Welcome new teachers and staff OHLS had some hiring to do over the summer to fill vacancies following retirements and resignations. Pictured from our new staff orientation last week: Shawn Ginnan (ES para), Claire Turski (2nd grade), Troy Brown (business and entrepenuership), Angie Westenfelder (intervention), Rose Gaiffe (interim ES principal), Jennifer Maxon (para), Claudio Cabrera (Spanish), Ryan Wronkowicz (athletic director), Crystal Burnworth (HS counselor), Jessica Frost (5th grade), Bridgett Crots (para and bus), Jillian Hupp (para), and Amanda Horen (intervention). In addition to welcoming fantastic new staff members, the district welcomed new students into our building this week. We had 74 kindergarten students, 32 new students in grades 1-6, and 13 new students in grades 7-12. We had a fantastic first week back to school and look forward to our 2024-2025 school year. |
Welcome new teachers and staff OHLS had some hiring to do over the summer to fill vacancies following retirements and resignations. Pictured from our new staff orientation last week: Shawn Ginnan (ES para), Claire Turski (2nd grade), Troy Brown (business and entrepenuership), Angie Westenfelder (intervention), Rose Gaiffe (interim ES principal), Jennifer Maxon (para), Claudio Cabrera (Spanish), Ryan Wronkowicz (athletic director), Crystal Burnworth (HS counselor), Jessica Frost (5th grade), Bridgett Crots (para and bus), Jillian Hupp (para), and Amanda Horen (intervention). In addition to welcoming fantastic new staff members, the district welcomed new students into our building this week. We had 74 kindergarten students, 32 new students in grades 1-6, and 13 new students in grades 7-12. We had a fantastic first week back to school and look forward to our 2024-2025 school year. |
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| Back to School 5K and Green Bear 1 Miler this Sunday The annual Back to School 5K run/walk and Green Bear 1 Miler will take place this Sunday, Aug. 25, at 8:30 a.m. This event raises funds for After Prom. More information and to register click here. Volunteers welcome, sign up to volunteer here. |
Back to School 5K and Green Bear 1 Miler this Sunday The annual Back to School 5K run/walk and Green Bear 1 Miler will take place this Sunday, Aug. 25, at 8:30 a.m. This event raises funds for After Prom. More information and to register click here. Volunteers welcome, sign up to volunteer here. |
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| Trash to treasure? The district continues to look for savings in every possible way. Recently the treasurer's office was able to renegotiate our trash services with Republic, saving the district nearly $10,000 annually. |
Trash to treasure? The district continues to look for savings in every possible way. Recently the treasurer's office was able to renegotiate our trash services with Republic, saving the district nearly $10,000 annually. |
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| Boosters BBQ and sports equipment sale The annual Boosters BBQ is next Friday, Sept. 6 before the first home football game. Purchase tickets here. The Bear Cave will be open during the BBQ for purchasing Green Bear spirit wear. Back for the second year is the sports rummage sale taking place during the BBQ. See the sale details for how to donate used equipment and what will be at the sale here. Does your family plan on attending a lot of OH Athletic events this year? A Boosters season pass might be right for you. More info here |
Boosters BBQ and sports equipment sale The annual Boosters BBQ is next Friday, Sept. 6 before the first home football game. Purchase tickets here. The Bear Cave will be open during the BBQ for purchasing Green Bear spirit wear. Back for the second year is the sports rummage sale taking place during the BBQ. See the sale details for how to donate used equipment and what will be at the sale here. Does your family plan on attending a lot of OH Athletic events this year? A Boosters season pass might be right for you. More info here |
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| Party for the Parents The Ottawa Hills Schools Parents Association invites all parents/guardians to attend their first meeting of the school year next Wednesday, Aug. 28. OHSPA is providing pizza and refreshments at the meeting, and partnered with OH Boosters to raffle off three school spirit swag bags to lucky attendees. |
Party for the Parents The Ottawa Hills Schools Parents Association invites all parents/guardians to attend their first meeting of the school year next Wednesday, Aug. 28. OHSPA is providing pizza and refreshments at the meeting, and partnered with OH Boosters to raffle off three school spirit swag bags to lucky attendees. |
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| Celebrating decades at OHLS Last week we celebrated years of service for staff hitting milestone years in the district. Thank you to OHSPA for providing staff service awards and a fantastic breakfast for the first teacher work day. Congratulations to our outstanding staff on their years of service in Ottawa Hills Local Schools: 10 YEARS: Emily Celizic, Wendi Danzeisen, Patty Dowd, Donald Monroe (not pictured), Greg Neuendorf, and Julie Pawlicki 15 YEARS: Tina Blosser and Ben McMurray 20 YEARS: Joan Keckler, Shelley Mattocks, and SueAnn Peete 25 YEARS: Kathy Benecke 30 YEARS: Noreen Hanlon and Sean Mercer |
Celebrating decades at OHLS Last week we celebrated years of service for staff hitting milestone years in the district. Thank you to OHSPA for providing staff service awards and a fantastic breakfast for the first teacher work day. Congratulations to our outstanding staff on their years of service in Ottawa Hills Local Schools: 10 YEARS: Emily Celizic, Wendi Danzeisen, Patty Dowd, Donald Monroe (not pictured), Greg Neuendorf, and Julie Pawlicki 15 YEARS: Tina Blosser and Ben McMurray 20 YEARS: Joan Keckler, Shelley Mattocks, and SueAnn Peete 25 YEARS: Kathy Benecke 30 YEARS: Noreen Hanlon and Sean Mercer |
