Ogallala Public Schools

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A few of Mrs. Orth's 4th-grade superstar planet scientists had the opportunity to present their research to Kindergarten learners! The 4th-graders enjoyed the opportunity to share their learning with our youngest learners. #CultureOfConfidence

Come work with us! Ogallala Public Schools is looking to hire an elementary principal for the 2024/25 school year. At OPSD you will enjoy a positive work climate, a family-first environment, & GREAT benefits! Apply today! #cultureofconfidence

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

Our OHS Boys Basketball team fought hard against the Wahoo Warriors, but came up short 36-50. Thanks to the seniors for the years of dedication and leadership. We are proud of you! 👏🏼 #CultureOfConfidence

It's GAME TIME in Lincoln! Go Big O! #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Waitleys 3rd-grade class earned 30 extra minutes of art for their PBIS spin the wheel reward. The class enjoyed the beautiful weather last week and welcomed March in with art on the sidewalk! #CultureOfConfidence

🏆Boys BB State Tournament🏆 🟠⚫️🏀#4 OHS Varsity Basketball vs. #5 Wahoo🏀⚫️🟠 📆Thursday, March 7 ⏰Tip Off: 9:45 AM MST 📍Devaney Sports Center #CultureOfConfidence 📹 www.nfhsnetwork.com

Mrs. Harmon and her reading students celebrate BIG! Every one of these sticky notes represents a 100% that a student has earned on quiz or test. The red ones are extra special because those students meet their winter MAP goal! We love seeing our students and staff celebrate success! #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Fehr's kindergarten learners discovered that books are not just for great stories, but that books can teach us about things they are interested in! The class has been working on researching and then presenting on a topic using a variety of reliable resources! Students have had a blast ‘owning’ our learning! #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of March 4. #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View 8th grader, Surena Rivas, received District 4's second-place honor for her Patriot Pen writing submission. She wrote her essay about what being an American means to her. Surena also received $100 in prize money along with the second-place honor. We are so proud of you! #CultureOfConfidence

Students from the OHS FFA chapter visited our 1st-grade classes and completed a follow-up to their lesson taught earlier in the year. Students had the opportunity to name some of their favorite foods, color a picture of the food, and sort the foods into bowls by whether they came from a plant, an animal, or both! They also learned about how agriculture helps to create some of their favorite things! #CultureOfConfidence

Today, on #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay, we recognize that many young people struggle with stress, depression, and anxiety — now, more than ever. If you are worried about a friend's safety, you don’t need to handle it alone. Talk to a counselor now: 833-980-SAFE (7233).

At the February OPSD School Board meeting, the board honored 3 model students and one dedicated educator! 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 February students of the month, Collins Cone (elementary), Avery Hull (middle grades), Samantha Pacheco (high school), and teacher of the month, Tracy Cone! 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 Elementary & Middle School will each host dress-up days to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week & Spring Break! Check out our dress-up days below! ⬇️ #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Waitley's 3rd grade class hosted a special guest! Mrs. Waitley's Caden came and shared about his deployment in the Horn of Africa. The students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn about our armed forces, and even participate in a push-up contest. Thank you, Caden for your service and for sharing about your experience! 🇺🇸❤️ #CultureOfConfidence

Mr. Austin's 7th-grade math class applied their knowledge to real-world examples! The students measured his room, including the walls, desks, and cabinets. To deepen their understanding they made a drawing, to scale, of it on graph paper! #CultureOfConfidence

OG Boys Basketball for the WIN! The team took on Conestoga High School for the district championship game. The team will head to Lincoln to compete in the state tournament. Way to go, O! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Art Club completed their annual painting in Mr. Russel's office! We love seeing our students work on display! #CultureOfConfidence