Okoboji Community Schools

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Don't miss your last chance to see the award winning 2026 Okoboji High School Jazz Band LIVE and IN PERSON this Saturday evening at the Majestic Pavilion at Arnolds Park Amusement Park! The band will play from 6-8PM! There is no admission fee and there will be burgers, drinks, and snacks available for purchase! See you there!

Today we celebrate National School Nurse’s Day! A huge thank you to our amazing nurses, Kaylee Heinrichs and Katie Thompson, for their tireless dedication to the health and well-being of our students. From ice packs and band-aids to keeping our community safe and healthy, we couldn’t do it without you! 🩺💙

May is School Board Appreciation month and we couldn't be more thankful for our School Board at Okoboji!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟

Today, we are celebrating the incredible team that keeps the Okoboji Community School District running smoothly every single day. From the front offices of our schools to the District Office, these dedicated professionals are the heart of our buildings.

Please join us in thanking:

Missy Baschke & Kelly Kuehler (District Office)

Kizze Hromatko & Amanda Fuhrman (High School)

Lenae Rubis (Middle School)

Lisa Harman (Elementary School)

Whether they are greeting students with a smile, managing complex schedules, or supporting our staff, their hard work and kindness make our district a better place for everyone. We couldn't do it without you!

Join us in welcoming Mitchel Girres to Okoboji!

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

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!

Open Enroll at Okoboji Schools TODAY for the 2026-27 school year!

February is the perfect time to start gearing up for another amazing Boji Summer! If you or someone you know has a business that needs summer help, look no farther than the Okoboji Summer Job Fair! for the last nine years we have been connecting students in our area with businesses who need reliable, talented workers. This year's fair is scheduled for Friday, April 10th and businesses can join us for FREE by signing up on the form linked below! Please share to spread the word!

https://forms.gle/CRSdf4jct4wJao2Y9

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!

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!