STATE CHAMP. RECORD BREAKER.
History just got rewritten by OG Nations Shaydyn Rasby.
Shaydyn Rasby raced to a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in the Class C 300 hurdles with an unbelievable time of 42.83, setting a NEW Class C state record and breaking the previous mark of 43.29 that had stood since 2015.
And here’s the crazy part… Shaydyn already owns the Class B record too. With Ogallala moving from Class B to Class C this season, she now stands alone at the top in BOTH classes. 💥
Class B record holder.
Class C record holder.
State Champion.
Undisputed #1.
OG Nation is beyond proud of the grit, determination, and competitive fire Shaydyn continues to show on the biggest stage. Nebraska track history just added another legendary moment in black and orange. 🧡
Photos: Nerd Stammpede & Nerd Junior
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FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK! Starting June 1, Ogallala Public Schools will once again offer free summer meals for all children ages 1-18 through the Summer Food Service Program!
📍 Prairie View Elementary
🗓 June 1 - August 4
🍳 Breakfast: 7:30-8:15 AM
🥪 Lunch: 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
No sign-up required, just come enjoy a nutritious meal and fuel up for summer fun! Adults are welcome to eat with their children and may purchase meals at the posted rate.
Questions? Call 308-284-4060.
📍 Prairie View Elementary
🗓 June 1 - August 4
🍳 Breakfast: 7:30-8:15 AM
🥪 Lunch: 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
No sign-up required, just come enjoy a nutritious meal and fuel up for summer fun! Adults are welcome to eat with their children and may purchase meals at the posted rate.
Questions? Call 308-284-4060.
This year, OPSD introduced an OG Fan Attendance Tracker to celebrate the incredible support shown at our activities and events all year long. A huge congratulations to Carla Flansburg, our 2025-2026 OG Nation Top Fan, for attending an incredible 38 unique OG events this year! Your dedication, school spirit, and unwavering support of our students and programs did not go unnoticed.
As our Top Fan, Carla received a special OG swag pack that includes:
• Free popcorn during the 2026-2027 school year at home OG events with concessions
• One free ice cream from concessions
• OG blanket
• OG decal
• OG soft-sided cooler
• OG cup
• OG car sunshade
• Stadium seat
Thank you, Carla, for showing what OG Nation pride is all about!
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As our Top Fan, Carla received a special OG swag pack that includes:
• Free popcorn during the 2026-2027 school year at home OG events with concessions
• One free ice cream from concessions
• OG blanket
• OG decal
• OG soft-sided cooler
• OG cup
• OG car sunshade
• Stadium seat
Thank you, Carla, for showing what OG Nation pride is all about!
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BURKE BOUND turned GOLDEN. 🥇
Cy Lowery, OHS Junior, is bringing home the Class C High Jump State Title after clearing an incredible 6’4”! Cy rose above the competition and delivered a championship performance for OG Nation. What a moment. What a season. What a jump.
Congratulations, Cy, on an unforgettable accomplishment and a STATE TITLE for Ogallala Track & Field!
📸: Royal Nerd
Girls going into grades 7-12, are you looking for something new to try this summer? Come check out the Ogallala Girls Wrestling Summer Open Mat!
This is a great opportunity to stay active, build confidence, learn wrestling skills, and have fun in a positive team environment. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or already have experience, everyone is welcome.
Expect wrestling technique, strength work, competitive games, and a lot of energy. Bring a friend and come see what Ogallala Girls Wrestling is all about!
ALL HEART. ALL FIGHT.
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This is a great opportunity to stay active, build confidence, learn wrestling skills, and have fun in a positive team environment. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or already have experience, everyone is welcome.
Expect wrestling technique, strength work, competitive games, and a lot of energy. Bring a friend and come see what Ogallala Girls Wrestling is all about!
ALL HEART. ALL FIGHT.
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Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the newest members of the Ogallala Athletic Hall of Fame!
The 2026 class of inductees includes:
• Carl “Pick” Nichols
• Diane Mendenhall
• Angie Millikin
• Jake Holscher
• 3x Girls Golf State Championship Teams (2016, 2017, 2018)
📍 OHS Performing Arts Center
🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
Come help us honor the athletes, coaches, and teams who helped shape the proud tradition of OG Nation athletics! A social hour at Driftwood will follow the ceremony.
