👑💜 OABCIG 2026 HOMECOMING KING & QUEEN 💜👑
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Homecoming candidates! Each candidate represented OABCIG with Falcon pride, school spirit, and class. We are so proud of every one of you!
A special congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen:
👑 Homecoming King — Braeden Green
👑 Homecoming Queen — Jenessa Kolar
Congratulations, Braeden and Jenessa! 💜🖤🤍
We hope everyone enjoys celebrating this special week and making memories that will last a lifetime. Go Falcons!
🎲 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄! 🦅💜
It’s time to get your game face on because the OABCIG Homecoming Parade is coming up! 🎉
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 6:00 PM
📍 Staging at 5:30 PM — starting at Brenner’s and going west
🎮 Theme: “Falcons Got Game”
Reminder:
Whether your game is a classic board game, a favorite sport, a winning strategy, or just showing off your Falcon pride, we want to see it in the parade! 🏆🎲🃏
Want to be part of the fun? Be sure to complete the parade entry form and get it submitted no later than Thursday, September 10, at 9:00 AM.
Questions? Contact Kate Beyke at OABCIG High School:
📧 kbeyke@oabcig.org
📞 364-3371
Let’s make this Homecoming Parade one for the win!
It’s time to get your game face on because the OABCIG Homecoming Parade is coming up! 🎉
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 6:00 PM
📍 Staging at 5:30 PM — starting at Brenner’s and going west
🎮 Theme: “Falcons Got Game”
Reminder:
Whether your game is a classic board game, a favorite sport, a winning strategy, or just showing off your Falcon pride, we want to see it in the parade! 🏆🎲🃏
Want to be part of the fun? Be sure to complete the parade entry form and get it submitted no later than Thursday, September 10, at 9:00 AM.
Questions? Contact Kate Beyke at OABCIG High School:
📧 kbeyke@oabcig.org
📞 364-3371
Let’s make this Homecoming Parade one for the win!
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, OABCIG is hosting a judge certification clinic for the Iowa High School Speech Association. If you have any interest in the arts, this is a great opportunity to learn how the IHSSA works! The IHSSA organization holds four contests a year and YOU could be a big part of shaping the communication skills of the next generation! The cost is $10. Materials will be provided. Reach out to Rylee Gehlsen at rgehlsen@oabcig.org with any questions.
JV Football Update • Today's JV Football at Ridge View has been postponed due to weather conditions. Make up date is TBD
The Falcons are back in action TONIGHT! Come cheer on our JV Falcons as they take on Ridge View! Bring the Falcon spirit, get loud, and support our athletes! 🦅🏈
📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Holstein
📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Holstein
OABCIG Volleyball takes on MVAOCOU tonight in Ida Grove!
📅 Tuesday, September 8
📍 OABCIG High School — Ida Grove
⏰ 5:30 PM
Come pack the stands and bring the Falcon spirit as our girls battle it out on the court! 📣🏐
📅 Tuesday, September 8
📍 OABCIG High School — Ida Grove
⏰ 5:30 PM
Come pack the stands and bring the Falcon spirit as our girls battle it out on the court! 📣🏐
🏐 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 | 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 5🏐
Come cheer on OABCIG Volleyball as they compete in the Ridge View Tournament!
📍 Holstein
⏰ 9:00 AM
Come cheer on OABCIG Volleyball as they compete in the Ridge View Tournament!
📍 Holstein
⏰ 9:00 AM
Please join us in welcoming Dannielle Book to OABCIG Community Schools! Dannielle will be joining our team as a 4th Grade Teacher at Ida Grove Elementary.
Dannielle is looking forward to getting to know her students, building meaningful relationships, and creating lots of great memories throughout the school year. This will be her third year teaching, after spending her first two years teaching in Schleswig.
She graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education K-6 and a K-8 Reading Endorsement.
Dannielle lives outside of Cushing with her boyfriend, Tige, her two daughters, Oaklynn and Lillian, and their bulldog, Jyn. 🐾
She is excited to begin her first year as a Falcon and can’t wait to get to know her students and families!
Welcome to OABCIG, Dannielle! We’re so happy to have you on the team!
Dannielle is looking forward to getting to know her students, building meaningful relationships, and creating lots of great memories throughout the school year. This will be her third year teaching, after spending her first two years teaching in Schleswig.
She graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education K-6 and a K-8 Reading Endorsement.
Dannielle lives outside of Cushing with her boyfriend, Tige, her two daughters, Oaklynn and Lillian, and their bulldog, Jyn. 🐾
She is excited to begin her first year as a Falcon and can’t wait to get to know her students and families!
Welcome to OABCIG, Dannielle! We’re so happy to have you on the team!
