Monthly District Newsletter - October 2025 |
Monthly District Newsletter - October 2025 |
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Ottawa Hills in "Elite 8"! Ottawa Hills Local School District achieved the state's highest possible Report Card rating, 5-Stars, when the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released School Report Cards for the 2024-25 school year. This 5-Star distinction was earned by only 8% of Ohio school districts. Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School and Elementary School also received 5-Stars on the School Report Card. Congratulations to our faculty and staff on this accomplishment and a big thank you to our Green Bear families for making education a priority at home. |
Ottawa Hills in "Elite 8"! Ottawa Hills Local School District achieved the state's highest possible Report Card rating, 5-Stars, when the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released School Report Cards for the 2024-25 school year. This 5-Star distinction was earned by only 8% of Ohio school districts. Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School and Elementary School also received 5-Stars on the School Report Card. Congratulations to our faculty and staff on this accomplishment and a big thank you to our Green Bear families for making education a priority at home. |
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 | Village Life Parade Oct. 10 Join us for the annual Celebration of Village Life Parade during homecoming week on Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. Watch along the parade route (map below) for our Green Bear Marching Band, school groups & organizations, class floats, athletics teams, homecoming court, and more. Groups interested in participating must register with the Village by Oct. 6. Find registration and parade information here. |
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 | Coffee & Conversations Returns Oct. 17 Join us for coffee, conversation and community connection! District leadership invites you to learn about our goals and outlook for the year and ask questions in a casual setting on Friday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room (4035 W. Central Ave.). Superintendent Dr. Adam Fineske will review the district goals and focus areas for 2025-26. Treasurer/CFO Mr. Tom Siloy will review 2025 year end, the Five-Year Forecast and the Cash Balance Stability Plan. |
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 | Our Financial Future Treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy shared the district's August financial report and Five-Year forecast with the Board of Education this week. The presentation included our financial outlook and a cash balance plan to ensure continued fiscal stability. Have questions about district finances? Contact Mr. Siloy at tsiloy@ohschools.org. |
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 | Local Business Professionals: Help Our Students Network Seniors in Ms. Eisenbaum's Professional Networking Class need your help practicing real-world networking skills! Our students are exploring careers in finance, marketing, real estate, healthcare, business, entrepreneurship, accounting, insurance, legal services, and more. Local business professionals are invited to help students build an authentic networking experience at the first Green Bear Business Mixer Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in The Foundry. As an added opportunity, professionals can choose to mentor a student next semester, which involves approximately six hours of engagement between February and April. Interested in supporting our students? Complete our brief interest survey using the link below to learn more or sign up to attend. Thank you for investing in our Green Bears' future success! |
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 | Supervision at Football Games As we continue through football season, we want to remind families that all elementary students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending home football games, as stated in the elementary parent handbook. District staff do not monitor students outside the stadium gates during games. We encourage all students to enjoy the game by cheering on our Green Bears from the bleachers with their families. Ottawa Hills Police Department officers are present at all home games to address any concerns. Students and community members can also use our "See Something, Say Something" Safe Schools Reporting resources available on the district website. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our young Green Bears safe at football games. |
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| Alumni Honored Ottawa Hills Local Schools celebrated outstanding alumni achievement at this year's ceremony, honoring the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. The district recognized distinguished alumni who have made meaningful contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers honor the tradition of excellence at Ottawa Hills. New Athletic Hall of Fame members were inducted in appreciation of their extraordinary contributions to our athletic programs and outstanding achievement in sports. These exceptional Green Bears were recognized at halftime of a Friday night home football game, celebrating their continued connection to our community. Learn more about our honorees and their remarkable achievements here. |
Alumni Honored Ottawa Hills Local Schools celebrated outstanding alumni achievement at this year's ceremony, honoring the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. The district recognized distinguished alumni who have made meaningful contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers honor the tradition of excellence at Ottawa Hills. New Athletic Hall of Fame members were inducted in appreciation of their extraordinary contributions to our athletic programs and outstanding achievement in sports. These exceptional Green Bears were recognized at halftime of a Friday night home football game, celebrating their continued connection to our community. Learn more about our honorees and their remarkable achievements here. |
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 | The Bear Cave is open! The Bear Cave has moved online and will be open for orders the first two weeks of each month. Orders will be delivered directly to school two weeks after the store closes: - Elementary orders will be sent home with students
- JHHS orders will have a designated pickup date at the school
- Shipping options are also available
Support our Green Bear athletes and shop now through Sunday, October 12. *Delivery expected the week of October 26 |
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 | It's tournament time A reminder as we enter tournament season that OH Boosters and other athletic passes cannot be used for tournament and playoff games. Tickets for tournaments and playoffs must be purchased directly through the Ohio High School Athletic Association. |
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 | Prepare to be ensnared by "Little Shop of Horrors" Save the date for Ottawa Hills High School Theatre production of "Little Shop of Horrors!" The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination! Stay tuned for ticket information. Performance dates: - Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.
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Important dates: - Thursday, Oct. 9: OHSPA meeting 5:30 p.m. in The Foundry
- Friday, Oct. 10: Village Life Parade 5 p.m.; Homecoming football game 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Board of Education Meeting 4 p.m. in the district conference room
- Sunday, Oct. 19: Fall Collage Concert 7 p.m. in the high school gym
- Wednesday, Oct. 22: Early release for all students at 1 p.m.
- Thursday-Friday, Oct. 23-24: No School. Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: No School. Election Day.
- Wednesday, Nov. 5: Board of Education Meeting 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room
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Important dates: - Thursday, Oct. 9: OHSPA meeting 5:30 p.m. in The Foundry
- Friday, Oct. 10: Village Life Parade 5 p.m.; Homecoming football game 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Board of Education Meeting 4 p.m. in the district conference room
- Sunday, Oct. 19: Fall Collage Concert 7 p.m. in the high school gym
- Wednesday, Oct. 22: Early release for all students at 1 p.m.
- Thursday-Friday, Oct. 23-24: No School. Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: No School. Election Day.
- Wednesday, Nov. 5: Board of Education Meeting 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room
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Follow and connect with the district on our Facebook, Instagram, and Green Bear Athletics X social media accounts. |
Follow and connect with the district on our Facebook, Instagram, and Green Bear Athletics X social media accounts. |
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Copyright © 2025 OHLS, All rights reserved. Ottawa Hills Local Schools 4035 W. Central Ave. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204 |
Copyright © 2025 OHLS, All rights reserved. Ottawa Hills Local Schools 4035 W. Central Ave. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204 |
| 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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