Attendance Reminders from Mrs. George... With seven weeks left in the school year, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of regular school attendance. When students are consistently present and on time to class, they are more likely to stay engaged, perform well academically, and build strong connections with their peers and teachers. Here are a few key reminders: Email jhhsattendance@ohschools.org if your child is absent. If the absence is due to illness or a medical appointment, we ask that you provide a doctor’s note when possible. Excessive unexcused absences or tardies may lead to academic challenges and potential attendance interventions. If your family has a pre-planned trip or sporting event, please email Jasa George at jgeorge@ohschools.org to request a permissible absence form at least five days in advance so we can work together to ensure your child stays on track.
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Attendance Reminders from Mrs. George... With seven weeks left in the school year, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of regular school attendance. When students are consistently present and on time to class, they are more likely to stay engaged, perform well academically, and build strong connections with their peers and teachers. Here are a few key reminders: Email jhhsattendance@ohschools.org if your child is absent. If the absence is due to illness or a medical appointment, we ask that you provide a doctor’s note when possible. Excessive unexcused absences or tardies may lead to academic challenges and potential attendance interventions. If your family has a pre-planned trip or sporting event, please email Jasa George at jgeorge@ohschools.org to request a permissible absence form at least five days in advance so we can work together to ensure your child stays on track.
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State Testing The district is administering state-required tests to grades 3 through 11. Student attendance is very important during this testing period (April 2-29). The Jr./Sr. High School testing has begun! |
State Testing The district is administering state-required tests to grades 3 through 11. Student attendance is very important during this testing period (April 2-29). The Jr./Sr. High School testing has begun! |
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Next “Big Futures” event: April 21 Join us Monday, April 21, from 6:30–8 p.m. in The Foundry for the final Big Futures event of the school year, focused on entrepreneurship and business ownership. Sponsored by The Foundry at Ottawa Hills, the evening features a panel of local business leaders: Elias Hajjar (The Garden at Poco Piatti) Dr. Jon Frankel (Frankel Dentistry) John Amato (Jupmode) Ashley Sheehan (Beloved Bridal) Amanda & Frank Viviano (Bartz Viviano) Justin Amburgey (Chick-fil-A)
Students will hear firsthand about turning passion into profession, and participate in small-group breakout sessions to dive deeper into topics like: The rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship Essential business skills Starting and growing a business Navigating setbacks and learning from failure
Open to all 7th–12th grade students and their parents. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity! To RSVP, email Darrin Broadway at DBroadway@ohschools.org. |
Next “Big Futures” event: April 21 Join us Monday, April 21, from 6:30–8 p.m. in The Foundry for the final Big Futures event of the school year, focused on entrepreneurship and business ownership. Sponsored by The Foundry at Ottawa Hills, the evening features a panel of local business leaders: Elias Hajjar (The Garden at Poco Piatti) Dr. Jon Frankel (Frankel Dentistry) John Amato (Jupmode) Ashley Sheehan (Beloved Bridal) Amanda & Frank Viviano (Bartz Viviano) Justin Amburgey (Chick-fil-A)
Students will hear firsthand about turning passion into profession, and participate in small-group breakout sessions to dive deeper into topics like: The rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship Essential business skills Starting and growing a business Navigating setbacks and learning from failure
Open to all 7th–12th grade students and their parents. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity! To RSVP, email Darrin Broadway at DBroadway@ohschools.org. |
 | smART Show 2025
Wednesday, April 23 6:00-9:00 Join us for the smART Show 2025: Masterpiece! In addition to strolling through our hallway galleries and admiring students' artwork, you can attend AP student artist talks, participate in hands-on activities, and even recreate a masterpiece. The smART Show is a free community event that has been elevating the arts and celebrating students since 2006. NEW this year is the inclusion of a LEGO Masterpiece Art Exhibit by elementary students. For submission criteria, registration information, and prize details click here. |
 | Cheer 2025-2026 Tryouts Clinics: April 22 & 23 7:00pm-9:00pm Tryouts: April 24 Time TBD Questions: Contact Nicole Marshall tnmarshall@att.net |
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 Challenge Crew Supports Hope Toledo with Sweet Fundraising Success
This week, our outstanding Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School Challenge Crew hosted a series of bake sales to raise funds in support of Hope Toledo. Thanks to the generosity of our students, families, and community members, the effort was a sweet success! Earlier this school year, Challenge Crew members had the opportunity to learn from Deb Monagan and Mona Shousher of Chicks for Charity, who inspired our students by sharing meaningful ways to get involved in service and philanthropy. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our students put that inspiration into action through purposeful community engagement. Hope Toledo is a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting equitable access to education—from preschool through postsecondary—for every Toledo resident. Their mission focuses on addressing systemic barriers, expanding opportunities, and fostering a thriving community through education and wraparound support services. Learn more about their impactful work at www.hopetoledo.org. We are proud of our Challenge Crew for their leadership and compassion. Their efforts reflect the heart of what it means to be a Green Bear—serving others, giving back, and making a difference. #OHHSChallengeCrew #HopeToledo #CommunityService #MakingADifference #OttawaHillsPride |
