Agora connects students to immersive experiences This week the biennial tradition of Agora took place at the Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School. 8th graders traveled to Washington, D.C., and 11th and 12th graders had the opportunity to travel to the Bahamas, Costa Rica, France, Italy, and Spain. Junior/Senior high students who remained on campus experienced a week like no other with immersive learning workshops. See some snapshots from the D.C. trip, as well as all the abroad, on campus, and workshop experiences at the social links below. |
Agora connects students to immersive experiences This week the biennial tradition of Agora took place at the Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School. 8th graders traveled to Washington, D.C., and 11th and 12th graders had the opportunity to travel to the Bahamas, Costa Rica, France, Italy, and Spain. Junior/Senior high students who remained on campus experienced a week like no other with immersive learning workshops. See some snapshots from the D.C. trip, as well as all the abroad, on campus, and workshop experiences at the social links below. |
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| Happy Thanksgiving Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 27-29. There will not be a school district newsletter emailed next week. Happy Thanksgiving to all our Green Bear families. |
Happy Thanksgiving Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 27-29. There will not be a school district newsletter emailed next week. Happy Thanksgiving to all our Green Bear families. |
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| And the winner is... Congratulations to TEAM DISNEY for bringing in the most non-perishable items and getting to select the movie for the elementary school before winter break. Team Disney brought in 1659 items and Team Pixar brought in 1219 items for a total of 2878 that will be donated to Our Lady of Lourdes Soup Kitchen. Thank you student council members and staff for organizing this charitable competition. |
And the winner is... Congratulations to TEAM DISNEY for bringing in the most non-perishable items and getting to select the movie for the elementary school before winter break. Team Disney brought in 1659 items and Team Pixar brought in 1219 items for a total of 2878 that will be donated to Our Lady of Lourdes Soup Kitchen. Thank you student council members and staff for organizing this charitable competition. |
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| Five-year forecast This week, treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy presented the Board of Education with the October 2024 financial report and the updated five-year forecast for 2025-29. Watch the presentations for both at the buttons below. You can also read the reports in detail at the treasurer/financials web page here. |
Five-year forecast This week, treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy presented the Board of Education with the October 2024 financial report and the updated five-year forecast for 2025-29. Watch the presentations for both at the buttons below. You can also read the reports in detail at the treasurer/financials web page here. |
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| Thank you, Chief This week, the Board of Education presented a special commendation to Chief John Wenzlick in recognition of his 26 years of exemplary service to the Village of Ottawa Hills. He was also awarded a varsity letter by Junior/Senior High Assistant Principal Mrs. George. Board President Ms. Fink expressed gratitude for Chief Wenzlick’s calm and steady leadership of the village and its police department. Chief Wenzlick shared his appreciation for the excellent partnership between his department, Dr. Fineske, and the school district. We extend our best wishes to Chief Wenzlick as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. |
Thank you, Chief This week, the Board of Education presented a special commendation to Chief John Wenzlick in recognition of his 26 years of exemplary service to the Village of Ottawa Hills. He was also awarded a varsity letter by Junior/Senior High Assistant Principal Mrs. George. Board President Ms. Fink expressed gratitude for Chief Wenzlick’s calm and steady leadership of the village and its police department. Chief Wenzlick shared his appreciation for the excellent partnership between his department, Dr. Fineske, and the school district. We extend our best wishes to Chief Wenzlick as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. |
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| Footloose tickets on sale now Tickets for the Ottawa Hills Music and Theatre Association fall musical are on sale now. The rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Read the synopsis and view the cast list here. Showtimes: Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. |
Footloose tickets on sale now Tickets for the Ottawa Hills Music and Theatre Association fall musical are on sale now. The rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Read the synopsis and view the cast list here. Showtimes: Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. |
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| Meadow run fun for all The annual family friendly fun run will begin at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day starting at the service entry to the meadow on Brookside Road (aka sledding hill). The 5K run will go through the meadow marked by orange arrows. Thank you, Rich Effler, for organizing this community event. |
Meadow run fun for all The annual family friendly fun run will begin at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day starting at the service entry to the meadow on Brookside Road (aka sledding hill). The 5K run will go through the meadow marked by orange arrows. Thank you, Rich Effler, for organizing this community event. |
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| Service Learning in Kenya hosting presentation Service Learning in Kenya (SLIK) will be hosting an informational presentation on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. in the junior/senior high school library. |
Service Learning in Kenya hosting presentation Service Learning in Kenya (SLIK) will be hosting an informational presentation on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. in the junior/senior high school library. |
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| Just in time for holiday gifting and cooking You can now order the Ottawa Hills Recipe Book featuring over 120 recipes submitted by teachers and villagers. This spiral-bound and laminated recipe book also features artwork by elementary students. This OHSPA fundraiser can be purchased for $30, with pick up in the community room on Sunday, Dec. 15, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
Just in time for holiday gifting and cooking You can now order the Ottawa Hills Recipe Book featuring over 120 recipes submitted by teachers and villagers. This spiral-bound and laminated recipe book also features artwork by elementary students. This OHSPA fundraiser can be purchased for $30, with pick up in the community room on Sunday, Dec. 15, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
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Upcoming events: - Monday, Nov. 25: Service Learning in Kenya presentation 6 p.m. HS library
- Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving break. Schools closed.
- Wednesday, Dec. 4: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m.
- Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8: Footloose fall play at HS auditorium
- Monday, Dec. 9: This is OH meeting 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Winter Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. HS auditorium
- Sunday, Dec. 15: Winter Band Concert 7 p.m. HS auditorium
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: Board of Education meeting 4 p.m. (new time) Village Green conference room
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: Brown Bag Chorus & Elementary Band Concert 7 p.m. HS auditorium
- Friday, Dec. 20: End of Second Quarter
- Monday, Dec. 23-Friday, Jan. 3: Winter Break. Schools Closed.
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Upcoming events: - Monday, Nov. 25: Service Learning in Kenya presentation 6 p.m. HS library
- Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving break. Schools closed.
- Wednesday, Dec. 4: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m.
- Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8: Footloose fall play at HS auditorium
- Monday, Dec. 9: This is OH meeting 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Winter Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. HS auditorium
- Sunday, Dec. 15: Winter Band Concert 7 p.m. HS auditorium
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: Board of Education meeting 4 p.m. (new time) Village Green conference room
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: Brown Bag Chorus & Elementary Band Concert 7 p.m. HS auditorium
- Friday, Dec. 20: End of Second Quarter
- Monday, Dec. 23-Friday, Jan. 3: Winter Break. Schools Closed.
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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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