School Calendars Are Here!
The 2026–27 Okoboji Community Schools calendars for Pre-K and K–8 are posted here and on okobojischools.org.
Keep an eye on your email - information to sign up for Pre-K thru 8th In-Take Conferences will be coming soon!
We’re getting closer to another great year of being Proud to be a Pioneer!
Okoboji Community Schools Year at a Glance!
Want to stay in the know this school year? We’ve got you covered! Our Year at a Glance has important dates and reminders all in one handy place. Save it, screenshot it, share it - and keep it close!
Here’s to a GREAT year, Pioneers!
Want to stay in the know this school year? We’ve got you covered! Our Year at a Glance has important dates and reminders all in one handy place. Save it, screenshot it, share it - and keep it close!
Here’s to a GREAT year, Pioneers!
OHS Students - Do you have questions about or need to make a change to your fall semester schedule? Do you have an "Empty" in your schedule? If so, you should plan to stop in the OHS Office and get help BEFORE the school year kicks off on Monday, August 24th. We have several opportunities for you to stop in and get this taken care of before the first day of school. You will be glad you took care of it ahead of time when you get here on the 24th!
"Eighty percent of success is showing up."
As we prepare to begin the 2026-2027 school year, it is worth the time to again look at the impact of attendance on success in high school. There is no greater predictor of success than attendance. Strong attendance helps students at every academic level and poor attendance can derail even the most academically gifted students.
This visual was created with data from the OHS graduating class of 2026. The numbers are real and the truth it reveals is clear as well. The single most important thing you can do to achieve success is to show up, every day.
As we prepare to begin the 2026-2027 school year, it is worth the time to again look at the impact of attendance on success in high school. There is no greater predictor of success than attendance. Strong attendance helps students at every academic level and poor attendance can derail even the most academically gifted students.
This visual was created with data from the OHS graduating class of 2026. The numbers are real and the truth it reveals is clear as well. The single most important thing you can do to achieve success is to show up, every day.
Mark your calendars for our 9th Grade and New Student and Family Open House! The event will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, August 20th at the high school. Any student who will be new to OHS this fall and their parents are encouraged to attend!
Here is the menu for Summer Meals for June 8-12!
Sign up today for the 20th annual T.R.A.W.L sponsored by the Okoboji FFA.
Okoboji High School is proud to announce our 2025-2026 2nd Semester Honor Roll!
The students listed have been recognized for achieving a grade point average of 3.0-3.49 or 3.5 and above on a 4-point scale, with no D or F grades, for the second semester of the school year. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to success!
With all of the demands on the time and attention of teenagers, achieving academic success is always something to be honored! Congratulations to all of these students and their families. Keep up the great work!
The students listed have been recognized for achieving a grade point average of 3.0-3.49 or 3.5 and above on a 4-point scale, with no D or F grades, for the second semester of the school year. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to success!
With all of the demands on the time and attention of teenagers, achieving academic success is always something to be honored! Congratulations to all of these students and their families. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Faith Hoffman, Sophia Winkowitsch and Mattison Banks for their great performances at State Special Olympics in Ames!
Craft Happens spent the final day of May Term at the Pearson Lakes Art Center learning basket weaving and finishing up their mosaics for Public Presentation Night! Big thank you to Holly and PLAC!
Man vs Wild spent the last two days in South Dakota exploring and hiking up Black Elk Peak. Even in late May they ran into snow on the trail! Come and hear all about the adventure at Public Presentation Night tonight between 5-7:30 at OHS!
On May Term day six, Homesteading 101 learned about beekeeping from Jordan Schmidt in the morning then headed to Walmart to get groceries for a day of canning tomorrow!
Garage Band spent the sixth day of May Term heading to Clear Lake to explore the historic Surf Ballroom and Museum! They gained knowledge and inspiration as they prepare for their Battle of the Bands on Presentation Night on Wednesday!
Perfect partnership on Day 6 of May Term as "coaching staffs" from Wanna Be A Coach utilized the communication and feedback skills, constructive criticism, and body language learning to coach Live Strong teams in their 4 v 4 hoops tourney. There was no Bobby Knight chair throwing moment, but many Coack K and Coach Pat Summit talks!
🌟 Mark Your Calendars: OHS May Term Public Presentation Night! 🌟
What happens when high school students step out of the traditional classroom and spend two weeks fully immersed in hands-on, project-based learning? Come find out!
We invite parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, community members, and area businesses to join us for our May Term Public Presentation Night. Our students have been working incredibly hard, and they are excited to share their real-world creations, skills, and experiences with a live audience.
📅 When: Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Okoboji High School
Instead of final exams, our students end the year by making their learning public through interactive presentations and live demonstrations. Come see firsthand what they’ve accomplished! May Term is all about critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application. Our students have done an incredible job, and they can’t wait to show you what they've learned and done.
We hope to see you there!
What happens when high school students step out of the traditional classroom and spend two weeks fully immersed in hands-on, project-based learning? Come find out!
We invite parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, community members, and area businesses to join us for our May Term Public Presentation Night. Our students have been working incredibly hard, and they are excited to share their real-world creations, skills, and experiences with a live audience.
📅 When: Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Okoboji High School
Instead of final exams, our students end the year by making their learning public through interactive presentations and live demonstrations. Come see firsthand what they’ve accomplished! May Term is all about critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application. Our students have done an incredible job, and they can’t wait to show you what they've learned and done.
We hope to see you there!
Students in our Frontline Fundamentals class met with Army, Marine and state patrol on day three of May Term! They learned room clearing tactics and played dodgeball in the dark with night vision goggles.
On day three our What's Cooking class took omelette orders from staff members and had fun making and delivering them! Reviews from the staff were all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Live Strong day 3! Pickleball tournament, healthy food shopping, and yoga with Ethnee Jorgensen!
In Our Self Care Era spent the morning of the third day at Nelson Acreage and thrift stores to focus on sustainability. In the afternoon they had Miranda Miler from Shift lead an awesome yoga session!
Craft Happens spent day three making mosaics at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. In a couple of the pictures you will see them using a hammer to make the pieces smaller. The sound of the hammers breaking glass dispelled the myth that art is always a quiet pursuit!