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The 2026 class of inductees includes:
• Carl “Pick” Nichols
• Diane Mendenhall
• Angie Millikin
• Jake Holscher
• 3x Girls Golf State Championship Teams (2016, 2017, 2018)
📍 OHS Performing Arts Center
🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
Come help us honor the athletes, coaches, and teams who helped shape the proud tradition of OG Nation athletics! A social hour at Driftwood will follow the ceremony.
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The OHS Boys Golf team is headed to STATE after capturing the District Championship today at Crandall Creek! Battling through wet and rainy conditions, the Indians stayed focused and put together an incredible team performance, finishing with a team score of 330 and punching their ticket to the state tournament.
Leading the way was District Champion Rylan Gilmore, who fired an impressive 76 to earn the top individual finish of the day! What a performance by Rylan and the entire squad!
Team Scores:
Rylan Gilmore - 76
Easton Knispel - 78
Gavin Peters - 83
Connor Bell - 93
Sawyer Smith - 96
This team has put in the work all season long, and it’s paying off in a big way. Congratulations to Coaches John Pohlson, Ricky Trammell, and the OHS golfers on an incredible accomplishment!
Next stop: STATE!
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Leading the way was District Champion Rylan Gilmore, who fired an impressive 76 to earn the top individual finish of the day! What a performance by Rylan and the entire squad!
Team Scores:
Rylan Gilmore - 76
Easton Knispel - 78
Gavin Peters - 83
Connor Bell - 93
Sawyer Smith - 96
This team has put in the work all season long, and it’s paying off in a big way. Congratulations to Coaches John Pohlson, Ricky Trammell, and the OHS golfers on an incredible accomplishment!
Next stop: STATE!
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Tomorrow (Thursday), local law enforcement will be using Prairie View School for a police training exercise beginning at 1:00 p.m. Community members may notice an increased police presence at the school during this time.
Please be assured this is only a training exercise and there is no safety concern.
Please be assured this is only a training exercise and there is no safety concern.
From lending a helping hand to building meaningful connections with students, Maya Williams, OHS Class of 2026, made a lasting impact during her time in Mrs. Orth’s 4th-grade classroom through Ogallala High School’s Work-Based Learning program.
To celebrate her final day, Mrs. Orth’s 4th graders surprised Maya with a special celebration to thank her for the time, care, and energy she poured into their classroom.
We are proud to see OG Nation students giving back, building real-world experience, and inspiring the next generation along the way. Best of luck to Maya as she heads to the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall to study Elementary Education. Your future students will be lucky to have you! #CultureOfConfidence
To celebrate her final day, Mrs. Orth’s 4th graders surprised Maya with a special celebration to thank her for the time, care, and energy she poured into their classroom.
We are proud to see OG Nation students giving back, building real-world experience, and inspiring the next generation along the way. Best of luck to Maya as she heads to the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall to study Elementary Education. Your future students will be lucky to have you! #CultureOfConfidence
Looking for a job that works with your life?
Our paraeducators enjoy:
✔ School-day hours
✔ Holidays, breaks, and summers off
✔ Meaningful, rewarding work
Now hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Starting at $15/hour.
Apply at www.opsd.org → employment opportunities or call 308-284-4060!
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Our paraeducators enjoy:
✔ School-day hours
✔ Holidays, breaks, and summers off
✔ Meaningful, rewarding work
Now hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Starting at $15/hour.
Apply at www.opsd.org → employment opportunities or call 308-284-4060!
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At Ogallala Public Schools, our people are what make OG Nation special. Last week, we were proud to recognize these dedicated staff members for their years of service and commitment to our students, schools, and community.
From classrooms and offices to activities, support services, and beyond, each of these individuals has made a lasting impact through their hard work, care, and dedication to OPSD. Thank you for the countless hours, relationships built, and difference you make every single day.
Please help us congratulate our 2026 Years of Service honorees!
