Ogallala Public Schools

💭Did You Know?💭 That there is a superintendent parental advisory team. WHY? This team meets monthly with the superintendent to give their input on what their experiences have been as parents and gives input to help improve the systems and processes that are in place. There are over 30 parents on the parental advisory team! #CultureOfConfidence

📣 Activity update for the week of October 21. #CultureOfConfidence

Mrs. Max hosted the library's first book club of the year! One section of 4th graders was offered the opportunity to join the book club. This group of 4th graders is reading the first book in the Calendar Mysteries Series, 'January Joker.' The students are tasked with reading a few chapters each week, then on Friday, they take their lunch to the library to discuss what they read and enjoy each other's company. It was a fun time for all who joined the book club! #CultureOfConfidence

💭Did You Know?💭 That there is a superintendent and senior student advisory team. This team meets directly with the superintendent monthly to review their time spent in Ogallala Public Schools and offer suggestions on how the district can improve for students. #CultureOfConfidence

💭Did You Know?💭 Every year, OPSD asks stakeholders to fill out perceptual surveys (parents, students, and staff). WHY? This helps us measure if we are improving with all of our important stakeholder groups! #CultureOfConfidence

OHS Interact Club is working to raise funds to purchase an ice machine for student usage at OHS! The group is selling a variety of shirts to help reach their goal. The deadline to order shirts is November 8th. Help support our students and order your shirt today! #CultureOfConfidence

The OMG 7th Grade Volleyball Squad traveled to the Paxton Invitational. The team earned a 3rd place finish! Way to go, O! We are proud of all your growth this year! #CultureOfConfidence

A great night in the very wet Ogallala Stadium! OHS FB took on the Chase County Longhorns, and earned a well deserved 16-6 win! A huge shout out to our dedicated fans, student section, cheerleaders, and dance team that stuck it out to cheer on our Indian Football Team! #CultureOfConfidence

💭Did You Know?💭 In the 2020-2021 school year, OPSD had 51% of students at or above grade level in math. In 2023-24 that number is now 61%. Our goal this year is 65%! #CultureOfConfidence

🚲 Is this your bike?! 🚲 This bike has been sitting outside of Prairie View for 2 weeks. Mr. Eric is hoping to find its home before the cold weather sets in! Let us know if it is your bike!

Prairie View School is ONE WEEK into our biennial fundraiser!! 🚫🍪Say No To Cookie Dough🍪🚫 OPSD is having a fundraising event for students in 2nd-8th grade! Fundraising earnings support Prairie View School activities and events that celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of students and staff! The GOAL is to have each student get 10 or more people to donate a minimum of $10. 💲Ways to Donate💲 -Write a check payable to Ogallala Public Schools (OPSD) -Bring a cash donation to the Prairie View Office -Donate with a debit or credit card or PayPal online https://www.paypal.com/donate/... We greatly appreciate the generosity of our community!!! #CultureOfConfidence

We are so proud to share that OHS Junior, Sawyer Laflan placed 5th at today's XC district meet and will be running at state! We are so proud of the grit all our runners displayed. What a season!! 👏🏼 #CultureOfConfidence

💭Did You Know?💭 In 2022, OHS had 4,700 unexcused tardies. In 2023, OHS had 773 unexcused tardies. That's an improvement! WHY? Directly talking to students about OWNERSHIP and the importance of being on time has had a great impact on our students. #CultureOfConfidence

🍔Ogallala Education Association Tailgate🍔 Need to feed the family before the OHS Football game vs. Chase County? The Ogallala Education Association has you covered! The tailgate will be serving burgers, brats, sides, desserts, and drinks. 📆October 18th ⏰5:00 p.m. is when serving begins 💲Adult $8, Students $6, Extra brat or burger $2 📍Green Shed at Ogallala Stadium We hope to see you there! #CultureOfConfidence

🔶◆Mark Your Calendars!!! Join Mr. O'Neill for a roundtable conversation about all things OHS-related!◆🔶 The first roundtable will take place on October 23rd from 5:30-6:30 at the OHS Commons Area. We hope to see our OHS stakeholders there! #CultureOfConfidence

On Tuesdays we wear Pink! OGVB played their last home game tonight against North Platte St. Pats. They played great and showed the Irish how tough the Indians play!! #pinkout #ogvb

Ogallala Public Schools will be hosting the Ogallala Regional Arts Council performance! We are excited to present: Letters From Home Monday, October 21st, 7:00 PM Ogallala Performing Arts Center We hope to see you there! #CultureOfConfidence

📸 Picture Retake Day - THIS Wednesday, October 16 📸 If your student was absent on picture day or is not satisfied with their original picture, please see the information on the flier regarding picture retake day.

To celebrate National School Lunch Week, our fantastic Lunchtime Solutions staff is serving up delicious treasures! Students will have the opportunity to participate in coloring contests, enjoy tray prizes, and try exciting menu items! We would also like to take the time to thank our fabulous Lunchtime Solutions staff and our lunch cashiers. They go above and beyond to ensure our students enjoy a balanced and delicious breakfast and lunch! https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/455 #CultureOfConfidence

📣Activity update for the week of October 14. #CultureOfConfidence