Challenge Crew Supports Hope Toledo with Sweet Fundraising Success This week, our outstanding Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School Challenge Crew hosted a series of bake sales to raise funds in support of Hope Toledo. Thanks to the generosity of our students, families, and community members, the effort was a sweet success! Earlier this school year, Challenge Crew members had the opportunity to learn from Deb Monagan and Mona Shousher of Chicks for Charity, who inspired our students by sharing meaningful ways to get involved in service and philanthropy. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our students put that inspiration into action through purposeful community engagement. Hope Toledo is a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting equitable access to education—from preschool through postsecondary—for every Toledo resident. Their mission focuses on addressing systemic barriers, expanding opportunities, and fostering a thriving community through education and wraparound support services. Learn more about their impactful work at www.hopetoledo.org. We are proud of our Challenge Crew for their leadership and compassion. Their efforts reflect the heart of what it means to be a Green Bear—serving others, giving back, and making a difference. #OHHSChallengeCrew #HopeToledo #CommunityService #MakingADifference #OttawaHillsPride |
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Ottawa Hills Students Raise Over $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Last week, we had the honor of welcoming Allison Boesel and Daryl Rakosy from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) – Eastern Great Lakes Region to Ottawa Hills High School. They joined us to recognize the extraordinary fundraising efforts of Bryn Tangeman, Isabelle Leonardi Wilkins, and Piper Downing. Together, these outstanding students raised over $200,000 for LLS! This incredible milestone marks the largest amount ever raised by a team from Ottawa Hills since the launch of the Student Visionaries of the Year program in 2017. Thanks to the dedication of our student leaders, Ottawa Hills teams have now raised an astounding $447,000 in total to support those affected by blood cancers and to advance life-saving research. We are incredibly proud of Bryn, Isabelle, and Piper for their leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference. Their efforts inspire us all and reflect the very best of our school community. Thank you to everyone who supported this important cause. Let’s continue to stand behind our students and the fight against blood cancer! #LLS #StudentVisionaries #OttawaHillsPride #MakingADifference #CommunitySupport |
Ottawa Hills Students Raise Over $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Last week, we had the honor of welcoming Allison Boesel and Daryl Rakosy from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) – Eastern Great Lakes Region to Ottawa Hills High School. They joined us to recognize the extraordinary fundraising efforts of Bryn Tangeman, Isabelle Leonardi Wilkins, and Piper Downing. Together, these outstanding students raised over $200,000 for LLS! This incredible milestone marks the largest amount ever raised by a team from Ottawa Hills since the launch of the Student Visionaries of the Year program in 2017. Thanks to the dedication of our student leaders, Ottawa Hills teams have now raised an astounding $447,000 in total to support those affected by blood cancers and to advance life-saving research. We are incredibly proud of Bryn, Isabelle, and Piper for their leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference. Their efforts inspire us all and reflect the very best of our school community. Thank you to everyone who supported this important cause. Let’s continue to stand behind our students and the fight against blood cancer! #LLS #StudentVisionaries #OttawaHillsPride #MakingADifference #CommunitySupport |
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Irene Sun Named BCSN Scholar of the Year, Awarded $10,000 Scholarship Congratulations to Irene Sun! On Friday, our Ottawa Hills community had the pleasure of welcoming BCSN’s Jodi Dixon and a camera crew for a special surprise presentation during Irene’s AP Statistics class. Irene was awarded the $10,000 BCSN Scholar of the Year Scholarship, made possible through the generous support of Siena Heights University and Directions Credit Union. Each year, BCSN recognizes eight exceptional seniors from the Buckeye Broadband viewing area through its BCSN Scholar Spotlight program, which runs from October through April. In April, each Scholar Spotlight recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship. Among them, one standout student is selected as the Scholar of the Year and awarded a renewable $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for four years). To be eligible, students must be high school seniors within the Buckeye Broadband Toledo service area and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Earlier this school year, Irene was honored as one of the eight BCSN Scholars—earning a $1,000 award and the opportunity to compete for the program’s top prize. Irene’s remarkable dedication, academic excellence, and passion for learning have truly distinguished her. She will attend Yale University next fall, where she plans to study biochemistry and pre-med. This award is a well-earned recognition of her achievements and a celebration of her bright future. Please join us in congratulating Irene on this incredible honor! 🔗 Learn more about Irene’s recognition here
