🔎 Hidden in Plain Sight Camper Coming to Odebolt!
The Manning Recovery Center’s Hidden in Plain Sight camper will be in Odebolt on October 29 during Parent-Teacher Conferences, sponsored by PTCP! This interactive experience helps parents recognize warning signs of substance misuse that can be hidden in everyday items.
📌 Parents only (ages 21+). Take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity!
The Manning Recovery Center’s Hidden in Plain Sight camper will be in Odebolt on October 29 during Parent-Teacher Conferences, sponsored by PTCP! This interactive experience helps parents recognize warning signs of substance misuse that can be hidden in everyday items.
📌 Parents only (ages 21+). Take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity!
OABCIG Elementary and Middle School is getting ready to celebrate Red Ribbon Week! ❤️ Students are encouraged to participate in our themed dress-up days as we come together to promote healthy choices and make positive decisions! 💪 Let’s show our Falcon spirit while standing together for a healthy, drug-free future!
Check out next week’s dress-up days and join in the fun!
Check out next week’s dress-up days and join in the fun!
📚 Our Odebolt 1st graders recently visited the Odebolt Library after finishing their Library unit in Wit & Wisdom! What a great way to bring their learning to life, explore their local library, and continue building a love of reading.
𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 23!
Just a reminder, OABCIG will have no school on Friday, October 23. The end of the 1st quarter is Thursday, October 22.
Enjoy the long weekend, Falcons!
Just a reminder, OABCIG will have no school on Friday, October 23. The end of the 1st quarter is Thursday, October 22.
Enjoy the long weekend, Falcons!
Reminder: OABCIG Community School District will have a 1:00 PM early dismissal on Wednesday, October 7, to allow our staff to participate in professional development.
We appreciate your support as our staff continues to learn, collaborate, and grow for the benefit of our students! 💜🖤
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 1:00 PM Dismissal
We appreciate your support as our staff continues to learn, collaborate, and grow for the benefit of our students! 💜🖤
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 1:00 PM Dismissal
💗🏐 Pink Out Night + Volleyball Youth Night = A Night to Remember! 🏐💗
Last Thursday’s Pink Out Night was made even more special as our young Falcon volleyball players joined our high school athletes on the court for Youth Night!
These moments are about so much more than volleyball. 💜 From our youngest Falcons to our high school athletes, we’re proud to see our community grow together, support one another, and pass the love of the game from one generation to the next.
Last Thursday’s Pink Out Night was made even more special as our young Falcon volleyball players joined our high school athletes on the court for Youth Night!
These moments are about so much more than volleyball. 💜 From our youngest Falcons to our high school athletes, we’re proud to see our community grow together, support one another, and pass the love of the game from one generation to the next.
The annual OABCIG 5th Grade Mid-Bell Band Night is a come-and-go informational and instrument rental meeting held for fifth-grade students and their parents with Ray's Mid-Bell Music 🎶🎷
Just a reminder that OABCIG will have a 1:00 PM dismissal on Wednesday, September 16.
This early dismissal allows our staff to participate in important professional development (PD) and continue learning, collaborating, and growing so we can better serve our students. 📚
Please make sure your family has a plan for the early dismissal.
This early dismissal allows our staff to participate in important professional development (PD) and continue learning, collaborating, and growing so we can better serve our students. 📚
Please make sure your family has a plan for the early dismissal.
What started as a delicious Homecoming Parade tailgate turned into an incredible gift to our students and school! 🦅🍔
Thank you to 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐨𝐰𝐚 for firing up the grills, serving our community, and donating OVER $1,400 from the Homecoming Parade grilling! 🙌
Your generosity and continued support of OABCIG make a BIG difference for our students, activities, and school community. We are so grateful to have partners like UBI who show up for our Falcons in so many ways!
Thank you for helping make Homecoming Week—and our Falcon community—so special! 💜🖤
Thank you, UBI, for always helping our Falcons fly! 𓅃
Thank you to 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐨𝐰𝐚 for firing up the grills, serving our community, and donating OVER $1,400 from the Homecoming Parade grilling! 🙌
Your generosity and continued support of OABCIG make a BIG difference for our students, activities, and school community. We are so grateful to have partners like UBI who show up for our Falcons in so many ways!
Thank you for helping make Homecoming Week—and our Falcon community—so special! 💜🖤
Thank you, UBI, for always helping our Falcons fly! 𓅃
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!
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.
The 𝐎𝐁𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 has an immediate opening for 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 for the 𝐎𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐭 building. Approximate hours (7:30am-2:00pm) per day during the school year.
This position would be perfect for the stay-at-home parent or retiree looking to supplement their income. Benefits include IPERS, paid sick leave and personal leave.
Must have the physical capability to be on your feet most of the day and do the lifting required in the preparation, serving and cleaning up of meals as directed by the Food Service Director. Basic knowledge of food preparation and food safety is needed, as well as enjoying working with children and adults.
A Support Staff Application is available to be downloaded on the school website www.oabcig.org under district careers or may be picked up from any OABCIG location.
Please return a letter of interest & completed application to:
Attn: Mary Renze, Food Service Director
OABCIG Schools
900 John Montgomery Drive
Ida Grove, IA 51445
Or contact Mary Renze at mrenze@oabcig.org
This position would be perfect for the stay-at-home parent or retiree looking to supplement their income. Benefits include IPERS, paid sick leave and personal leave.
Must have the physical capability to be on your feet most of the day and do the lifting required in the preparation, serving and cleaning up of meals as directed by the Food Service Director. Basic knowledge of food preparation and food safety is needed, as well as enjoying working with children and adults.
A Support Staff Application is available to be downloaded on the school website www.oabcig.org under district careers or may be picked up from any OABCIG location.
Please return a letter of interest & completed application to:
Attn: Mary Renze, Food Service Director
OABCIG Schools
900 John Montgomery Drive
Ida Grove, IA 51445
Or contact Mary Renze at mrenze@oabcig.org
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
Odebolt Elementary Falcons of the Week 𓅃
Our final week of school is packed with activities! Here are some additional events happening across the district.
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
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!