⭐ 5 Years
Robert Cullison
Karrie Curtis
Callie Elmshauser
Kellie Johnson
Micah Schut
Dylon Zink
⭐ 10 Years
Jared Austin
Keagan Hoppens
Julie Laflan
Zac White
⭐ 15 Years
Nichole Doherty
Tina Easter
Jennifer Jones
Carrie Keith
Wes Schmer
⭐ 20 Years
Jennie Coggins
Mindy Heilman
John O’Neil
⭐ 30 Years
Rozy Tuttle
⭐ 45 Years
Sue England
Thank you for continuing to pour into OPSD and helping shape the future of OG Nation!
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From classrooms and offices to activities, support services, and beyond, each of these individuals has made a lasting impact through their hard work, care, and dedication to OPSD. Thank you for the countless hours, relationships built, and difference you make every single day.
Please help us congratulate our 2026 Years of Service honorees!
⭐ 5 Years
Robert Cullison
Karrie Curtis
Callie Elmshauser
Kellie Johnson
Micah Schut
Dylon Zink
⭐ 10 Years
Jared Austin
Keagan Hoppens
Julie Laflan
Zac White
⭐ 15 Years
Nichole Doherty
Tina Easter
Jennifer Jones
Carrie Keith
Wes Schmer
⭐ 20 Years
Jennie Coggins
Mindy Heilman
John O’Neil
⭐ 30 Years
Rozy Tuttle
⭐ 45 Years
Sue England
Thank you for continuing to pour into OPSD and helping shape the future of OG Nation!
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Learning came to life outside the classroom for Mrs. Samuelson’s 3rd graders! Students took their math skills into the real world as they explored school grounds and worked together to find the perimeter of rectangles around Prairie View.
From sidewalks to playground spaces, these young mathematicians were measuring, problem solving, and applying their learning in hands-on ways that connect directly to Nebraska 3rd grade math standards focused on geometry and measurement. Experiences like this help students see that math is everywhere around them!
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From sidewalks to playground spaces, these young mathematicians were measuring, problem solving, and applying their learning in hands-on ways that connect directly to Nebraska 3rd grade math standards focused on geometry and measurement. Experiences like this help students see that math is everywhere around them!
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Showing up matters… and these two Prairie View Elementary students did just that every single day!
Congratulations to Gemma Jones and Gracelynn Jaeger for earning Perfect Attendance this school year! Their commitment, consistency, and dedication are something to be proud of. From early mornings to busy school days, they made being present a priority, and it paid off!
Way to represent Prairie View with hard work and determination. We are proud of you both!
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Congratulations to Gemma Jones and Gracelynn Jaeger for earning Perfect Attendance this school year! Their commitment, consistency, and dedication are something to be proud of. From early mornings to busy school days, they made being present a priority, and it paid off!
Way to represent Prairie View with hard work and determination. We are proud of you both!
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OG Nation, it’s time to celebrate our State Track Qualifiers! These athletes have put in the work, battled through the season, and earned their spot on the state stage at Burke!
State Qualifiers:
Laney Caskey
Discus
Shot Put
Aniston O’Neil
400m
Zaiden Peterson
800m
Sawyer Laflan
3200m
Shaydyn Rasby
100m Hurdles
300m Hurdles
Cy Lowery
High Jump
4x4 Relay
Aniston O’Neil
Haidyn Rapp
Marly Eastman
Shaydyn Rasby
Alternate: Kanzah Arabi
4x8 Relay
Edan Cain
Sawyer Laflan
Thomas Miller
Zaiden Peterson
Alternate: Trey Kirchner
A huge shoutout to our coaches: Shane Fruit, Maggie O’Neil, Michael McVay, Tanner Dow, Keegan Hoppens, Jami Mayden, and Jessica Rasby.
Way to represent, athletes! OG Nation is proud of you. Next stop: Burke!
🏀 Attention Future OHS Basketball Players & Families! 🏀
It’s time to start gearing up for another exciting season of OG Nation basketball!
