Today we celebrate our amazing custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Thank you for all the hard work, care, and dedication you bring to our school community—you are truly appreciated!
#CustodianAppreciation #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes #SchoolCustodianDay
#CustodianAppreciation #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes #SchoolCustodianDay
Come out to the Okoboji High School South Gym starting at 7PM tonight for our 2025 Coronation and help us honor our 2025 Homecoming Grand Marshal, Sandy Alexander! Sandy graduated from Milford Community Schools in 1969 along with her eventual husband Bill. Sandy worked as an Administrative Assistant at Okoboji Elementary School for 32 years. For generations, Sandy was the first person people saw when they entered OES and she greeted everyone with a smile. Students have fond memories of telling Sandy their stories, seeing her fun and flashy jewelry around holidays, and just knowing she was there to care for them every single day! Sandy has always been a strong, proud supporter of the Pioneer family and community!
We will honor Sandy, introduce our 2025 Homecoming Court, crown our King and Queen, and have some fun with our live Court Trivia game before setting the nets for our Beefcake Volleyball Championship between the Seniors and Sophomores and Powderpuff Championship between the Juniors and Freshmen! OFA will have the indoor concession stand open before coronation so come hungry and get some snacks!
Congratulations to the 2025 Okoboji Homecoming Court! Members of the court are chosen by a vote of their peers and were announced at a pep assembly at the end of the day today. Members of this year's court are (L to R, back row): Walt Blankers, Eli Graves, Jack Swygman, Aidan Gehrke, Avery Simington, (L to R front row) Abby Pausley, Norah Danbom, Alyssa Hintz, Sally Androski, and Madilyn Loerts.
Homecoming festivities will take place from September 22nd to 26th!
Homecoming festivities will take place from September 22nd to 26th!
Celebrate ONE SWEET WEEK with Okoboji Homecoming 2025 September 22-26! Here is a rundown of the daily schedules and activities for what will certainly be a very sweet week to be a Pioneer!
The Okoboji Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, September 26 @ 2:15 pm. We would encourage local businesses to join us in this great event. If your business wants to be in the parade please use this form to get signed up by September 24th: https://forms.gle/qkBDdPXiHnUzRfAC6
Staging for the parade will take place in the OMS pull up lane and along 6th Street in front of the middle school. Here is the form for those planning to watch!
Staging for the parade will take place in the OMS pull up lane and along 6th Street in front of the middle school. Here is the form for those planning to watch!
Happy IT Professionals Day! A huge thank you to our team of Phill McCauley, Amie Hughes, and Michael Hart for their dedication and expertise in keeping our district connected and running smoothly. Your hard work behind the scenes makes a difference every day!
Order your 2025 Okoboji Homecoming T Shirt today! Join us for One Sweet Week as we celebrate how sweet it is to be a Pioneer! Orders are due by September 17th! Order online at the link below: https://okoboji.formdash.org/groups/hs-student-council/homecoming-2025/
Okoboji Homecoming 2025 is coming soon! If you have a business in the Okoboji School District and would like to have your windows painted to show your school spirit OR if you would like to join the homecoming parade, use this link to sign up! We look forward to celebrating with you and all of Pioneer Nation!
https://forms.gle/KbdV42Nugf49xkDN7
https://forms.gle/KbdV42Nugf49xkDN7
We will be taking a pass-the-bucket donation during halftime of tonight's football game against B-H/RV in Milford to support the families affected by the recent fire that claimed lives and injured several students in the MOC-FV community. Our student section will be wearing purple as well to show support for our fellow conference school as they deal with this terrible tragedy. Please consider donating tonight to support our fellow Northwest Iowans.
Okoboji High School is proud to announce its recognition by the Iowa Department of Education as a FAFSA-Focused School of Excellence for the 2024–25 academic year. This distinction honors schools where 70% or more of graduating seniors completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), supporting students’ access to postsecondary financial aid and removing barriers to higher education.
Out of 28 Iowa high schools awarded this honor, Okoboji High stands among the top performers, with FAFSA completion rates significantly outperforming the statewide average of 52%. The school achieved the highest FAFSA completion rate among all public high schools in its AEA and ranks within the top 9% statewide, demonstrating exceptional success in supporting families through a complex process.
This accomplishment reflects the exceptional dedication of Mary Prososki, Okoboji High School’s College and Career Transition Counselor, whose tireless efforts have guided seniors and their families through the FAFSA completion process. Mary’s expertise, patience, and commitment ensured students navigated this critical step with confidence and clarity.
“Completing the FAFSA can be daunting, but Mary’s support made all the difference for our seniors,” said Principal Brian Downing. “Her leadership was a key driver behind Okoboji’s outstanding completion rate.”
The FAFSA designation highlights Okoboji High School’s commitment to "Pioneering Pathways for Every Student" including fostering college-going pathways and ensuring that financial barriers do not impede students’ postsecondary aspirations.
Out of 28 Iowa high schools awarded this honor, Okoboji High stands among the top performers, with FAFSA completion rates significantly outperforming the statewide average of 52%. The school achieved the highest FAFSA completion rate among all public high schools in its AEA and ranks within the top 9% statewide, demonstrating exceptional success in supporting families through a complex process.
