 | Exams & Early Dismissal May 24, 28-30 All students will be dismissed at 2:00pm each exam day if they do not have any make up exams or other obligations to teachers. |
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Finish strong Green Bears! The following is a list of our Foundry hours and services during exam week. FOUNDRY HOURS DURING EXAM WEEK: Thursday, May 23 – 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24 – 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 – 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 – 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27 – 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 – 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29 – 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 30 – 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TUTORS AVAILABLE: Tutors are available during the school day and after school. Please contact rmclean@ohschools.org or dbroadway@ohschools.org if you are looking for help. STUDY OPPORTUNITIES: - Exam Jams
- Math Lab
- SLAs (Structured Learning Assistance)
- Writing Support
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT - Students are reminded to use test-taking strategies and breathing techniques to do their best and to manage stress. Additionally, the 360 Immersion Room will be available for breathing and stress relief. |
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Upcoming Shows:
Friday, May 24 – 7:00 pm Saturday, May 25 – 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sunday, May 26 – 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm |
 | Fees & Yearbooks Any unpaid fees and fines need to be resolved as soon as possible. Yearbooks will not be distributed to students with any outstanding fees or fines. The online portal can be accessed via PowerSchool or the district website. Yearbook distribution will take place Thursday, May 23. Students will have time to have their classmates sign yearbooks during May Day festivities. |
 | Commencement The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. Doors to the stadium will open at 5:00pm. The program will include addresses by students, Principal Ben McMurray, Superintendent Adam Fineske, and a presentation of the class gift. There is no limit to the number of people allowed to attend graduation. Seniors and family members are asked to park one car per graduate at the elementary school beginning in the circle in preparation for the parade. Seating at both the field and the bleachers are handicap accessible and wheelchair friendly. Parade Following commencement, a police escorted parade of cars will travel throughout the Village where spectators can congratulate the Class of 2024. |
 | JH Cookout All students in seventh and eighth grade are invited to a junior high cookout Tuesday, May 21 from 3:00-4:00pm. The cookout will take place outside of the junior high near the scout house. There is no cost to this event. |
 | 8th Grade Recognition The recognition ceremony will take place in the auditorium from 6:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, May 28. Students are expected to arrive at 5:45. There is no limit to the number of guests. Hope to see you there! |
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Honoring Ingrid, Tim, and Lauren On Saturday, May 18 faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Registry Bistro in downtown Toledo to celebrate and honor English teacher Dr. Lauren Hurst, and Spanish teachers Señor Tim Hood and Señora Ingrid Mendez. These three Ottawa Hills educators have more than 80 years of combined service at Ottawa Hills Local Schools and nearly 100 years of teaching. We wish Lauren, Ingrid, and Tim all the best during the next chapter of their lives. On behalf of OHLS and the Board of Education, Superintendent Adam Fineske presented the honorees with a special clock. Members of the faculty and staff commissioned an original piece of art from former art teacher Steve Wipfli. Special thanks to the social committee for organizing a beautiful event. The committee includes: Steve Bobak, Patty Dowd, Kay Cocke, Gerry Davis, Noreen Hanlon, Gloria Kreischer-Gajewicz Kristin Johnson, and Cindy Nissen. |
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Thanks, Salena Ferguson! Salena Ferguson’s last day will be tomorrow, May 20. During her time at Ottawa Hills, Salena was instrumental in providing programming for drug and alcohol prevention, advising the Challenge Crew, and assisting with Teen Pep. More importantly, Salena has been a ray of sunshine, connecting with our staff and student body at both Jr./Sr. high school and the elementary. She has been an advocate for all students and has provided much needed assistance when necessary. Salena has reminded all of us to place a priority on our personal wellness. We will miss having her on our team. We wish her all the best in her new position at Maumee Valley Country Day School. Thanks for making an impact at Ottawa Hills, Salena. |
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Thanks, Rick Kaifas!
