April 16, 2024

Agora Trips

Current Grades 10 & 11

The trips lists have been finalized! If your student is traveling and has not heard from a trip leader, please contact JGeorge@ohschools.org. Thanks so much and happy Agora!

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.

Chris Hardman and Matt Elliott

Last Tuesday in a 2-1 victory against Whiteford, Chris Hardman reached 700 wins in his 44 seasons as the Varsity Coach for Baseball. As anyone who knows Chris can attest, he has never been one to brag or make things about himself. Coach Hardman has created a baseball program founded on leadership, sportsmanship, and the fundamentals.

A person standing in front of a signDescription automatically generated Hundreds of fans and several media outlets turned out for the game. Chris graciously gave several interviews and signed dozens of baseballs for little league players. Chris will be honored at the spring sports assembly on April 26 at 12:55 pm along with team statistician Matt Elliott (OH ’84) who has been with the baseball and football programs for 30 years.

Bravo to the Cast and Crew of Chicago photos by Yarko Kuk
Bravo to the cast and crew of Chicago! The show was high energy, hilarious, and action-packed. More than 50 students participated in the production.

Hats off to Director Grace Wipfli, Music Director Hayley Hoss, Artistic Producer Darrin Broadway, and Choreographer Havin Hoobler for leading the amazing cast and crew. Students benefitted from some amazing educational, creative, and leadership experiences under the direction of Grace, Hayley, Darrin, and Havin.

Special thanks to Set Designer Daniel Tobias, Technical Director Ace Medina, and Associate Director Nina Clark. A huge shout out to Costume Designers and Creative Visionaries Erica Kelm and Maria Jun. Thanks to Light Designer Mel Malczewski, Ticket Coordinator Joy Hajjar, Sound Designers Lowell Shreve and Eddie Phillips, and a wonderful crew of parent volunteers.

Thanks to sponsors Ottawa Hills Music Theater Association, OH Schools Foundation, Effler Schmitt Co., OHMTA, Poco Piatti, The Beirut, Byblos, BAZ Group, Superior Credit Union, Premier Bank, and Jamieson Audio/Video. Many thanks to the OHMTA for their continued commitment to our students! Special thanks to the dozens of parent and student volunteers who helped make this production possible.

A Day of Music, Memory, and Recognition

Last Friday, the freshman class was treated to a presentation by Avi Wisnia, a singer, pianist and songwriter based in Philadelphia. Avi stars in an award-winning documentary “How Saba Kept Singing” along with his grandfather, affectionately known as Saba. The film tells the story of his grandfather, who was a Holocaust survivor. Students in Dr. Lauren Hurst’s class watched the film on Thursday during class, On Friday, they were able to see Mr. Wisnia perform some music and answer questions from Daniel Pearlman of the Jewish Federation of Toledo. Additionally, Dr. Hurst received the Northwest Ohio Holocaust Educator of the Year Award. For nearly three decades, Dr. Hurst has included important lessons and literature from the Holocaust in her junior high and high school English classes. Many thanks to Avi Wisnia and Daniel Perlman, and congratulations to Dr. Hurst.

Save the Date:

April 17 Board Meeting

April 25 smART Show

May 1 NHS/NJHS Induction

May 5 Home to Home Car Wash

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