Monthly District Newsletter - September 2025 |
Monthly District Newsletter - September 2025 |
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Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School earns exceptional recognition U.S. News & World Report recently ranked our high school #1 in the Toledo metro area, #3 in Ohio, #169 nationally, and #266 in the nation in STEM. The school also received the Governor's Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education from The Ohio Academy of Science. The Thomas Edison Award recognizes schools demonstrating commitment to STEM education through student research and experiential learning. Special recognition goes to our STEM teachers and staff: Chris Gajewicz, Dan Feuerstein, Diane Drabek, Gerry Davis, Gloria Kreischer-Gajewicz, Jeremy Nixon, Joan Keckler, Kristin Johnson, Michael Leeds, Nicole Silvers, Caitlin Shawaker, Paige Bergsma, Patty Dowd, Paul Genzman, Tim Adkins and Trevor Hug. These achievements reflect the outstanding work of our teachers and staff, with support from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Bill Miller and Principal Ben McMurray, to provide exceptional education for our students. Congratulations! |
Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School earns exceptional recognition U.S. News & World Report recently ranked our high school #1 in the Toledo metro area, #3 in Ohio, #169 nationally, and #266 in the nation in STEM. The school also received the Governor's Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education from The Ohio Academy of Science. The Thomas Edison Award recognizes schools demonstrating commitment to STEM education through student research and experiential learning. Special recognition goes to our STEM teachers and staff: Chris Gajewicz, Dan Feuerstein, Diane Drabek, Gerry Davis, Gloria Kreischer-Gajewicz, Jeremy Nixon, Joan Keckler, Kristin Johnson, Michael Leeds, Nicole Silvers, Caitlin Shawaker, Paige Bergsma, Patty Dowd, Paul Genzman, Tim Adkins and Trevor Hug. These achievements reflect the outstanding work of our teachers and staff, with support from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Bill Miller and Principal Ben McMurray, to provide exceptional education for our students. Congratulations! |
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 | New video explains the differences Have you ever wondered what the differences are between what is funded by Ottawa Hills Local School District and what is funded by the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation? Treasurer/CFO Tom Siloy teamed up with Director of Development Erica Silk to provide a quick explanation to help you understand the differences. Watch the video at the button below. |
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 | Shout out to our operations all-stars Behind every successful school year is our incredible Operations Team! They keep our facilities safe and clean and manage grounds and athletics spaces. Their dedication creates the learning environment our students and staff deserve. Our new facility rental and community feedback forms are now available on our operations web page. Question can be directed to Treasurer/CFO Tom Siloy, who also functions as our district's operations director, at tsiloy@ohschools.org. |
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 | Celebrating Alumni Achievement Join us in recognizing our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. These Green Bears will be honored at half time of the football game on Friday, Sept. 19 at Niedermeier Stadium. View and read about prestigious past recipients here. |
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 | OHSPA FallFest 25
The Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association's Fall Festival is right around the corner! - Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Corner of Indian and Evergreen Roads - Join the Volunteer Team here
- Pre-purchase your Wristbands here
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 | July Financial Report kicks off 25-26 FY Last week, Mr. Siloy presented the July Financial Report to the Board of Education. You can view the presentation here and the report here. Mark your calendars! Coffee & Conversations returns Friday, Oct. 17, 8:30-10 a.m. at the district offices (located at 4035 W. Central Ave.). Mr. Siloy will walk through our fall Five-Year Forecast, and Superintendent Dr. Adam Fineske will outline goals for the 2025-26 school year. |
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 | Walking path reminder In partnership with the Village of Ottawa Hills, we are reminding our parents and students to refrain from using any walking paths that are closed for construction. Signage, barricades and danger tape indicates a path is closed and poses a major safety concern. Help walking paths be repaired in a timely, safe and cost effective manner by staying clear of closed project areas. |
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 | Athletics news Ticket taker positions are needed for all home JHHS athletics events. Interested persons 18 years of age and older can contact Athletic Director Ryan Wronkowicz at rwronkowicz@ohschools.org. A reminder to keep our campus clean and remind your student to pick up after themselves following sporting events. See upcoming games each week and follow along with all OH Athletics on social media at the links below! |
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 | Extra! Extra! Read all about it Missed the Disney "Newsies Jr." parent meeting? All the important details, including upcoming dates and character audition information, are available at the link below. |
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Important dates: - Thursday, Sept. 11: OHSPA Meeting 8:15 a.m. in the elementary community room - Mr. Siloy will be reveiwing PI projects completed over the summer
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Late Start. School begins at 10 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 19: Distinguished Alumni recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees recognized at halftime of home football game
- Saturday, Sept. 20: OHSPA Fall Festival 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room
- Friday, Oct. 10: Village Life Parade 5 p.m.
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Important dates: - Thursday, Sept. 11: OHSPA Meeting 8:15 a.m. in the elementary community room - Mr. Siloy will be reveiwing PI projects completed over the summer
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Late Start. School begins at 10 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 19: Distinguished Alumni recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees recognized at halftime of home football game
- Saturday, Sept. 20: OHSPA Fall Festival 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room
- Friday, Oct. 10: Village Life Parade 5 p.m.
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Follow and connect with the district on our Facebook, Instagram, and Green Bear Athletics X social media accounts. |
Follow and connect with the district on our Facebook, Instagram, and Green Bear Athletics X social media accounts. |
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Copyright © 2025 OHLS, All rights reserved. Ottawa Hills Local Schools 4035 W. Central Ave. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204 |
Copyright © 2025 OHLS, All rights reserved. Ottawa Hills Local Schools 4035 W. Central Ave. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204 |
| 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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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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