Ogallala Public Schools

OG Nation Parents, we want to hear from you!

Our Parent Perception Survey is now open. It’s just 10 quick questions and takes about 2 minutes to complete. Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working and improve where needed so we can continue making the best decisions for our students.

Thank you for partnering with us and helping us raise the bar!

Take the survey here:
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The OHS Boys Varsity Wrestling Team is headed to Broken Bow this Saturday, February 14th, for the C-4 District Tournament with their sights set on the state tournament. After a season of hard work, dedication, and grit, the Indians will take the mat with one goal in mind: earning their spot at the state tournament.

Let’s rally behind our OHS Wrestling team as they compete in Broken Bow. We are proud of you and cheering you on all the way. Go Big O!

#CultureOfConfidence

Mr. O'Neil and OHS staff members have selected the February students of the month. These students were nominated by an OHS staff member and selected based on academics and involvement in activities/clubs.

Freshman - Easton Knispel

Sophomore - Evan Heilman

Junior - John VanBorkum

Senior - Sadie Flansburg

We are proud of you! #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View is proud to host the C1-10 Girls Subdistrict Basketball Tournament on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

To allow time for tournament preparation and the arrival of visiting teams, Prairie View will have early dismissal at 3:00 pm on:

Monday, February 16
Tuesday, February 17

Thank you for your flexibility as we welcome teams and fans to Prairie View. 🏀

OHS creativity met first-grade imagination in the sweetest way! OHS 11th and 12th-grade Creative Writing students wrapped up their original and fractured fairy tales and then headed to Mrs. Elliott’s 1st-grade classroom to share their stories. From brave heroes to unexpected plot twists, our youngest listeners were all in.

There is something special about big kids reading to little kids, and this was a perfect example of it. 📚✨

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Celebrating our OHS Bowling Seniors! 🎳

Nevaeh Rameriz
Ethan Auwerda
Felicity Rittenhouse

Recognized Tuesday night at the basketball game, these seniors have represented OHS with dedication and pride. Thank you for your leadership and the example you’ve set for the future of our program.

Once an OHS Bowler, always an OHS Bowler!
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Dear Parents,

Due to a staff shortage and illness, Kids Oasis will be canceled today, Thursday, February 12, 2026.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure appropriate supervision and safety for all students. Please make alternative arrangements for after-school care today.

Thank you for your flexibility and support.

Sincerely,
Mr. Slama
Principal

🏀OHS Boys Basketball at Heartland Hoops Classic: This Saturday, February 14

If you are planning to be at the Heartland Events Center this weekend, make sure you grab your tickets now! This year’s lineup is stacked with some of the best teams in Nebraska, including:

• Three 2025 state champions
• Three state runners-up
• Three state tournament qualifiers
• Multiple MaxPreps top-ranked teams

Ogallala and Ashland-Greenwood are ranked among the top teams in Nebraska overall, while Lincoln North Star, Omaha Westside, Archbishop Bergan, Howells-Dodge, and St. Mary’s sit near the top of their respective classes.

📅 Game Schedule
8:30 a.m. Wallace vs. Grand Island Lutheran
10:10 a.m. St. Mary’s vs. Howells-Dodge
11:50 a.m. Archbishop Bergan vs. Doniphan-Trumbull
1:30 p.m. Adams Central vs. Alma
3:10 p.m. Elkhorn North vs. Grand Island Central Catholic
🟠⚫️⚪️4:50 p.m. Ogallala vs. Ashland-Greenwood⚪️⚫️🟠
6:30 p.m. Lincoln North Star vs. Omaha Westside
8:10 p.m. Norris vs. Scottsbluff

🎟 General admission is $17 and gets you access to all eight games. Tickets are available through the Heartland Events Center box office or online at Ticketmaster. Courtside seats are sold out.

Please note: The games WILL NOT be streamed.

Let’s pack the stands to cheer on our OHS Indians at one of Nebraska’s premier basketball events. We hope to see you on Saturday!

Mr. O’Neil’s “Let’s Chat” series continues!
Parents & guardians, we invite you to join us for a conversation on February 18 at 5:30 PM in the OHS Commons. This is a great opportunity to connect, share, and ask questions.

#CultureOfConfidence

Even with a limited lineup, OHS Boys Wrestling brought home hardware at the Southwest Conference meet!
The OHS Boys Wrestling team competed at the Southwest Conference tournament this weekend and made the most of the opportunity.
🥉 Alex Martinez battled his way to a 3rd-place finish.
🏅 Zayden Jackson earned 4th place in a competitive bracket.

We are proud of the grit these wrestlers showed and look forward to getting the full team back together soon. #CultureOfConfidence

The OSPD Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2026/27 school year.

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Third-grade mathematicians are putting area to work! 📐
Students are designing bedroom and house floor plans and calculating the area to see how much space their designs really take. When it came time to measure, many were surprised by how big or small their rooms turned out to be. This hands-on math lesson helps students apply measurement and area concepts to real-life situations and think critically about space and scale.

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📢 Reminder!
The next Special Education Parent Information Night is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 PM in the Prairie View Library.

Topics include:

◆Working Collaboratively with Your Child’s IEP Team
◆Assistive Technology

We look forward to seeing you!

We are still accepting registrations for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Stop by the Main Office at Prairie View between the hours of 9am-3pm to register.

The OHS Speech Team had a great day in Gothenburg!

Varsity Division
• Carson Roland- 3rd, Persuasive Speaking
• Lily Knoke- 6th, Poetry
• Lucy Schlake- 7th, Extemporaneous Speaking
• Zaiden Peterson- 8th, Serious Prose
• Lily Knoke, Nathan Tophoj, Zaiden Peterson, Alydia Wang, and Carson Roland- 5th, Oral Interpretation of Drama

Novice Division
• Ava Fehr- 3rd, Humorous Prose
• Raegan Osborn, Ava Fehr, Leighton Harmon, Colton Laflan, and Kolston Keiwatt- 1st, Oral Interpretation of Drama

Proud of the hard work and growth shown by this group.
Next stop: North Platte!

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Due to illness affecting both staff and students, we are unable to safely hold the middle school band and choir concert as scheduled. Out of an abundance of caution for the health of our students, staff, and audience, and to ensure students can perform the concert as prepared, the concert has been rescheduled. This decision was made collaboratively by the music staff and administration to ensure the best experience for students and families.

The concert has been postponed to Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Ogallala High School Performing Arts Center.

It's THROWBACK GAME DAY in OG NATION! 🏀 OHS Indians vs. Broken Bow 📆 Saturday, February 7th ⏰ 1:00 JV (girls at AUD, boys at OHS), 2:30 Girls Varsity, 4:00 Boys Varsity 📍 Auditorium ⏮️Theme: Throwback 🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ogallala-high-school-ogallala-ne 📻 100.7 Sandhills Post We hope to see you there!

💪 OHS LIFTERS OF THE WEEK 💪
This week, we’re recognizing three athletes who consistently show up, put in the work, and push themselves to get better in the weight room.

🏋️‍♂️ Junior Josh Franklin
🏋️‍♀️ Senior Ella Mueller
🏋️‍♀️ Freshman Brooklyn Matney
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We are proud to HOST Girls District Wrestling! Come pack the stands, bring the noise, and show up big for these incredible athletes as they compete on our mats! Let’s go O! 📆 Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7 ⏰Friday 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. 📍Prairie View Gym 🟠⚫️⚪️Theme: OG Spirit ⚪️⚫️🟠 🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/ogallala/organization/11948/ogallala-high-school We hope to see you there! #CultureOfConfidence