The OABCIG Cross Country teams took on a strong field at the Iowa Great Lakes Invitational in Okoboji and came away with some great performances! 💜🖤
👏 Girls Team — 7th of 18 Teams!
🏅 Addi Lomholt — 21:30 | 8th of 178 | Medalist
🏅 Embrosia Jepsen — 22:41 | 19th | Medalist
⭐ Stella Chesney — 23:48
⭐ Camryn Ludwig — 28:47
⭐ Melanie Morgan — 31:48
Boys Results:
🏃 Jaxin Neville — 21:05
🏃 Zach Johnson — 21:41
🏃 Colt Blackmore — 23:03
🏃 Jacob Todd — 28:27
🔥 Career PR:
⭐ Stella Chesney
Congratulations to all of our Falcon runners on a great day of racing! Keep putting in the work and chasing those goals!
👏 Girls Team — 7th of 18 Teams!
🏅 Addi Lomholt — 21:30 | 8th of 178 | Medalist
🏅 Embrosia Jepsen — 22:41 | 19th | Medalist
⭐ Stella Chesney — 23:48
⭐ Camryn Ludwig — 28:47
⭐ Melanie Morgan — 31:48
Boys Results:
🏃 Jaxin Neville — 21:05
🏃 Zach Johnson — 21:41
🏃 Colt Blackmore — 23:03
🏃 Jacob Todd — 28:27
🔥 Career PR:
⭐ Stella Chesney
Congratulations to all of our Falcon runners on a great day of racing! Keep putting in the work and chasing those goals!
🏈 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🏈
It’s time to hit the road! The OABCIG Falcons are headed to Neola tonight to take on Tri-Center!
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Neola, IA
Bring the Falcon spirit and make the trip to cheer on our guys! Let’s fill the stands and get loud for OABCIG! 🏈
It’s time to hit the road! The OABCIG Falcons are headed to Neola tonight to take on Tri-Center!
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Neola, IA
Bring the Falcon spirit and make the trip to cheer on our guys! Let’s fill the stands and get loud for OABCIG! 🏈
🐷🔥 𝐇𝐎𝐆 𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! 🔥🐷
Looking for a chance to take home HALF A HOG?! 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦 has you covered!
🎟️ $10 per raffle ticket
🐖 4 WINNERS will be drawn!
🏈 Winners will be announced during halftime of the OABCIG HS Football Game on Friday, October 9!
Want to get your hands on a ticket? Contact any 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 to purchase yours!
A HUGE thank you to 𝐇𝐨𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 / 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐇 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡 for donating 2 hogs to make this raffle possible! ❤️
Don't miss your chance to bring home some serious pork! 🐷
Looking for a chance to take home HALF A HOG?! 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦 has you covered!
🎟️ $10 per raffle ticket
🐖 4 WINNERS will be drawn!
🏈 Winners will be announced during halftime of the OABCIG HS Football Game on Friday, October 9!
Want to get your hands on a ticket? Contact any 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 to purchase yours!
A HUGE thank you to 𝐇𝐨𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 / 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐇 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡 for donating 2 hogs to make this raffle possible! ❤️
Don't miss your chance to bring home some serious pork! 🐷
The Falcons are back on their home court tonight! 🏐 Come out and support 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 as they take on Storm Lake!
📍 OABCIG High School
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 OABCIG High School
⏰ 5:30 PM
It’s time to hit the course! Our 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 are ready to race at Brooks Golf Club in Okoboji today! 🏃♀️🏃
⏰ Girls – 6:45 PM
⏰ Boys – 7:10 PM
⏰ Girls – 6:45 PM
⏰ Boys – 7:10 PM
🏐 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 🏐
Come out and cheer on the OABCIG High School Volleyball team as they hit the road to take on Kingsley-Pierson!
📍 Kingsley
⏰ First serve: 5:30 PM
Bring your Falcon spirit and get loud for our girls!
Come out and cheer on the OABCIG High School Volleyball team as they hit the road to take on Kingsley-Pierson!
📍 Kingsley
⏰ First serve: 5:30 PM
Bring your Falcon spirit and get loud for our girls!
🏆 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🏆
Want to make a real difference for our Falcon athletes? 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐎𝐔! The Athletic Boosters help provide the extras that support our student-athletes, teams, and coaches throughout the year—from Hudl Fan live streaming, team camp tents, new uniforms, golf equipment, basketball Dr Dish machines, wrestling singlets, cheer signs and shirts, state athlete acknowledgements, football guardian caps, AEDs, and so much more!
Membership is intended for anyone with a student-athlete in 7th–12th grade, but everyone in our Falcon community is welcome to join and help! Whether you can volunteer your time, lend a hand at events, or simply become a member, your support makes an impact.
📅 Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 OABCIG HS Commons
All parents, coaches, and community members are welcome!
