Ogallala Public Schools

Earlier this evening several groups of Prairie View students had the opportunity to present to the Keith County Foundation Funds Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project! These students are examples of what it means to be a risk taker! All the groups had develop a plan, set a budget, make connections with various individuals/organizations, put together a presentation, and present to the YIP Board and audience. We are so proud to share that all the projects were awarded funding for this year. What a great organization and event! A huge thanks to all involved. #CultureOfConfidence

Ogallala Middle School Quiz Bowl Team competed at their first meet of the year! The team traveled to Maywood. They gave it their all and tied for second place in their bracket. It was a great start to the season! We can't wait to see all that they accomplish this year! #CultureOfConfidence

This Veterans Day, OPSD honors and thanks all who have served our country. A special thank you to our current OPSD employees who have proudly served—your dedication is inspiring, and we are grateful to have you on our team! Your commitment to protecting our freedoms exemplifies the values we hold dear, and we are privileged to learn from your example each day. Today, and every day, we salute your service and dedication to our nation and our community. Thank you for all that you do! #CultureOfConfidence

The Ogallala High School JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) program recently joined fellow JAG programs from across western Nebraska for a college campus tour of Wyoming Technical Institute (Wyoming Tech) in Laramie, WY. Our students had the opportunity to explore Wyoming Tech's diverse range of programs, from automotive and diesel technology to welding and collision repair. They learned about hands-on training, job placement rates, and the potential career paths available in these high-demand fields. The visit allowed our students to envision themselves taking the next steps in their education and career journey and inspired them to consider the options available for a bright future. We’re so proud of our students for taking the initiative to explore their career interests and look forward to seeing where their aspirations take them! #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of November 11. #CultureOfConfidence

🎥OPSD Athletic Contest Streaming Update🎥 Beginning for all winter activities, OPSD will no longer be streaming contests through YouTube. All streaming will now take place through HudlTV and NFHS Network. 🟠Prairie View Gym & Ogallala Stadium will be streamed via HudlTV. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/ogallala/organization/11948/ogallala-high-school/video 🟠OHS Gym & Auditorium will be streamed via NFHS Network. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ogallala-high-school-ogallala-ne Links are also available on the opsd.org homepage.

Mrs. Staab's Kindergarten students have been practicing being thankful and grateful for who and what they have. The students wrote and illustrated their own 'I Am Thankful' books to take home and share with their grownups. They also practiced their reading skills by reading the books to the Junior Kindergarten students in Mrs. Van Velson's class. We love that these students are risk-takers and willing to share their learning with other students! #CultureOfConfidence

Ogallala Public Schools would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated business manager, Julie Blessing, as she heads into a happy retirement! For over 10 years, Julie worked tirelessly to ensure the district’s fiscal well-being. We will miss her greatly but wish her all the best in this next chapter of her life!

OHS is hosting the One Act Play Festival tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 9th. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online or at the door. To purchase tickets ahead of time, please use the link below. 👇 Best of luck to all the teams competing! #CultureOfConfidence https://gofan.co/event/1971298?schoolId=NE16400

Don't forget to help support the OHS Interact Club, which is working to raise funds to purchase an ice machine for student usage at OHS! The group is selling a variety of shirts. The deadline to order shirts is November 8th. Help support our students and order your shirt today! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Unified Bowling Team hosted a dual against South Platte today. The team showed up today and earned a great win! Each school had 4 teams and each team bowled 6 games. The team with the highest game was Ethan, Oliver, Isaac and Bradyn with a 155. What a great day at Cornhusker Lanes! #CultureOfConfidence

Prairie View parent, Kami Korth, put together a fantastic Halloween celebration for our kindergarten learners! The party was complete with many tasty treats, little trinkets, and LOTS of smiles and giggles! A huge thanks to all those who make PV a fun place for our students! #CultureOfConfidence

💭Did You Know?💭 86% of parents (194 responses last year) reported that they felt OPSD challenged their child academically! This year we are REVAMPING our High Ability Learning Program and are extremely excited about rolling it out to all families! More details to come! #CultureOfConfidence

Be sure to check your students folder today for GymRatz basketball forms. This is a fundraiser for the High School boys and girls basketball teams. If you have any questions please reach out to Coy Gager or Andy Gillen (contacts are listed on the form). Due November 12th

💭Did You Know?💭 81% of parents (194 responses last year) reported that they felt OPSD communicated well from school to home. We truly do our best to make sure everyone is always 'in the know.' Alas, we aren't perfect but always striving for perfection. Please reach out to us if you feel we need to improve our communication! #CultureOfConfidence

Practicing gratitude is scientifically proven to boost your health! Feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity and decrease anxiety & depression. 🙏🙏 Mental health matters. If you’re worried about a friend’s safety or wellness, talk to someone: 833-980-SAFE (7233).

📣Activity update for the week of November 4. #CultureOfConfidence

💭Did You Know?💭 92% of parents (194 responses last year) reported last year that they felt welcomed at their student's school. You know we are striving for 100%. At OPSD we know we have areas to improve to make sure ALL feel welcomed! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS VB gave it their all against Scotus Central Catholic. The match went into 5 sets, but our Lady Indians came up short. We are so proud of the team for earning the title of C1-4 district runner ups. We are SO PROUD of the season this team had! #CultureOfConfidence

The OHS Unified Bowling team kicked off their season and came out strong coming in 2nd place at the McCook Quad! What a great day for our Indians! Their home meet is Tuesday at 3:00 at Cornhusker Lanes. We hope to see you there, cheering them on! #CultureOfConfidence