Ogallala Public Schools

Kick Start to Kindergarten at Prairie View!
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarteners for our Kick Start to Kindergarten program, running July 28–31! This special week is designed to help ease the transition into kindergarten by giving students a fun and supportive start.

⏰ Program Hours: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
🚗 Drop-off begins at 7:50 a.m.
🚪 Drop-off and pick-up location: Prairie View Main Entrance
⏰ Pick-up is at 11:30 a.m.
❓s - contact Casey Slama or Keri Staab at caseyslama@opsd.org and keristaab@opsd.org

We can’t wait to meet our newest Prairie View students!

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PRICE UPDATE - OPSD Activity Passes
Passes must be purchased for any student who wishes to participate in OPSD activities.

Pricing:
▪️ K–6th Grade Student Pass – $25
▪️ 7–12th Grade Student Pass – $40
▪️ Adult Pass – $60
▪️ Family Pass – $175

📍 Passes can be purchased starting August 1st at both Prairie View (PV) and Ogallala High School (OHS) offices.

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Dear 7th & 8th Grade Students and Parents,

I hope you are all having a great summer so far. As we prepare for the summer conditioning months, I wanted to inform you of some important information that you will need to know for the fall sports season. After having discussions with our middle school head coaches for the fall sports, we would like to offer your son/daughter the opportunity to dual participate in two fall sports this coming 2025 season. Unlike in other seasons (winter and spring), our middle school students do not have the option of participating in the sports that are offered. The purpose of this is to allow your son/daughter the opportunity to experience both sports if they are interested. This way, when they get to high school, they know which sport they would like to participate in. It is important to understand that when students get to high school, they cannot dual participate in a sport per NSAA By-Laws for 9th-12th grades.
The fall sports that this will impact for your son/daughter are Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country. Our coaches agree that they will work with your son/daughter if they wish to dual participate this fall. We know that there will be some logistics to be worked out as far as practices and competitions. Our coaches will work through those with your son/daughter and communicate with their parents.
If your son/daughter is interested in participating in two sports this fall (FB/XC, VB/XC), please contact the coaches below. This way, they can begin to plan out how this will work in the fall.

Coy Gager: 8th Grade Middle School Head Football Coach. coygager@opsd.org
Carter Brown 7th grade FB carterbrown@opsd.org,
Shane Fruit: Middle School Head Cross Country Coach shanefruit@opsd.org,
Alysha Slama 8th grade VB alyshaslama@opsd.org
Rozy Tuttle: 7th Grade Head Volleyball Coach. rozytuttle@opsd.org ,
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coach above or me. Have a great summer!

Sincerely,
Dano Stokey, OPSD Activities Director

Need a safe, fun, and engaging place for your child after school? Look no further than Kids Oasis!
OPSD's after-school program provides students with homework help, enrichment activities, and time to unwind with friends.

📝 Enrollment is now open! Secure your child’s spot today:
https://www.opsd.org/forms/8286

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🏆🐎 Congratulations, Evan Richter! 🐎🏆
We’re proud to cheer on OHS student Evan Richter as he competes at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming!

Evan’s hard work, talent, and grit have earned him a spot at one of the biggest stages in high school rodeo. We know he’ll represent Ogallala well.

Let’s all wish Evan the best of luck as he takes on the nation’s top competitors!

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Join us for FREE summer meals! Meals are free to any child age 18 and younger. Adult meals are $3.00 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. Currently, Ogallala has ONE location that will serve meals, Monday through Friday. 📍Kids Oasis - 601 West 9th Street June 2-30 and July 1-31 (no meals July 3 & 4). Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and enjoy a meal.

Get ready to laugh, compete, and support Ogallala Girls Wrestling at our first-ever: 🐄 Chuck-a-Chip Challenge 🐄 📍 Ogallala Fairgrounds 📅 July 30, 2025 ⏰ Starts at 5:00 PM We’re throwing dried cow chips for distance, accuracy, and bragging rights, all to raise money for our high school and middle school girls' wrestling program! The Events: ✅ Longest Throw Competition ✅ Team Relay Toss ✅ Accuracy Round ✅ The “Coach’s Crap Shot” – Your chance to throw at Coach Max 💩 Pricing: Main Entry – $5 Includes 1 throw in your division: • Youth (ages 6–11) • Teen (ages 12–18) • Adult (18+) Extra Throws – $2 each Team Relay – $20/team (4 people) Accuracy Round – $5 | Add-on throws $2 Coach’s Crap Shot: Coach Max – $10 per throw All-In Wristband – $20 -Includes: 1 Main throw, 1 Accuracy throw, 1 Coach’s Crap Shot, and 2 Bonus Throws (use anywhere) All proceeds go toward new gear, travel, and growing girls wrestling in Ogallala. Come throw some chips, win some prizes, and support some awesome athletes! 💪🐄

📚✏️ School Supply Lists Available! 🎒🖍️ Get started on back-to-school prep! Prairie View supply lists for the upcoming school year are now published! Click the link below to find your student's list. Elementary: https://5il.co/1vrm5 Middle Grades: https://5il.co/1vxer

Join us for FREE summer meals! Meals are free to any child age 18 and younger. Adult meals are $3.00 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. Currently, Ogallala has ONE location that will serve meals, Monday through Friday. 📍Kids Oasis - 601 West 9th Street June 2-30 and July 1-31 (no meals July 3 & 4). Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and enjoy a meal.

