Ogallala Public Schools

We are excited to announce that OHS Senior, Jaden Fanning, has decided to further his academic & rodeo career at Laramie County Community College. Jaden will be part of the LCCC Rodeo Team. We are SO proud of you, Jaden! #CultureOfConfidence

The OHS Boys JV golf team competed against Paxton in a "Ryder Cup" style dual at Crandall Creek. Players played best ball, alternate shot, and scramble format on alternating holes. It was a great day and a lot of fun for all involved!

The OHS boys golf team competed today at the challenging Heritage Hills in McCook. As a team, the Indians shot a 366, for 6th place. Individually Rylan Gilmore medaled in 15th place with an 86, Caleb Castillo shot 88, Connor Bell with a 95, Sawyer Smith and Oliver Nielsen each with a 97. A great effort on a demanding golf course! Way to go, O! Next up for the Indians: Varsity travels to Gothenburg on Thursday.

5th Grade Visitation Day is scheduled for Monday, April 29th at Prairie View School. Students will have the opportunity to participate in mini sessions, learning about the processes of middle school. Mini sessions will begin at 2:00 and conclude at 3:00. After the mini sessions, the entire group will discuss scheduling and exploratory glasses. Parents are welcome to join at that time. Questions? Please contact Jill Max or Jennie Coggins. #CultureOfConfidence

The following students were recently inducted into the OHS National Honor Society! Aelyn Cain was also honored with the Friedman Award. We are so proud of you! front (l to r): Carson Roland, Blake Robb, Sawyer Smith, Edan Cain, Jacob Fanning, Jack Snyder back (l to r): Lillian Holthusen, Mallory Murphy, Lily Knoke, Jalie Barnhill, Grace Jones, Paige Armijo, Sadie Flansburg, Hayden Shaw Not pictured: Madeline Caskey

At last night's OPSD School Board Meeting, School Resource Officer Taylor Malzahn, presented to the board and audience members. He discussed his role as an "SRO," the benefits of having an SRO in the schools, and how things have gone thus far. We are so excited to have been able to partner with the Ogallala Police Department to allow Officer M to support our administration, staff, and students. Keep it up, Officer M!

It was a very windy day at Perkins County, but the Ogallala JV Boys golf team braved the conditions. The Indians shot 422 as a team with Sawyer Smith firing a 97, Isaac Orth 98, Charlie Nielsen 105, and Griffen Schrotberger 122. Way to go, O! Next up: Varsity travels to McCook for a meet that was rescheduled from Tuesday. Best of luck!!!

Don't forget to nominate a teacher or staff member for the OPSF Teacher & Staff Member of the Year! Use the link below to nominate someone today! Nominations will be closed on April 26th at 11:45 p.m. This award is given annually to teachers and staff members who have: -had a profound impact on their students -gone above and beyond -shown dedication to OPSD. https://www.opsd.org/forms/6158

Mr. Fruit's Leadership Class visits Prairie View Kindergarten every Wednesday morning. Last week the students in Mrs. Staab's class built a Dinosaur Museum and taught the visitors all about dinosaurs! The students had tickets, displays, a kid's explore section, and even a gift shop! We love seeing our students showcase their learning! #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of April 15. #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View Middle School Yearbooks are now available for order! Yearbooks must be ordered by May 1st to receive them before school is out. Customized pages are due by April 17th! Make sure to order yours today! #CultureOfConfidence

The Prairie View Middle School Track Team had a great day at the Sidney Invite! The Girls 7th Team won the team championship! 27 - Athletes set a new P.R! 22 - 1st Place Ribbons! 1st Place Finishers Drew Patin - High Jump Charlie Caskey - Shot Put Sophie Avalos - 100 Hurdles Harper Smith - 4x100 & 4x400 Sam Bell - 4x100 & 4x400 Mary Finken - 4x400 & 4x100 Rose Davis - 4x100 & 4x400 Reece Trumper - 4x400 Tate Kirchner - 4x400 & 4x100 Rhys Gilmore - 4x400 & 4x100 Warren Holstein - 200 Hurdles, 4x400 & 4x100 Jacoby Bauer - 400, 4x100, 4x400

Each year, OPSD Staff have the opportunity to participate in a March Madness teacher tournament. This year's winner is Mr. Dano Stokey. Way to go, Mr. Stokey! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS boys golf competed in a 9-hole dual yesterday against Gothenburg. As a team, the Indians won the dual and shot 172! Individually Rylan Gilmore shot 39, Caleb Castillo 43, Isaac Orth 45, Sawyer Smith 45, Oliver Nielsen 46, Connor Bell 48, and Charlie Nielsen 50. It was a great day for Indian golf! Next up for the Indians on Tuesday is the varsity travelling to McCook and JV competing at Perkins County. Go big O!

Mr. O'Neil and OHS staff members have selected the April students of the month. These students were nominated by an OHS staff member and selected based on academics and involvement in activities/clubs. Freshman - John Vanborkum Sophomore - Edan Cain Junior - Isaac Orth Senior - Parker Catlin We are proud of you!

The Prairie View Middle School Track Team had a great day at the Bayard Invite! The Girls Team won the team championship! 20 Athletes set a new P.R! 1st Place Finishers- Drew Patin - High Jump Sophie Avalos - 100 Hurdles Sam Bell, Harper Smith, Mary Finken, Reece Trumper - 4x400 relay Caden Rhoades, Jacoby Bauer, Gavin Peters, Rhys Gilmore 4x400 Relay The middle school tracksters will be in action again tomorrow at the Sidney MS Track Meet. Go Big O! #CultureOfConfidence

Ogallala Public Schools Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2023/24 Teacher & Staff Member of the Year! Use the link below to nominate someone today! Nominations will be closed on April 26th at 11:45 p.m. This award is given annually to teachers and staff members who have: -had a profound impact on their students -gone above and beyond -shown dedication to OPSD. https://www.opsd.org/forms/6158

OHS science students competed at the ESU 16 Science Olympiad! The competition took place yesterday at the Keith County Fairgrounds. The team earned an overall 1st place ranking! Anatomy and physiology-2nd Reegan DeVries and Tylee Wang Disease detectives- 2nd Avery Lowther and Reegan DeVries Fermi- 1st Jack Snyder and Michael Tophoj Forensics- 2nd Tylee Wang and Michael Tophoj Forestry- 2nd Oliver Nielsen and Michael Tophoj Scrambler- Grace Jones and Jack Snyder Tower - 1st Griffen Scrotberger and Aiden Wilcox 3rd - Isaac Orth and Jasmine Biel

OHS Prom is this Saturday! We hope to see you there! ***As a reminder, the grand march, slideshow, and coronation are open to the public. The dance is for students only. #CultureOfConfidence

👑Ogallala High School 2024 Prom Royalty Senior Attendants and Junior Prince and Princess👑 From left to right: Eideann Tuttle, Jackton Rezac, Grace Knoke, Parker Catlin, Junior Prince: Gavin Anderson and Junior Princess Mykah Eastman, Harrison Caskey, Sadie Jaeger, Mario Bush and Aelyn Cain #CultureOfConfidence