 | Fees, Yearbooks, and End of Third Quarter
Report cards will be sent home for students who received an F as a final quarter grade. Paper copies are available upon request once the grades are finalized at the end of the week. Any unpaid fees and fines need to be paid as soon as possible. Yearbooks will not be distributed to students with any unpaid fees or fines. The online portal can be accessed via PowerSchool or at the school website. |
 | Coffee with Jr./Sr. High School Principals
We invite you to join Principal Ben McMurray and Assistant Principal Jasa George for coffee and conversation on Tuesday, April 1 at 9:30 in the library. Please RSVP here! |
 | OHLS and Office of Village Life partner with Stanford, MIT for AI Scholars program Self-driving cars, Alexa, and iPhone face recognition all share one thing—artificial intelligence. This summer, OHLS and the Office of Village Life are offering AI Scholars a pre-college enrichment program for middle and high school students. Taught by alumni and graduate students from Stanford, MIT, and other top universities, the program provides hands-on learning in AI through in-person or live online classes. For more details, including an interest survey, program brochure, and registration link, read the parent letter below. |
 | 8th Grade DC Trip Parent Meeting
(parents of current seventh graders) All seventh grade parents are invited to attend the DC Trip Parent Meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 6:00pm in the auditorium. Please direct any questions to Cheri Palko at CPalko@ohschools.org. |
State Testing The district will soon be administering state-required tests to grades 3 through 11. Student attendance is very important during this testing period (April 2-29). The Jr./Sr. High School testing will begin Monday, April 14. |
State Testing The district will soon be administering state-required tests to grades 3 through 11. Student attendance is very important during this testing period (April 2-29). The Jr./Sr. High School testing will begin Monday, April 14. |
 | Empowering Parents We are excited to announce another "Empowering Parents event in The Foundry on Wednesday, April 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for an insightful discussion on Collegiate Level Sports and how they can impact your student-athlete’s future. Email Darrin Broadway to RSVP at DBroadway@ohschools.org. |
 | Tickets on sale for "Hadestown: Teen Edition" This intriguing and beautiful folk opera offers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. The PG-rated high school production blends American folk music with vintage New Orleans jazz. Shows run April 4-6. |
 | Spring Sports Photo Ordering How to order: 1. Go to IPschoolphotos.com 2. Click on "Find Sports Picture Day Photos" 3. Use code "Ottawa Hills" 4. Follow prompts to find your photos 4. Add to cart and order! |
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Ottawa Hills Students Attend Youth Ethics Symposium Sama Baraket, Colin Gruber, Libby Puffenberger, and Rose Hajjar attended the Youth Ethics Symposium, an event sponsored by the Better Business Bureau, at the Pinnacle the week before spring break. Students from all over Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan were in attendance and learned about the importance of ethics and good decision-making through core values like acceptance, fairness, respect, accountability, compassion, honesty, kindness, courage, and commitment. Guest speakers shared some words of wisdom, personal anecdotes, and stories of facing adversity. They offered mentoring opportunities and support to attendees. Presenters included Dr. Arthur Schwartz and Jamar Root. Dr. Schwartz, president of Character.org, spoke to students about his research on youth purpose, forgiveness, gratitude, altruism and grit. Jamar Root, podcaster and inspirational speaker, is the creator of the poscast “Root of Everything.” Root encouraged students to “find their passion and navigate life decisions.” Many thanks to Bonnie Zaruca and Lane Montz from the Better Business Bureau for the invitation. Special thanks to Student Council co-advisor Matt Chappuies for chaperoning and organizing this visit. |
Ottawa Hills Students Attend Youth Ethics Symposium Sama Baraket, Colin Gruber, Libby Puffenberger, and Rose Hajjar attended the Youth Ethics Symposium, an event sponsored by the Better Business Bureau, at the Pinnacle the week before spring break. Students from all over Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan were in attendance and learned about the importance of ethics and good decision-making through core values like acceptance, fairness, respect, accountability, compassion, honesty, kindness, courage, and commitment. Guest speakers shared some words of wisdom, personal anecdotes, and stories of facing adversity. They offered mentoring opportunities and support to attendees. Presenters included Dr. Arthur Schwartz and Jamar Root. Dr. Schwartz, president of Character.org, spoke to students about his research on youth purpose, forgiveness, gratitude, altruism and grit. Jamar Root, podcaster and inspirational speaker, is the creator of the poscast “Root of Everything.” Root encouraged students to “find their passion and navigate life decisions.” Many thanks to Bonnie Zaruca and Lane Montz from the Better Business Bureau for the invitation. Special thanks to Student Council co-advisor Matt Chappuies for chaperoning and organizing this visit. |
