District Newsletter - Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Congratulations to the Boys Golf Team!

On Tuesday the boys golf team captured the Division III State Championship by a stunning 42 shots! The team was celebrated upon their arrival home with a Victory Parade through the Village, escorted by OHPD. Individually, Charlie Swigart finished state runner-up with a total of 142 (-2), and was among four Green Bears that finished in the top 12. Great playing, Green Bears!

Fall Collage Concert this Sunday

The Fall Collage Concert features all of the performing groups at Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School. Bands and choirs alike perform a seamless concert experience that goes from one group to the next, sampling sounds from the first quarter. Be sure to join us Sunday, October 18th for this event. The concert starts at 7 p.m. in the main gym.

Parent Teacher Conferences 2026-2027

Parent/teacher conferences are Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23. There will be no school for students on those days.

Conference sign up link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/OHLS

If you have any questions for grades K-6, contact Julie Pawlicki at jpawlicki@ohschools.org.

If you have any questions for grades 7-12, contact Amanda Neuendorf at aneuendorf@ohschools.org.

OHLS Ranked #1 for Responsible Spending

For the third year in a row Ottawa Hills Local School District has been ranked #1 by the State of Ohio in effective per pupil spending compared to similar districts. We spend 78% of our budget directly on student instruction.

You're Invited

The Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation invites the community to a Ribbon Cutting celebrating Charley's Playground and the Shelley Jamison Butterfly Garden.

Join in the celebration at the new all-inclusive elementary playground on Wednesday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting followed by light refreshments at the butterfly garden.

Elementary Halloween Parade

Mark your calendars for the sweetest and spookiest parade as our elementary students celebrate Halloween. The parade will kickoff at 12:45 p.m. at the Indian Rd. entrance of the elementary school.

Elementary parents can read more details in a letter from Principal Andy Evans here.

OHMTA presents “Six,” Teen Edition

Six queens of King Henry VIII take the stage in this fast-paced musical that gives history a pop concert twist. Each queen steps forward to tell her story and argue that she suffered the most, but as the competition heats up, they discover they have more in common than they thought.

Three shows only: Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 19, and can be purchased here: ohschools.org/tickets.

View the full cast list on Instagram @ohhs.theatre.

Trunk or Treat AND Movie Night October 30

After the OHES Halloween activities and costume parade, join OHSPA for a family-friendly drive-in style movie night Oct. 30. We'll have an outdoor theatre, snacks and fun! (Please note: Trick or treat in the Village is on Saturday, October 31.)

Visit https://ohspa.membershiptoolkit.com/home to purchase your $20/car movie ticket. Limited tickets available.

Important Resources:

Oct. 12 District Message Important message regarding safety
Oct. 13 District Message Facts about religious instruction
2026-27 School Year Calendar link to view pdf
OH Connections link to view elementary and jr./sr. high school news
PowerSchool link to register, pay fees and view schedules & grades
SchoolMessenger link to update your emergency and district notification info
District Calendar link to view school events
Athletic Calendar link to view (and subscribe) to all Green Bear sports

Important Dates:

Friday, Oct. 16: End of first quarter
Sunday, Oct. 18: Fall Collage Concert, 7 p.m., JHHS gym
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Junior High Halloween dance 6:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 22 and 23: No School. Parent Teacher Conferences. Elementary Book Fair.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Board of Education meeting, 4 p.m., district conference room
Friday, Oct. 30: OHES Halloween Parade, 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: No School. Election Day.
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Late Start begins at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 5: Board of Education meeting, 8:30 a.m., district conference room
Wednesday, Nov. 5: OHBBO meeting, 7 p.m., OHES community room

Follow and connect with the district on our Facebook, Instagram and Green Bear Athletics X social media accounts at the links below.

Ottawa Hills Local Schools

4035 W. Central Ave.

Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204

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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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