Come hungry, OG Nation! The Ogallala Education Association is serving up a Chili & Soup Supper Showdown!
Join us on October 22, starting at 5:30 p.m. Serving continues through the end of the first quarter, with chili and soup available for $7 per bowl.
Also on the menu: cornbread, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, and drinks!
Grab a bowl, bring your appetite, and enjoy an evening with OG Nation!
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Join us on October 22, starting at 5:30 p.m. Serving continues through the end of the first quarter, with chili and soup available for $7 per bowl.
Also on the menu: cornbread, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, and drinks!
Grab a bowl, bring your appetite, and enjoy an evening with OG Nation!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
🏈It's GAME DAY in OG NATION vs. Chadron!🏈
⭐️ Senior Night - Cross Country, Football, & Band ⭐️
📆 Friday, October 23
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala Stadium
🥣 Ogallala Education Association Soup Supper
🎃 Theme: Halloween Costumes
🎥 Ogallala FanHudl
📻 100.7 Sandhills Post
We hope to see you there!
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⭐️ Senior Night - Cross Country, Football, & Band ⭐️
📆 Friday, October 23
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala Stadium
🥣 Ogallala Education Association Soup Supper
🎃 Theme: Halloween Costumes
🎥 Ogallala FanHudl
📻 100.7 Sandhills Post
We hope to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence
Our first graders dug into learning with their annual pumpkin investigation! 🎃
Students measured pumpkins’ height, weight, and circumference (the distance around), learned about the parts of a pumpkin, and read about pumpkins. Then came the hands-on fun: feeling the insides and carving a pumpkin!
A little mess and lots of discovery brought reading, math, and science together!
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Students measured pumpkins’ height, weight, and circumference (the distance around), learned about the parts of a pumpkin, and read about pumpkins. Then came the hands-on fun: feeling the insides and carving a pumpkin!
A little mess and lots of discovery brought reading, math, and science together!
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A bag of everyday items. A brand-new invention. Just 60 seconds to sell it!
Our 3rd- and 4th-grade HAL students kicked off the program this week with a 60-second commercial challenge! Each group received a paper bag filled with random items and worked together to turn them into a product before pitching it to the group.
Their creative inventions included:
• Magnoculars: magnets and toilet paper tubes
• Fall Race board game: dice, a pumpkin, and a clothespin
• Febreze Sniffer 2.0: a rubber band and a sock
What a fun way to put creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork into action!
Have questions about our High Ability Learner (HAL) program? Visit https://www.opsd.org/page/high-ability or reach out to HAL Coordinator Kimberli Harmon.
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Our 3rd- and 4th-grade HAL students kicked off the program this week with a 60-second commercial challenge! Each group received a paper bag filled with random items and worked together to turn them into a product before pitching it to the group.
Their creative inventions included:
• Magnoculars: magnets and toilet paper tubes
• Fall Race board game: dice, a pumpkin, and a clothespin
• Febreze Sniffer 2.0: a rubber band and a sock
What a fun way to put creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork into action!
Have questions about our High Ability Learner (HAL) program? Visit https://www.opsd.org/page/high-ability or reach out to HAL Coordinator Kimberli Harmon.
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A little fall fun is headed your way, OG Nation!
Families and community members are invited to the Prairie View Primary Harvest Parade on Friday, October 30, at 1:00 PM, featuring our kindergarten, first-and second-grade students!
Find a spot anywhere along the parade route: students will walk from the playground doors toward the main entrance, circle the big O, and return to the playground doors.
K–2 families: Costumes are welcome, but not required! Costumes must follow the school dress code, with nothing scary, bloody, or violent and no weapons or weapon accessories. Students must be able to put on and take off their costumes independently. Watch for your classroom teacher’s costume and party plans.
Students may leave with a parent/guardian after the parade but must be signed out. Students staying will follow regular dismissal procedures.
Older siblings will remain in class and dismiss as usual. For early pickup, parents/guardians must check in with the front office.
Come help us celebrate our Harvest Parade!
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Families and community members are invited to the Prairie View Primary Harvest Parade on Friday, October 30, at 1:00 PM, featuring our kindergarten, first-and second-grade students!
Find a spot anywhere along the parade route: students will walk from the playground doors toward the main entrance, circle the big O, and return to the playground doors.
K–2 families: Costumes are welcome, but not required! Costumes must follow the school dress code, with nothing scary, bloody, or violent and no weapons or weapon accessories. Students must be able to put on and take off their costumes independently. Watch for your classroom teacher’s costume and party plans.
Students may leave with a parent/guardian after the parade but must be signed out. Students staying will follow regular dismissal procedures.
Older siblings will remain in class and dismiss as usual. For early pickup, parents/guardians must check in with the front office.
Come help us celebrate our Harvest Parade!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
4th and 5th Grade Families: Help us honor those who have served!
We’re updating our Veterans Day slideshow with photos of family members of current 4th and 5th graders who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. Please use the attached form to submit your photos.
Photos submitted last year for students who are now in 5th grade should still be included. Only those students’ photos were carried over. You’re welcome to resubmit photos or email Mr. Ochsner at zacharyochsner@opsd.org to confirm they’re included.
