🙌 BIG thanks to our local business leaders who joined us for our Work-Based Learning lunch! And thank you to the Ogallala Chamber of Commerce for helping us put this event together!
Couldn't make it? We'd still love to partner with your business! Our program connects motivated students with real workplace experiences.
Interested in building tomorrow's workforce?
🔗Interest Survey: https://forms.gle/N33mB2Krj9PbVBRR6
🔗 Program Summary: https://shorturl.at/9tnqK
🔗 Career Pathways Tool: https://www.careerpathway.com/
#CultureOfConfidence #WorkBasedLearning #LocalBusiness
🏃🏽♀️📆OHS & OMS XC Parents 📆 🏃🏻
Coach Fruit will host a parents meeting for all Cross Country athletes and their families on Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 pm at OHS.
❓s - contact Coach Fruit at shanefruit@opsd.org
#CultureOfConfidence
🚨 LAST CALL to STOCK the PRAIRIE VIEW LOUNGE! 🚨
Let’s send our teachers and staff into the school year feeling supported and appreciated with a fully-stocked lounge! 💛
There’s still time to help!
Here’s how ⬇️
📦 Shop Online:
🧡 Browse our Amazon Wishlist
🧡 Ship directly to Prairie View OR to yourself and drop it off
🧡 Drop-off at PV Office (M–F, 8 AM–3 PM) or to any PTO member
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZL7PKL9XGY4F?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7-X2_KK4czHRC3TY1pOOLZqyo62o35nam_CbkS39wsysKr0a68ylXVu_hOPQ_aem_N_u0T-Z2ChjleNg4WMup0w
🛍 Shop Local:
🧡 Grab any wishlist-inspired snacks or drinks from a local store
🧡 Deliver to the Prairie View office or a PTO member
Let’s finish strong and show our staff just how much they mean to us! 💪
Thank you for supporting our #CultureOfConfidence! 🥨🥤✨
TOMORROW NIGHT!
Ogallala Public Schools invites YOU to a Public Meeting about an exciting opportunity for our community: the proposed Early Childhood (PreK) Expansion Project!
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Prairie View Elementary Boardroom
We’re talking about expanding access to high-quality early learning for 3- and 4-year-olds, and we want your ideas, questions, and feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input matters.
Let’s shape the future of early education in Ogallala, together!
Ogallala Public Schools invites YOU to a Public Meeting about an exciting opportunity for our community: the proposed Early Childhood (PreK) Expansion Project!
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Prairie View Elementary Boardroom
We’re talking about expanding access to high-quality early learning for 3- and 4-year-olds, and we want your ideas, questions, and feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input matters.
Let’s shape the future of early education in Ogallala, together!
🟠⚫️⚪️OHS Football Sports Drink Scrimmage⚪️⚫️🟠
📆Friday, August 22nd
⏰6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala Stadium
🎟️Bring a sports drink for admittance
We can't wait to see the team take the field for the first time this season!
GO BIG O!
#CultureOfConfidence
📆Friday, August 22nd
⏰6:00 p.m.
📍Ogallala Stadium
🎟️Bring a sports drink for admittance
We can't wait to see the team take the field for the first time this season!
GO BIG O!
#CultureOfConfidence
⚫️🏐🟠OG VB Snack Scrimmage🟠🏐⚫️
Bring a packaged snack and catch the 2025 Indian Volleyball Team in action!
📅 Aug. 21
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Prairie View Gym
We can't wait to see you there!
🚨 Attention OPSD Families! 🚨
The OHS NHS calendars contain a few misprints for home activities. For the most accurate and up-to-date schedules, please check the OPSD Website before attending events!
https://www.opsd.org/
#CultureOfConfidence
Happy First Day of School, OG Nation!
Our OPSD staff is thrilled to welcome students back into the buildings. We’d love to see your smiling faces; drop your first day of school photos in the comments!
Here’s to an amazing year ahead!
#CultureOfConfidence
Our OPSD staff is thrilled to welcome students back into the buildings. We’d love to see your smiling faces; drop your first day of school photos in the comments!