Ottawa Hills Robotics Team Advances to VEX Robotics World Championship The Ottawa Hills High School Robotics Team has earned a coveted spot at the VEX Robotics World Championship after an outstanding performance at the state competition in Dayton over spring break. Competing against some of the top robotics teams in Ohio, the duo showcased exceptional technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork, securing their qualification for the international stage. The team finished fourth out of 103 teams in this category. The team is composed of junior Graydon Corns and senior Kori Mensior, who have spent countless hours designing, building, and refining their robot to meet the rigorous demands of competition. Their success at the state level reflects their dedication, creativity, and passion for STEM. Accompanied by their advisor and STEM teacher, Patty Dowd, Graydon and Kori will travel to Dallas, Texas, from May 6-8 to compete against top teams from around the world. This prestigious event provides an opportunity for students to collaborate, innovate, and test their engineering skills on a global platform. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the team for this incredible achievement! A special thank you to the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association and the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation for their generous support in making this opportunity possible. Best of luck to Graydon and Kori as they represent Ottawa Hills on the world stage! |
Ottawa Hills Robotics Team Advances to VEX Robotics World Championship The Ottawa Hills High School Robotics Team has earned a coveted spot at the VEX Robotics World Championship after an outstanding performance at the state competition in Dayton over spring break. Competing against some of the top robotics teams in Ohio, the duo showcased exceptional technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork, securing their qualification for the international stage. The team finished fourth out of 103 teams in this category. The team is composed of junior Graydon Corns and senior Kori Mensior, who have spent countless hours designing, building, and refining their robot to meet the rigorous demands of competition. Their success at the state level reflects their dedication, creativity, and passion for STEM. Accompanied by their advisor and STEM teacher, Patty Dowd, Graydon and Kori will travel to Dallas, Texas, from May 6-8 to compete against top teams from around the world. This prestigious event provides an opportunity for students to collaborate, innovate, and test their engineering skills on a global platform. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the team for this incredible achievement! A special thank you to the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association and the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation for their generous support in making this opportunity possible. Best of luck to Graydon and Kori as they represent Ottawa Hills on the world stage! |
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Science Olympiad Competes at Regionals On Saturday, March 15, the Ottawa Hills High School Science Olympiad team joined more than 400 students from the area to compete in the Regional Science Olympiad tournament. BGSU has hosted the Northwest Ohio Regional Science Olympiad since 2015. The competition features 46 events, 23 in each division: high school and junior high/middle school. These events cover a wide range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, and the nature of science. Results of the event can be viewed here. A huge thanks to Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association and the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation for their support! Thank you to Science Olympiad advisors Liz Puskala and Paul Genzman. |
Science Olympiad Competes at Regionals On Saturday, March 15, the Ottawa Hills High School Science Olympiad team joined more than 400 students from the area to compete in the Regional Science Olympiad tournament. BGSU has hosted the Northwest Ohio Regional Science Olympiad since 2015. The competition features 46 events, 23 in each division: high school and junior high/middle school. These events cover a wide range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, and the nature of science. Results of the event can be viewed here. A huge thanks to Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association and the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation for their support! Thank you to Science Olympiad advisors Liz Puskala and Paul Genzman. |
