Ogallala Public Schools

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Chloe Ward, Prairie View 2nd grader, was the only student in all of Prairie View that had perfect attendance! Chloe didn't even have a single tardy! We are so proud of you for taking OWNERSHIP of your learning, Chloe and family! #CultureOfConfidence

❗️Meet up, Eat Up is beginning this week❗️ OPSD is offering free meals this summer for children ages 1-18. Adults are always welcome to eat with their children. Adult meals: breakfast $3.00 and lunch $5.50. Meals will be offered at two locations: 📍Prairie View 801 East O Street 📆June 3-21 & July 29-Aug 2 (Monday through Friday) ⏰Breakfast 7:30-8:15 a.m., Lunch 11:30-12:30 p.m. 📍Kids Oasis 601 West 9th Street 📆May 28-Aug 7 (Monday through Friday) ⏰Breakfast 7:30-8:15 a.m., Lunch 11:30-12:30 p.m.

📙Don't forget to order your 2024 OHS Yearbook TODAY!📙 Yearbook sales close on May 31st. Get yours ordered today! Questions? Please contact Mrs. Tuttle at rozytuttle@opsd.org

☀️🏈One of the funnest weeks of the summer!🏈☀️ The OHS Football Team will once again be hosting their Youth Football Camp June 10-13th. Camp is open to ALL boys and girls entering grades 2nd through 6th of the next school year. Forms can be picked up by contacting Coach Bauer (brentbauer@opsd.org). We hope to see you there! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Staff had the opportunity to travel to Fort Collins to participate in an engaging and thrilling team building activity! The staff was broken into 4 teams and used their critical thinking skills to try to get out of an escape room. It was a fun time for all! Huge thanks to Mr. O'Neill for planning the trip!

Join the OHS Cheer Team for their Summer Cheer Clinic 2024! ✸Kindergarten-6th Grade boys & Grils 📆June 12 & 13, June 19 & 20 ⏰10:00 AM- 12:00 PM 📍Ogallala Auditorium 514 East B Street 💲$50 (includes a camp t-shirt and bow) Please see the attached flyer for more information! For questions or more information, please contact coach Belle Harms at (308) 289-9921 or email alexisgager98@gmail.com. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17qBnQjIaAmi_zoJxfgoXBBzxjFKYWjcd3dKw5zRiUCM/edit #CultureOfConfidence

Caleb Castillo capped off an impressive high school career with a fourth trip to the state tournament. Caleb shot a pair of 82s to finished tied for 21st place at a challenging Scottsbluff Country Club. Congratulations Caleb on an outstanding high school golf career and for representing the Indians bery well! Best of luck in whatever lies ahead in your future! We are proud of you!! 👏🏼 #CultureOfConfidence

🎉📚 Join the Dynamic Team at Ogallala Public Schools! 📚🎉 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment? Look no further, because we've got the perfect opportunity for you! We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our team as Para Educators, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting our students' learning journey. What's in it for you? 💰 Competitive Pay: Enjoy a starting wage of $15/hour, because we believe in valuing your hard work and dedication. 👩‍🏫 Meaningful Work: Experience the joy of working directly with students, providing support and guidance as they learn and grow. 🤝 Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate educators who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. You'll collaborate, share ideas, and grow together every step of the way. 🏥 Insurance Benefits: Single insurance paid for by the district, ensuring you have peace of mind while you focus on what you do best – helping students succeed. What You'll Do: 📚 Provide support to students in the classroom, assisting with assignments, projects, and activities. 🎨 Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. 📝 Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to implement educational plans and strategies tailored to each student's needs. 🌟 Be a positive role model for our students, inspiring them to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

These PVE students chose to use their last PBIS points of the school year to read to another class! We love to see our students spread their love of reading with others. We are proud of you for being risk-takers! #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View 1st graders will sure miss Mrs. Armstrong next year! The 3 classes worked together to create a beautiful keepsake quilt for Mrs. Armstrong to remember them by. It was a heartwarming moment for everyone! Huge shout-out to Mrs. Ginni Huntimer for putting the quilt together for the students!

