Decision Day, 2025 Congratulations to the Class of ’25 students that participated in Decision Day, 2025! May 1 is typically the deadline for high school seniors to officially accept their college admission offers, and Ottawa Hills has been celebrating Decision Day for the past couple years. It is a major choice to decide what your next step will be after leaving the halls of Ottawa Hills High School. Congratulations again to our senior Green Bears as they look forward to big adventures this fall! |
Decision Day, 2025 Congratulations to the Class of ’25 students that participated in Decision Day, 2025! May 1 is typically the deadline for high school seniors to officially accept their college admission offers, and Ottawa Hills has been celebrating Decision Day for the past couple years. It is a major choice to decide what your next step will be after leaving the halls of Ottawa Hills High School. Congratulations again to our senior Green Bears as they look forward to big adventures this fall! |
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| Quiz Bowl finishes strong at nationals The Ottawa Hills High School Quiz Bowl team wrapped up a successful showing at nationals last weekend with strong teamwork and competitive spirit. Highlights: Congratulations to the entire team and Coach Tim Adkins on an outstanding season! |
Quiz Bowl finishes strong at nationals The Ottawa Hills High School Quiz Bowl team wrapped up a successful showing at nationals last weekend with strong teamwork and competitive spirit. Highlights: Congratulations to the entire team and Coach Tim Adkins on an outstanding season! |
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| Green Bears headed to Robotics World Championship Three Ottawa Hills students will represent our school at the VEX Robotics World Championship next week, May 6–14, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. They’ll be competing in the Opportunity Division, accompanied by STEM teacher and Robotics Club Advisor Mrs. Dowd. This prestigious event brings together the top 800 teams from around the globe at the world's largest robotics competition to showcase innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving. Best of luck to our Green Bears as they take on the world stage! |
Green Bears headed to Robotics World Championship Three Ottawa Hills students will represent our school at the VEX Robotics World Championship next week, May 6–14, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. They’ll be competing in the Opportunity Division, accompanied by STEM teacher and Robotics Club Advisor Mrs. Dowd. This prestigious event brings together the top 800 teams from around the globe at the world's largest robotics competition to showcase innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving. Best of luck to our Green Bears as they take on the world stage! |
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| Talented Green Bears take the stage The elementary school talent show wowed the crowd this morning with over 70 students showcasing a variety of acts including singing, dancing, piano, violin, gymnastics, and even balloon art. A big congratulations to all the brave and skilled Green Bears who got up on the stage! Special thank you to Mrs. Kulka for organizing the Talent Show and Mr. Leeds for lending his musical and technical expertise to the program. |
Talented Green Bears take the stage The elementary school talent show wowed the crowd this morning with over 70 students showcasing a variety of acts including singing, dancing, piano, violin, gymnastics, and even balloon art. A big congratulations to all the brave and skilled Green Bears who got up on the stage! Special thank you to Mrs. Kulka for organizing the Talent Show and Mr. Leeds for lending his musical and technical expertise to the program. |
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| Wednesday is Walk & Roll to School Day Walk & Roll to School Days help promote walking, biking or scootering for several reasons including to: - promote physical activity
- teach pedestrian safety
- reduce traffic congestion
Thank you, Jennifer Roach, for being our local Walk & Roll coordinator. Jennifer is seeking volunteer crossing guards to help students get to and from school safely while walking or rolling next Wednesday, May 7. Volunteer here. |
Wednesday is Walk & Roll to School Day Walk & Roll to School Days help promote walking, biking or scootering for several reasons including to: - promote physical activity
- teach pedestrian safety
- reduce traffic congestion
Thank you, Jennifer Roach, for being our local Walk & Roll coordinator. Jennifer is seeking volunteer crossing guards to help students get to and from school safely while walking or rolling next Wednesday, May 7. Volunteer here. |
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| Join us for the final Coffee & Conversation of the school year Superintendent Dr. Fineske and Treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy invite you to the last Coffee & Conversation on Friday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room (4035 W. Central Ave.). The topic will be on state funding updates and the May Five-Year Forecast. After a brief presentation, there will be time for open dialogue. Coffee from the STEAM Café will be served. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging conversation! |
Join us for the final Coffee & Conversation of the school year Superintendent Dr. Fineske and Treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy invite you to the last Coffee & Conversation on Friday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room (4035 W. Central Ave.). The topic will be on state funding updates and the May Five-Year Forecast. After a brief presentation, there will be time for open dialogue. Coffee from the STEAM Café will be served. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging conversation! |
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| Artificial intelligence literacy and connection opportunities for Ohio’s K-12 education communityOhio K-12 educators and administrators were invited to join the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in partnership with aiEDU, Innovate Ohio, and the Ohio Educational Service Center Association, at an AI Summit at the Glass City Center this week. The free summit brought together educators, district and building K-12 leaders, and educational service center employees from across the state to connect, learn, and collaborate on AI literacy and innovation in K-12 education. AI is an important part of the future that will impact education and the workforce. Ottawa Hills wants to ensure that our teachers and staff are empowered to leverage this technology to enhance classroom experiences and teach students how to use augmented intelligence responsibly. |
