OG Nation, Picture Day is coming! 📸
Tuesday, September 1st - Tiny Trails Early Learning Center & Ogallala High School
Wednesday, September 2nd - Prairie View School K-8th
Families can order pictures online ahead of time:
📷 Order Code: 2WWP5C8A
💻 Order Online: modernimagesonline.com
Orders placed by midnight on Picture Day receive free delivery to the school. Get those outfits picked out and smiles ready!
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Tuesday, September 1st - Tiny Trails Early Learning Center & Ogallala High School
Wednesday, September 2nd - Prairie View School K-8th
Families can order pictures online ahead of time:
📷 Order Code: 2WWP5C8A
💻 Order Online: modernimagesonline.com
Orders placed by midnight on Picture Day receive free delivery to the school. Get those outfits picked out and smiles ready!
#CultureOfConfidence
The wait is almost over! We can't wait to welcome our Tiny Trails students for the first day of preschool on Thursday, August 20!
Here are a few final reminders before the big day:
📅 Daily Schedule
• Drop-off: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
• Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
• Pick-up: Monday-Thursday 3:00 to 3:45 p.m, Friday 1:00-1:45 p.m.
🎒 Please remember to send:
• Blanket and stuffed animal for naps
• Extra change of clothes that matches the season
• Wipes and/or diapers, if needed
• Any medications in a sealed, labeled container
If you did not attend the Open House or complete your home visit, your child's teacher will be in touch with any remaining information.
Thank you for trusting Tiny Trails Early Learning Center with your child's earliest school experiences. We are honored to partner with your family and can't wait to see our little learners on August 20!
#CultureOfConfidence
Here are a few final reminders before the big day:
📅 Daily Schedule
• Drop-off: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
• Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
• Pick-up: Monday-Thursday 3:00 to 3:45 p.m, Friday 1:00-1:45 p.m.
🎒 Please remember to send:
• Blanket and stuffed animal for naps
• Extra change of clothes that matches the season
• Wipes and/or diapers, if needed
• Any medications in a sealed, labeled container
If you did not attend the Open House or complete your home visit, your child's teacher will be in touch with any remaining information.
Thank you for trusting Tiny Trails Early Learning Center with your child's earliest school experiences. We are honored to partner with your family and can't wait to see our little learners on August 20!
#CultureOfConfidence
Scrimmage Week is coming, OG Nation! 🏐🏈
Get your first look at our Indian Volleyball and Football teams as they gear up for the 2026 season!
🏐 Volleyball Snack Scrimmage
Thursday, August 20 | 5:00 PM
Prairie View Gym
Bring a healthy packaged snack for admission.
🏈 Football Gatorade Scrimmage
Friday, August 21 | 6:00 PM
Ogallala Stadium
Bring a sports drink for admission.
Come support our student-athletes, help stock them up for the season, and get ready for another great fall in OG Nation! 🧡🖤
#CultureOfConfidence
Nothing like a slip & slide after practice! Coach Fruit hosted the Cross Country team for a little post-practice fun and a much-needed way to cool down after putting in the miles.
Hard work, good teammates, and a little fun along the way. Looks like a pretty great way to wrap up practice!
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We’ve got some college volleyball coming to OG Nation!
The UNK Lopers and Chadron State Eagles Volleyball Teams will face off in a preseason scrimmage right here at Prairie View Gym. Come out, fill the stands, and enjoy a great night of volleyball!
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Prairie View Gym | Ogallala, NE
We hope to see you there!
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OPSD Activities is looking for dependable community members to help make our middle school activities possible! Your time and support make a BIG difference for our student-athletes.
🏐 Middle School Volleyball
We need line judges and officials to help ensure fair play and a great experience for our athletes.
🏈 Middle School Football
We need chain workers to help on the sidelines during games. No experience? No problem! It’s easy to learn, and we’ll show you what to do.
Interested in helping?
Contact the OHS Activities Office:
📞 308-284-4029
✉️ danostokey@opsd.org
Thank you for helping us provide great opportunities and experiences for our students!
#CultureOfConfidence
🏐 Middle School Volleyball
We need line judges and officials to help ensure fair play and a great experience for our athletes.
🏈 Middle School Football
We need chain workers to help on the sidelines during games. No experience? No problem! It’s easy to learn, and we’ll show you what to do.
