Ms Harms' May Term spent the day on a mural tour and nature walk with friends from other classes!
Operation Evidence May Term days one and two: Investigating the powers (or lack of) observation skills, deductive reasoning, eyewitness accounts and testimony, evidence analysis, sketch artistry, and crime scene searching techniques.
In Our Self Care Era spent today making vision boards, had amazing guest speakers from Elevate Therapy this morning talk about impacts of stress and self care practices, and ended our day at the Dickinson County Nature Center to learn about how being in nature impacts self care. We learned several good grounding techniques from all of our visits today!
Frontline Fundamentals kicked off a May Term with a PT workout in the morning and hands-on volunteer firefighter training in the afternoon!
How to Win Life spent the first day of May Term trying out various board games as they start to learn strategy and prepare to create their own games!
Today the Live Strong May Term class explored the importance of healthy living with personal trainer Levi Markwardt and put fitness into action during a swim workout at the YMCA.
Homesteading 101 learned the ins & outs of gardening and crop farming from guest speaker Luke Forsling then put their knowledge to use helping till, plant, weed, & mulch at Brett Simpson’s family garden!
May Term is here! On day one, Vital Flow journaled on a meditation walk and learned about energy from Mrs Seeger!
For more than a decade the Okoboji High School Senior Internship Program has been giving every senior the opportunity to engage in a hands-on work-based learning experience in a career field of their interest. At this point more than 750 students have been a part of this capstone high school experience. The program has had a huge impact on a large number of students over the past 10 years and the class of 2026 has been no different. This spotlight series features quotes taken from reflections that the students write as they go through their experience.
Today we feature Mitchell Mulhern who has been considering a career in criminal justice. Mitch enjoyed his time with the Spirit Lake Police Department and even learned what degree he should work toward to advance his career within law enforcement!
Congratulations Mitchell and thank you to his mentors at the SLPD for helping him pioneer his pathway!
Today we feature Mitchell Mulhern who has been considering a career in criminal justice. Mitch enjoyed his time with the Spirit Lake Police Department and even learned what degree he should work toward to advance his career within law enforcement!
Congratulations Mitchell and thank you to his mentors at the SLPD for helping him pioneer his pathway!
For more than a decade the Okoboji High School Senior Internship Program has been giving every senior the opportunity to engage in a hands-on work-based learning experience in a career field of their interest. At this point more than 750 students have been a part of this capstone high school experience. The program has had a huge impact on a large number of students over the past 10 years and the class of 2026 has been no different. This spotlight series features quotes taken from reflections that the students write as they go through their experience.
Today we feature Oliver Miller who is enlisting in the US Military but also wanted to look at opportunities he may want to pursue after his time in the military. He spent time working with the DNR and specifically in the Fish Hatchery.
Congratulations Oliver and thank you to his mentors from the Iowa DNR and Fish Hatchery for helping him pioneer his pathway!
Today we feature Oliver Miller who is enlisting in the US Military but also wanted to look at opportunities he may want to pursue after his time in the military. He spent time working with the DNR and specifically in the Fish Hatchery.
Congratulations Oliver and thank you to his mentors from the Iowa DNR and Fish Hatchery for helping him pioneer his pathway!
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! 🩺💙
For more than a decade the Okoboji High School Senior Internship Program has been giving every senior the opportunity to engage in a hands-on work-based learning experience in a career field of their interest. At this point more than 750 students have been a part of this capstone high school experience. The program has had a huge impact on a large number of students over the past 10 years and the class of 2026 has been no different. This spotlight series features quotes taken from reflections that the students write as they go through their experience.
Today we feature Aidan Gehrke who took the opportunity to work with former OHS Teacher and current Spencer Middle School Principal Blake Wendt and Assistant Principal Alex Drier as he explored a possible future in education and educational administration. As you can see from Aidan's quote, he enjoyed the experience and it cemented his decision! He has now been accepted at UNI and is excited about his next steps!
Congratulations Aidan and thank you to his mentors at Spencer Middle School for helping him pioneer his pathway!
Today we feature Aidan Gehrke who took the opportunity to work with former OHS Teacher and current Spencer Middle School Principal Blake Wendt and Assistant Principal Alex Drier as he explored a possible future in education and educational administration. As you can see from Aidan's quote, he enjoyed the experience and it cemented his decision! He has now been accepted at UNI and is excited about his next steps!
Congratulations Aidan and thank you to his mentors at Spencer Middle School for helping him pioneer his pathway!
Congratulations to 2026 Okoboji High School Governor's Scholar Nicholas Stein and his honored teacher, Mrs. Terri Cuttell, OHS Math Instructor! You make us Proud to be ONE!
Everyone is cordially invited to our Senior Awards Night this Sunday, April 26th beginning at 7PM in the OHS South Gym! Scholarships will be awarded and recognitions will be presented to members of the OHS Class of 2026. We hope to see you there!
For more than a decade the Okoboji High School Senior Internship Program has been giving every senior the opportunity to engage in a hands-on work-based learning experience in a career field of their interest. At this point more than 750 students have been a part of this capstone high school experience. The program has had a huge impact on a large number of students over the past 10 years and the class of 2026 has been no different. This spotlight series features quotes taken from reflections that the students write as they go through their experience.
Today we feature Ella DeRuyter who came into her senior year planning to major in business but decided to check out what it would be like to teach. She had such a great experience at Okoboji Elementary School that she is now planning to go into teaching and is excited for her future to begin!
Congratulations Ella and thank you to her mentors at OES for helping her pioneer her pathway!
Today we feature Ella DeRuyter who came into her senior year planning to major in business but decided to check out what it would be like to teach. She had such a great experience at Okoboji Elementary School that she is now planning to go into teaching and is excited for her future to begin!
Congratulations Ella and thank you to her mentors at OES for helping her pioneer her pathway!
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!
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!
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.