There will be a basketball parent/player meeting on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the OHS Commons Area for all incoming OHS freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Players and families will receive information regarding:
• Summer basketball schedules
• Summer expectations
• Plans for the upcoming high school season
We’re excited to continue building toward another great year of Ogallala High School basketball. We hope to see all high school players and parents there!
Another day on the course representing OG Nation.
The Indians battled through a competitive field at the home OG Invite yesterday and continued to show grit, growth, and consistency all the way down the lineup. While we didn’t bring home any medals this time around, the effort, attitude, and fight never wavered.
Varsity Results:
Rylan 89
Easton 82
Connor 94
Gavin 88
Sawyer 85
Team Score: 344
JV Results:
Anthony 91
Diego 92
Rhys 94
Rockton 96
Lincoln 107
Tate 107
Evan 114
Keep working. Keep improving. Keep building. OG Nation is proud of you! 💪⛳
Last week, the OMS Student Council and Builders Club came together for a “Change for the Range” fundraiser to support Nebraskans impacted by the recent wildfires. Through the generosity of our students, families, and staff, nearly $200 was raised to support the America’s Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT).
These donations help provide critical resources for affected ranchers and communities, including fuel for truckers hauling hay and supplies, fencing materials, and livestock support during recovery efforts.
We are proud of our students for stepping up, showing compassion, and living out what it means to care for neighbors across our state. Special shoutout to the 6th-grade class, who brought in the most donations and earned themselves an ice cream sundae party! 🍦
OG Nation students are proving that even small acts can make a BIG impact. #CultureOfConfidence
These donations help provide critical resources for affected ranchers and communities, including fuel for truckers hauling hay and supplies, fencing materials, and livestock support during recovery efforts.
We are proud of our students for stepping up, showing compassion, and living out what it means to care for neighbors across our state. Special shoutout to the 6th-grade class, who brought in the most donations and earned themselves an ice cream sundae party! 🍦
OG Nation students are proving that even small acts can make a BIG impact. #CultureOfConfidence
Last week, Tatum, one of our Prairie View third-grade students, spent time with a first-grade class sharing a lesson about kindness using toothpaste. The students learned that once toothpaste is squeezed out, you can’t put it back in, just like hurtful words.
It was such a simple, but powerful reminder that the words we choose really do matter. We’re proud of Tatum for stepping up and helping spread kindness at Prairie View!
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It was such a simple, but powerful reminder that the words we choose really do matter. We’re proud of Tatum for stepping up and helping spread kindness at Prairie View!
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Art is shaping the story of Ogallala, and our students are getting a front row seat to the creativity happening right here in our community!
Ms. Grafford’s Periods 3 and 6 Art Concepts classes recently took a walking tour of the Western Trails Sculpture Walk, where students explored the techniques, design elements, and artistic styles featured in each sculpture. From modern influences to Americana-inspired pieces, students shared thoughtful observations and discussions throughout the experience. The day began at the historic Mansion on the Hill, where Mary Jensen helped set the stage for the tour and the impact public art can have on a community.
As Ogallala continues its efforts to beautify and enrich our community spaces, the Western Trails Sculpture Walk is bringing even more art to town. Seven new sculptures have arrived for the 2026/27 season, including a brand new display location at the Petrified Wood and Art Gallery. The sculptures will remain on display through April 2027.
We love seeing our students connect classroom learning to the incredible community partnerships and projects helping make Ogallala such a vibrant place to live, learn, and explore.
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OHS Golf Team put together another solid performance Monday at the Cozad Invite, battling through a competitive field and bringing home a 3rd-place team finish! Proud of the consistency, grit, and steady improvement this group continues to show as the season rolls on. 💪
🏅 Rylan 79 (7th)
🏅 Easton 80 (10th)
⛳️ Sawyer 87
⛳️ Gavin 88
⛳️ Connor 89
🏆 Team Score: 334 - 3rd Place
Keep working, keep competing, and representing OG Nation!
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🏅 Rylan 79 (7th)
🏅 Easton 80 (10th)
⛳️ Sawyer 87
⛳️ Gavin 88
⛳️ Connor 89
🏆 Team Score: 334 - 3rd Place
Keep working, keep competing, and representing OG Nation!
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