Here’s to an amazing year ahead!
#CultureOfConfidence
This evening, the Ogallala Public Schools Board of Education hosted its annual Back-to-School Picnic for staff. The Board grilled up delicious hamburgers and hot dogs, while staff members brought a potluck of sides and desserts. It was a wonderful way to kick off another great school year!
We can't wait to see you tomorrow, OG Nation!
#CultureOfConfidence
The new school year is just around the corner!
As you begin planning appointments, vacations, and other events, don’t forget to take a look at the Ogallala Public Schools academic calendar.
Planning ahead helps support strong attendance, which leads to greater student success!
View the full calendar (including no school days and breaks) by scanning the QR code or visiting our website.
Let’s make it a great year, OG Nation!
#CultureOfConfidence
As you begin planning appointments, vacations, and other events, don’t forget to take a look at the Ogallala Public Schools academic calendar.
Planning ahead helps support strong attendance, which leads to greater student success!
View the full calendar (including no school days and breaks) by scanning the QR code or visiting our website.
Let’s make it a great year, OG Nation!
#CultureOfConfidence
🧡🖤 Let’s Paint the Town ORANGE & BLACK! 🖤🧡
The Ogallala Public Schools Foundation is working to PAINT THE TOWN! You’ll see these signs proudly displayed at Prairie View and OHS, but we need YOUR help to spread the spirit.
➡ Grab a sign.
➡ Plant it in your yard.
➡ Show your OG pride!
A HUGE thank-you to OPSF for making these spirit signs possible. Let’s fill every street in Ogallala with orange and black!
The Ogallala Public Schools Foundation is working to PAINT THE TOWN! You’ll see these signs proudly displayed at Prairie View and OHS, but we need YOUR help to spread the spirit.
➡ Grab a sign.
➡ Plant it in your yard.
➡ Show your OG pride!
A HUGE thank-you to OPSF for making these spirit signs possible. Let’s fill every street in Ogallala with orange and black!
⚫️🏐🟠 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Sign-Ups 🟠🏐⚫️
When: Friday, August 15th, after school
Where: Prairie View Commons area (look for Coach Slama!)
Practice Starts: Monday, August 18th at OHS
Parent Meeting: After practice at 5:30 PM (OHS)
Reminder: A current physical must be turned in to the coach before you can practice.
When: Friday, August 15th, after school
Where: Prairie View Commons area (look for Coach Slama!)
Practice Starts: Monday, August 18th at OHS
Parent Meeting: After practice at 5:30 PM (OHS)
Reminder: A current physical must be turned in to the coach before you can practice.
‼️REMINDER for Activity Families‼️
📅 TOMORROW — Tuesday, August 12th
⏰ 7:30–8:00 PM
📍 OHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
All students and parents involved in any school activity are encouraged to attend this important meeting! We’ll go over expectations for the year and get everyone set for a successful season. 🎭🏐🎶🏈📣
Ogallala Public Schools is planning something BIG for our youngest students, and we want your voice at the table!
Join us for a Public Meeting to learn about the proposed Early Childhood (PreK) Expansion Project—a vision to bring more high-quality early learning opportunities to 3- and 4-year-olds in our community.
📍 Prairie View Elementary Boardroom
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
Learn the vision.
Ask questions.
Share your input.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply someone who cares about the future of Ogallala, your feedback matters. Let's invest in early childhood, together!
Join us for a Public Meeting to learn about the proposed Early Childhood (PreK) Expansion Project—a vision to bring more high-quality early learning opportunities to 3- and 4-year-olds in our community.
📍 Prairie View Elementary Boardroom
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
Learn the vision.
Ask questions.
Share your input.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply someone who cares about the future of Ogallala, your feedback matters. Let's invest in early childhood, together!
📅 Back-to-School Reminder 📅
The 2025–26 school year is almost here! Don’t forget about these important events next week:
Tuesday, August 12
Prairie View New Family Orientation | 5:00–5:30 PM (Prairie View Gym)
High School Frosh & New Student Orientation | 6:30–7:30 PM (OHS PAC)
Wednesday, August 13
Prairie View Open House | 12:00–5:00 PM (Prairie View Classrooms)
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we kick off a great school year!
