State FFA Bound, OG Nation! 🧡🖤
Last week, Ogallala FFA members competed at districts in Livestock Judging and Farm Business Management, and our Farm Business Management team qualified for State! Our Livestock Judging team finished just a few points shy of qualifying. We’re proud of the preparation and hard work these members brought to competition!
Help us celebrate these individual results:
Senior Livestock Judging:
• Blue ribbon: Taryn Namuth
• Red ribbon: Haidyn Seitler
• White ribbons: Caden Rhodes and Anthony Perrin
Junior Livestock Judging:
• 5th overall: Julia Flaming
• Blue ribbon: Cadence Rasby
• White ribbons: Braiden Harger and Carter VanWinkle
Farm Business Management:
• Blue ribbon: Jagger Barnhill
• Red ribbon: Ava Fehr
• White ribbon: Kolston Kiewatt
Our State-qualifying Farm Business Management team includes Ava Fehr, Jagger Barnhill, Kolston Kiewatt, Shaydyn Rasby, and Camber Lippert.
Representing Ogallala in Livestock Judging were Haidyn Rapp, Sara Stevens, Taryn Namuth, Caden Rhodes, Anthony Perrin, Addison Freiburg, Haidyn Seitler, Kaydyn Cole, Braiden Harger, Carter VanWinkle, Camden Devall, Cadence Rasby, and Julia Flaming.
Way to represent Ogallala FFA! Next stop for Farm Business Management: State!
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Last week, Ogallala FFA members competed at districts in Livestock Judging and Farm Business Management, and our Farm Business Management team qualified for State! Our Livestock Judging team finished just a few points shy of qualifying. We’re proud of the preparation and hard work these members brought to competition!
Help us celebrate these individual results:
Senior Livestock Judging:
• Blue ribbon: Taryn Namuth
• Red ribbon: Haidyn Seitler
• White ribbons: Caden Rhodes and Anthony Perrin
Junior Livestock Judging:
• 5th overall: Julia Flaming
• Blue ribbon: Cadence Rasby
• White ribbons: Braiden Harger and Carter VanWinkle
Farm Business Management:
• Blue ribbon: Jagger Barnhill
• Red ribbon: Ava Fehr
• White ribbon: Kolston Kiewatt
Our State-qualifying Farm Business Management team includes Ava Fehr, Jagger Barnhill, Kolston Kiewatt, Shaydyn Rasby, and Camber Lippert.
Representing Ogallala in Livestock Judging were Haidyn Rapp, Sara Stevens, Taryn Namuth, Caden Rhodes, Anthony Perrin, Addison Freiburg, Haidyn Seitler, Kaydyn Cole, Braiden Harger, Carter VanWinkle, Camden Devall, Cadence Rasby, and Julia Flaming.
Way to represent Ogallala FFA! Next stop for Farm Business Management: State!
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It's DISTRICT XC MEET DAY in OG NATION!
Come on out and cheer on our OHS Cross Country runners as they compete for a spot at the State Cross Country Meet!
📆 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Crandall Creek Golf Club
We hope to see you there!
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Come on out and cheer on our OHS Cross Country runners as they compete for a spot at the State Cross Country Meet!
📆 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Crandall Creek Golf Club
We hope to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence
Our 2nd graders are ready to sing, dance, and share the fun! Join us for their Folk Dancing Program!
📆Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala High School Auditorium - 514 E B St
Families, come ready to join in! Each class will have two dances where students can invite an adult from the audience to learn a few simple steps and dance alongside them.
A few reminders for 2nd grade families:
• Arrive by 5:50 p.m. Students will sit with their families until their class is called.
• Wear an Ogallala school shirt or an orange, black, or white shirt with comfortable bottoms.
• Choose shoes made for dancing. Please avoid heels, sandals, and slip-ons.
Questions? Contact Mr. Ochsner at zacharyochsner@opsd.org.