This accomplishment reflects the exceptional dedication of Mary Prososki, Okoboji High School’s College and Career Transition Counselor, whose tireless efforts have guided seniors and their families through the FAFSA completion process. Mary’s expertise, patience, and commitment ensured students navigated this critical step with confidence and clarity.
“Completing the FAFSA can be daunting, but Mary’s support made all the difference for our seniors,” said Principal Brian Downing. “Her leadership was a key driver behind Okoboji’s outstanding completion rate.”
The FAFSA designation highlights Okoboji High School’s commitment to "Pioneering Pathways for Every Student" including fostering college-going pathways and ensuring that financial barriers do not impede students’ postsecondary aspirations.
A reminder that school picture days are coming up this month! Picture days will take place the week of September 15th and retakes will happen one month later. Watch for information coming from Split/Rock Photography and remember no money or forms are needed on picture day!
🛑 STOP Means STOP! 🛑
As we gear up for another school year, it's critical to keep our students safe, especially as they get on and off the school bus. Please take a moment to watch this important video about stop arm violations and the laws that protect our children.
When a school bus has its stop arm extended and lights flashing, all traffic must stop, it's not just the law, it's a life-saving measure.
Let’s work together to keep every Boji student safe.
Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/100091762377207/videos/pcb.432280659840676/541567811632339
As we gear up for another school year, it's critical to keep our students safe, especially as they get on and off the school bus. Please take a moment to watch this important video about stop arm violations and the laws that protect our children.
When a school bus has its stop arm extended and lights flashing, all traffic must stop, it's not just the law, it's a life-saving measure.
Let’s work together to keep every Boji student safe.
Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/100091762377207/videos/pcb.432280659840676/541567811632339
Phone System Upgrade – Temporary Phone Outage
Okoboji Community School District will be installing a new phone system next week. As part of this upgrade, our phone lines will be down on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13–14. During this time, calls to the district and school buildings will not go through.
If you need assistance, please email Kelly Kuehler at kkuehler@okobojischools.org or stop into the District Office.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our communication systems!
Good Morning, Pioneers!
Meet our new superintendent, Will Dible! In this short video, he shares his background and his goals for Okoboji Schools.
Click HERE to watch Mr. Dible's introduction video.
Hello, Pioneers!
Make sure you're ready for the 2025–26 school year, don’t forget your physical!
Lakes Regional Health will be at the high school on August 7, or you can visit Priority Health in Spencer, appointments and walk-ins welcome!
Make sure you're ready for the 2025–26 school year, don’t forget your physical!
Lakes Regional Health will be at the high school on August 7, or you can visit Priority Health in Spencer, appointments and walk-ins welcome!
Good Afternoon Pioneers,
On-line registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open for you to register your students.
Last week Infinite Campus moved our services to an updated server. This process required Okoboji to have a new URL to the parent portal. If you created a bookmark, this will need to be edited to point to the new URL. The new URL is https://okobojiia.infinitecampus.org/campus/okoboji.jsp, or you can visit our website and click campus portal. If using the Infinite Campus app to register, you may need to delete and reinstall the app before proceeding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Okoboji District Office at 712-338-4757 for assistance.
On-line registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open for you to register your students.
Last week Infinite Campus moved our services to an updated server. This process required Okoboji to have a new URL to the parent portal. If you created a bookmark, this will need to be edited to point to the new URL. The new URL is https://okobojiia.infinitecampus.org/campus/okoboji.jsp, or you can visit our website and click campus portal. If using the Infinite Campus app to register, you may need to delete and reinstall the app before proceeding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Okoboji District Office at 712-338-4757 for assistance.
Hey Pioneers!
Check out the website for the 2025-26 school supply list!
Hello Okoboji School Community! Please see the image for an important announcement. - Pending Board Approval
The 2025-2026 Okoboji Community School District Calendar is now available on the OCSD Webpage and App! You can link directly to the calendar here: file:///C:/Users/BrianDowning/Downloads/2025-2026_OCSD_Calendar.pdf
A few dates of note:
*First Day of School: August 25-26
*Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28
*Winter Break: December 22-January 2
*Spring Break: March 16-20
*Class of 2026 Graduation: May 17
*Last Day of School: May 21
Join us for a powerful presentation on sex trafficking in Iowa, revealing how this devastating crime is happening RIGHT HERE IN OUR HOMETOWN. This eye-opening event will not only raise awareness but also equip attendees with practical steps to protect our community. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can take action and make a difference. Okoboji CSD has been working closely with Stacy Besch from Team Iowa to bring awareness in the Lakes Area to an issue that affects communities everywhere- including our own . We strongly encourage everyone to attend this important presentation, as knowledge is the first step in protecting our children and our community. Parents of younger children, in particular, are urged to come, as traffickers often target kids at a much younger age than many realize, using technology and other deceptive methods. Together, we can stay informed, take action, and create a safer environment for all. See the attached flyer and information below for additional details: There are two opportunities for you to engage in this learning, both on Monday, May 5. The first is from 2:00-4:00 PM at the OHS Auditorium. The second is that evening from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Majestic Pavilion in Arnold's Park. Note for parents: Minors are encouraged and welcome to attend, but please be aware that the presentation includes direct and graphic content as there is no other way to address this information. We encourage parents to use their discretion in determining whether the material is appropriate for their child.
