Weekly District News February 2, 2024

State of the District Recording available

The recording of the State of the District presentation by Superintendent Dr. Adam Fineske and Interim Treasurer Mr. Cajon Keeton, along with student speakers Ali Sediqe, Nadia Clarke, and Jo Mullen, and audience Q & A is now available.

We encourage all parents and community members to watch the presentation, that includes important information on the proposed operating budgets for the 2023-2024 school year. If Ottawa Hills voters approve the levy requested on the March 19 ballot, the district will be able to maintain current levels of services to students. If the levy is not approved this March, or is approved on a later ballot, the district will be eliminating $1.5 million from the operating budget for next school year. The recording can be viewed here. The presentation slideshow can be viewed here. Next week we will share an updated FAQ on district finances in the Friday Weekly District Newsletter.

Get your tickets now

Come and see our talented Green Bears "under the sea" at the upcoming OHMTA and Acting Out! production of "Little Mermaid, Jr." Dahlia Hajjar stars as Ariel, the mermaid who is fascinated by the surface world and who falls in love with Eric (PJ Vanni), a human who she saves from drowning. Ariel makes a deal with the wicked Ursula (Evelyn Sandretto) to become human herself so she can spend more time with Eric over the objections of her father King Triton (Miles Wharry). Sebastian and Flounder (Max Kuhn and Finn Douglas) bring so much fun to this fantastical story.

Show times are:

Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m.

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Send us your District Finance Questions

If you have questions after watching the State of the District please email info@ohschools.org. Fiscal responsibility and enhanced communications are an important part of our Strategic Plan. Please send your questions and we will work to provide answers in our updated FAQ on district finances in our Friday District Newsletter next week.

ACT-Grade 11

All juniors are taking the ACT the morning of Tuesday, February 27. This is a state-funded opportunity for our students to take the test and have their scores sent to the colleges or universities of their choice. Attendance on that day is very important and students should anticipate a long morning with a delayed lunch hour. Good luck to our juniors!

Check your School Messenger preferences

OHLS sends a text and email for all delays and closings through School Messenger. See our parent guide to school messenger here. Parents/guardians can update their contact preferences in school messenger; however, since this information is imported through Powerschool registration, please report any errors to your student's building administrator.

Kids Heart Challenge

On Monday, February 26th , Ottawa Hills Elementary School will be taking part in Kids Heart Challenge. This event raises funds for the American Heart Association. The money raised helps support ongoing research and education programs in the fight against heart disease. In addition, it qualifies our school for certificates toward physical education equipment.

The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and effective way to teach heart-healthy living. It emphasizes the importance of physical activity as children take part in something they enjoy. This event will include jump rope and a variety of other activities that keep kids moving and active.

Learn more here. Register your student here.

Acting Out! registration now open

Acting Out! is an acting/leadership development program for students in grades 3-8. Focus areas include: acting & movement, audition tips, expressive speaking, technical theatre, and vocal performance. Registration information and more details at OHMTA here.

More news and resources:

2024-2025 School Calendar
Past Weekly District Newsletters (district news)
Past Jr./Sr. High News (weekly junior/senior high news)
Past Starting 5 (monthly junior/senior high news)
Past Green Bear Bulletins (weekly elementary school news)

Upcoming events:

For the latest event details, visit the district events calendar or the athletic calendar

Feb. 9-11: "Little Mermaid, Jr."
Feb 12: 6th grade parent meeting 6 p.m. high school library
Feb. 13: OH Boosters meeting 6 p.m. The Foundry
Feb. 16: No School. Professional Development Day
Feb. 19: Schools Closed. Presidents' Day
Feb. 21: Board of Education meeting 4:30 p.m. Village Green
Feb. 22: OHSPA meeting 5:30 p.m. community room
Feb. 26-March 1: OHES Art Fair
Feb. 27: ACT testing for 11th grade

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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.