We look forward to a fun evening with our 2nd graders and their families!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
📆Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala High School Auditorium - 514 E B St
Families, come ready to join in! Each class will have two dances where students can invite an adult from the audience to learn a few simple steps and dance alongside them.
A few reminders for 2nd grade families:
• Arrive by 5:50 p.m. Students will sit with their families until their class is called.
• Wear an Ogallala school shirt or an orange, black, or white shirt with comfortable bottoms.
• Choose shoes made for dancing. Please avoid heels, sandals, and slip-ons.
Questions? Contact Mr. Ochsner at zacharyochsner@opsd.org.
We look forward to a fun evening with our 2nd graders and their families!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
Worried about your school’s safety? A friend’s safety? Don’t stay silent. You can safely and anonymously report concerns through the Safe2Help app.
📣 School threats
📣 Bullying
📣 Concerning social media posts
📣 A friend in distress
📱 Download the app so it's ready when you need it!
📣 School threats
📣 Bullying
📣 Concerning social media posts
📣 A friend in distress
📱 Download the app so it's ready when you need it!
A story is extra special when the author reads it to you! Mrs. Kaskey’s first graders enjoyed listening to Lucille Colandro read her book, "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!"
The highlight? Getting to ask Lucille a question live! What a memorable way to connect with the author behind the story and celebrate the joy of reading.
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The highlight? Getting to ask Lucille a question live! What a memorable way to connect with the author behind the story and celebrate the joy of reading.
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Mr. O'Neil and OHS staff members have selected the September students of the month. These students were nominated by an OHS staff member and selected based on academics and involvement in activities/clubs.
Freshman - Maccoy Morken
Sophomore - Grant Soper
Junior - Mazzy Riley
Senior - Tanner Decastro
We are proud of you!
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It's PINK OUT GAME DAY in OG NATION!
🏈 OHS Indians vs. Alliance
📆 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00 Kickoff
📍 Ogallala Stadium
💕Theme: Pink Out 🎀
🎥 PV: Ogallala FanHudl
📻 100.7 Sandhills Post
We hope to see you there!
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It's GAME DAY in OG NATION!
⭐️Senior Volleyball Night⭐️
🏐 Triangular: OHS Indians vs. Minden & Broken Bow
📆 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 Varsity - Prairie View Gym
📍JV - Aud
😋Concessions Special: Brisket Nachos
🌺Theme: Hawaiian Night
🎥 PV: Ogallala FanHudl
🎥 Aud: NFHS
📻 100.7 Sandhills Post
We hope to see you there!
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School safety is always a priority, and our team is continually working to keep it at the forefront of all we do!
Jennie Coggins, Jill Max, and Rachel Max attended the 2026 Heartland Safety and Security Conference, learning from experts and bringing back valuable ideas and strategies to better protect and support our students and staff.
We’re grateful for opportunities like this to learn, grow, and strengthen the practices that help us take care of OG Nation.
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Math is more fun with a buddy! First graders in Mrs. Kaskey’s class are teaming up to tackle math problems together. Partner work gives students a chance to share their thinking, learn from each other, and build confidence in their math skills!
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Mark your calendars, OG Nation! Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, October 15.
🔸NO SCHOOL
• Thursday, October 15: No school for PreK-12 students due to conferences.
• Friday, October 16: No school districtwide.
🔸K-5 Conferences
Follow your child’s homeroom conference sign-up, and stop by to visit specials teachers, too! Mrs. Max will also be available in the library. Teacher meal breaks are listed on individual sign-ups. If a teacher is unavailable, visit another teacher and circle back.
🔸6-8 Conferences
Drop in to visit teachers in their classrooms. Pick up your student’s report card and testing information when you arrive and bring them to your visits.
Teacher lunch break: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
🔸OHS Conferences
Conferences run from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Want to meet with multiple teachers? The best times to attend are 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m., when teachers will be gathered in the gym.