Artificial intelligence literacy and connection opportunities for Ohio’s K-12 education communityOhio K-12 educators and administrators were invited to join the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in partnership with aiEDU, Innovate Ohio, and the Ohio Educational Service Center Association, at an AI Summit at the Glass City Center this week. The free summit brought together educators, district and building K-12 leaders, and educational service center employees from across the state to connect, learn, and collaborate on AI literacy and innovation in K-12 education. AI is an important part of the future that will impact education and the workforce. Ottawa Hills wants to ensure that our teachers and staff are empowered to leverage this technology to enhance classroom experiences and teach students how to use augmented intelligence responsibly. |
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| Unlock your child's future with AI this summer! This extraordinary opportunit is the Inspirit AI Summer Program, taught by Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League graduate students and industry experts right here on our campus! This immersive, hands-on experience is designed for rising 6–12 graders who are curious about the future of technology. Students will explore how AI is used to build tools like ChatGPT, drive self-driving cars, improve healthcare, and even combat global challenges like COVID-19. Participants will: Learn to code in Python (no prior experience required!) Explore ethics, bias, and the real-world impact of AI Complete a passion project applying AI to an area like finance, astronomy, or medicine Build lasting connections with instructors from Stanford, MIT, and beyond
No coding experience? No problem. The program is divided into middle and high school sections to support students of all skill levels. Give your child a head start in one of the fastest-growing fields in the world. Apply by May 15! |
Unlock your child's future with AI this summer! This extraordinary opportunit is the Inspirit AI Summer Program, taught by Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League graduate students and industry experts right here on our campus! This immersive, hands-on experience is designed for rising 6–12 graders who are curious about the future of technology. Students will explore how AI is used to build tools like ChatGPT, drive self-driving cars, improve healthcare, and even combat global challenges like COVID-19. Participants will: Learn to code in Python (no prior experience required!) Explore ethics, bias, and the real-world impact of AI Complete a passion project applying AI to an area like finance, astronomy, or medicine Build lasting connections with instructors from Stanford, MIT, and beyond
No coding experience? No problem. The program is divided into middle and high school sections to support students of all skill levels. Give your child a head start in one of the fastest-growing fields in the world. Apply by May 15! |
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| Spring Carnival is 2 weeks away! The annual Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association Spring Carnival will take place Friday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m. on the fields outside the elementary school. |
Spring Carnival is 2 weeks away! The annual Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association Spring Carnival will take place Friday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m. on the fields outside the elementary school. |
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Upcoming events: - Sunday, May 4: The Big Sing (joint choir concert) 2 p.m. in the auditorium
- Wednesday, May 7: Walk & Roll to School Day
- Wednesday, May 7: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m. district offices
- Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14: All District Band Concert 7 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: (New date!) Brown Bag Chorus Spring Concert 7 p.m.
- Friday, May 16: Coffee and Conversation 8:30 a.m. district offices
- Friday, May 16: OHSPA Spring Carnival 6-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 21: Board of Education meeting 4 p.m. district offices
- Thursday, May 22: OHSPA meeting 5:30 p.m. The Foundry
- Friday, May 23: Early release for all students at 1 p.m.
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day. Schools closed.
- Friday, May 30: Last day of school. Elementary students released at noon. Commencement 6 p.m.
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Upcoming events: - Sunday, May 4: The Big Sing (joint choir concert) 2 p.m. in the auditorium
- Wednesday, May 7: Walk & Roll to School Day
- Wednesday, May 7: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m. district offices
- Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14: All District Band Concert 7 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: (New date!) Brown Bag Chorus Spring Concert 7 p.m.
- Friday, May 16: Coffee and Conversation 8:30 a.m. district offices
- Friday, May 16: OHSPA Spring Carnival 6-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 21: Board of Education meeting 4 p.m. district offices
- Thursday, May 22: OHSPA meeting 5:30 p.m. The Foundry
- Friday, May 23: Early release for all students at 1 p.m.
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day. Schools closed.
- Friday, May 30: Last day of school. Elementary students released at noon. Commencement 6 p.m.
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| DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
In partnership with our community, Ottawa Hills Local Schools will inspire, challenge, and support each student to realize their unique and full potential; to embrace the joy of learning as a lifelong process; and to become an empathetic, responsible citizen.
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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
In partnership with our community, Ottawa Hills Local Schools will inspire, challenge, and support each student to realize their unique and full potential; to embrace the joy of learning as a lifelong process; and to become an empathetic, responsible citizen.
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