Interested in helping?
Contact the OHS Activities Office:
📞 308-284-4029
✉️ danostokey@opsd.org
Thank you for helping us provide great opportunities and experiences for our students!
#CultureOfConfidence
🇺🇸 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip Information Meeting 🇺🇸
All OMS eighth-grade students are invited to learn more about the May 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!
📆 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Prairie View Cafeteria
Join Mr. England to learn about trip dates, cost, fundraising opportunities, the tour and sites students will visit, and how to sign up. There will also be time to ask questions about the trip.
Questions? Please email Mr. England at tomasengland@opsd.org
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All OMS eighth-grade students are invited to learn more about the May 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!
📆 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Prairie View Cafeteria
Join Mr. England to learn about trip dates, cost, fundraising opportunities, the tour and sites students will visit, and how to sign up. There will also be time to ask questions about the trip.
Questions? Please email Mr. England at tomasengland@opsd.org
#CultureOfConfidence
Sometimes the most meaningful support is the kind you never expected!
Although we did not hold a formal school supply drive this year, several generous members of our community stepped forward to donate supplies for our students. A heartfelt thank you to Makenna Witting, the Women of the Moose Chapter, and Aaron McCord with WinField United for your thoughtful contributions.
Your generosity helps ensure our students have what they need to begin the school year with confidence. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a caring community!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
Although we did not hold a formal school supply drive this year, several generous members of our community stepped forward to donate supplies for our students. A heartfelt thank you to Makenna Witting, the Women of the Moose Chapter, and Aaron McCord with WinField United for your thoughtful contributions.
Your generosity helps ensure our students have what they need to begin the school year with confidence. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a caring community!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
Fall sports team shops are officially LIVE! 🏈⛳️🏃🏻♀️🏐
Show your OG Nation pride and gear up for the season. All shops close in 27 days, and every order will be shipped directly to you.
Football shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YRrueARoeS
Golf Shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/gEdXQhejmY
Cross Country: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ffhPhnXKSr
Volleyball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZFAfwc9nTL
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Show your OG Nation pride and gear up for the season. All shops close in 27 days, and every order will be shipped directly to you.
Football shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YRrueARoeS
Golf Shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/gEdXQhejmY
Cross Country: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ffhPhnXKSr
Volleyball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZFAfwc9nTL
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
The countdown is on for the Tiny Trails Early Learning Center Community Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting!
Come tour the new facility, celebrate this exciting milestone with us, and see firsthand how Tiny Trails will serve our youngest learners for years to come.
Everyone is welcome!
📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 4:30-5:30 p.m.
📍 601 West 9th Street, Ogallala
We can't wait to celebrate with our community and officially open the doors to Tiny Trails Early Learning Center. See you Friday!
Come tour the new facility, celebrate this exciting milestone with us, and see firsthand how Tiny Trails will serve our youngest learners for years to come.
Everyone is welcome!
📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 4:30-5:30 p.m.
📍 601 West 9th Street, Ogallala
We can't wait to celebrate with our community and officially open the doors to Tiny Trails Early Learning Center. See you Friday!
Ogallala High School students, we’re excited to welcome you back on Thursday, August 13! To help the first morning run smoothly, students will report at staggered times:
• Seniors: 7:55 AM
• Juniors: 8:15 AM
• Sophomores: 8:30 AM
• Freshmen: 8:30 AM
Students arriving early due to bus transportation or other circumstances are welcome to do so. Staff will be available to supervise until their scheduled start time.
Upon arrival, students will pick up their schedules and information packets in the Commons and complete their locator cards and health forms. Throughout the morning, students will participate in grade-level activities, including welcome assemblies, scheduling information, Minga, MTSS, bus evaluations, class meetings, core teacher meetings, paperwork, and senior parking stall painting.
Parents are invited to join us for the OHS Open House from 10:20 to 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to walk through the building with your student, meet teachers, and assist with any necessary schedule changes. Students who do not need schedule changes may be finished before the 11:30 dismissal.
New year. New goals. Go Indians! 🧡🖤
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• Seniors: 7:55 AM
• Juniors: 8:15 AM
• Sophomores: 8:30 AM
• Freshmen: 8:30 AM
Students arriving early due to bus transportation or other circumstances are welcome to do so. Staff will be available to supervise until their scheduled start time.