Outside those windows, teachers may be in their classrooms or the gym. Availability may be limited during lunch breaks from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
🔸NO SCHOOL
• Thursday, October 15: No school for PreK-12 students due to conferences.
• Friday, October 16: No school districtwide.
🔸K-5 Conferences
Follow your child’s homeroom conference sign-up, and stop by to visit specials teachers, too! Mrs. Max will also be available in the library. Teacher meal breaks are listed on individual sign-ups. If a teacher is unavailable, visit another teacher and circle back.
🔸6-8 Conferences
Drop in to visit teachers in their classrooms. Pick up your student’s report card and testing information when you arrive and bring them to your visits.
Teacher lunch break: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
🔸OHS Conferences
Conferences run from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Want to meet with multiple teachers? The best times to attend are 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m., when teachers will be gathered in the gym.
Outside those windows, teachers may be in their classrooms or the gym. Availability may be limited during lunch breaks from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
Our first Special Education Parent Information Night is coming up on Thursday, October 8!
Join us to learn about:
• Special education services
• The evaluation process
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) basics
Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Prairie View Library
Please use the north parking lot and north doors.
Whether these terms are new to you or you would appreciate a refresher, we hope you’ll join us!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
Join us to learn about:
• Special education services
• The evaluation process
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) basics
Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Prairie View Library
Please use the north parking lot and north doors.
Whether these terms are new to you or you would appreciate a refresher, we hope you’ll join us!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
How many OG Nation events have YOU checked into this fall?
Whether you’re under the Friday night lights, cheering from the gym, watching a race, or supporting our students at another activity, don’t forget to check in with the OG Nation Fan Tracker!
Every event counts toward prizes:
🍿 5 events = Free popcorn
🍦 10 events = Free ice cream
🧡 Top Fan = Exclusive OG Nation swag pack
Click the link, enter your name and email, select the event you’re attending, and submit your check-in.
🔗 CHECK IN HERE: tinyurl.com/OGFanTracker
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Whether you’re under the Friday night lights, cheering from the gym, watching a race, or supporting our students at another activity, don’t forget to check in with the OG Nation Fan Tracker!
Every event counts toward prizes:
🍿 5 events = Free popcorn
🍦 10 events = Free ice cream
🧡 Top Fan = Exclusive OG Nation swag pack
Click the link, enter your name and email, select the event you’re attending, and submit your check-in.
🔗 CHECK IN HERE: tinyurl.com/OGFanTracker
#CultureOfConfidence
You’re never too old for Turtle Time! Mrs. Fehr welcomed middle school students for a visit with her pet tortoise. She may be our PreK-2 principal, but making connections reaches across all grade levels at Prairie View!
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It's PINK OUT GAME DAY in OG NATION!
🏐OHS Indians vs. Gothenburg
📆 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Reserve 4:00, JV 5:00, Varsity 6:00
📍 Prairie View Gym
💕Theme: Pink Out 🎀
🎥 PV: Ogallala FanHudl
📻 100.7 Sandhills Post
We hope to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence
🏐OHS Indians vs. Gothenburg
📆 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Reserve 4:00, JV 5:00, Varsity 6:00
📍 Prairie View Gym
💕Theme: Pink Out 🎀
🎥 PV: Ogallala FanHudl
📻 100.7 Sandhills Post
We hope to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence
⛳️ Girls Golf Districts
The Lady Indians wrapped up their season at Districts today, giving it their all for one final round.
Individual Scores:
• Alivia 103
• Evann 108
• Joslyn 114
• RaeLynn 137
• Team 462
Alivia finished just ONE stroke away from earning a medal. So close, and a great round to finish the season!
While today marks the end of the season, we are incredibly proud of these girls and the hard work, growth, and dedication they have shown all year long.
A special thank you to our three seniors for everything they have given to the Ogallala Girls Golf program. We are grateful for the leadership and dedication you have brought to the team, and we wish you the very best in what comes next!
