Ogallala Public Schools

🚫🍪Say NO to cookie dough winners🍪🚫 2nd grade - Allie Russel 3rd grade Kaleena Schmittler 4th grade - Blakely Bauer 5th grade- Ethan Kling Middle grades- Jessa Hughes Overall top fundraiser - Allie Russel We are so appreciative of OG Nation supporting our school and students!

The OHS Poetry team participated in back-to-back bouts in Omaha. The team placed 2nd and 3rd. There are 30 teams that compete throughout the state but Ogallala is #1 in our hearts! Way to go, I! #CultureOfConfidence

The Ogallala Boys Golf Team finally kicked off the season with varsity playing in the Lexington Invitational and JV playing in the Chase County Invitational. On the varsity side, the team came away as team champions with a score of 326! Individually, Caleb Castillo was 2nd with a 77, Luke Hiltibrand 5th with an 81, Colton Knispel 8th with an 82, Rylan Gilmore 13th with and 86, and Oliver Nielsen carded a 97. A great start to the season! In JV action, the team placed 7th with a score of 466. Leading the way was Mason Knudsen placing 9th with a 98, Connor Bell with 118, Griffen Schrotberger 121, Isaac Orth 129, and Ian Brunkhorst 143. Other nine-hole scores were Tyler Benda with a 55 and Kaden Walker 63. Way to go, Big O! Next Up: Varsity and JV head to Gothenburg for a dual on Thursday.

OPSD Foundation is now accepting applications for the staff member and teacher of the year! Please use the link below to nominate a deserving recipient! http://www.opsd.org/forms/1992 #CultureOfConfidence

⚫️🔸OG NATION🔸⚫️ The Prairie View Positive Climate Crew is having a t-shirt fundraiser! The fundraiser is open to everyone. The fundraiser will close on April 26th. The 'OG Nation' saying on the shirts is an ode to Mr. Russel & his infamous calls! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/og-nation?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=og-nation&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link #CultureOfConfidence

Middle-grade students from the Builders Club have been meeting with some first-grader students to teach shoe tying. The Builders Club members have been working under the direction of Miss Chris, a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We love seeing our students work with each other! #CultureOfConfidence

Due to Kindergarten Round-Up, there will be no school for KINDEGARTEN ONLY on April 28th.

📣Activity update for the week of April 10th. #CultureOfConfidence

OPSD Staff have the opportunity to participate in a district-wide March Madness Bracket! Mr. O'Neil's woods class has upped the ante by creating this coveted trophy! Mr. Skiles earn the trophy for March Madness 2023. #CultureOfConidence

OHS JV tennis team competed in Lexington against a tough field Thursday. It was a day full of learning and growing. We are so proud of the lady Indians! #1 singles Grace Knoke, #2 singles Caprice Svanda, #1 doubles Paige Armijo & Sadie Flansburg, #2 doubles Payton Jehorek & Hayden Ervin, # 3 doubles Gracie Hulinsky & Ella Mueller #CultureOfConfidence

8th grade art students had a little finger painting fun! It was a fun break from learning technical art skills. A true 'hands on' art activity! #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View staff kicked off "Flamingo Friday" last week! The staff has fun flamingo drink holders, yummy drinks available in the lounge, and AWESOME prize giveaways! "Before you know it, the year will be flaminGO, foaminGOING, flaminGONE!" #CultureOfConfidence

Thank you to Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Chris Colindres for providing our PV crossing guards with high visibility rain suits! #CultureOfConfidence

There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday (7th) and Monday (10th). Have a great Easter Break!

On March 28, Mrs. Maupin, Bryleigh Mead, and her parents participated in Cane Quest at the NE Center for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired. CaneQuest is a challenging and fun orientation and mobility contest. Students have to complete each quest to earn coins. This was Bryleigh and Mrs. Maupin's first time attending. They were introduced to new things, and showing off what they already knew. Parents had workshops on how the cane gives independence. We love seeing our students, staff, and families involved in all aspects of a child's education! #CultureOfConfidence

6-8th grade students are invited to join the OMG StuCo and PV PTO for a GLOW DANCE! The dance will take place on April 28th from 6-8:30 PM. #CultureOfConfidence

☕️OG Nation Families☕️ On Thursday, April 13th, from 7:00 AM-8:00 AM swing by the New Hope parking lot after you drop off your student at school for a free coffee donated by New Hope Church! #CultureOfConfidence

Way to go Ogallala Quiz Bowl!!! The team went to Paxton on Monday and came back with 1st place going 5-1 overall. We are so proud of you! 👏🏼 #CultureOfConfidence

We are thrilled to share that current OPSD Board Member and former teacher, Jim Ayres, as well as Coach Al Cerny and the 1998 OHS Girls State Championship Basketball team, will be inducted into the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame! "Ogallala’s Jim Ayres is entering the Nebraska High School HOF as a longtime official in Ogallala. He was involved in wrestling officiating for 49 years, starting with junior varsity matches and working state and district meets from 1976 to 2007. He continued as a head supervisor and assistant supervisor of officials at the state tournament until 2019." "The 1998 Ogallala girls basketball team will also be honored as one of two Silver Anniversary teams... In an epic rematch of the previous year’s Class B final, the Indians beat four-time returning champion South Sioux City 69-58 for their first state title and a No. 23 national ranking by USA Today." The Nebraska High School HOF induction ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Lincoln East. https://nptelegraph.com/sports/telegraph-area-athletes-official-announced-as-hall-of-fames/article_97a31698-d015-11ed-aa87-f396697c25c4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_North_Platte_Telegraph&utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwAR0Y8qatQzNfVDaTkiklKj_2hTk85qifuATRlFswfe2vX5ybtVKdb0Q3CR8&mibextid=DcJ9fc

Help support the OHS Volleyball Team! There will be a 5-on-5 Mens Basketball Tournament April 22nd-23rd. Contact Ricky Trammell or Drew Feeney with questions or to register!