Upon arrival, students will pick up their schedules and information packets in the Commons and complete their locator cards and health forms. Throughout the morning, students will participate in grade-level activities, including welcome assemblies, scheduling information, Minga, MTSS, bus evaluations, class meetings, core teacher meetings, paperwork, and senior parking stall painting.
Parents are invited to join us for the OHS Open House from 10:20 to 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to walk through the building with your student, meet teachers, and assist with any necessary schedule changes. Students who do not need schedule changes may be finished before the 11:30 dismissal.
New year. New goals. Go Indians! 🧡🖤
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
There’s still time to find the right job before the school year begins!
OG Nation is looking for a few more great people to join our team as paraeducators for the 2026-27 school year. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a school-day schedule, and the chance to make a difference for students every single day, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
School starts Thursday, and we’d love to welcome a few more faces to our OG Nation team!
Apply today and come see what it means to be part of OG Nation.
https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx
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Tiny Trails Families, We're Looking Forward to Meeting You!
The countdown is on! We are looking forward to welcoming our Tiny Trails families soon.
Here are a few important dates to remember:
🏫 Family Open House
Monday, August 17
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Join us to:
• Meet your teachers
• Explore the classrooms
• Connect with other Tiny Trails families
• Enjoy supper together
🏠 Home Visits
Teachers will begin reaching out in early August to schedule home visits before the first day of preschool.
🏫 Tiny Trails will begin class on Thursday, August 20th.
🎒 School Supply Reminder
Please send:
• Blanket and stuffed animal for naps
• Extra change of clothes that matches the season
• Wipes and/or diapers, if needed
• Any medications in a sealed, labeled container
📅 Daily Schedule
• Drop-off: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
• Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
• Pick-up: Monday - Thursday 3:00 to 3:45 p.m, Friday 1:00-1:45 p.m.
We can't wait to meet your family and begin this exciting journey together!
#CultureOfConfidence
The countdown is on! We are looking forward to welcoming our Tiny Trails families soon.
Here are a few important dates to remember:
🏫 Family Open House
Monday, August 17
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Join us to:
• Meet your teachers
• Explore the classrooms
• Connect with other Tiny Trails families
• Enjoy supper together
🏠 Home Visits
Teachers will begin reaching out in early August to schedule home visits before the first day of preschool.
🏫 Tiny Trails will begin class on Thursday, August 20th.
🎒 School Supply Reminder
Please send:
• Blanket and stuffed animal for naps
• Extra change of clothes that matches the season
• Wipes and/or diapers, if needed
• Any medications in a sealed, labeled container
📅 Daily Schedule
• Drop-off: 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
• Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
• Pick-up: Monday - Thursday 3:00 to 3:45 p.m, Friday 1:00-1:45 p.m.
We can't wait to meet your family and begin this exciting journey together!
#CultureOfConfidence
Back-to-school questions? Start here!
Our Back-to-School page brings important information for OPSD families together in one convenient place, including:
📚 School supply lists
🕒 Building schedules
🍎 Breakfast and lunch information
🚌 Transportation details
📄 Forms and family resources
Check it out before the first day of school on Thursday, August 13:
https://www.opsd.org/page/back-to-school
Our Back-to-School page brings important information for OPSD families together in one convenient place, including:
📚 School supply lists
🕒 Building schedules
🍎 Breakfast and lunch information
🚌 Transportation details
📄 Forms and family resources
Check it out before the first day of school on Thursday, August 13:
https://www.opsd.org/page/back-to-school
Today, we officially welcomed our newest team members as they kicked off New Staff Training!
Throughout the day, they learned about who we are as a district, our goals and priorities, the systems that help us serve students, and the culture we’re committed to building together.
We’re excited to have these incredible educators and staff members join the OG Nation family, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in our classrooms, offices, and throughout our schools.
From left to right: Cooper Coons (OMS Physical Education), Chase Isenbart (OMS Math Student Teacher), Arionna Peterson (PV Special Education), Julie Satterfield (3rd Grade), Corina Kaiser (1st Grade), Lauryn Stanley (PreK), Shayda Vaughn (Kindergarten), Kellie Johnson (Kindergarten), and Chelsie Reynolds (1st Grade).
