Ogallala Public Schools

📣 Activity update for the week of November 20th. #CultureOfConfidence

Did you know that in the last month, students at Prairie View Elementary have had the good fortune to try kiwi, pears, celery, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and bananas (to name a few)?! This opportunity is part of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, a grant funded by the USDA. Find out more about the program here: https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/nslp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program/ #FFVP #NESchoolMealsRock 🥝🍎🍐🫑🥦🥕🍌🍊

Thanks to all who supported the Elementary Ambassadors bake sale. The group sold out of all of their goodies! They will not have anything for sale on Monday. #CultureOfConfidence

OMG Wrestling Team travelled to Alliance to compete in the middle school invitational. We are proud of the athletes for showing grit! Way to go, O! Diego Juarez 1st place Austin Fosbinder 2nd place Caden Rhodes 3rd place Vincent Crane 4th place #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View Librarian Mrs. Armstrong teaches a STEAM class. Each class goes once every three weeks. The students can engage with many different materials, be risk-takers, and try new things! These students showcased their building skills (it appears we've got some future engineers)!

We want to introduce you to our THRIVING Third-Grade Team! Prairie View has so many years of experience in third grade! Mrs. Nielsen, Mrs. Laflan, and Mrs Waitley go above and beyond for their students! #CultureOfConfidence

The OHS Mock Trial team has qualified for Region II FINALS! Come out and see them Monday, at 4:00 CST in the Lincoln County (North Platte) Courthouse. Way to go, O!!! #CultureOfConfidence

During the month of October, Mrs. Hesser’s 2nd-grade students worked hard writing haunted house stories. This week, the students had the opportunity to showcase their work by shutting off the lights and using a flashlight to read their stories to their classmates! #CultureOfConfidence

We want to introduce you to our SPECTACULAR Second-Grade Team! Prairie View has a dynamic crew of second-grade teachers! Mrs. Heilman, Mrs. Hesser, Mrs. Elmshauser, and Mr. Fehr make learning exciting and engaging! #CultureOfConfidence

We are excited to announce that OHS Senior, Marlee Ervin, has decided to further her academic & volleyball career at Southern Utah University. Marlee will be part of the D1 SUU Volleyball Team. We are SO proud of you, Marlee! #CultureOfConfidence

As a way to celebrate World Kindness Day and American Education Week, Prairie View Elementary Ambassadors provided a coffee cart for our staff! The students brought tons of smiles! Thanks for all you do!

We want to introduce you to our FANTASTIC First-Grade Team! Prairie View has a fantastic crew of first-grade teachers! Mrs. Feeney, Mrs. Max, Ms. Hopping, and Mrs. Zink make first-grade tons of fun! #CultureOfConfidence

On Tuesday, OHS Unified Bowling competed vs North Platte in a dual! OHS placed 1st & 2nd & tied for 3rd! The first-place team was Ethan A., Joshua C., & Austin H., scoring 842. 2nd place was the team of Christian E., Bradyn H., & Ayden B., scoring 640. #CultureOfConfidence

OPSD is hiring a Paraeducator to join our team! Join our staff TODAY! For more information, call us at (308) 284-4060. To apply, use the link below! ⬇️ https://www.applitrack.com/ogallala/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

We want to introduce you to our ROCKING Kindergarten Team! Prairie View has the best kindergarten teachers around! Mrs. Staab, Mrs. Fehr, Mrs. Van Velson, and Ms. Maas do such a great job with our tiny learners! #CultureOfConfidence

Mr. O'Neil will be hosting his monthly "Let's Chat" time on November 15th from 5:30-6:30m in the OHS Commons Area. We look forward to discussing topics that are important to YOU! #CultureOfConfidence

📣 Activity update for the week of November 13th. #CultureOfConfidence

Veterans Day was celebrated with OHS Unified Bowling team bowling against North Platte,South Platte, Scottsbluff, and Gorden-Rushville. Ogallala Team 2, with Joshua C., Christian E., Austin H., and Isaac O. placed third! 🥉 Way to go, O! #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Max's 1st-grade students had the opportunity to show what they learned in their science module by creating models of plant and animal defenses (spikes, camouflage, and shells). The students then had the opportunity to present their model to the class! We love this hands-on style of showing what they learned! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Interact is partnering with Ogallala Rotary Club and Lake Mac Rotaract to facilitate the Purple Pinky Project! Students can "Donate, Dip, & Destroy" on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7:30-8:00 at the PV Cafeteria! We hope to see you there!