Ogallala Public Schools

Which came first the chicken or the egg?! 🐣 Kindergarten students don't have the answer just yet, but they sure had a blast learning about the chicken life cycle and exploring their own eggs! This hands-on activity had our students excited, engaged, and eager to learn more! #CultureOfConfidence

Good luck tomorrow to Drew Patin as he competes in tomorrow's middle school state track meet in Gothenburg. He will compete in the High Jump starting at 11 central. Go Big O! #CultureOfConfidence

⭐️Mark Your Calendars⭐️ Prairie View Middle-Grades (6-8) will recognize students for various achievements during an awards event on Tuesday, May 14 at 2:15 p.m. in the Prairie View gymnasium. Parents are welcome to attend!

Ogallala Public Schools Foundation made great strides toward its goals! The Dueling Pianos Gala & Silent Auction Event raised a grand total of $46,344.15. We are so appreciative of all the businesses and individuals that made the event possible. #CultureOfConfidence

Mr. O'Neil and OHS staff members have selected the May students of the month. These students were nominated by an OHS staff member and selected based on academics and involvement in activities/clubs. Freshman - Lincoln Gillen Vanborkum Sophomore - Jalie Barnhill Junior - Avery Lowther Senior - Presley Nowak We are proud of you!

🟠⚫️⚪️OHS Reunion Classes⚪️⚫️🟠 OPSD would like to offer all class reunion classes a tour of OPSD facilities, offer a sit-down conversation with OPSD Superintendent, Dr. Gene Russel and OPSF Member, Chad Adams. Interested in scheduling a tour for your class? Please fill out the form below and we will be in contact! ➡https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK0KQFi2AWeMNMwJKkKSwGH6ZLpn5LaZFwnpJtuUKmXG9-Tw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Congratulations to Drew Patin for qualifying for the State Middle School Track Meet Saturday in Gothenburg! Drew will compete in the High Jump! We are so proud of you! 👏🏼 #CultureOfConfidence

During the spring semester, Mr Fruit's OHS leadership class spent Wednesday mornings with the kindergarten students. The "big kids" had the opportunity to inspire them to great things, build with legos, or lend a listening ear. We love this bonding moment for our youngest and oldest learners! #CultureOfConfidence

We would like to welcome Sara Waychoff to the OPSD Team for the 2024/25 School Year! Sara will be a Special Education teacher at Prairie View Schools. #CultureOfConfidence

The Prairie View Middle School Track Team finished the regular season at the Cozad Invite! 31- Athletes set a new P.R! 20 - 1st Place Ribbons! 1st Place Jacoby Bauer - 4x100 Relay Warren Holstein - 4x100 Relay Rhys Gilmore - 4x100 Relay Caden Wickam - 4x100 Relay Charlie Caskey - Shot Put & Discus Harper Smith - 4x100 Relay, 4x400, Long Jump, Rose Davis - 4x100 Relay, 4x400 Sophie Avalos - 4x100 Relay, 100 Hurdles, Sam Bell - 4x100 Relay, 4x400, Mary Finken- 4x400 Hayden Fanning - 4x800 Makayla Pluard - 4x800 Natalie Rodriguez - 4x800 Arianna Lambert -4×800 We are so proud of your incredible season!!! Way to go, O! #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of May 6. #CultureOfConfidence

❗️ The Cozad golf meet scheduled for Monday, May 6 has been moved to Tuesday, May 7. ❗️

On Monday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. the Ogallala Regional Arts Council will host Brassfire at the OHS Performing Arts Center. Honoring the trumpet through the music of Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert, and Doc Severinsen Brassfire is a virtuosic trio of Trumpet with piano, bass, and track, led by world-renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann, who is not only a superb Juilliard-trained musician, but a wonderful entertainer. Jens will lead you along a delightful path of joy and wonder at the ensemble’s choice of music and dazzling playing. Jens is a former member of the famed Canadian Brass and has soloed with many of the world’s great orchestras. #CultureOfConfidence

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, please help Mrs. McConnell shout out our ⭐ROCKSTAR⭐️ Prairie View Elementary teachers and staff members! At PVE we L🧡VE to promote positive relationships and celebrate success! We challenge YOU to recognize our teachers and staff for the amazing work they do for students and our school community! Please fill out the electronic form (https://forms.gle/cEFmEXFkZd5ZnVUq8) OR scan the QR Code to share positive praise about any PVE staff member! Mrs. McConnell will deliver the message to the respective recipient as part of teacher/staff appreciation week! #CultureOfConfidence

🟠Reminder - PVE Field Day & Track Meet are quickly approaching!🟠 ⚫️Field Day (K-2 ONLY)- Friday, May 10 from 10:00-12:25 at Prairie View Schools. See the attached packet for more information. ⚫️Track Meet (3-5th grade ONLY)- Wednesday, May 15 from 10:00-2:00 at Ogallala Stadium. See the attached packet for more information. Field Day Packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mS4QiXKWj9-4tb_r07k2-dyT6ldNv17/view?usp=sharing Track Meet Packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UEXDk39ymekfdkKci1Qg2ehx4UR2HgLM/view?usp=drive_link #CultureOfConfidence

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Congratulations to Austin Hodges, Michael Skinner & Jayden Curtis! 🏈⚪️🟠2024 Western Nebraska All-Star Football selections!🟠⚫️🏈 You can watch these guys play on Saturday, June 1 at Bearcat Stadium in Scottsbluff NE. #ImpactPlayers #L-C-T #FightOn

OMG Builders Club worked with OT Assistant, Chris Vian, to teach 1st-grade students how to tie their shoes. The middle school students served as teachers and role models for the 1st grades. The groups came together to have an end-of-year celebration by making their own slime! It was a fun time for all. #CultureOfConfidence

1st grade students had the opportunity to watch caterpillars go through metamorphosis and become butterflies! The students learned all about the butterfly lifecycle and the parts of insects. The students loved watching the transformation. It was so exciting seeing the butterflies soar off into the wind! #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View Principals are kicking off Teacher + Staff Appreciation week on Monday, May 6th with a visit from Saved by the Well!☕️ Are you looking for an easy way to show your ✨appreciation✨ for a Prairie View teacher or staff member? For $6.00 you can treat them to a drink of their choice! Simply select one or more teachers and/or staff members that you would like to buy for, and the Saved By The Well bus will be in the PV parking lot from 7:00am-10:00am Monday morning! Click on the Google Form Link below to "adopt" a teacher and/or staff member and follow the instructions provided to make a direct payment to Saved by the Well. 🧡 Your chosen teacher and/or staff member can enjoy their drink on Monday morning!🧡 6💰+🚘bus+☕️=😀👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 Google Form https://form.everestwebdeals.co/?form=35f4a2b4187802df03e5d689e04501cc