Congratulations on a great season, ladies!
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OG Nation, do you have an idea to make our community better? Here’s an opportunity to bring it to life!
The Youth Inspired Philanthropy (YIP) Project, sponsored by the Keith County Foundation Fund, offers students in grades 3–12 the chance to receive up to $1,000 to complete a community project.
Students can participate individually, with friends, or as part of a group, club, or class. Put your creativity, compassion, and love for your community to work!
Applications are available now at www.keithcountyfoundation.org. Click on the YIP guidelines and application.
Questions? Email info@keithcountyfoundation.org or contact:
• Barb Jeffres: 308-289-5392
• Laura Kemp: 308-464-0273
• Kayla Schmittler: 308-289-2226
We know our students have big ideas and generous hearts. We can’t wait to see the difference they make!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
The Youth Inspired Philanthropy (YIP) Project, sponsored by the Keith County Foundation Fund, offers students in grades 3–12 the chance to receive up to $1,000 to complete a community project.
Students can participate individually, with friends, or as part of a group, club, or class. Put your creativity, compassion, and love for your community to work!
Applications are available now at www.keithcountyfoundation.org. Click on the YIP guidelines and application.
Questions? Email info@keithcountyfoundation.org or contact:
• Barb Jeffres: 308-289-5392
• Laura Kemp: 308-464-0273
• Kayla Schmittler: 308-289-2226
We know our students have big ideas and generous hearts. We can’t wait to see the difference they make!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
From horse hooves to bunny hops, Ms. Vaughn’s kindergarten stars have some special friends to share!
This week’s Star of the Week, Cade, brought his bunny, Pipp, to meet the class! What a sweet way for Cade to share a little of his world with his classmates.
Thanks for hopping by, Pipp, and for sharing your furry friend, Cade!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
This week’s Star of the Week, Cade, brought his bunny, Pipp, to meet the class! What a sweet way for Cade to share a little of his world with his classmates.
Thanks for hopping by, Pipp, and for sharing your furry friend, Cade!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
⛳🤼♀️ Don't forget to register for the 1st Annual Putts for Pins Mini-Golf Tournament! 🤼♀️⛳
Rally your 4-person squad for the 1st Annual Putts for Pins Mini-Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 24th!
Putt your way through 18 custom mini-golf holes hosted inside local businesses across town! Proceeds go directly toward new singlets and gear for Ogallala Girls Wrestling.
📍 Start & Check-In: Crandall Creek Golf Club
⏰ 9:00–9:45 AM Check-In | 10:00 AM Start
💰 $250 per team (Includes Dinner!)
🚨 Strictly capped at 36 teams!
👇 CLICK TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGki1WeUJRoVu79gG2j305_Vu-BuSLHEFnC1v3Z_OGzjWq2A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111634531728942765819
Rally your 4-person squad for the 1st Annual Putts for Pins Mini-Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 24th!
Putt your way through 18 custom mini-golf holes hosted inside local businesses across town! Proceeds go directly toward new singlets and gear for Ogallala Girls Wrestling.
📍 Start & Check-In: Crandall Creek Golf Club
⏰ 9:00–9:45 AM Check-In | 10:00 AM Start
💰 $250 per team (Includes Dinner!)
🚨 Strictly capped at 36 teams!
👇 CLICK TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGki1WeUJRoVu79gG2j305_Vu-BuSLHEFnC1v3Z_OGzjWq2A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111634531728942765819
⛳ Southwest Conference Girls Golf Recap
A little rain couldn’t stop our Lady Indians! The girls battled through wet conditions at Tuesday’s Southwest Conference meet in Cozad and finished with a team score of 445.
Individual Results:
* Joslyn: 105 (T-14th)
* Evann: 107
* Alivia: 112
* RaeLynn: 121
* Brooklynn: 141
Way to push through the conditions and represent OG Nation, ladies! We’re proud of you!
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