Another great story from our recent Junior Job Shadow Day! OHS Junior Miles Wasson spent the morning at Liberty Bank learning from Matt Mueller. Matt shared this photo and said: "I wanted to thank you for allowing Liberty National Bank to host Miles this morning. He had a great experience and gained valuable insight in the world of banking. He was able to see all aspects in the banking world, including deposits, loans, and understanding how banks generate revenue."
Thank you to Matt and Liberty Bank in Okoboji for opening your doors and giving your time to help students like Miles!
#PioneeringPathwaysForEveryStudent
Thank you to Matt and Liberty Bank in Okoboji for opening your doors and giving your time to help students like Miles!
#PioneeringPathwaysForEveryStudent
On Thursday, April 23rd all OHS sophomores will spend the morning attending the Build My Future event at the Clay County Regional Events Center. This immersive and hands-on event will engage our students in a number of different career fields and give them a glimpse into great future options the can realize right here in the Iowa Great Lakes region!
Thank you to the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation for the hard work of putting on this event!
The 10th Annual Okoboji Summer Job Fair was a huge success! Thank you to all of the businesses who participated and to Arnolds Park Amusement Park for allowing us to use the beautiful Roof Garden Ballroom once again. We had a lot of great connections made between students and employers and even found a number of current students and OHS graduates recruiting at the fair for their own businesses. We can't wait to do it again next spring! Next spring the date has been set for Friday, April 2.
Today was a BIG day for our Juniors! Junior Job Shadow Day gave them the chance to spend a half day in the field with real professionals in a career area of their interest. We had a very wide variety of experiences and all students gained valuable insights that will help them make important decisions about their futures. Special thanks to our Pathways Coordinator Erin Frerichs for the hard work she has done over the past several months to make all of these connections and to our 30+ area businesses and individuals who welcomed our students and gave of their time and expertise. Our community is amazing and we appreciate you all! We hope to share pictures of some of the experiences our students had in the coming days! #PioneeringPathwaysForEveryStudent!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Okoboji High School Jazz Band on earning class 2A runner up at the Iowa Jazz Championships today! The band sounded amazing! Special congratulations to Elliana Antoine and Asher Knudtson on being named outstanding performers!
We have shared many times about the Senior Internship Program in which every graduating senior engages in a work-based learning internship in a career field of their interest. This program takes kids outside of the walls of the school to learn, develop, and practice both academic and employability skills and to gain valuable insights into a career field they may pursue after graduation.
The program has taken kids many places over the last 10 years but this year we had a first. For the first time a senior internship opportunity took one of our students all the way to Germany! OHS Senior Liam Wittkamp spent several days in Germany in late March as a part of his internship with WindTest, an international company that does testing of wind turbines. Liam got to work with the company on site in Germany and spend time in Dusseldorf and Cologne.
Liam described it as "the experience of a lifetime" and said he learned so much about the company and sound measurement and hopes to be able to return to Germany in the future! Congratulations Liam on an outstanding experience and we are glad you had this opportunity to Pioneer your Pathway all the way to Germany!
The program has taken kids many places over the last 10 years but this year we had a first. For the first time a senior internship opportunity took one of our students all the way to Germany! OHS Senior Liam Wittkamp spent several days in Germany in late March as a part of his internship with WindTest, an international company that does testing of wind turbines. Liam got to work with the company on site in Germany and spend time in Dusseldorf and Cologne.
Liam described it as "the experience of a lifetime" and said he learned so much about the company and sound measurement and hopes to be able to return to Germany in the future! Congratulations Liam on an outstanding experience and we are glad you had this opportunity to Pioneer your Pathway all the way to Germany!
We have an exciting announcement for Wednesday, May 20! Rather than announce it all at once, let's see how good our community is at figuring out clues. Here is a clue related to the exciting announcement. Any guesses?
We have more than 30 area businesses signed up to participate in the 10th Annual Okoboji Summer Job Fair! Is yours signed up? If not, there is still time to join us for this FREE event that gives you the chance to meet over 200 area 14-18 year-olds looking for summer and year-round work! The fair takes place from 8:30-11:30 AM on Friday, April 10th at the Roof Garden at Arnolds Park! Sign up at the banner at the top of our website www.okobojischools.org
Did You Know?
Okoboji Community Schools has been one of the fasted growing schools in Northwest Iowa and in the top 10% in growth statewide over the last 15 years?
Despite a recent leveling off due to local housing constraints, Okoboji’s growth since 2010 is a remarkable 19.2%. We remain the 3rd fastest-growing school district in Northwest Iowa, proving that families continue to make Okoboji their top choice for the long haul!
*Sources: Iowa Department of Education Certified Enrollment Reports
Okoboji Community Schools has been one of the fasted growing schools in Northwest Iowa and in the top 10% in growth statewide over the last 15 years?
