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!
#CultureOfConfidence
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!
#CultureOfConfidence
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
#CultureOfConfidence
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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S is for snakes, State Patrol, and a SUPER week in kindergarten!
Ms. Vaughn’s students celebrated a week of learning about the letter S by making snakes and welcoming a special guest: Sergeant Hesser from the Nebraska State Patrol!
A BIG thank-you to Sergeant Hesser for taking the time to visit with our kindergarteners! We love when members of our community help bring classroom learning to life. You made their letter S celebration extra special!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
Ms. Vaughn’s students celebrated a week of learning about the letter S by making snakes and welcoming a special guest: Sergeant Hesser from the Nebraska State Patrol!
A BIG thank-you to Sergeant Hesser for taking the time to visit with our kindergarteners! We love when members of our community help bring classroom learning to life. You made their letter S celebration extra special!
#CultureOfConfidence #OGNation
Save these dates! Ogallala Public Schools is hosting four Special Education Parent Information Nights to help families learn about services, understand their child’s supports, and partner with their child’s team.
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Prairie View Library. Please use the north parking lot and north doors.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
• Overview of special education services
• Evaluation process
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) basics
Thursday, December 10, 2026
• Understanding your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Accommodations and modifications
Thursday, February 11, 2027
• Working collaboratively with your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
• Assistive technology
Thursday, April 8, 2027
• Transition planning for life after high school
• Parent and student rights
We look forward to learning together and strengthening our partnership with families!
\#OGNation
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Prairie View Library. Please use the north parking lot and north doors.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
• Overview of special education services
• Evaluation process
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) basics
Thursday, December 10, 2026
• Understanding your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Accommodations and modifications
Thursday, February 11, 2027
• Working collaboratively with your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
• Assistive technology
Thursday, April 8, 2027
• Transition planning for life after high school
• Parent and student rights
We look forward to learning together and strengthening our partnership with families!
\#OGNation
Make an impact where it matters most!
OPSD is currently hiring paraeducators. If you enjoy working with students and being part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx or call 308-284-4060 for more information.
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“Make a mark and see where it takes you.”
Our K-5 students celebrated International Dot Day in the library by creating a community mural inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Each student added their own color and design, and we love seeing all those unique dots together!
K-5 families, show your student the mural and see if they can spot their dot! #OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
Our K-5 students celebrated International Dot Day in the library by creating a community mural inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Each student added their own color and design, and we love seeing all those unique dots together!
K-5 families, show your student the mural and see if they can spot their dot! #OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
Time is running out, OG Nation! The Ogallala Indianettes’ Pink Out shop closes Wednesday, September 30!
Order your breast cancer awareness shirt and help support a local recipient through this year’s fundraiser. Then wear your pink to our home games on October 6 and October 9!
Order before the shop closes: https://ogpinkout2026.itemorder.com
Same community. Brighter tomorrows. Stronger together. 💗
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
Order your breast cancer awareness shirt and help support a local recipient through this year’s fundraiser. Then wear your pink to our home games on October 6 and October 9!
Order before the shop closes: https://ogpinkout2026.itemorder.com
Same community. Brighter tomorrows. Stronger together. 💗
#OGNation #CultureOfConfidence
