Congratulations to the winners of the 2025-2026 Jump Rope/Hula Hoop Wall of Fame contest. Grade 2: Jada (Forward 217 & Backward 183), Ephrata (Hula Hoop) Grade 3: Ivan (Forward 594), Ava (Backward 141 & Hula Hoop), Raymond & Elise (Hula Hoop) Grade 4: Hugo (Forward 268), Ellia (Backward 115), Lucy  (Crisscross 38), Olivia , Joanna & Sloane (Hula Hoop) Grade 5: Sophia  (Forward 160 & Hula Hoop), Elsie (Backward 100), Ruby (Crisscross 28), Knox , David & Kaden (30-second speed jump 77), Lana (Hula Hoop) Grade 6: Keeley (Forward 526, Criss Cross 54 & Doubles 2), Taeson (Backward 202), Faith (30-second speed jump 84), Kynlee , Jameson , Presley & Emma (Doubles 2) Kynlee , Ayvah , Owen & Kellan (Hula Hoops)  

Other students who got their name on the Jump Rope/Hula Hoop wall of Fame throughout the year: Kody (2nd), Pete(3rd), Swayzie  & Cohen (4th), Georgia & Claire (6th)

Way to go students!  Thank you to all of the students for your continued hard work and great attitudes!

Students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade will be taking the NWEA MAP assessments this week. Daily attendance and on-time arrival, along with good sleep routines and healthy breakfasts throughout the week are a few of the ways you can support your child during testing week. 

To help reduce stress, we encourage parents to focus on effort and perseverance rather than results. Testing week is a great opportunity to remind your child how proud you are of them - because nothing inspires hard work quite like encouragement from home!

Get ready to make a splash! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and our theme is "Under the Sea!" Let’s celebrate our "o-fish-ally" amazing teachers and staff. A flyer with details of our ocean-themed activities was sent home last week. See the links below to find out how you can be part of the fun!

Ensuring a safe school environment remains a top priority. We are moving forward with upgrading classroom door handles to allow for quicker, more secure locking in an emergency. Funds from last fall’s fundraiser will cover part of the project, and we invite our parish and school families to help complete the remaining portion.

Donations can be made here, or by scanning the QR code in the parish bulletin.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school safe.

Specialty Day is one of the students' favorite days of the school year and would not be possible without  wonderful volunteer presenters. We extend special thanks to Elise LeBrun, who organized this year's Specialty Day, and all of the following for sharing their time and talents with us: 

Presenters: Jordan Ochocki, Abby Nelson, Jody Pittman, Rebecca Jongling, Miranda Ochocki, Zach DeBoer, Andrew Hershman, Emmie Lolkus, Peden Massey, Rachael Edwards, Elizabeth Johnson, Grant Van Voorst, Jaleen Flitz, Thomas Madigan, Amy DesLauriers, Emily Smith, Joe DeRosier, Samantha Spridgen, Britni Johnson, Jameson Stephens, Cheryle Aslesen, Jacqueline and Kieren Humke

Volunteers: Lois Bierschbach, Emily Pociask, Katie LeBrun, Lisa Osterman, Katie Krystosek, Beth and Brian Josten, Corina Arnett, Lori Hodgkiss

Sioux Falls Humane Society, Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Mount Marty Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesiology, O'Gorman High School Students

We apologize if we missed anyone and hope to see you all again next year! 

The St. Michael Catholic Daughters are looking for youth volunteers to help with the Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 2. They need help setting up tables and/or serving food from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This would be great for youth looking for service hours.

Please get in touch with Wendy at 605-951-4946 or Theresa at 605-360-9696 if able to help!

Wednesday, May 6th
7:30 PM
Bishop O’ Gorman PAC

Join us for a field trip with students wearing greens, browns, and blues to set our scene out in nature. Do not feel obligated to buy any new clothes! No hats or sweats, please.

Please plan to arrive by 7:15. SKD will be performing before us, so be sure to allow a little extra time for parking.

Students in grades K–2 should meet in the cafeteria to line up, as they will be first on stage. You will need to save them a seat, as they will join their families for the second half of the program.

Students in grades 3–6 should meet their teachers by the staircase just inside the main entrance and will be seated in the balcony for the first half of the program.

Preschool Spring Programs
10:30 AM
St. Michael Parish

Thursday, April 30th - PS3 Concert
Friday, May 1st - PS4 and PS5 Concert

Friday, May 1st - Elementary Band Festival
4:50-5:40 pm- 6th-grade band rehearsal in the OGHS Performing Arts Center
5:50-6:45 pm- 5th-grade band rehearsal in the OGHS Performing Arts Center - come dressed for the concert
6:45 pm- doors to the Performing Arts Center open for the audience

7:00 pm- Concert!

Who: All Bishop O’Gorman Orchestra Students
When: May 8th, 2026 - 7:00
Where: Bishop O'Gorman High School Gymnasium

4th Grade Arrival: 6:00
5th Grade Arrival: 6:15
6th Grade Arrival: 6:30

Please click on the documents below for important information about the school year:

How to Use My School Bucks

PS-6th Grade Handbook

Elementary Uniform Policy

Giftcard Program

Volunteer Sign Up

Before & After School Care

No School / Early Dismissal Days

Community Resource Flyers

Specials, Office, BASC Wish Lists

Click here to view all Bishop O'Gorman Community Events

Community Resource Flyers

Community Business Directory

Gift Card Program

German Teacher: O'Gorman High School
Science Teacher: O'Gorman Junior High 
Custodian/Janitor: O'Gorman High School
After School Care positions for fall 2026 for all Elementaries 
Multiple Activities/Coaching Positions: O'Gorman Junior High & O'Gorman High School
Click here to check out all open positions or visit ogknights.org/careers to apply.

Know someone who meets any of these open position qualifications? Share their name with us and we’ll handle the outreach! We’re happy to confidentially contact referrals. Click here to Submit a Confidential Referral