🏈 Reminder: Middle School Monday Night Football Showcase is coming soon! 🏈 Open to all boys entering 5th–8th grade this fall! 📅 Monday, July 28th 🕖 7:00–10:00 PM (Check-in begins at 6:30 PM) 📍 Ogallala Stadium 💲 $30 — includes a team sweatband! Join Ogallala High School players and coaches for a night of skills, drills, and football fun under the lights. Youth coaches are welcome to attend and observe! 📬 Register by July 15th to help us plan! (Walk-up registration also available) ✉️ Mail registrations to Coach Dinan at Ogallala High School 💵 Checks payable to Ogallala High School Spots are filling up—get your registration in soon! #CultureOfConfidence

We're hiring paraeducators across the district! Looking for a rewarding job that follows the school calendar? This could be the perfect fit! 🔸 Starting pay: $15/hour (more with experience) 🔸 Low-cost single insurance + sick leave 🔸 Weekends, holidays, and summers off! 🔸 Be part of a caring, student-centered team Whether you're just starting out or have experience, we welcome you to apply and grow with us! Use the link below to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx

Join us for FREE summer meals! Meals are free to any child age 18 and younger. Adult meals are $3.00 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. Currently, Ogallala has ONE location that will serve meals, Monday through Friday. 📍Kids Oasis - 601 West 9th Street June 2-30 and July 1-31 (no meals July 3 & 4). Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and enjoy a meal.

Join the OPSD team of paraeducators! Looking for steady hours, great benefits, and time off when kids are out of school? We've got you covered. 💰 $15/hour starting wage – negotiable with experience 🩺 Affordable single insurance & paid sick time 📆 Follows the school calendar – enjoy breaks and summers off 🤝 Make a real difference in students’ lives 👉 Apply now and start your career in education today! 🔗 https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx

Join us for FREE summer meals! Meals are free to any child age 18 and younger. Adult meals are $3.00 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. Ogallala has two locations that will serve meals, Monday through Friday. 📍Kids Oasis - 601 West 9th Street June 2-30 and July 1-31 (no meals July 3 & 4). 📍Prairie View School - 801 East O Street June 2-27 and July 28-31. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and enjoy a meal.

🏈 Youth Football Camp Wrap-Up! 🏈 From June 9–12, Ogallala Football hosted its annual Youth Football Camp for 2nd–6th graders. The camp was a blast for all attendees! Nearly 50 young athletes showed up ready to learn, hustle, and have fun. Throughout the week, campers worked hard on fundamental football skills, competed in a Punt, Pass, & Kick contest, and ended the camp with some exciting flag football games, complete with a championship round! Led by new head coach Coach Dinan, along with an incredible crew of coaches and players, the camp was a huge success. ⭐️A huge thank-you to Adams Bank & Trust for sponsoring the camp t-shirts!⭐️ We’re already looking forward to seeing these young athletes on the field again soon!

⚫️🏈 Middle School Monday Night Football Showcase! 🏈⚫️ Open to all boys entering 5th–8th grade 📅 Monday, July 28th 🕖 7:00–10:00 PM (Registration begins at 6:30 PM) 📍 Ogallala Stadium 💲 $30 (includes a team sweatband) Come sharpen your football skills with Ogallala High School players and coaches! Youth coaches are also welcome to attend and observe. 📬 Mail registrations to Coach Dinan at Ogallala High School 🗓️ Register by July 15th (encouraged but not required). Walk-up registration is available the night of camp 💵 Make checks payable to Ogallala High School Don’t miss this great night of football fun and learning under the lights! We hope to see you there! #CultureOfConfidence

We would like to welcome Jessica Rasby to the OPSD Team!! Jessica will serve as a science teacher at OHS. We are thrilled to have you join our team! #CultureOfConfidence

📣OPSD IS NOW HIRING: PARAEDUCATORS DISTRICT-WIDE! Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Join our team and make a difference every day! ✅ Starting pay at $15/hour (negotiable based on experience) ✅ Excellent benefits – including low-premium single insurance ✅ Paid sick leave ✅ School schedule – enjoy holidays, breaks, and summers off! ✅ Supportive team environment and meaningful work Whether you're looking to start a career in education or bring your experience to a great district, we’d love to have you join our team! 📅 Apply today and become a vital part of our school community! 🔗 https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx

Join us for FREE summer meals! Meals are free to any child age 18 and younger. Adult meals are $3.00 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. Ogallala has two locations that will serve meals, Monday through Friday. 📍Kids Oasis - 601 West 9th Street June 2-30 and July 1-31 (no meals July 3 & 4). 📍Prairie View School - 801 East O Street June 2-27 and July 28-31. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and enjoy a meal.