Please join us in giving our newest team members a warm OG Nation welcome!
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Seniors, let’s kick off your year!
Senior meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13. Parking stall painting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Plan to spend most of the day painting, and take as much time as you need to finish your design!
Please bring:
• Primer, if using
• Paint
• Brushes or rollers
• Paint trays
• 2-inch painter’s tape
• Any additional supplies you may need
• Plenty of water
Not painting a stall? Come help a friend! Parents are also welcome to join in.
Be sure to check your email for additional details. We can’t wait to see your creativity and help you kick off an unforgettable senior year!
#CultureOfConfidence
Senior meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13. Parking stall painting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Plan to spend most of the day painting, and take as much time as you need to finish your design!
Please bring:
• Primer, if using
• Paint
• Brushes or rollers
• Paint trays
• 2-inch painter’s tape
• Any additional supplies you may need
• Plenty of water
Not painting a stall? Come help a friend! Parents are also welcome to join in.
Be sure to check your email for additional details. We can’t wait to see your creativity and help you kick off an unforgettable senior year!
#CultureOfConfidence
Our school secretaries are BACK and ready for a new school year!
The secretaries at Tiny Trails Early Learning Center, Prairie View School, and Ogallala High School are back in the buildings and ready to help families prepare for the first day of school!
Whether you have questions about registration, back-to-school information, or just aren’t quite sure who to ask, our fabulous secretarial team is a great place to start. Give your child’s school a call or stop by the office - they’ll be happy to help!
📞 Tiny Trails Early Learning Center: (308) 284-7654
📞 Prairie View School: (308) 284-6087
📞 Ogallala High School: (308) 284-4029
We’re getting closer, OG Nation! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on August 13!
#CultureOfConfidence
The secretaries at Tiny Trails Early Learning Center, Prairie View School, and Ogallala High School are back in the buildings and ready to help families prepare for the first day of school!
Whether you have questions about registration, back-to-school information, or just aren’t quite sure who to ask, our fabulous secretarial team is a great place to start. Give your child’s school a call or stop by the office - they’ll be happy to help!
📞 Tiny Trails Early Learning Center: (308) 284-7654
📞 Prairie View School: (308) 284-6087
📞 Ogallala High School: (308) 284-4029
We’re getting closer, OG Nation! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on August 13!
#CultureOfConfidence
School starts Thursday, August 13 (K-12th) and Thursday, August 20th (Tiny Trails), and we're excited to welcome everyone back!
If you're finishing your back-to-school shopping, here's one last reminder about school supplies.
Tiny Trails Early Learning Center
• Blanket
• Extra clothes (appropriate for the season)
• Any necessary medications
• Wipes/diapers
• Optional snack
Prairie View Elementary (K-5)
https://tinyurl.com/26PVEsupply
Ogallala Middle School (6-8)
https://tinyurl.com/26OMSsupply
Ogallala High School (9-12)
Teachers will provide school supply lists during the first days of school.
If your family needs assistance with school supplies, we're here to help. Please contact your child's school office. We want every student to walk through our doors on the first day feeling prepared and ready for a successful school year.
Enjoy these last days of summer. We'll see you soon, OG Nation!
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Ogallala Public Schools will host a School Supply Distribution for families who may need assistance purchasing school supplies. Families are invited to stop by on Wednesday, August 12, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. in the Prairie View Cafeteria during the Prairie View Open House.
Middle school students may attend during the listed time or wait until the OMS Open House on August 13.
No registration is required. Simply stop by and pick up the supplies your student needs to begin the school year prepared and ready to learn!
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Middle school students may attend during the listed time or wait until the OMS Open House on August 13.
No registration is required. Simply stop by and pick up the supplies your student needs to begin the school year prepared and ready to learn!
#CultureOfConfidence
Please join us in welcoming Kami Korth to the OPSD team!
Kami will serve as the Administrative Assistant at Tiny Trails Early Learning Center, where she will be one of the first friendly faces families see at Tiny Trails, welcoming students, assisting families and staff, and helping keep the building running smoothly each day.
We are excited to have her join OG Nation and can’t wait to see the great things ahead!
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