We are so excited to share that OSPD will be offering the summer food service program again this summer. OPSD is offering free meals this summer for children ages 1-18. Adults are always welcome to eat with their children. Adult meals: breakfast $3.00 and lunch $5.50. Meals will be offered at two locations: 📍Prairie View 801 East O Street 📆June 3-21 & July 29-Aug 2 (Monday through Friday) ⏰Breakfast 7:30-8:15 a.m., Lunch 11:30-12:30 p.m. 📍Kids Oasis 601 West 9th Street 📆May 28-Aug 7 (Monday through Friday) ⏰Breakfast 7:30-8:15 a.m., Lunch 11:30-12:30 p.m.

We are thrilled to have honored the following staff for their years of dedication to OPSD! 5 Years of Service: Kate Diaz, Courtney Feeney, Greta Grafford, Ryan Mumm, Eileen Riedel, Susan Peck 10 Years: Brandon Hevelone, Daniel Kenkel, Matt Skiles 15 Years: Joe Peters, Scott Rezac, Traci Rezac, Jill Saults, Dano Stokey 20 Years: Bob Roche 30 Years: Rosa Zimmerman 35 Years: Troy Fetters, Shane Fruit

Ogallala Public Schools and the OPSD Foundation are proud to present the 2023/24 Teachers and Staff of the Year! We are proud to present Rachel Max, Tara Sudbeck, and Rosa Zimmerman as the PVE, OMG, and OHS Teachers of the Year (respectively) and Eric Pohlson as the Staff Member of the Year. We are so incredibly proud of our educators for their commitment to our students! OPSF received 49 nominations for 24 individuals. We are honored and proud to say we have so many committed and worthy educators working in our schools! #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Sudbeck's 7th-grade science students have been learning about Nebraska's endangered species, animal populations, and our resources. Conservation Officer Hunter Lee presented to the class and also helped with the trash cleanup at Humphrey's Pond. A huge thank you to Officer Lee for your time, talents, and service! #CultureOfConfidence

PVE Kindergarten students completed their study of the Ladybug Life Cycle. Tessa Reese from the UNL, 4H Extension, presented to the kindergarten students 4 times over 4 weeks. She taught the students all about ladybugs, their lifecycle, and why they are helpful to us! At the last presentation, students were able to set their hatched Pink Spotted ladybugs free! This was a fun experience for all the kindergarten students! #CultureOfConfidence

The Teammates Mentoring program had its annual bowling party. It was a blast! ↠If you are interested in becoming part of this great mentoring program, reach out to our school counselors, Jennie Coggins, Jill Max, or Jennifer Bekke. Our students would love to have you.↞ #CultureOfConfidence

⛳️🏆 Caleb Castillo is headed to State!🏆⛳️ The OHS boys golf team wrapped up the regular season today at the B-4 District Meet in Hastings with a team score of 364. Individually, Caleb Castillo tied for 10th with an 80 and punched his ticket to the state tournament in Scottsbluff next week! Rylan Gilmore shot an 82, Sawyer Smith 99, Connor Bell 103, and Oliver Nielsen 109. The boys showed consistent improvement throughout the season, and had a great season! We are so proud of you!! 👏🏼 Good luck to Caleb in his 4th state tournament appearance next Tuesday and Wednesday at Scottsbluff Country Club!

⚫️⚪️🟠OPSD End-of-Year Celebration🟠⚪️⚫️ 📆Friday, May 17 📍Prairie View Commons Area ⏰3:00-4:00 pm We will be honoring our retirees with a public reception! Nancy Armstrong Mary Lou Crofutt Chris Mestl Susan Peck Robert Roche Rosa Zimmerman #CultureOfConfidence

📙Don't forget to order your 2024 OHS Yearbook TODAY!📙 Yearbook sales close on May 31st. Get yours ordered today! Questions? Please contact Mrs. Tuttle at rozytuttle@opsd.org