#CultureOfConfidence
The 2025–26 school year is almost here! Don’t forget about these important events next week:
Tuesday, August 12
Prairie View New Family Orientation | 5:00–5:30 PM (Prairie View Gym)
High School Frosh & New Student Orientation | 6:30–7:30 PM (OHS PAC)
Wednesday, August 13
Prairie View Open House | 12:00–5:00 PM (Prairie View Classrooms)
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we kick off a great school year!
#CultureOfConfidence
🎉 Help Us STOCK the Prairie View Lounge! 🎉
Let’s welcome our amazing Prairie View teachers and staff back with a lounge full of snacks, drinks, and treats to keep them fueled for the new school year!
🧡 Want to help? Here’s how:
🛒 Option 1: Shop Online
✔️ Click the link to view our Amazon Wishlist
✔️ Add your favorite items to your cart
✔️ Ship directly to Prairie View or send to yourself and drop them off
✔️ Drop-off available at the office (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–3 PM) or through any PTO member
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZL7PKL9XGY4F?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7-X2_KK4czHRC3TY1pOOLZqyo62o35nam_CbkS39wsysKr0a68ylXVu_hOPQ_aem_N_u0T-Z2ChjleNg4WMup0w
🛍 Option 2: Shop Local
✔️ Use the wishlist as inspiration
✔️ Pick up items at any local store
✔️ Drop them off at the Prairie View office or with a PTO member
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and shows our staff how much we appreciate them!
Thank you for supporting our #CultureOfConfidence! 💪🥨🥤
OHS & PV secretaries are back!
We’re excited to welcome our amazing office staff back in the buildings! They are ready to help you get the school year off to a great start!
⚫️Ogallala High School – Mrs. Reeson & Ms. Dolan
⚫️Prairie View – Mrs. Towell & Mrs. Kipple
They’re available to assist OPSD families Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–3:00. They are here to help with:
🔸 Back-to-school paperwork
🔸 Student enrollment & records
🔸 Answering questions & providing information
🔸 Coordinating schedules & communication
📢 REMINDER: School Supply Distribution 🎒✏️
If your family needs assistance with school supplies, distribution will be held WEDNESDAY during Prairie View Open House from 12:00–5:00 PM in the Prairie View Small Gym (north side).
Please make sure to fill out the request form before you come so we can have adequate supplies for your student(s):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeYa8XRgF95hcZQOy3z_JpMm37pCXy8EAnK9Wa4N5t8oQgjg/viewform?usp=dialog
We can’t wait to see you and help get your student ready for a great year!
#CultureOfConfidence
If your family needs assistance with school supplies, distribution will be held WEDNESDAY during Prairie View Open House from 12:00–5:00 PM in the Prairie View Small Gym (north side).
Please make sure to fill out the request form before you come so we can have adequate supplies for your student(s):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeYa8XRgF95hcZQOy3z_JpMm37pCXy8EAnK9Wa4N5t8oQgjg/viewform?usp=dialog
We can’t wait to see you and help get your student ready for a great year!
#CultureOfConfidence
🏌🏻♀️⛳️ OHS Girls Golf practice starts THIS Monday, August 11th at 6:00 am at Crandall Creek Golf Club.
Questions? Contact Coach Schilz at maaikaschilz@opsd.org
It's Back to School time for Prairie View Elementary! 📝
We are excited to welcome our new students and families, as well as our returning students and their families!
It's my honor to serve again as the principal at Prairie View Elementary! I'm excited to get going again and see all the students and staff and all the great things that happen every day at PVE!
Back to School information can be found at https://www.opsd.org/page/back-to-school.
Go Big O!
#CultureofConfidence
We are excited to welcome our new students and families, as well as our returning students and their families!
It's my honor to serve again as the principal at Prairie View Elementary! I'm excited to get going again and see all the students and staff and all the great things that happen every day at PVE!
Back to School information can be found at https://www.opsd.org/page/back-to-school.
Go Big O!
#CultureofConfidence
