A huge thank you to Jim, the Training and Recruiting Coordinator at C.W. Suter, for taking the time to speak to our Pathways Exploration classes this morning!
If this company name sounds familiar, you may have seen the vehicles around OHS and OES as they are installing the HVAC and Plumbing for these two projects.
We are incredibly grateful for his dedication to sharing valuable career insights, leadership, and industry knowledge with our students. During his presentation, Jim highlighted Suter University, an incredible free 4-year HVAC and plumbing apprenticeship program offered to their employees. This US Department of Labor-certified program provides hands-on, one-on-one training led by licensed journeymen. It is an amazing pathway that allows students to gain real-world knowledge while earning their own journeyman's license completely debt-free.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Okoboji High School PE/Health Teacher Abby Goodlaxson has been named one of seven 2026 Regional Teachers of the Year for the State of Iowa! Abby is the Regional Teacher of the Year for the Prairie Lakes Region of Iowa and continues to be in the running for Iowa Teacher of the Year! Abby has taught and coached at Okoboji for her entire 27 year career. Read more about Abby and the award on the State Department of Education Website here: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/award-exchange-programs/iowa-teacher-year?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#iowa-regional-teachers-of-the-year-and-toy-finalists
🚜 Behind the scenes of world-class machinery! 🛠️
Our Pathways Exploration class had an incredible opportunity to tour the AGCO Jackson Operations facility in nearby Jackson, MN! 🌾🤖
From advanced robotics and precision welding to engineering, operations, and logistics, our students saw firsthand that modern manufacturing is a high-tech field filled with endless career possibilities. With an onsite physical and occupational therapist, nurse, chiropractor, IT, accounting, 3D printing, Public Relations and Marketing, AGCO offers career opportunities in every career cluster.
Students learned how many of these rewarding, high-demand paths don't require a traditional 4-year degree, offering incredible stability and room to grow right in our own backyard.
A huge thank you to the team at AGCO for hosting us, sharing your expertise, and inspiring the next generation of innovators! 🚀📐
Pictured is one of our 3 groups of students who visited today!
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Kicking off our guest speaker series in Pathways Explorations, SRO Keaton Verner told his pathway story. Dangerously close to not graduating from high school, Officer Verner got back onto the academic pathway to earn enough credits to graduate with his class.
After serving in the Iowa National Guard, he attended Hawkeye Community College then the police academy. Now an officer in Milford for nearly 10 years and an SRO for the Okoboji CSD for 4, Officer Verner is proud to share his story.
He credits Spencer High School guidance counselor Glenn Graettinger for believing in him, challenging him, and never ever giving up on him. Thank you for sharing your pathway with us!
For any students interested in being a part of our Fall Musical:
Mamma Mia Auditions are coming up and we are SO EXCITED to see you all again for another AWESOME musical season!! We wanted to get the word out that we will be having our parent meeting on August 24th at 6:00pm in the Choir Room at Okoboji MIDDLE School
We will have auditions on Wednesday and Thursday August 26th and 27th after school in the OMS choir room. There will be a sign up hanging outside the high school band room to sign up for a time as well as work groups, and get your audition packets there too!
Mamma Mia Auditions are coming up and we are SO EXCITED to see you all again for another AWESOME musical season!! We wanted to get the word out that we will be having our parent meeting on August 24th at 6:00pm in the Choir Room at Okoboji MIDDLE School
We will have auditions on Wednesday and Thursday August 26th and 27th after school in the OMS choir room. There will be a sign up hanging outside the high school band room to sign up for a time as well as work groups, and get your audition packets there too!
Okoboji Schools is HIRING!
Okoboji Schools is hiring!
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!
