Monthly District Newsletter - December 2025 |
Monthly District Newsletter - December 2025 |
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December is a busy month! Don't forget: - Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Jr./Sr. High School Winter Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium
- Sunday, Dec. 14 - Jr./Sr. High School Winter Band Concert at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 - Elementary School Winter Band and Brown Bag Chorus Concert at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium
- Thursday, Dec. 18 - 1st Grade ABC's of Winter at 9:15 a.m. in the high school auditorium
Winter break is December 20 - January 2. The schools will be closed during break. We look forward to seeing all students back for the start of the third quarter on Monday, Jan. 5! |
December is a busy month! Don't forget: - Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Jr./Sr. High School Winter Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium
- Sunday, Dec. 14 - Jr./Sr. High School Winter Band Concert at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 - Elementary School Winter Band and Brown Bag Chorus Concert at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium
- Thursday, Dec. 18 - 1st Grade ABC's of Winter at 9:15 a.m. in the high school auditorium
Winter break is December 20 - January 2. The schools will be closed during break. We look forward to seeing all students back for the start of the third quarter on Monday, Jan. 5! |
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'Little Shop of Horrors' fantastically frightens audiences The Ottawa Hills High School fall musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," took the stage in late November and ensnared audiences with its darkly comedic tale. Congratulations to the talented cast, crew, directors and volunteers who made this production a success. The community enjoyed every minute of the musical mayhem. Many thanks to Village Voice of Ottawa Hills for the photos. See the full gallery of photos here. |
'Little Shop of Horrors' fantastically frightens audiences The Ottawa Hills High School fall musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," took the stage in late November and ensnared audiences with its darkly comedic tale. Congratulations to the talented cast, crew, directors and volunteers who made this production a success. The community enjoyed every minute of the musical mayhem. Many thanks to Village Voice of Ottawa Hills for the photos. See the full gallery of photos here. |
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 | Karen Mayfield to retire after 25 years
Karen Mayfield, executive assistant to the superintendent, will retire at the end of December after 25 years with Ottawa Hills Local Schools. Mrs. Mayfield has been a cornerstone of the district office, bringing knowledge, warmth, and dedication to her role every day; she will be missed! Her last day in the office is December 19. The district wishes Mrs. Mayfield all the best in retirement as she looks forward to spending more time with her grandchildren. |
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 | Advocacy work continues Recently, Treasurer/CFO Tom Siloy emailed each state senator to communicate the negative impact House Bill 355 would have on school districts such as Ottawa Hills. If passed as written, HB 355 would put a greater burden on our district's residents by eliminating inside millage valuation increases that currently bolsters our general fund. As always, feel free to contact Mr. Siloy with any district finance questions 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? Click the link below to RSVP to attend. Thank you for investing in our Green Bears' future success! |
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 | Exam Study Jams return to The Foundry The Foundry will host Exam Study Jams Dec. 8-18 to help students prepare for midterm exams. The program offers adult supervision, quiet study space, walk-in study support for any subject, and tutors ready to help with subject-specific questions. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. - Dec. 8-18. Students can sign up for area-specific study sessions in math, science, English, foreign language, study planning and more. Tutors include Randall Johnson and Deb Droulliard, along with peer tutors during school hours. For more information or to sign up, contact Lead Tutor Jessica Loudermilk at jloudermilk@ohschools.org. |
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| OHSPA hosts teacher and staff holiday lunch
The Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association will host its annual district-wide holiday luncheon for faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
OHSPA invites parents and community members to help show appreciation for teachers and staff by contributing to the event. Donations can be made via Venmo (@OHSPA), cash or check. Checks should be made payable to OHSPA and can be mailed or dropped off to OHSPA Treasurer Melissa Gagacki at 3758 Edgevale Road.
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OHSPA hosts teacher and staff holiday lunch
The Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association will host its annual district-wide holiday luncheon for faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
OHSPA invites parents and community members to help show appreciation for teachers and staff by contributing to the event. Donations can be made via Venmo (@OHSPA), cash or check. Checks should be made payable to OHSPA and can be mailed or dropped off to OHSPA Treasurer Melissa Gagacki at 3758 Edgevale Road.
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 | Spirit swag for the holidays Bear Cave orders are closed for the holidays, but you can purchase accessories like flags, hats, and hair bows at the jr./sr. high sports concessions at home games. All proceeds support the OH Athletic Boosters and our Green Bear athletes. View the athletics calendar here.
Online orders for the Bear Cave will reopen in January and are available the first two weeks of each month - mark your calendars to order at ohboosters.org!
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More news and resources: - Learn the differences between what the district funds and what the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation funds -Watch the video here
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More news and resources: - Learn the differences between what the district funds and what the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation funds -Watch the video here
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Important dates: - Tuesday, Dec. 9: PNC Business Mixer, 6:30 p.m., The Foundry
- Wednesday, Dec. 10: Jr./Sr. High School Winter Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., high school auditorium
- Sunday, Dec. 14: Jr./Sr. High School Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m., high school auditorium
- Wednesday, Dec. 17: Board of Education meeting, 4 p.m., district conference room
- Wednesday, Dec. 17: Elementary School Band and Brown Bag Winter Concert, 7 p.m., high school auditorium
- Thursday, Dec. 18: 1st Grade ABC's of Winter, 9:15 a.m., high school auditorium
- Friday, Dec. 19: End of second quarter
- Saturday, Dec. 20: Winter break begins. Schools closed through Jan. 2.
- Monday, Jan. 5: School resumes for all students.
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Important dates: - Tuesday, Dec. 9: PNC Business Mixer, 6:30 p.m., The Foundry
- Wednesday, Dec. 10: Jr./Sr. High School Winter Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., high school auditorium
- Sunday, Dec. 14: Jr./Sr. High School Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m., high school auditorium
- Wednesday, Dec. 17: Board of Education meeting, 4 p.m., district conference room
- Wednesday, Dec. 17: Elementary School Band and Brown Bag Winter Concert, 7 p.m., high school auditorium
- Thursday, Dec. 18: 1st Grade ABC's of Winter, 9:15 a.m., high school auditorium
- Friday, Dec. 19: End of second quarter
- Saturday, Dec. 20: Winter break begins. Schools closed through Jan. 2.
- Monday, Jan. 5: School resumes for all students.
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Follow and connect with the district on our Facebook, Instagram, and Green Bear Athletics X social media accounts. |
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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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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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