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Ottawa Hills Students Raise Over $220,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ottawa Hills students played a significant role in raising more than $220,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer. Their efforts contributed to a regional total of over $960,000, raised in collaboration with students from other schools. For the first time, two teams from Ottawa Hills, guided by LLS Campaign Development Manager Allison Boesel, participated in the Student Visionaries of the Year program. Through this initiative, students developed fundraising and outreach strategies, launching impactful campaigns to raise awareness about leukemia and lymphoma. This year’s participants included Brynn Tangeman, Isabelle Leonardi Wilkins, Piper Downing, Samantha Brandstetter, Abigail Speakman, Maya Choksey, Cora Urfer, and Esther Yang. Brynn and Isabelle raised the second-highest amount of any team in the area, and Piper was awarded Team Member of the Year. On Saturday, March 22, students attended a celebration event in downtown Toledo, where they received the official fundraising tallies and were recognized for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding efforts in making a difference! A special thank you to everyone who generously donated to the campaign. |
Ottawa Hills Students Raise Over $220,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ottawa Hills students played a significant role in raising more than $220,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer. Their efforts contributed to a regional total of over $960,000, raised in collaboration with students from other schools. For the first time, two teams from Ottawa Hills, guided by LLS Campaign Development Manager Allison Boesel, participated in the Student Visionaries of the Year program. Through this initiative, students developed fundraising and outreach strategies, launching impactful campaigns to raise awareness about leukemia and lymphoma. This year’s participants included Brynn Tangeman, Isabelle Leonardi Wilkins, Piper Downing, Samantha Brandstetter, Abigail Speakman, Maya Choksey, Cora Urfer, and Esther Yang. Brynn and Isabelle raised the second-highest amount of any team in the area, and Piper was awarded Team Member of the Year. On Saturday, March 22, students attended a celebration event in downtown Toledo, where they received the official fundraising tallies and were recognized for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding efforts in making a difference! A special thank you to everyone who generously donated to the campaign. |
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Green Bears Baseball Kicks Off Season with 37th Annual Spring Training in Florida The Ottawa Hills High School (OHHS) baseball team and their families recently traveled to sunny Florida for their annual spring training trip, marking the 37th consecutive year of this tradition. Throughout the week, the team engaged in intensive practices and competitive scrimmages, sharpening their skills in preparation for the upcoming season. Alongside the hard work, players enjoyed beautiful weather, strong competition, and team camaraderie, making for an unforgettable experience. A special thanks to Coach Hardman for organizing this incredible opportunity for the Green Bears. Weather permitting, the team will take on Northwood at Hardman Field on April 1. |
Green Bears Baseball Kicks Off Season with 37th Annual Spring Training in Florida The Ottawa Hills High School (OHHS) baseball team and their families recently traveled to sunny Florida for their annual spring training trip, marking the 37th consecutive year of this tradition. Throughout the week, the team engaged in intensive practices and competitive scrimmages, sharpening their skills in preparation for the upcoming season. Alongside the hard work, players enjoyed beautiful weather, strong competition, and team camaraderie, making for an unforgettable experience. A special thanks to Coach Hardman for organizing this incredible opportunity for the Green Bears. Weather permitting, the team will take on Northwood at Hardman Field on April 1. |
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Save the Date.. Friday, March 14: End of third quarter Tuesday, April 1: Coffee with Jr./Sr. High School Principals Wednedsay, April 2: Empowering Parents April 4-6: Hadestown Spring play Wednesday, April 9: Summer AI Parent Meeting Friday, April 11: Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Fineske and Mr. Siloy |
Save the Date.. Friday, March 14: End of third quarter Tuesday, April 1: Coffee with Jr./Sr. High School Principals Wednedsay, April 2: Empowering Parents April 4-6: Hadestown Spring play Wednesday, April 9: Summer AI Parent Meeting Friday, April 11: Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Fineske and Mr. Siloy |
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