Hello Green Bear Families,

We have had a fantastic start to the 2025-26 school year! 

Now that we have completed our first full week of school with our kindergarteners, we do not permit parents to enter the building through the pillar doors. One of the goals we have for our students involves independence and it starts when they enter the building. Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, only students are permitted through the front pillar doors. Our safety patrollers, under the supervision of Mr. Wells, will help lead our kindergarteners to their classrooms. All parents and visitors are required to use our security Raptor System located in our main entrance vestibule. 

Please read below for Principal Pennies, Ottawa Hills Elementary School Announcements, Important Dates, and the Back to School Guide (that has everything you need to know for our elementary school). This year, I am planning to showcase all of our students' creative penny designs in the Principal Penny section of the bulletin. 

Finally, I would like to thank our OHSPA Board for approving brand new classroom lunch bins for the teachers and students. We are very lucky to have OHSPA's support and the support of our hot lunch volunteers starting next week. Have a great 3 day weekend!

Dr. Jeremy Bauer

OHES Principal