Last Wednesday, Rick Kaifas was presented with an honorary OHHS varsity letter for serving as interim Athletic Director for most of the 2023-24 school year. His wisdom, integrity, dedication, impeccable reputation, and strong skill set ensured that our students had enriching experiences, remarkable opportunities, and memories that will endure a lifetime. Our players, coaches, and teams received the support they needed to excel as formidable competitors in the numerous competitions held during his tenure at Ottawa Hills. His contributions to our school and community will not be forgotten. We appreciate Rick stepping out of retirement and generously offering his time and energy when we needed it most. Rick will be transitioning the athletic department over to new athletic director Ryan Wronkowicz, who will be starting on June 1. In the meantime, Rick will be spending fewer days at Ottawa Hills and taking advantage of the nice weather to sharpen his golf game. Feel free to continue to reach out to Rick. If he’s not available, feel free to reach out to me or Greg Neuendorf. Continued thanks to Greg for the hours he has put in to help Rick and our athletic program. |
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Power of the Pen The junior high Power of the Pen team competed at the State Competition Junior at Ashland University over the weekend. The team met students from across Ohio and listened to a keynote address by author George Ebey, author of the Helen of Mars series published by Glass House Press. Students who competed in the State Tournament included: Molly Mullan (7) Emily Chen (8) Eleza Zaidi (8) Josie Hemke (8,) and Evelyn Sandretto (8). Students who came to support the team as "runners" included: Ruth Mezo, Natalie Nixon, Shivani Pindiprolu, and Ellie Kammeyer. Congratulations to the team and advisor Karen Fischer! Thanks to the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association for their ongoing support for this important extracurricular activity. Special thanks to Emily Mullan for judging and to the parents for driving and supporting the team throughout the season. Power of the Pen is Ohio’s original interscholastic writing contest. More information can be found by clicking here. |
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Kayse, Vjendra, and Thompson are State Bound! Sophomore Jack Kayse just placed first in districts by winning both his matches ((6-0, 6-2) on Saturday in Port Clinton. He will be headed to The State tournament in Wooster, Ohio as a number one seed in singles. Savath Vjendra and Chris Thompson placed fourth in second round of districts and will advance to States as the fourth seed in doubles. The boys will be excused from school for the afternoon Wednesday 5/22 and for the whole day Thursday 5/23. Stay tuned for details about a spirit tunnel. Congratulations to Jack, Chris, and Savith! Special thanks to coaches Danny and Chris Amato! |
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Annual Celebration and Recognition for PNC Highlights Student Internships and Community Partnerships Sarah Eisenbaum held an annual celebration and recognition for her Professional Networking and Communication class on Friday. In addition to coursework, students are paired up with area professionals and participate in an internship over the course of the year. In attendance were dozens of professionals from our community partners that included: Razelle, Marathon, Toledo Classic, Hylant, Welltower, Promedica, UBS, SAME café, Pearl Meyer Leadership Practice, Spengler Nathanson and U.S. District Attorney’s Office, United Transport Services, Washington Local Schools, and Cabinet Work. We are incredibly grateful to the professionals who provided our students with powerful experiences, career and college guidance, and valuable insights about the job market. Special thanks to Jim Silk, Christy Stone, Judd Silverman, Lisa Shall, Angelita Bridges, and Spence Stone. Thanks to Amanda Neuendorf, Darrin Broadway, Rebecca McLean, Trevor Hug, and Paige Espiritu for setting up the Foundry for the event. |
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Green Bears Advancing Through the State Tournament The baseball team beat Genoa 7-3 in the sectional finals on Friday and will play Archbold in Defiance on Thursday. Boys lacrosse beat St Francis 10-4 on Thursday and will face off against St. Johns on Wednesday. Girls lacrosse play their first tournament game against Maumee Valley CDS on Wednesday at home. Regional track and field qualifiers are listed above. Congratulations, Green Bears! Keep the momentum going! |
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All District Band Concert On Tuesday, May 16th, instrumental Music Director Michael Leeds pulled together the Concert, Symphonic, and 5th and 6th grade elementary bands for their final concert of the year. The concert showed the amazing progress our students make throughout their eight-year journey in the instrumental music program under the direction of Michael Leeds. Fifth graders performed works by Bullock, Pearson, and Grice. Sixth graders played Aztec Sunrise, Trumpet Voluntary, Mamma Mia, Ragtime Dance, and Burn the House Down. The junior high Concert Band performed We Stand on Guard, Highlights from Harry Potter, Celtic Air and Dance, and French Market Buzzard’s March. Our Symphonic Band performed The Phantom of the Opera Medley, Selections from Dear Evan Hansen, the Theme from Schindler’s List with a special performance by Freya Klaas on violin. The concert concluded with selections from Chicago and Wicked. Many thanks to The Ottawa Hills Music Theater Association for their support. Special thanks to BCAN, as well as Andrew and Vanessa Prince for livestreaming the concert. Thanks to the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation and to the OH Music Theater Association for their unwavering support of the instrumental music program. Bravo to Michael Leeds and our amazing musicians. We look forward to hearing your final performance of the year at Commencement 2024. |
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Year-End Concert Honors Seniors with Music and Memories On Wednesday, May 16th, vocal music director Hayley Hoss assembled the junior and senior high choirs for the last concert of the year to share an impressive and diverse selection of music from classical to pop. Ms. Hoss took a moment to honor the seniors by having the Concert Choir and Choraliers sing The Wish while a photo slideshow played featuring baby pictures and senior portraits of the class of 2024. Many thanks to The Ottawa Hills Music Theater Association for their support. Thanks to the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation and to the OH Music Theater Association for their unwavering support of the vocal music program. Bravo to Hayley Hoss! We appreciate her ongoing efforts to showcase the vocal music program. |
Save the Date: May 21 JH Cookout 3:00-4:00 May 23 May Day/Yearbook Distribution May 27 No School May 24, 28-30 Exams May 28 8th Grade Recognition May 30 Last Day of School May 30 Commencement 6pm |
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