Ogallala Public Schools

At the December OPSD School Board meeting, the board honored 3 model students and one dedicated staff member! These students & staff have shown what it means to do things “The OG Way.” They are risk-takers in and out of the classroom, show grit in all they do, and take ownership of their learning. We are so proud of our December students of the month, Zuryiah Owens-Reed (elementary), Lily Goulding (middle grades), Tylee Wang (high school), and staff of the month, Tina Easter! Keep up the great work! We greatly appreciate our community sponsors for donating prizes for these individuals to honor their accomplishments! #GoBigO #OGIndians #TheOGWay #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher, Miss Dawn, and Abel have been teaching Abel's 3rd-grade classmates holiday words in sign language. Last week the class had the opportunity to play 'I Have Who Has - Christmas Edition' using only sign language! It was a fun challenge for all students! We love that our students have the opportunity to showcase their learning and teach each other! #CultureOfConfidence

Several OHS staff members pulled off the ultimate practical joke on Mr. O'Neil for Ugly Sweater Day! These hilarious shirts "principal pride" shirts, featuring Mr. O'Neil's face, brought smiles and laughter to everyone at OHS! #CultureOfConfidence

We would like to take a moment to honor and express our deepest gratitude to OPSD School Board Member, Jim Ayres. Monday evening marked Mr. Ayres' final board meeting, closing out 15 remarkable years of service to our district, from 2009 to 2024. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Ayres demonstrated unwavering dedication to our schools, students, and community. He served as Board President numerous times, leading with integrity and vision. His efforts were instrumental in strengthening OPSD’s financial position and securing a School Resource Officer, leaving a lasting legacy of safety and stability. Mr. Ayres’ commitment, leadership, and passion for education have made a profound impact on OPSD. While we will greatly miss his presence on the board, we wish him all the best in his next chapter and thank him for his extraordinary service. #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Bowling Team traveled to McCook today. Boys team high scorers were Bradyn Heilman with a 173 and Evan Heilman with a 159. Girls team high scorers were Liz Redden with a 133 and Grace Jones with a 124. What a great day! Go Big O! #CultureOfConfidence

Need a great stocking stuffer or just want to show your Ogallala Pride? Tonight you can purchase these high quality decals at Prairie View during the basketball games!

🏀⚪️⚫️OHS Basketball versus North Platte Saint Pats! ⚫️⚪️🏀 🎅🏼with a very special visitor who will be handing out candy canes!🎅🏼 📆Tuesday, December 17 📍Prairie View Gym (Girls JV, Girls V, Boys V), Auditorium (Boys JV) ⏰ 4:00 Girls & Boys JV, 5:30 Girls V, 7:00 Boys V 📹Hudl (PV):https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/ogallala/organization/11948/ogallala-high-school/video NFHS (Aud): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ogallala-high-school-ogallala-ne

We would like to welcome Miranda Kiewatt to the OPSD Team!! Miranda will serve as the Assistant Business Manager for the Ogallala Public School District Central Office. #CultureOfConfidence

OMG Student Council members and their friends were busy packaging and preparing gifts for the residents of Indian Hills and Wel-Life. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far! You are truly making a difference this holiday season. The group still has about 35 residents yet to cover! If you're interested in donating, please contact Jill Max at jillmax@opsd.org or at 308-284-6087. #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of December 16. #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Bowling Team traveled to Hastings for a tournament today. The top scorer for JV boys was Avery G. with a 143. Varsity boys top scores were Drew H. with a 186 and Bradyn H. with a 202! Girls were led by Angel M. with a 136. On Tuesday the team will travel to McCook for a duel. Best of luck, O! #CultureOfConfidence

1st graders, Sadie, Scarlet, and Milo chose to use their PBIS points to help Mrs. Max in the library! Their time was complete with the daily book collection route, including pushing the heavy cart, and scanning books to check them in. We've got some young librarians in the making! #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Feeney's first-grade students got creative and hands-on with their learning by using Legos to build contractions! This fun and interactive activity not only made grammar exciting but also helped them visualize how words come together. Great job, first graders! #CultureOfConfidence

OMG Students have been hard at work 'decking the halls' for the second annual Holiday Hallway Wars! Sponsored by our fantastic Prairie View PTO, this memorable event brings students together to brainstorm themes and bring their creative ideas to life. Stay tuned for the final reveal... 👀 #CultureOfConfidence

OPSD is HIRING 🍎Prairie View PreK-8 Assistant Principal🍎 OPSD offers great benefits (including full family benefits), a positive culture & climate, and a family-first environment. Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Best of luck to OHS One-Act, as they compete at the State Play Production contest! The troupe will be taking the stage at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk, Nebraska at 10:45 a.m. CST on Friday, December 13th. Can't make the trip to Norfolk? You can still support the One Act from home by watching the live stream starting at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Friday! Forgive Me will take the stage at 10:30 a.m. CST and begin their performance at 10:45 a.m. CST. We are so proud of the phenomenal performances you've given thus far, and can't wait to hear about your final performance of the season! #CultureOfConfidence https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/51940214/dec-1113-nsaa-state-one-acts-2024-online

On Saturday, OHS Boys Wrestling was in Cozad for the Haymaker Invitational. We are proud of all our wrestlers! Diego Juarez came home with a first-place medal and Austin Fosbinder came home with a 6th place medal. The boys wrestling team will be in action at the Charlie Lake Wrestling Tournament in Cheyenne on Friday and Saturday. Best of luck!

We would like to take a moment to honor and recognize our OHS Volleyball team and their outstanding post season recognitions! The team had a fantastic season and we can't wait to see what's ahead for this great group of athletes. Southwest Conference Honors: 1st Team- Laney Caskey 2nd Team- Addison Slama Honorable Mention- Alex Ervin & Hayden Shaw Keith County News All-Area Volleyball: All-Area First Team- Laney Caskey, Alex Ervin, Hayden Shaw, Addison Slama All-Area Second Team- Shaydyn Rasby Keith County Players of the Year- Laney Caskey & Alex Ervin Keith County Coach of the Year- Emma Trammell All State Honorable Mention: Laney Caskey, Alex Ervin, Hayden Shaw & Addison Slama #CultureOfConfidence

OPSD is excited to announce that Brandi Lippert will be Prairie View Middle School Principal for the 2025/26 school year! Mrs. Lippert has been a loyal member of OPSD for the last 5 years. We cannot wait to see all she will accomplish in this position! #CultureOfConfidence

The PV Middle School Student Council is working to put together their annual Santa for a Senior project. The council members are asking for your help to sponsor the residents of Wel-Life and Indian Hills Manor. For just $5, you'll be able to help provide socks, lotion, and a treat to a resident. Interested in helping? Please contact Jill Max at jillmax@opsd.org or at 308-284-6087. #CultureOfConfidence