebrating 10 years of academic excellence!

Lighthouse Award recognition.

U.S. News Best High Schools recognition.

2025 Niche Best Schools recognition.

“Graduates of the Barack Obama Green Charter School will demonstrate exceptional capability in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and responsible behavior. They will acquire and respect knowledge, be life-long learners, and good citizens.”