Veterans Day Google Form
Thank you for helping us recognize the service members in our OG Nation families!
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We’ve got some catching up to do, OG Nation! 📚 Join us in celebrating FIVE weeks of Beanstack winners! We’re proud of our readers for making time for books and logging their minutes.
A new quarter means a fresh chance to win! With the second quarter underway, everyone is eligible to win again, including our first-quarter winners!
Keep reading, and remember to log, log, LOG those minutes in Beanstack! Your next great read could lead to your next win!
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A new quarter means a fresh chance to win! With the second quarter underway, everyone is eligible to win again, including our first-quarter winners!
Keep reading, and remember to log, log, LOG those minutes in Beanstack! Your next great read could lead to your next win!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
A little purple can help spread a big message! Join Ogallala High School Interact for the Purple Pinkie Project on Friday, October 23.
Bring $1 to have your pinky painted purple and help raise awareness about polio and Rotary’s mission to create a polio-free world.
• Prairie View & OHS: 7:30 a.m.
• St. Paul’s: 7:30 a.m.
• St. Luke’s: 8:45 a.m.
Our event takes place the day before World Polio Day on October 24!
Questions? Contact Ariana Mungia at 308-464-0460 or Bella Huffman at 308-464-0398.
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Bring $1 to have your pinky painted purple and help raise awareness about polio and Rotary’s mission to create a polio-free world.
• Prairie View & OHS: 7:30 a.m.
• St. Paul’s: 7:30 a.m.
• St. Luke’s: 8:45 a.m.
Our event takes place the day before World Polio Day on October 24!
Questions? Contact Ariana Mungia at 308-464-0460 or Bella Huffman at 308-464-0398.
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
Parents and guardians of students receiving special education services: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
If your child is ages 3-21 and receives special education services at Ogallala Public Schools, please complete the Nebraska Department of Education’s 2026-27 Special Education Parent Survey. Share your experience with how our schools support your involvement in your child’s education.
• All responses are confidential.
• Available in Spanish using the survey’s top-right dropdown menu.
• Open through April 16, 2027.
• Have more than one child receiving services? Complete a survey for each child or answer about one child’s experiences.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the survey link below.
Thank you for helping us strengthen our partnership with families, OG Nation!
https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=yoPhtBE2aDZm5W7rNPBodlQoS0X7rAMS
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If your child is ages 3-21 and receives special education services at Ogallala Public Schools, please complete the Nebraska Department of Education’s 2026-27 Special Education Parent Survey. Share your experience with how our schools support your involvement in your child’s education.
• All responses are confidential.
• Available in Spanish using the survey’s top-right dropdown menu.
• Open through April 16, 2027.
• Have more than one child receiving services? Complete a survey for each child or answer about one child’s experiences.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the survey link below.
Thank you for helping us strengthen our partnership with families, OG Nation!
https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=yoPhtBE2aDZm5W7rNPBodlQoS0X7rAMS
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Tomorrow is the big night for our 2nd graders! Join us for an evening of singing, dancing, and family fun at their Folk Dancing Program.
📆Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala High School Auditorium - 514 E B St
Adults, you may get an invitation to dance! Students will have opportunities to invite an adult from the audience to learn a simple folk dance alongside them.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
📆Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala High School Auditorium - 514 E B St
Adults, you may get an invitation to dance! Students will have opportunities to invite an adult from the audience to learn a simple folk dance alongside them.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
🏌️♀️ Celebrating Our Lady Indian Golf Seniors! 🧡🖤
Last week, we had the honor of recognizing three incredible seniors during our home football game!
⛳ Evann Armijo
⛳ Alivia Austin
⛳ Joslyn Wyatt
These three have represented Ogallala with dedication, determination, and pride throughout their golf careers. From early mornings on the course to countless hours of practice and competition, their hard work has not gone unnoticed!
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Have you used agriculture today? Our first graders are learning just how much it connects to everyday life!
Through the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s Agriculture in the Classroom program, our first graders explored “My Farm Web,” connecting everyday goods to their sources and learning about the human and natural resources behind them!
Big connections for our little learners!
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Through the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s Agriculture in the Classroom program, our first graders explored “My Farm Web,” connecting everyday goods to their sources and learning about the human and natural resources behind them!
Big connections for our little learners!
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
🏆 SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Our Ogallala Middle School Cross Country team brought home the SWC Championship!
What an incredible accomplishment for these young runners! Their hard work, determination, and dedication throughout the season have paid off in a BIG way!
Congratulations to our runners and coaches! We're proud of you!
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A tasty way to learn hundreds, tens, and ones!
Mrs. Heilman’s second graders practiced place value using Cheez-Its to represent hundreds, pretzel sticks for tens, and M&M’s for ones. Students had fun building numbers while enjoying a snack along the way!
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Mrs. Heilman’s second graders practiced place value using Cheez-Its to represent hundreds, pretzel sticks for tens, and M&M’s for ones. Students had fun building numbers while enjoying a snack along the way!
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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!
#CultureOfConfidence
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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