⚫️🟠⚪️ ATTENTION: Families of ALL Activity Participants! ⚪️🟠⚫️
Mark your calendars:
🗓 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 be covering expectations and guidelines for participation in all school-sponsored activities.
Let’s start the year informed and ready for a great season! 🎭🏈🎶📣
#CultureOfConfidence
2025 OPSD BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS!
We're excited to kick off the 2025–26 school year! Mark your calendars and join us for these important events:
📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2025
🏫 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, 2025
🏫 Prairie View Open House
⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Prairie View Classrooms
Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get ready for a fantastic year ahead!
We hope to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence
We're excited to kick off the 2025–26 school year! Mark your calendars and join us for these important events:
📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2025
🏫 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, 2025
🏫 Prairie View Open House
⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Prairie View Classrooms
Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get ready for a fantastic year ahead!
We hope to see you there!
#CultureOfConfidence
🥤STOCK THE PRAIRIE VIEW LOUNGE🥨
Attention Prairie View families! We would love to Welcome Back our beloved teachers and staff members with a fully-stocked lounge! If you are willing and able to contribute, there are two ways to help:
(1) Online
🧡Browse the PV Stock the Lounge Amazon Wishlist Link
🧡Add any items to your cart that you would like to contribute to the teacher and staff lounge/pantry
🧡 Check out and choose the Prairie View Address OR have it shipped to your own address
🧡Deliver items to any PTO Member or the Prairie View office (8:00 - 3:00 M-F) at your convenience!
AMAZON WISHLIST LINK: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZL7PKL9XGY4F?ref_=wl_share
(2) Local
🧡Browse the PV Stock the Lounge Amazon Wishlist Link
🧡 Pick up items from a local store and deliver items to any PTO Member or the Prairie View Office
Thank you for helping us stock the lounge!
#CultureOfConfidence
Attention Prairie View families! We would love to Welcome Back our beloved teachers and staff members with a fully-stocked lounge! If you are willing and able to contribute, there are two ways to help:
(1) Online
🧡Browse the PV Stock the Lounge Amazon Wishlist Link
🧡Add any items to your cart that you would like to contribute to the teacher and staff lounge/pantry
🧡 Check out and choose the Prairie View Address OR have it shipped to your own address
🧡Deliver items to any PTO Member or the Prairie View office (8:00 - 3:00 M-F) at your convenience!
AMAZON WISHLIST LINK: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZL7PKL9XGY4F?ref_=wl_share
(2) Local
🧡Browse the PV Stock the Lounge Amazon Wishlist Link
🧡 Pick up items from a local store and deliver items to any PTO Member or the Prairie View Office
Thank you for helping us stock the lounge!
#CultureOfConfidence
📣 Back to School Central is LIVE!
We’ve made it easier than ever to get ready for the new school year!
Check out our NEW Back to School Website – your one-stop shop for everything you need, including:
✅ Bell Schedules
✅ School Supply Lists
✅ Breakfast & Lunch Prices
✅ Important Upcoming Dates
📅 Whether you're planning ahead or looking for quick info, it's all in one place!
🔗 https://www.opsd.org/page/back-to-school
Let’s kick off the year strong! 💪 #BackToSchool
We’ve made it easier than ever to get ready for the new school year!
Check out our NEW Back to School Website – your one-stop shop for everything you need, including:
✅ Bell Schedules
✅ School Supply Lists
✅ Breakfast & Lunch Prices
✅ Important Upcoming Dates
📅 Whether you're planning ahead or looking for quick info, it's all in one place!
🔗 https://www.opsd.org/page/back-to-school
Let’s kick off the year strong! 💪 #BackToSchool
🎒📚🍎🎓✏️💛 Back to school vibes! Got a concern? Safe2Help is here to listen. Talk to us anonymously via our app, website, or call 833-980-SAFE.
