Odebolt Elementary School

REMINDER: Due to a 3pm start time for the Middle School track meet today, we will dismiss school at 2:30pm. This will allow time to clear the high school parking lot while also keeping our District-wide transportation schedule consistent.

We would like to thank the professionals who keep our buildings running smoothly every day. To our secretaries, administrative assistants, and other administrative support professionals, thank you for keeping us organized and efficient!

Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do.

Odebolt Elementary students had a special guest reader yesterday morning! Anna McCollough, Sac County Fair Queen, came to each of the classrooms to read books and share her experience as a fair queen.

Many hands make light work 🧹 Odebolt students, staff, and volunteers working together to clean up around the OABCIG Odebolt Elementary & Middle School grounds and various community locations.

This Friday (April 12) 3-5 PM, the Odebolt Public Library is hosting a grand opening of their new Makerspace! Make sure to stop in for treats, crafts, face paint, and door prize drawings! 🖌️✂️ 📚

OABCIG Yearbook has 3 ad spots left available in the yearbook. If interested contact Kate Beyke at kbeyke@oabcig.org

OABCIG Elem in Odebolt and Middle School is hosting their annual Scholastic book fair March 18-21. Information packets and wish lists were sent home with K-5 students on March 13 or 14. This event is open to the public from 2:30-7:30 on March 19 and 2:30-7:00 on March 21. *Books pictured are about 15% of what is available!

OABCIG Elementary Students had a very special afternoon today, as they were entertained by the Des Moines Opera Iowa troupe! 4th and 5th graders all attended a workshop to learn more about what these entertainers do. Then all the K-5th graders got to watch as they performed "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing"! Tonight, you can all come watch as these fabulous performers show off their skills in "Beauty and the Beast" at the High School Auditorium $5 at the door Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7 PM

OABCIG Schools will have a 2 hour late start Friday, March 8th. There will be no morning preschool and no before school activities.

The Kids Heart Challenge in the OABCIG Odebolt Elementary is off to a great start! Students are already over halfway to their goal of raising $5,000 for the American Heart Association. As a result, they've earned 2 dress-up days for the end of this week: Thursday- Feb 22 - Wear your favorite sports team apparel Friday-Feb 23 - Hat Day There's still time to register and complete Finn's Mission online, learning hands-only CPR, which is free to do! Thanks to everyone for their support so far and keep up the good work! -Mr. Dougherty - PE teacher

Odebolt Building is looking to hire a paraeducator to begin as soon as possible. Applications can be found on the school website or picked up at any OABCIG district school building. Anyone interested can contact Principal Doug Mogensen by calling 712-364-6066 or email dmogensen@oabcig.org.

It's finally warmed up enough for outdoor recess, which means the snow is perfect for snowmen and climbing that snow pile! Odebolt Elementary Kindergarten - 3rd Grade enjoying the snow at recess.

Dollars for Scholars Pancake Brunch Sunday, January 28th.

4th Grade in Odebolt learned about the famous Berlin Candy Bomber, Gail Halvorsen, from guest speaker Jim Lundell. Mr. Lundell has been visiting the 4th grade for the past few years, sharing his friend's story. Lundell brings the students gum and chocolate, which they enjoyed as he read "Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot" by Margot Thies Raven.

OABCIG Schools will not have school Friday, January 19th. Teachers will still report at 10AM.

OABCIG Schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 18th. There will be no after school activities.

OABCIG Schools will be 2 hours late Tuesday, January 16th. No morning preschool, and no morning activities.

Due to dangerous wind chills and continued hazardous road conditions OABCIG Schools will not have school on Monday, January 15th.

Update: There will be No School for OABCIG Schools on Friday, January 12, 2024.