Come be part of the team behind the team. 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒!
Want to make a real difference for our Falcon athletes? 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐎𝐔! The Athletic Boosters help provide the extras that support our student-athletes, teams, and coaches throughout the year—from Hudl Fan live streaming, team camp tents, new uniforms, golf equipment, basketball Dr Dish machines, wrestling singlets, cheer signs and shirts, state athlete acknowledgements, football guardian caps, AEDs, and so much more!
Membership is intended for anyone with a student-athlete in 7th–12th grade, but everyone in our Falcon community is welcome to join and help! Whether you can volunteer your time, lend a hand at events, or simply become a member, your support makes an impact.
📅 Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 OABCIG HS Commons
All parents, coaches, and community members are welcome!
Come be part of the team behind the team. 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒!
OABCIG School Pictures are this week!
High School: Tuesday, September 1
Ida Grove Elementary: Wednesday, September 2
Odebolt Elementary & Middle School: Thursday, September 3
You can place your order online at: https://stevensonschoolphoto.accessmyevent.com/
If you do not have access to order online and wish to order photos, please ask your school office for an order form.
All photos will be delivered to the school unless "Ship to Home" is purchased.
Orders are due by your child's picture day.
Questions - reach out to Stevenson Studios at 712-368-3935 or email customerservice@stevensonschoolphoto.com
High School: Tuesday, September 1
Ida Grove Elementary: Wednesday, September 2
Odebolt Elementary & Middle School: Thursday, September 3
You can place your order online at: https://stevensonschoolphoto.accessmyevent.com/
If you do not have access to order online and wish to order photos, please ask your school office for an order form.
All photos will be delivered to the school unless "Ship to Home" is purchased.
Orders are due by your child's picture day.
Questions - reach out to Stevenson Studios at 712-368-3935 or email customerservice@stevensonschoolphoto.com
🏈 𝐉𝐕 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🏈
The Falcons are back on the field, taking on Manson NW Webster!
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Ida Grove
The Falcons are back on the field, taking on Manson NW Webster!
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Ida Grove
🏐 FALCON VOLLEYBALL | SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 🏐
It’s a busy Saturday for OABCIG Volleyball!
📍 JV Girls — Woodbine Tournament
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Varsity Girls — Spirit Lake Tournament
⏰ 9:00 AM
Bring the Falcon spirit and cheer on our girls as they hit the court!
It’s a busy Saturday for OABCIG Volleyball!
📍 JV Girls — Woodbine Tournament
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Varsity Girls — Spirit Lake Tournament
⏰ 9:00 AM
Bring the Falcon spirit and cheer on our girls as they hit the court!
𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 2026 is almost here, and we’ve got an action-packed schedule planned!
📅 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 10
🔥 5:00 PM – Falcon Tailgate | UBI Grilling – Downtown
🚗 5:30 PM – Parade Line-Up | Staging at Brenner’s (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pQaE_388t74Md0RooUazgK3zhqzsmAA_GzHQe6duZoY/edit?ts=6a8da232)
🎉 6:00 PM – Homecoming Parade
👑 7:00 PM – Coronation | HS Auditorium
📣 7:30 PM – HS Pep Rally
🏆 8:00 PM – Super Class Night | HS Gym
🏈 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 11
7:00 PM – Homecoming Football Game
Come out, show your Falcon pride, and help us make Homecoming 2026 one to remember!
📅 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 10
🔥 5:00 PM – Falcon Tailgate | UBI Grilling – Downtown
🚗 5:30 PM – Parade Line-Up | Staging at Brenner’s (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pQaE_388t74Md0RooUazgK3zhqzsmAA_GzHQe6duZoY/edit?ts=6a8da232)
🎉 6:00 PM – Homecoming Parade
👑 7:00 PM – Coronation | HS Auditorium
📣 7:30 PM – HS Pep Rally
🏆 8:00 PM – Super Class Night | HS Gym
🏈 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 11
7:00 PM – Homecoming Football Game
Come out, show your Falcon pride, and help us make Homecoming 2026 one to remember!
𝑶𝑨𝑩𝑪𝑰𝑮 2026 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕
𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐰 — 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:
JJ Parks • Eidan Skirvan • Jaxx DeJean • Evan Hoffman • Braeden Green • Raif Jensen
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐰 — 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:
Irelyn Wittrock • Jenessa Kolar • Lia Hansen • Brady Youngren • Ellah Byers • Ella Boysen
𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐰 — 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:
JJ Parks • Eidan Skirvan • Jaxx DeJean • Evan Hoffman • Braeden Green • Raif Jensen
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐰 — 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:
Irelyn Wittrock • Jenessa Kolar • Lia Hansen • Brady Youngren • Ellah Byers • Ella Boysen