Let's make this school year a SAFE one! 📱🔒 #SchoolSafety #BackToSchool
Need Help with School Supplies? ✏️✂️📚
If your family could use a little help getting ready for the new school year, we’re here for you! School supply distribution will take place during Open House on Wednesday, August 13th, from 12:00–5:00 PM in the Prairie View Small Gym (north side).
To ensure we have supplies ready for your student(s), please fill out the request form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeYa8XRgF95hcZQOy3z_JpMm37pCXy8EAnK9Wa4N5t8oQgjg/viewform?usp=dialog
We’re looking forward to a great school year and want every student to start off strong!
#CultureOfConfidence
If your family could use a little help getting ready for the new school year, we’re here for you! School supply distribution will take place during Open House on Wednesday, August 13th, from 12:00–5:00 PM in the Prairie View Small Gym (north side).
To ensure we have supplies ready for your student(s), please fill out the request form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeYa8XRgF95hcZQOy3z_JpMm37pCXy8EAnK9Wa4N5t8oQgjg/viewform?usp=dialog
We’re looking forward to a great school year and want every student to start off strong!
#CultureOfConfidence
📅 Ogallala Public Schools | 2025–2026 No School Days 📅
OPSD Families, please take note of the following no school dates for the upcoming academic year. We encourage you to plan trips and appointments around these times to support student attendance and academic success:
◆September 1st – Labor Day
◆October 3rd – No School
◆November 26–28 – Thanksgiving Break
◆ December 22–January 5 – Winter Break
◆February 6th – No School
◆March 12–13 – Spring Break
◆April 3–6 – Easter Break
◆May 12th – District Track Meet (No School)
Ogallala Public Schools recognizes the strong connection between time spent in the classroom and student success.
Scan the QR code or visit our website to view the full academic calendar.
#CultureOfConfidence
📚✏️ School Supply Lists 🎒🖍️
School will be starting in a few short weeks! Prairie View supply lists for the upcoming school year are now published! Click the link below to find your student's list.
Elementary: https://5il.co/1vrm5
Middle Grades: https://5il.co/1vxer
Ogallala Public Schools is excited to announce a Public Meeting to share plans for our Early Childhood Education (PreK) Expansion Project!
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Prairie View School Boardroom
We’re working to expand access to high-quality early learning for 3- and 4-year-olds in our community, and we want to hear from YOU! Come learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts as we take this important step toward a stronger future for our youngest learners.
Let’s build something great—together!
🗓 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Prairie View School Boardroom
We’re working to expand access to high-quality early learning for 3- and 4-year-olds in our community, and we want to hear from YOU! Come learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts as we take this important step toward a stronger future for our youngest learners.
Let’s build something great—together!
Big shoutout to our OPSD Special Education staff and administrators who took part in an engaging, hands-on CPI behavior support and management training today, led by none other than our Student Services Director, Jake Fehr!
This interactive session equips our team with the tools and strategies to confidently support all students, building stronger, safer, and more inclusive learning environments. We’re proud of the passion and dedication our staff brings every day!
We would like to welcome Rosa Zimmerman BACK to the OPSD Team!! Rosa will serve as the Spanish teacher for OHS. We are thrilled to have you rejoin our team! #CultureOfConfidence
Looking for a fun, safe, and enriching place for your kids after school?
Check out Kids Oasis, our after-school program filled with exciting activities, hands-on STEAM projects, homework help, and so much more!
◆Open after school
◆Fun + learning combined
◆Build friendships, skills, and confidence
➡️Register now! Spots are limited: https://www.opsd.org/forms/8286
#CultureOfConfidence
Check out Kids Oasis, our after-school program filled with exciting activities, hands-on STEAM projects, homework help, and so much more!