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| Hot lunch ordering now open The Ottawa Hills Schools Parents Association hot lunch fundraiser is now open for ordering. Lunch service by the OHSPA volunteer team begins Sept. 3. This month only orders can be placed through the 28th here. A handful of volunteer spots are still open for JHHS lunch times. Sign up here. |
Hot lunch ordering now open The Ottawa Hills Schools Parents Association hot lunch fundraiser is now open for ordering. Lunch service by the OHSPA volunteer team begins Sept. 3. This month only orders can be placed through the 28th here. A handful of volunteer spots are still open for JHHS lunch times. Sign up here. |
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| Auditions Sept. 8 "Footloose" the musical will hold auditions on Sept. 8 at 3 pm in the auditorium. Callbacks will be held Sept. 9 & 10 at 6:30 p.m. See audition details on the OHMTA Google Drive here. |
Auditions Sept. 8 "Footloose" the musical will hold auditions on Sept. 8 at 3 pm in the auditorium. Callbacks will be held Sept. 9 & 10 at 6:30 p.m. See audition details on the OHMTA Google Drive here. |
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| Celebrating Alumni Achievement The Development Office invites you to join in celebrating alumni achievement with the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. The induction ceremony dinner will take place on Set. 19 at 5 p.m. Tickets for this event are available to purchase through Sept. 6. Contact Erica Silk at esilk@ohschools.org |
Celebrating Alumni Achievement The Development Office invites you to join in celebrating alumni achievement with the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. The induction ceremony dinner will take place on Set. 19 at 5 p.m. Tickets for this event are available to purchase through Sept. 6. Contact Erica Silk at esilk@ohschools.org |
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| Exchange students seeking host families Give your family an amazing international experience in your own home by hosting an international student. The deadline to apply for the 24-25 school year is quickly approaching. See the fantastic students seeking host families by reading their bios here.
Contact OHHS AFS representative Linda Sherry to learn more about hosting an international student here. |
Exchange students seeking host families Give your family an amazing international experience in your own home by hosting an international student. The deadline to apply for the 24-25 school year is quickly approaching. See the fantastic students seeking host families by reading their bios here.
Contact OHHS AFS representative Linda Sherry to learn more about hosting an international student here. |
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Upcoming events: - Sunday, Aug. 25: Back to School 5K & Green Bear 1 Miler 8:30 a.m.
- Monday, Aug. 26: 6th Grade Camp Parent Meeting 6 p.m. OHES Wondry
- Monday, Aug. 26: Esports Parent Meeting 7 p.m. in JHHS library
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: JHHS Involvement Day
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: Senior Parent Night 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: OHSPA kickoff meeting 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: 5th Grade Band Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 30: Blood Drive in honor of Charley Bauer 12-5 p.m. JHHS multi room more details here
- Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day. No school.
- Wednesday, Sept. 4: JHHS Open House 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 5: OHES Picture Day
- Friday, Sept. 6: OH Boosters BBQ
- Monday, Sept. 16: 6th Grade Camp (return on Sept. 18)
- Monday, Sept. 16: This is OH meeting 6 p.m. The Foundry
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Late Start. School begins at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Board of Education meeting 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 19: 4th Grade Fossil Park Field Trip
- Thursday, Sept. 19: Celebrating Alumni Achievement
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Upcoming events: - Sunday, Aug. 25: Back to School 5K & Green Bear 1 Miler 8:30 a.m.
- Monday, Aug. 26: 6th Grade Camp Parent Meeting 6 p.m. OHES Wondry
- Monday, Aug. 26: Esports Parent Meeting 7 p.m. in JHHS library
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: JHHS Involvement Day
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: Senior Parent Night 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: OHSPA kickoff meeting 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28: 5th Grade Band Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 30: Blood Drive in honor of Charley Bauer 12-5 p.m. JHHS multi room more details here
- Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day. No school.
- Wednesday, Sept. 4: JHHS Open House 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 5: OHES Picture Day
- Friday, Sept. 6: OH Boosters BBQ
- Monday, Sept. 16: 6th Grade Camp (return on Sept. 18)
- Monday, Sept. 16: This is OH meeting 6 p.m. The Foundry
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Late Start. School begins at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Board of Education meeting 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 19: 4th Grade Fossil Park Field Trip
- Thursday, Sept. 19: Celebrating Alumni Achievement
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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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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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