Despite a recent leveling off due to local housing constraints, Okoboji’s growth since 2010 is a remarkable 19.2%. We remain the 3rd fastest-growing school district in Northwest Iowa, proving that families continue to make Okoboji their top choice for the long haul!
*Sources: Iowa Department of Education Certified Enrollment Reports
Spring Break is almost here! ☀️🏖️😎
No school for all Okoboji Community School buildings March 16-20! Whether you are traveling or staying local, we hope you get a chance to relax and recharge!
We look forward to seeing you back on Monday, March 23!
Due to the forecast weather for late this evening, our Inclusion Carnival has been shortened to run from 5-7 PM at Okoboji Middle School. There will be lots of great activities, games, and of course food! Come out to support our Special Olympics program!
Sign ups are open for Spring Conferences at all OCSD buildings! Conferences will be held for grades PK-6 on Tuesday, February 24th and Thursday, February 26th and for grades 7-12 on Thursday, February 26th! The sign up links have been emailed to all parents today. We look forward to this opportunity to partner with you to Pioneer Pathways for EVERY Student!
Happy National School Counseling Week!
From helping students navigate friendships and future plans to offering calm in stressful moments, our school counselors do it all. We are so grateful for the heart, patience, and dedication they bring every single day. School counselors are an important part of every school team and we at Okoboji are blessed with some of the best! Thank you to OES Counselor Carrie Stauss, OMS Counselor Eric Thompson, and OHS Counselor Emily Schaefer (as well as Counseling Intern Jaydn Barnett!) for everything you do!
From helping students navigate friendships and future plans to offering calm in stressful moments, our school counselors do it all. We are so grateful for the heart, patience, and dedication they bring every single day. School counselors are an important part of every school team and we at Okoboji are blessed with some of the best! Thank you to OES Counselor Carrie Stauss, OMS Counselor Eric Thompson, and OHS Counselor Emily Schaefer (as well as Counseling Intern Jaydn Barnett!) for everything you do!
Okoboji High School is proud to announce our 2025-2026 1st 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 first 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!
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 numbers from first semester are in and once again Okoboji High School students took full advantage of the opportunity to earn college credits in high school! Our students learn and grow from college-credit classes taught in our classrooms by OHS instructors, on location at Iowa Lakes Community College sites, and online! This helps them advance their knowledge, reach their post-secondary goals more quickly, and do it all at no cost!
Just another way we are Pioneering Pathways for Every Student!
Just another way we are Pioneering Pathways for Every Student!
Okoboji Basketball for tonight, Dec. 9 is postponed.
Okoboji's Wrestling Tournament for Saturday, Dec. 6 is cancelled due to weather.
🎄 Experience the magic of the season at Christmas at Captains! 🎶
Join us for a wonderful evening of live festive music featuring the talented Okoboji High School band and choir! Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing student musicians. This is more than just a concert; it's a community celebration!
What: Live Christmas music fundraiser for the high school band & choir.
When: December 18th, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Captain's Getaway, 107 W Broadway St, Arnolds Park
Cost: Free! Donations will be taken and used for Okoboji music programs
Gather your friends and family for a night of holiday cheer and support student success! 🎅🎁
Join us for a wonderful evening of live festive music featuring the talented Okoboji High School band and choir! Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing student musicians. This is more than just a concert; it's a community celebration!
What: Live Christmas music fundraiser for the high school band & choir.
When: December 18th, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Captain's Getaway, 107 W Broadway St, Arnolds Park
Cost: Free! Donations will be taken and used for Okoboji music programs
Gather your friends and family for a night of holiday cheer and support student success! 🎅🎁
This Christmas, give the gift that keeps on giving all year long: the Fall 2025 edition of The Okoboji Literary & Art Magazine! Bursting with stunning ceramics and artwork hand-selected from Mrs. Turner’s talented students, plus a special showcase of Mrs. Krueger’s incredible 7th and 8th grade artists, this beautiful issue also features poetry and short stories created by Okoboji’s own students. Order your copies today and wrap up pure Okoboji magic under the tree!
🎄 Experience the magic of the season at Christmas at Captains! 🎶
Join us for a wonderful evening of live festive music featuring the talented Okoboji High School band and choir! Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing student musicians. This is more than just a concert; it's a community celebration!
What: Live Christmas music fundraiser for the high school band & choir.
When: December 28th, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Captain's Getaway, 107 W Broadway St, Arnolds Park
Cost: Free! Donations will be taken and used for Okoboji music programs
Gather your friends and family for a night of holiday cheer and support student success! 🎅🎁
Join us for a wonderful evening of live festive music featuring the talented Okoboji High School band and choir! Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing student musicians. This is more than just a concert; it's a community celebration!
What: Live Christmas music fundraiser for the high school band & choir.
When: December 28th, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Captain's Getaway, 107 W Broadway St, Arnolds Park
Cost: Free! Donations will be taken and used for Okoboji music programs
Gather your friends and family for a night of holiday cheer and support student success! 🎅🎁