◆Open after school
◆Fun + learning combined
◆Build friendships, skills, and confidence
➡️Register now! Spots are limited: https://www.opsd.org/forms/8286
#CultureOfConfidence
Did you know Gibbs, PV School Therapy Dog, spends part of his summer in professional training? This July, he attended a 10-day program in Minnesota to refine skills essential for his role as Prairie View’s Therapy Dog:
• Navigating busy city sidewalks
• Staying calm at outdoor cafés amid motorcycle noise and other dogs
• Entering stores while maintaining a loose leash
• Offering polite, confident greetings to people and animals
This fall, Gibbs will enter Year 3 as Prairie View’s certified Therapy Dog. To maintain his certification, he completes regular vet checks, ongoing training sessions, and volunteer visits at nursing homes and assisted living facilities alongside his handler, Jill Max.
Talk about being a lifelong learner! Way to go, Gibbs!
• Navigating busy city sidewalks
• Staying calm at outdoor cafés amid motorcycle noise and other dogs
• Entering stores while maintaining a loose leash
• Offering polite, confident greetings to people and animals
This fall, Gibbs will enter Year 3 as Prairie View’s certified Therapy Dog. To maintain his certification, he completes regular vet checks, ongoing training sessions, and volunteer visits at nursing homes and assisted living facilities alongside his handler, Jill Max.
Talk about being a lifelong learner! Way to go, Gibbs!
🐄Ogallala Girls Wrestling Fundraiser, the Chuck-a-Chip Challenge, is Happening THIS Wednesday!🐄
📍 Ogallala Fairgrounds - Arena
📅 July 30, 2025
⏰ Starts at 5:00 PM
We’re throwing dried cow chips for distance, accuracy, and bragging rights, all to raise money for our high school and middle school girls' wrestling program!
The Events:
✅ Longest Throw Competition
✅ Team Relay Toss
✅ Accuracy Round
✅ The “Coach’s Crap Shot” – Your chance to throw at Coach Max
💩 Pricing:
Main Entry – $5 Includes 1 throw in your division: • Youth (ages 6–11) • Teen (ages 12–18) • Adult (18+) Extra Throws – $2 each
Team Relay – $20/team (4 people)
Accuracy Round – $5 | Add-on throws $2
Coach’s Crap Shot: Coach Max – $10 per throw
All-In Wristband – $20 -Includes: 1 Main throw, 1 Accuracy throw, 1 Coach’s Crap Shot, and 2 Bonus Throws (use anywhere)
All proceeds go toward new gear, travel, and growing girls' wrestling in Ogallala. Come throw some chips, win some prizes, and support some awesome athletes! 💪🐄
#CultureOfConfidence
📍 Ogallala Fairgrounds - Arena
📅 July 30, 2025
⏰ Starts at 5:00 PM
We’re throwing dried cow chips for distance, accuracy, and bragging rights, all to raise money for our high school and middle school girls' wrestling program!
The Events:
✅ Longest Throw Competition
✅ Team Relay Toss
✅ Accuracy Round
✅ The “Coach’s Crap Shot” – Your chance to throw at Coach Max
💩 Pricing:
Main Entry – $5 Includes 1 throw in your division: • Youth (ages 6–11) • Teen (ages 12–18) • Adult (18+) Extra Throws – $2 each
Team Relay – $20/team (4 people)
Accuracy Round – $5 | Add-on throws $2
Coach’s Crap Shot: Coach Max – $10 per throw
All-In Wristband – $20 -Includes: 1 Main throw, 1 Accuracy throw, 1 Coach’s Crap Shot, and 2 Bonus Throws (use anywhere)
All proceeds go toward new gear, travel, and growing girls' wrestling in Ogallala. Come throw some chips, win some prizes, and support some awesome athletes! 💪🐄
#CultureOfConfidence
We would like to congratulate Mr. John Pohlson!! Mr. Pohlson will serve as the girls' basketball coach for the 2025/26 season!. We are thrilled for you to take on this new role! #CultureOfConfidence
TOMORROW is the first day of Kick Start to Kindergarten at Prairie View!