#Congratulations #Scholarship #BCSNScholarSpotlight |
Irene Sun Named BCSN Scholar of the Year, Awarded $10,000 Scholarship Congratulations to Irene Sun! On Friday, our Ottawa Hills community had the pleasure of welcoming BCSN’s Jodi Dixon and a camera crew for a special surprise presentation during Irene’s AP Statistics class. Irene was awarded the $10,000 BCSN Scholar of the Year Scholarship, made possible through the generous support of Siena Heights University and Directions Credit Union. Each year, BCSN recognizes eight exceptional seniors from the Buckeye Broadband viewing area through its BCSN Scholar Spotlight program, which runs from October through April. In April, each Scholar Spotlight recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship. Among them, one standout student is selected as the Scholar of the Year and awarded a renewable $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for four years). To be eligible, students must be high school seniors within the Buckeye Broadband Toledo service area and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Earlier this school year, Irene was honored as one of the eight BCSN Scholars—earning a $1,000 award and the opportunity to compete for the program’s top prize. Irene’s remarkable dedication, academic excellence, and passion for learning have truly distinguished her. She will attend Yale University next fall, where she plans to study biochemistry and pre-med. This award is a well-earned recognition of her achievements and a celebration of her bright future. Please join us in congratulating Irene on this incredible honor! 🔗 Learn more about Irene’s recognition here
#Congratulations #Scholarship #BCSNScholarSpotlight |
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Making History: HOSA Shines at State Tournament For the first time in school history, the newly formed student-led HOSA (Future Health Professionals) chapter at Ottawa Hills High School competed in the Ohio HOSA State Leadership Conference, held at the Glass City Center in downtown Toledo! There were more than 2,800 students form all over Ohio in attendance. Freshman and chapter president Ellie Kammeyer shared her pride in the team's accomplishments: “I am so unbelievably proud of this group of students who came together and exceeded all of my expectations. They spent countless hours researching and preparing—and it really paid off!” Competition Highlights: Emergency Medical Training – Shivani and Eleza: Top 10 Biomedical Debate – Kaylin, Kara, Bella, and Lizzy: Top 10 Medical Innovation – Ellie, Hana, and Catelin: Top 20 Ellie also expressed her team's gratitude:
“We had an amazing past two days! We'd like to give a special thanks to Mr. McMurray, Nurse Ku, Mrs. Silk, the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation, our parent chaperone Jana Kammeyer, and all the parent drivers who made this possible. I'm so excited for next year and another great season with new faces!” We’re incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, leadership, and success. This is just the beginning for HOSA at Ottawa Hills! 📸 by @ericasilk1
#OHHS #HOSA #OhioHOSA #FutureHealthProfessionals #StateTournament #StudentLeaders #GoGreen |
Making History: HOSA Shines at State Tournament For the first time in school history, the newly formed student-led HOSA (Future Health Professionals) chapter at Ottawa Hills High School competed in the Ohio HOSA State Leadership Conference, held at the Glass City Center in downtown Toledo! There were more than 2,800 students form all over Ohio in attendance. Freshman and chapter president Ellie Kammeyer shared her pride in the team's accomplishments: “I am so unbelievably proud of this group of students who came together and exceeded all of my expectations. They spent countless hours researching and preparing—and it really paid off!” Competition Highlights: Emergency Medical Training – Shivani and Eleza: Top 10 Biomedical Debate – Kaylin, Kara, Bella, and Lizzy: Top 10 Medical Innovation – Ellie, Hana, and Catelin: Top 20 Ellie also expressed her team's gratitude:
“We had an amazing past two days! We'd like to give a special thanks to Mr. McMurray, Nurse Ku, Mrs. Silk, the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation, our parent chaperone Jana Kammeyer, and all the parent drivers who made this possible. I'm so excited for next year and another great season with new faces!” We’re incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, leadership, and success. This is just the beginning for HOSA at Ottawa Hills! 📸 by @ericasilk1
#OHHS #HOSA #OhioHOSA #FutureHealthProfessionals #StateTournament #StudentLeaders #GoGreen |
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Save the Date.. Wednesday, April 23: smART Show 6-9 p.m. jr./sr. high school Thursday, April 24: OHSPA/OH Boosters Celebrity Wednesday, May 7: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m. district offices Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: All District Band Concert 7 p.m. Friday, May 23: Early release for all students at 1 p.m. Monday, May 24: Memorial Day-Schools closed. Friday, May 25: Last day of school Friday, May 25: Commencement 6 p.m. |
Save the Date.. Wednesday, April 23: smART Show 6-9 p.m. jr./sr. high school Thursday, April 24: OHSPA/OH Boosters Celebrity Wednesday, May 7: Board of Education meeting 8:30 a.m. district offices Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: All District Band Concert 7 p.m. Friday, May 23: Early release for all students at 1 p.m. Monday, May 24: Memorial Day-Schools closed. Friday, May 25: Last day of school Friday, May 25: Commencement 6 p.m. |
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