OABCIG School District elementary students in grades 3–5 were recently recognized with Citizenship, Academic, and Presidential Awards during the school’s annual awards presentation.
The Citizenship Award honors students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship through respect, responsibility, safety, and kindness.
The Academic Award recognizes student achievement on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). Beginning in third grade, students complete the ISASP assessments during a week-long testing period. Students are tested in English Language Arts and Mathematics in all grades, while Science assessments are administered in grades 5, 8, and 11. Students who scored in the “Advanced” category were recognized for their achievement.
Two types of Presidential Awards were also presented. The Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence is based on student performance in math and/or reading on the ISASP, along with grade point average. The Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional educational improvement, commitment, or intellectual growth in their academic subjects.
One Academic Achievement recipient was selected from each fifth-grade classroom. Each Presidential Award includes a certificate bearing the signatures of Donald Trump, the U.S. Secretary of Education, and OABCIG Principal Alan Henderson, along with a pin sponsored by the OABCIG School District.
The Citizenship Award honors students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship through respect, responsibility, safety, and kindness.
The Academic Award recognizes student achievement on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). Beginning in third grade, students complete the ISASP assessments during a week-long testing period. Students are tested in English Language Arts and Mathematics in all grades, while Science assessments are administered in grades 5, 8, and 11. Students who scored in the “Advanced” category were recognized for their achievement.
Two types of Presidential Awards were also presented. The Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence is based on student performance in math and/or reading on the ISASP, along with grade point average. The Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional educational improvement, commitment, or intellectual growth in their academic subjects.
One Academic Achievement recipient was selected from each fifth-grade classroom. Each Presidential Award includes a certificate bearing the signatures of Donald Trump, the U.S. Secretary of Education, and OABCIG Principal Alan Henderson, along with a pin sponsored by the OABCIG School District.
Yesterday, Mrs. Schmidt's class had a Glow Day to review some of the skills they learned this year.
Our final week of school is packed with activities! Here are some additional events happening across the district.
The Ida Grove 2nd graders visited Moorehead Park this May for their annual pollination field trip. While they were there, they learned more about bees, turned a student into a bee, went on a hike to find plants the pollinators are visiting this time of year, heard and saw lots of birds, and even found a DeKay's brownsnake. The weather was perfect that day. Thank you to Danielle and Ida County Conservation for having us.
Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week 💜
The Ida Grove First Grade students performed “Contraction Surgery”. The students became word surgeons as they learned how to make contractions! The students had masks, gloves, and hats to be able to dress the part of a surgeon. Mrs. Nielsen’s high school students came to assist us during the activity. Thank you Mr.s Nielsen’s high schoolers.
Students worked carefully cutting the words apart and surgically removing letters in order to shorten the two words into a contraction. Each doctor was equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to form words like “I’ll”, “They’re”, and “Wouldn’t”.
All of the surgeons were very successful and everyone had a fun learning experience.
Students worked carefully cutting the words apart and surgically removing letters in order to shorten the two words into a contraction. Each doctor was equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to form words like “I’ll”, “They’re”, and “Wouldn’t”.
All of the surgeons were very successful and everyone had a fun learning experience.
Rural Non-Congregate Summer Meals will be available again for the summer of 2026. We will serve grab and go style meals from both the Ida Grove Elementary and the Odebolt Elementary/Middle School buildings. Meals will be served from the front entrance/canopy area of the buildings. Meal pick-up times are 11:30-12:30 at both locations.
Meal service is only being offered from June 1 - June 30.
Meals are FREE and for students/children only (18 & Under), no adult meals are being offered.
Meal would include the lunch (for that day) and the next day's breakfast.
Meal service is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Pickup location & time:
OABCIG Elementary-Ida Grove (Main Entrance) - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
OABCIG Elementary/MS-Odebolt (Main Entrance) - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
**Please note, students being bussed for summer school will be given a meal to take with them when they are bussed home. Parents will not need to pick up a meal for summer school students when summer school is in session.
**Parent/Guardian may pick up without the child being present. Daycares may not pick up meals for the children in their establishments per USDA guidance.
Please fill out this survey link if you plan to utilize our summer meals program: https://forms.gle/eaegk1rZHPA8463HA
Meal service is only being offered from June 1 - June 30.
Meals are FREE and for students/children only (18 & Under), no adult meals are being offered.
Meal would include the lunch (for that day) and the next day's breakfast.
Meal service is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Pickup location & time:
OABCIG Elementary-Ida Grove (Main Entrance) - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
OABCIG Elementary/MS-Odebolt (Main Entrance) - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
**Please note, students being bussed for summer school will be given a meal to take with them when they are bussed home. Parents will not need to pick up a meal for summer school students when summer school is in session.