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarteners for our Kick Start to Kindergarten program, running July 28–31! This special week is designed to help ease the transition into kindergarten by giving students a fun and supportive start.
⏰ Program Hours: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
🚗 Drop-off begins at 7:50 a.m.
🚪 Drop-off and pick-up location: Prairie View Main Entrance
⏰ Pick-up is at 11:30 a.m.
❓s - contact Casey Slama or Keri Staab at caseyslama@opsd.org and keristaab@opsd.org
We can’t wait to meet our newest Prairie View students!
#CultureOfConfidence
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarteners for our Kick Start to Kindergarten program, running July 28–31! This special week is designed to help ease the transition into kindergarten by giving students a fun and supportive start.
⏰ Program Hours: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
🚗 Drop-off begins at 7:50 a.m.
🚪 Drop-off and pick-up location: Prairie View Main Entrance
⏰ Pick-up is at 11:30 a.m.
❓s - contact Casey Slama or Keri Staab at caseyslama@opsd.org and keristaab@opsd.org
We can’t wait to meet our newest Prairie View students!
#CultureOfConfidence
Join us for the last week of FREE summer meals, with extra fun activities planned!
Monday - Coloring Pages (get a sticker for participating)
Tuesday - Macaroni & Cheese
Wednesday - Build S'mores
Thursday - Make your own 5" pizza
Meals are free to any child age 18 and younger. Adult meals are $3.00 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. Ogallala has two locations that will serve meals, Monday through Friday.
📍Kids Oasis - 601 West 9th Street June 2-30 and July 1-31 (no meals July 3 & 4).
📍Prairie View School - 801 East O Street July 28-31.
Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and enjoy a meal.
🏈 It’s Camp Week! 🏈
The Middle School Monday Night Football Showcase is just around the corner!
📅 Monday, July 28th
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM (Check-in begins at 6:30 PM)
📍 Ogallala Stadium
💲 $30 – includes a team sweatband!
This camp is open to all boys entering 5th–8th grade.
Led by Ogallala High School players and coaches, it's a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, learn new techniques, and have a blast under the lights!
🏃♂️ Walk-up registration is welcome!
📬 If you haven’t mailed your registration yet, bring it with you Monday night.
💵 Checks can be made payable to Ogallala High School
Spread the word—see you on the field!
Kick Start to Kindergarten at Prairie View - in ONE WEEK!
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarteners for our Kick Start to Kindergarten program, running July 28–31! This special week is designed to help ease the transition into kindergarten by giving students a fun and supportive start.
⏰ Program Hours: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
🚗 Drop-off begins at 7:50 a.m.
🚪 Drop-off and pick-up location: Prairie View Main Entrance
⏰ Pick-up is at 11:30 a.m.
❓s - contact Casey Slama or Keri Staab at caseyslama@opsd.org and keristaab@opsd.org
We can’t wait to meet our newest Prairie View students!
#CultureOfConfidence
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarteners for our Kick Start to Kindergarten program, running July 28–31! This special week is designed to help ease the transition into kindergarten by giving students a fun and supportive start.
⏰ Program Hours: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
🚗 Drop-off begins at 7:50 a.m.
🚪 Drop-off and pick-up location: Prairie View Main Entrance
⏰ Pick-up is at 11:30 a.m.
❓s - contact Casey Slama or Keri Staab at caseyslama@opsd.org and keristaab@opsd.org
We can’t wait to meet our newest Prairie View students!
#CultureOfConfidence
📙◆OHS Yearbooks are ready for pickup!◆📙
Stop by the Ogallala High School office starting TODAY (Monday, July 21) to pick up your copy.
Didn't order one? No worries! Limited extras are available for $50, so grab yours before they're gone!
Stop by the Ogallala High School office starting TODAY (Monday, July 21) to pick up your copy.
Didn't order one? No worries! Limited extras are available for $50, so grab yours before they're gone!