Ogallala Public Schools

First-grade students have been reading stories about how animals help people. They read about guide dogs and the important jobs they do. Students then had the opportunity to host special guest speakers Jill Max and Gibbs, Prairie View School Therapy Dog! Mrs. Max and Gibbs took this opportunity to teach 1st-graders about Gibbs’s job as a school therapy dog! It was an engaging and exciting presentation! #CultureOfConfidence

Look at these Gothenburg Invite Champs! At this invite, novice (first-year) speakers compete only against other novices. Our four novices performed really well, and two of them medaled--Lucy & Alydia! #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of February 10. #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Van Velson's Transitional Kindergarten class has been working hard on shapes! The students loved this hands-on activity of making shapes with play dough! As they were making each shape, they discussed the attributes of that shape. We love seeing our students highly engaged in their learning! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Wrestler, Tyra Lewis has officially punched her card for the State Wrestling Tournament!!! Way to go, Tyra! 👏🏼

Mrs. Waitley's 3rd-grade learners have been learning about how scientists use living animals to learn more about dinosaurs by comparing their bones. In one of their recent activities, the students measured their leg length and had to test to see if they could outrun a dinosaur! We love this hands-on and engaging approach to teaching science! #CultureOfConfidence

OPSD is HIRING 💻Technology Technician💻 OPSD offers great benefits (including full family benefits), competitive pay, a positive culture & climate, and a family-first environment. Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Technology

OHS Boys Wrestling competed at the Southwest Conference Wrestling meet on Thursday. The team left it all on the mat and came home with multiple medalists! We are so proud of this team. We can't wait to see what the rest of your season brings! #CultureOfConfidence

OMG Girls' Wrestlers have had two great meets during the last week! The girls are showing so much grit during their matches, and it shows. We are so proud of this group! Mitchell Invite Results - Thursday, January 30th Lilly Goulding - 3rd Place Aubrey Beaner - 3rd Place Kenadi Austin - 2nd Place Kylie Cudaback - 3rd Tessa Kirchner - 2nd Place Rose Davis - 3rd Place Alison Lozano - 3rd place Samantha Tickle - 1st place Cora Holm - 3rd place Bayard Invite Results - Tuesday, February 4th Kylie Cudaback - 2nd place Kenadi Austin - 2nd place Tessa Kirchner - 2nd Place Rose Davis - 3rd Place Alison Lozano - 2nd Place Samantha Tickle - 3rd Place Match of the Week - Kenadi Austin For the wrestler who has the most exciting or hard-fought match, either through a win or through a loss, it does not matter. The Max Grin Award - Rose Wade Awarded to the wrestler who keeps a smile on their face through every takedown, scramble, pin attempt, and tough moment—whether they're on the attack or fighting their way back up. The Flying Squirrel Award - Rose Davis Awarded to the wrestler who fearlessly executes high-energy, explosive moves—especially lifts and slams—showcasing boldness and athleticism, whether or not they stick the landing. #CultureOfConfidence

1st grade student, Ellena redeemed her PBIS reward and chose to 'Read to a Class'—a perfect opportunity to build confidence as a reader! She selected Green Eggs and Ham and shared the joy of reading with Mrs. VanVelson’s junior kindergarten—her sister’s class! What a wonderful way to inspire younger students while strengthening her own reading skills! #CultureOfConfidence

High School Bowling Districts were in Lexington today and our OHS Bowling Squad left with some hardware! On the boys side Isaac Orth earned a medal for 10th place and Bradyn Heilman earned a medal for 4th place AND earned a trip to the State Championship next Monday! On the girls side Angel Martinez earned a medal for 9th place. The girls team also came home with the class B6 district runner up award! What a great day for our OHS Bowlers! We are proud of you! #CultureOfConfidence

The OHS Speech team competed at the Perkins County Speech Invitational last weekend and earned the Runner Up title! We love to see the smiling faces of these medalists! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Boys & Girls Bowling is competing in their District Meet today in Lexington! We are so proud of this team! They've shown grit, determination, and dedication this season! Leave it all on the lane! Best of luck, OHS Bowlers! #CultureOfConfidence

Fifth-grade student Aubrey Hammond used her PBIS points to interview a special member of the school staff -Gibbs, the school therapy dog!  Gibbs appeared quite comfortable with the interview process, happily resting on her lap. #CultureOfConfidence

Middle school science students participated in a poster contest through the Southwest Department of Health promoting awareness of radon and its potential for harm. It is in fact the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer and it often goes undetected! Several students were finalists, and three of Ogallala’s own were the top 3 participants! Congratulations to Sam Bell, Liv Jehorek, and Maccoy Morken! #CultureOfConfidence

❣️🌹Don't forget to order your flowers by February 6th!🌹❣️ OHS FFA is hosting a Valentine's Day Flower fundraiser! The chapter offers a variety of flower options for you to order! The form can be turned in to Ashley Hensley on or before February 6th. For questions, email or call Ms. Hensley at ashleyhensley@opsd.org or (970) 466-5671. #CultureOfConfidence

The OHS Boys Wrestling team hit the mats in Mitchell this weekend, competing in the Mitchell Invitational! Their hard work paid off as they battled tough opponents and brought home multiple medals. Diego Juarez - 3rd Place Zaiden Peterson - 2nd Place Ryder Rezac - 3rd Place We are so proud of you! 👏 #CultureOfConfidence

🥇🏆Athletes, Coaches, Contributors, Hall of Fame Moments🏆🥇 If you think it was worthy of Hall of Fame consideration, it can be submitted! We are looking for nominations from all generations—early 1900's and on. Athletes must be out of high school for 5 years to be eligible and cannot nominate themselves. Also, we are looking to tabulate all athletes who successfully participated in 2+ years of college athletics. Please send their names, college, sport, and years to: oghalloffame@opsd.org

The OHS physics students recently launched their water rockets! 🚀 So much innovation on display as they explored Newton's Laws & momentum. The goal: max height + safe egg return. Our 3D printer has been working overtime this past week! #physics #CultureOfConfidence

Ogallala Public Schools is HIRING for multiple positions! We'd love to have you join our team! We are proud to offer a positive work environment, a family-first environment, competitive pay, and benefits, including FULL family benefits! We are seeking candidates for the following positions: ‣Elementary Teacher ‣Early Childhood Special Education Teacher ($2,500 signing bonus) ‣Speech & Language Pathologist ($10,000 yearly retention bonus) ‣Play Production Coach (One-Act) ‣Bowling Coach Apply today! #CultureOfConfidence