April 8, 2024

Total Eclipse

April 8 1 p.m. early release for solar eclipse

The Board of Education has added an early release for all students on Monday, April 8 at 1 p.m. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources states, "A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, and the next will occur in 2099." Tips for viewing the event safely can be found here.

Recycle your eclispse glasses!

There will be boxes available for glasses recycling the day after the eclipse. The boxes will be located inside and outside of the both buildings.

Agora Intent to Travel Form

Available Tuesday, April 9 9:00pm

Tuesday, April 9 at 9:00pm there will be an electronic form emailed to all parents and students in grades 10 and 11. This is a required form if you intend to travel for Agora 2024. Students will be chosen for trips based on the order the forms are received. We ask that you complete only one form per student. This form will close Friday, April 12 at 9am.

Please direct any Agora questions to Ben McMurray or Jasa George.

Prom is right around the corner, taking place on May 11. After Prom provides junior and senior students and their guests with a way to celebrate the night in a safe, secure, and substance-free atmosphere after the dance. Tickets will be on sale next week during lunch in The Foundry hallway. Payment can be made with cash, check (payable to “OHSPA” with “After Prom - student name” in the memo line), or Venmo (@OH-After Prom, indicate “After Prom Ticket - student name” in the memo line”. Students must return a signed waiver to attend the event. Donations are being accepted to support After Prom. Read more here

Exploring Big Futures in Building and Design

The Foundry Career and College programming continues. OH community members Rich Effler, Mark Pawlaczyk, Todd Kime, and Rob Weaver will be offering an exciting panel discussion that will focus on career opportunities in architecture, plumbing, construction, interior design, project management, 3D rendering and models, and master carpentry on April 29 from 6:30- 8 p.m.

Any student or parent interested in attending, please email dbroadway@ohschools.org.

Tickets Available

Tickets are now on sale for the spring musical, Chicago. You can read the synopsis and view the cast list on the Ottawa Hills Music and Theatre website here. Show-times are:

Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.

Purchase Tickets Here

Junior High Students Stay on the RightTrak with Financial Literacy

Over the past year, Mr. Lindsay’s financial literacy classes have piloted TFO Wealth Partners RightTrak, a digital financial education program. The Maumee-based company’s goal with the program is to provide financial literacy early to form lifelong healthy financial habits. Mr. Lindsay and his students continue to share feedback about the program with Jesse Macdonald, TFO’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We hope to empower learners with a lifetime of healthy financial habits by making learning easy, fun, and engaging,” expresses Macdonald.

This program exceeds the State of Ohio’s financial literacy requirement while teaching students about budgeting, banking, debit cards, insurance, investing, taxes, wealth management and more.

Seventh grader Grant Roemer shares, “Their curriculum is a very interactive program that helps teach you the fundamentals of wealth [management]. RightTrak has helped me understand the basics of insurance, budgeting, and investing.” Classmate Leah Thomas shares a similar sentiment, “RightTrak has been super helpful for my understanding about banking fundamentals, and my financial needs for the future.”

Click here to learn more about RightTrak and here to learn more about TFO Wealth Partners.

Patty Dowd and OH STEM Classes Featured

STEM teacher Patty Dowd was featured in an article published by John Mansel-Pleydell from Northern Buckeye Education Council. This is the first article in an upcoming series highlighting robotics and STEM programs in OH schools. Click here to read the full article. Congratulations, Patty! Special thanks to Paige Espiritu for passing along this article. Click here to learn more about the NBEC.

Junior High Students Shine at OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest

This past Saturday, 13 Ottawa Hills Junior High students competed at OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Northwood Local Schools. To prepare, each student chose a classical vocal solo, rehearsed both independently and with Ms. Hoss, and performed before an adjudicator for a rating and feedback. Our students earned 10 Superior and 3 Excellent ratings. Special thanks to our fabulous accompanist Olivia Schaffer and the supportive parents and families who came on contest day to lift up our talented vocalists. Congratulations on your wonderful performances Green Bears and keep singing!

Countdown to 700

Coach Chris Hardman may reach 700 wins On Tuesday, April 9 when Ottawa Hills faces off against Whiteford at Hardman Field. The Green Bears are starting the week strong after beating Northwood 19-2 on Friday and Columbus Academy 13-3 on Saturday. Come out to support the Green Bears and be there for an historic moment in Green Bear athletics.

Save the Date:

April 39 Agora Intent to Travel Form Available

April 8 Early Release: Eclipse Day

April 12-14 Chicago Spring Musical

April 17 Board Meeting

April 25 smART Show

May 1 NHS/NJHS Induction

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