**Parent/Guardian may pick up without the child being present. Daycares may not pick up meals for the children in their establishments per USDA guidance.
Please fill out this survey link if you plan to utilize our summer meals program: https://forms.gle/eaegk1rZHPA8463HA
Doesn’t every child dream of being a prince or princess? Well, our first graders got the chance to live out that dream for one day. We ended our last Wit and Wisdom Reading Module of the year by having a Prince and Princess Ball. With all the fun, we also encourage them to learn. The First graders read Cinderella stories from all around the world. Through these different tales of Cinderella, the first graders deepened their vocabulary, knowledge of common story elements, and similar themes. What is amazing is that the first graders learned people around the world all admire Cinderella even when the story elements change. This taught them some life lessons to never give up and to always be kind. The students were able to have their picture taken with their favorite Cinderella story and will be writing an opinion story about their choice. Learning can be fun!!!
For the Ball, the first graders dressed up like princes and princesses. Once at the ball the students enjoyed a royal feast, which was a snack and drink. A very big shout out and thank you to our PTP!! They provided the decorations and refreshments for the ball. For entertainment, the students watched the movie Cinderella. Thank you to Mrs. Zobel and Mr. Henderson for popping our popcorn for the movie. For added fun, our activity teachers got involved and did Prince and Princess activities in their classrooms throughout the week. The students made crowns in Art; did a prince and princess scavenger hunt in Guidance; listened to more story versions of Cinderella in the Library; sang princess songs in Music; played a game in PE fit for prince and princesses; and played prince and princess themed games in Technology. It was a week filled with a common theme but focused on learning while having fun.
The first graders learned a lot and many of them said it was the best day ever! As teachers, that made all the hard work worth it, we do this always for the students! Thank you to everyone who made this a success for the first graders.
For the Ball, the first graders dressed up like princes and princesses. Once at the ball the students enjoyed a royal feast, which was a snack and drink. A very big shout out and thank you to our PTP!! They provided the decorations and refreshments for the ball. For entertainment, the students watched the movie Cinderella. Thank you to Mrs. Zobel and Mr. Henderson for popping our popcorn for the movie. For added fun, our activity teachers got involved and did Prince and Princess activities in their classrooms throughout the week. The students made crowns in Art; did a prince and princess scavenger hunt in Guidance; listened to more story versions of Cinderella in the Library; sang princess songs in Music; played a game in PE fit for prince and princesses; and played prince and princess themed games in Technology. It was a week filled with a common theme but focused on learning while having fun.
The first graders learned a lot and many of them said it was the best day ever! As teachers, that made all the hard work worth it, we do this always for the students! Thank you to everyone who made this a success for the first graders.
OABCIG has a busy and exciting final two weeks of school ahead! In addition to all of our spring sports schedules, there are many activities, events, and celebrations happening across the district. Be sure to stay tuned and check out everything going on as we wrap up another great school year!
Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week 💜
OABCIG will have a 1:00 PM early dismissal on Wednesday, May 6.
This year, 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (a day to raise awareness and show support for individuals affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta) falls on the same day as our 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲!
We’d love to recognize both:
👉 Students are encouraged to 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 to support those affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta
👉 AND wear their 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 for the day’s activities
Whether you choose one, the other, or both—your support and participation help make the day meaningful and fun for everyone!
We’d love to recognize both:
👉 Students are encouraged to 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 to support those affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta
👉 AND wear their 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 for the day’s activities
Whether you choose one, the other, or both—your support and participation help make the day meaningful and fun for everyone!
Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week 💜
OABCIG first graders went on their annual Spring field trip to Moorehead Park. The first graders did three centers. The first center was with Naturalist Danielle and she took the students on a hike to learn all about birds in their natural environment. They even got to use binoculars. Then the next center was a nature journal where the students used magnifying glasses to observe and investigate the area around them. Then the students recorded their observations in their journal. The last center was entitled "Bird Beak Buffet" a hands-on-activity where the students used various tools that acted as a bird's beak to see which worked best to get a certain bird's food in the various environments. The first graders learned so much and we are so lucky to have such a great resource in our district.
Third graders at Ida Grove Elementary published a book about the winter olympics. Each student chose their favorite winter sport, wrote about the sport, and then drew an illustration that represented it. Great job to these young authors and artists! ❄️✍️🎨
Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week 💜
The Ida Grove third graders learned about artist Jackson Pollock in their Wit and Wisdom reading. They were able to create their own abstract painting using techniques that Jackson used with his paintings.
Reminder: OABCIG students have a 1:00 PM dismissal on Wednesday, April 22, for teachers to participate in professional development.
Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week 💜
Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week 💜
