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!
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
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!
Happy 3rd Day of 3rd Grade from the Ida Grove 3rd Graders! 🎉📚✏️
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒! 𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓!
Homecoming Week is almost here, and we want our entire community to get in on the fun!
The 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 invites local businesses to decorate their windows and show off their Falcon Spirit for Homecoming Week, September 8–11! 🦅
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘!”
Whether you go all out or keep it simple, we want to see your Falcons Got Game window! Get creative, have fun, and let us see your Falcon spirit!
📸 How to participate:
Decorate your windows, snap a photo, and email it to mboger@oabcig.org by Tuesday, September 8.
🏆 The OABCIG Student Council will vote on their favorite, and the winning business will take home the traveling trophy!
Businesses — show us what you’ve got!
Homecoming Week is almost here, and we want our entire community to get in on the fun!
The 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 invites local businesses to decorate their windows and show off their Falcon Spirit for Homecoming Week, September 8–11! 🦅
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘!”
Whether you go all out or keep it simple, we want to see your Falcons Got Game window! Get creative, have fun, and let us see your Falcon spirit!
📸 How to participate:
Decorate your windows, snap a photo, and email it to mboger@oabcig.org by Tuesday, September 8.
🏆 The OABCIG Student Council will vote on their favorite, and the winning business will take home the traveling trophy!
Businesses — show us what you’ve got!
The 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 would like to welcome all students back to school with a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 breakfast on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 28𝐭𝐡.
Breakfast is available for purchase each morning of school from 7:45 until school starts. Regular access to a healthy school breakfast is one of the best ways to support students' ability to learn and overall well-being.
Breakfast is available for purchase each morning of school from 7:45 until school starts. Regular access to a healthy school breakfast is one of the best ways to support students' ability to learn and overall well-being.
𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 2026
NOW THAT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS OUT OF THE WAY… LET’S GET INTO HOMECOMING WEEK!
Homecoming week is September 8-11
👕 Check out the week’s theme days and start planning your outfits!
🔥 Get ready to make some Homecoming memories!
📣 Watch for more Homecoming updates/events!
GO FALCONS!
NOW THAT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS OUT OF THE WAY… LET’S GET INTO HOMECOMING WEEK!
Homecoming week is September 8-11
👕 Check out the week’s theme days and start planning your outfits!
🔥 Get ready to make some Homecoming memories!
📣 Watch for more Homecoming updates/events!
GO FALCONS!
🏈💜 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧! 💜🏈
Get ready to show your Falcon pride! Homecoming shirts are now available to order.
Don't miss your chance to wear this year's official Homecoming shirt as we celebrate an exciting week of school spirit and Falcon traditions!
🛍️ Order yours here: https://oabcigshcspirit26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
⏰ Be sure to place your order before the deadline! August 24 at 10 AM
Get ready to show your Falcon pride! Homecoming shirts are now available to order.
Don't miss your chance to wear this year's official Homecoming shirt as we celebrate an exciting week of school spirit and Falcon traditions!
🛍️ Order yours here: https://oabcigshcspirit26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
⏰ Be sure to place your order before the deadline! August 24 at 10 AM
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦!
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students? OABCIG Community School District is seeking caring, dependable individuals to join our team as Paraprofessionals.
Current Openings:
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥/𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
Contact: Travis Chizek
📧 tchizek@oabcig.org
𝐈𝐝𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
Contact: Alan Henderson
📧 ahenderson@oabcig.org
https://www.oabcig.org/page/careers
Every day is an opportunity to support students, build relationships, and help create a positive learning environment. Whether you're starting a new career or looking for meaningful work, we'd love to have you on the Falcon team!
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students? OABCIG Community School District is seeking caring, dependable individuals to join our team as Paraprofessionals.
Current Openings:
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥/𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
Contact: Travis Chizek
📧 tchizek@oabcig.org
𝐈𝐝𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
Contact: Alan Henderson
📧 ahenderson@oabcig.org
https://www.oabcig.org/page/careers
Every day is an opportunity to support students, build relationships, and help create a positive learning environment. Whether you're starting a new career or looking for meaningful work, we'd love to have you on the Falcon team!
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.