🟠⚫️⚪️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
🚨 We’re Hiring a Paraeducator at OHS! 🚨
Ogallala Public Schools is looking for a dedicated paraeducator to join our high school team starting this school year!
Pay starting at $15/hour (negotiable based on experience)
What you’ll do:
-Support students academically, socially, and emotionally
-Build positive relationships and help create a supportive learning environment
-Work closely with educators, parents, and staff to ensure student success
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible!
Apply today! Visit www.opsd.org ➡ Employment Opportunities or scan the QR code in the graphic.
Questions? Call us at (308) 284-4060.
#CultureOfConfidence
Ogallala Public Schools is looking for a dedicated paraeducator to join our high school team starting this school year!
Pay starting at $15/hour (negotiable based on experience)
What you’ll do:
-Support students academically, socially, and emotionally
-Build positive relationships and help create a supportive learning environment
-Work closely with educators, parents, and staff to ensure student success
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible!
Apply today! Visit www.opsd.org ➡ Employment Opportunities or scan the QR code in the graphic.
Questions? Call us at (308) 284-4060.
#CultureOfConfidence
We would like to welcome Catie Dolan and Danielle Reeson to the OPSD Team!! Catie and Danielle will be the first faces you see when walking into OHS. Catie will serve as the new activities secretary and Danielle will serve as the OHS Secretary/Registrar. We are thrilled to have you joining our team! #CultureOfConfidence
Today, Ogallala Public Schools welcomed our amazing substitute teachers for a morning of learning, connection, and preparation for the year ahead!
Superintendent Dr. Russel kicked things off by sharing OPSD’s culture and vision for the future. Building principals shared what subs can expect in their schools, while our administrative assistants covered the ins and outs of logistics.
The training was interactive, engaging, and full of helpful tips to ensure our subs are confident and ready to step into the classroom.
Love working with kids? We’re always looking for caring, dependable people to join our substitute team and make a difference in students’ lives!
#CultureOfConfidence
Mark Your Calendar - OPSD Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day is Wednesday, September 3rd.
Skip the hassle and get ahead by ordering online now:
Step 1: Go to modernimagesonline.com
Step 2: Enter this code: PQ88LNMD
Step 3: Place your order
Step 4: Enjoy a hassle-free picture day!
No need to bring anything but your smile!
#CultureOfConfidence
Picture Day is Wednesday, September 3rd.
Skip the hassle and get ahead by ordering online now:
Step 1: Go to modernimagesonline.com
Step 2: Enter this code: PQ88LNMD
Step 3: Place your order
Step 4: Enjoy a hassle-free picture day!
No need to bring anything but your smile!
#CultureOfConfidence
