We will have a send-off at ALL THREE buildings on Thursday afternoon to send our State-Bound Esports Team off in style and wish them luck! They will walk through the halls of OES at 2:40, OMS at 2:55, and OHS at 3:10 before heading for Des Moines! They will compete on Friday for a state championship! If any parents or community members want to join the send-off, please come to OHS via the main entrance before 3:10 on Friday!
We encourage all eligible voters in the Okoboji Community School District to cast their vote in today's election! Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM.
On Saturday, November 4th, fifteen OHS students auditioned for a chair in the Northwest Iowa Honor Band. Of those 15, eleven students were selected to the NWIBA Honor Band:
Kaidance Pahl - Flute
Hailey Schneider - Clarinet
Cole Becker - Alto Sax
Asher Knudtson - Bari Sax
Ben Roos - Trumpet
Ella Downing - French Horn
Hunter Hallengren - Trombone
Trigg Heimdal - Trombone
Michael Gonnerman - Euphonium
Brianna Swenson - Euphonium
Elliana Antoine - Percussion
These students will perform at a concert at Morningside University on Saturday, January 6th with world-renowned composers and conductors Aaron Perrine and Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Congratulations to all students who auditioned and those that were selected for the Band!
Congratulations to our swimmers on great performances at the state qualifying meet this weekend! Emily Quanbeck, Ella Kasperbauer, and Brooklyn Ferguson were part of the 5th place 200 medley relay which qualified for STATE. Brooklyn Ferguson got 2nd in the 50 freestyle and qualified INDIVIDUALLY for STATE. Emily Quanbeck and Brooklyn Ferguson were also part of the 3rd place 200 freestyle relay and 5th place 400 freestyle relay which also qualified for STATE. Ella Kasperbauer and Anna Quanbeck swam the 200 individual medley with Ella placing 10th and Anna placing 15th. Emily Quanbeck swam the 100 backstroke placing 11th. Ella Kasperbauer also swam the 100 breaststroke placing 11th.
State will be next Friday and Saturday in Marshalltown, IA. There is only one class in swimming and only the top 32 qualify in each event. This means that each state qualifier is within the top 32 in the state.
OHS Fall Conferences will take place from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 9th. OHS will dismiss at 2 PM each of these days. There will be no school on Friday, November 10th for conference comp and Monday, November 13th for professional development. Have a great week, Pioneers!
Congratulations to Okoboji High School Esports on qualifying for the Fall State Tournament as the second seed! They will get a first-round bye before heading into state competition!
The AP Chem students from OHS came to OES today to conduct some fun science demos for a few of our kiddos! Our students got to see some "Witches Brew" with elephant toothpaste! It was so fun!
A reminder of our OCSD Board Candidate Forum tonight at 6:30 in the OHS Auditorium! This is your chance to hear from all of our board candidates this year. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the forum will be made and shared on our district social media tomorrow.
We will have a send-off at ALL THREE buildings on Friday afternoon to send our State-Bound Cross Country Teams off in style and wish them luck! They will walk through the halls of OES at 2:40, OMS at 2:55, and OHS at 3:10 before boarding the bus for Ft. Dodge! If any parents or community members want to join the send-off, please come to OHS via the main entrance before 3:10 on Friday!
OHS Seniors and Families: Here are your October To-Do reminders from the Okoboji Guidance Department! If you need help with any of these things or have questions, stop and see Kizze!
Congratulations to both the Boys AND Girls Cross Country Teams on qualifying for the State Championship Meet in Ft Dodge! Individual qualifiers include Maryn Frein, Adison Frerichs, and Marli DeGraaf for the girls and Evan Osler, Akron Jostand, and Lane Larson for the boys! Special congratulations to Evan Osler who earned the individual district championship!
Look for big things from these teams and individuals at the State Championship Meet at Lakeside Golf Course in Ft Dodge next Saturday, October 28! 2A girls run at 10:30 and boys at 11:15!
Congratulations to OHS Senior Samuel Hoggard who has been named a Semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program! Sam is one of 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide and only 155 in Iowa in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.
NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 320 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
Sam is the son of Greg and Madelin Hoggard and plans to study political science and music after high school. Congratulations, Sam, and best of luck with the next step!
Congratulations to OHS Senior Keegan Rasmussen who has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program! A Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program has been presented to him. This honor puts Keegan among 34,000 Commended Students nationwide who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
"Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. "These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."
Keegan is the son of Todd and Jennifer Rasmussen and plans to attend Iowa State University to major in Business. Congratulations, Keegan, and keep up the great work!
The tailgate for tonight's football game, sponsored by Central Bank and Central Insure, will be moved into the upper commons at OHS!
Congratulations to our September Pioneer Student recipient, Caleb Simington, for his outstanding work with youth. His commitment to helping them grow into confident individuals and his efforts to shape future generations are invaluable. This is a testament to Caleb's character and positive influence.
Congratulations to our September Board Salute recipients for going Above and Beyond. Brock Holman, Erin Clary, and Brenda Martin for their remarkable efforts that have not gone unnoticed for their pursuit of excellence, willingness to lend a helping hand, passion for students, and volunteering. They consistently exceed expectations and set a shining example for others to follow. Your efforts are recognized, valued, and deeply appreciated.
Turning Point USA will be providing free admission for the first 70 veterans, active military, and first responders with valid ID into the last Okoboji home football game of the season on Friday, October 13th.
Turning Point USA is a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization that strives to engage students to learn about the Constitution and government through non-partisan debate, dialogue, and discussion.
Please come to the North East Gate, nearest the gym, to receive your free admission!
Please make plans to attend a public forum with candidates running for a seat on the Okoboji Community School Board. The forum will be held on Tuesday, October 26th beginning at 6:30 PM in the Okoboji High School Auditorium. Candidates will field questions read by moderator Brad Simington and have the chance to share their views, goals, and opinions.
A recording of the event will be shared on the Okoboji Community Schools Facebook Page for those who are unable to attend.
Turning Point USA will be providing free admission for the first 70 veterans, active military, and first responders with valid ID into the last Okoboji home football game of the season on Friday, October 13th.
Turning Point USA is a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization that strives to engage students to learn about the Constitution and government through non-partisan debate, dialogue, and discussion.
Please come to the North East Gate, nearest the gym, to receive your free admission!
We are excited for our 2023 Homecoming Parade this afternoon at 2:15! Here is the map of the route! We hope to see you there! Bundle up and join in the fun!
