You're Invited: Annual smART Show Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School invites the community to an evening of art and creativity! The halls transform into a gallery Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring hundreds of student works in drawing, painting, design, photography, graphic art, jewelry, stained glass, and ceramics. This year's theme, Joie de Vivre (joy of living), celebrates the exuberant creativity our students explore in their art classes. Wander through every hallway, including the junior high wing, and experience the artistic talent flourishing in our schools. Free and open to all community members. 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills |
You're Invited: Annual smART Show Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School invites the community to an evening of art and creativity! The halls transform into a gallery Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring hundreds of student works in drawing, painting, design, photography, graphic art, jewelry, stained glass, and ceramics. This year's theme, Joie de Vivre (joy of living), celebrates the exuberant creativity our students explore in their art classes. Wander through every hallway, including the junior high wing, and experience the artistic talent flourishing in our schools. Free and open to all community members. 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills |
After Prom After Prom tickets will be sold for two days only on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 during lunch. The tickets are $30 per student. Also, the after prom committee is requesting donations. If you are interested in donating a gift card, please drop them off to the office. |
After Prom After Prom tickets will be sold for two days only on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 during lunch. The tickets are $30 per student. Also, the after prom committee is requesting donations. If you are interested in donating a gift card, please drop them off to the office. |
 | Fees & Fines Any unpaid fees and fines need to be resolved as soon as possible. Yearbooks will not be distributed to students with any outstanding fees or fines. The online portal can be accessed via PowerSchool or the district website. |
State Testing Our Green Bears in grades 3-11 are ready to show what they know! State testing begins soon, and these assessments give our teachers valuable insights to strengthen curriculum and instruction. High school students will also have opportunities to meet graduation requirements through these tests. The Jr./Sr. High School testing will begin Monday, April 13. Attendance is important during testing windows, and we want every student to shine after all the hard work they've put in this year. If your child needs to miss a test day, we'll work with you to schedule makeup testing. See the letter regarding state testing from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Miller, with the schedule for all tests here. |
State Testing Our Green Bears in grades 3-11 are ready to show what they know! State testing begins soon, and these assessments give our teachers valuable insights to strengthen curriculum and instruction. High school students will also have opportunities to meet graduation requirements through these tests. The Jr./Sr. High School testing will begin Monday, April 13. Attendance is important during testing windows, and we want every student to shine after all the hard work they've put in this year. If your child needs to miss a test day, we'll work with you to schedule makeup testing. See the letter regarding state testing from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Miller, with the schedule for all tests here. |
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Attendance & Absence Procedures As we head into the final weeks of school, a few attendance reminders: To comply with state mandates, parents must notify the school each day a student is absent. How to Report: Email jhhsattendance@ohschools.org by 8:00 a.m. Notifications: If the school is not contacted within the first hour of the day, a parent/guardian will be notified. Documentation: Absences remain "unexcused" until a note or email is received. For medical appointments, please bring a physician's note upon return.
Excused Absences Absences are excused for the following:
Absences outside of these parameters will be considered unexcused. Please contact Dr. Ricketts at aricketts@ohschools.org with questions.
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Attendance & Absence Procedures As we head into the final weeks of school, a few attendance reminders: To comply with state mandates, parents must notify the school each day a student is absent. How to Report: Email jhhsattendance@ohschools.org by 8:00 a.m. Notifications: If the school is not contacted within the first hour of the day, a parent/guardian will be notified. Documentation: Absences remain "unexcused" until a note or email is received. For medical appointments, please bring a physician's note upon return.
Excused Absences Absences are excused for the following:
Absences outside of these parameters will be considered unexcused. Please contact Dr. Ricketts at aricketts@ohschools.org with questions.
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 | Is your senior playing a college sport? Any student-athlete who plans on participating in collegiate athletics next year is invited to take part in our recognition day on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the gym. Please let Mr. Wronkowicz know as soon as possible if you plan to take part by sending him your name, school you will be attending, and sport you will be playing. RWronkowicz@ohschools.org |
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 | List it. Sell it. Manage it. Build a Career in Real Estate. The next Big Futures panel will explore the real world of real estate with professionals from here in our community. From managing rental properties to closing deals, real estate careers are more than meets the eye. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of buying, selling and managing properties as local pros share how they got started, the strengths needed to succeed and the challenges they've faced. Discover the hustle behind the industry and how networking can open doors to your future. Save the date for this next Big Futures speaker series geared towards our Junior/Senior High School Students on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. in The Foundry. |
GREEN BEAR AIR IS BOARDING! Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is Monday, May 4 -Friday, May 8 and we're celebrating with a fun, first class experience for our incredible teachers & staff. To help our week take flight, we've made it easy to get involved in whatever way works best for you: - Volunteer at the JHHS Teacher & Staff luncheon: Sign up here
- Donate items needed to make this week special: Sign up here
- Shop our Amazon Wish List: Here
- Contribute via Venmo @ohspa
Whether you have time, items to give, or prefer a quick contribution--every bit helps! For all sign ups and donations, please make sure to include your name as you would like it to appear on the volunteer/donor sign. Thank you for helping us make this week special. |
GREEN BEAR AIR IS BOARDING! Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is Monday, May 4 -Friday, May 8 and we're celebrating with a fun, first class experience for our incredible teachers & staff. To help our week take flight, we've made it easy to get involved in whatever way works best for you: - Volunteer at the JHHS Teacher & Staff luncheon: Sign up here
- Donate items needed to make this week special: Sign up here
- Shop our Amazon Wish List: Here
- Contribute via Venmo @ohspa
Whether you have time, items to give, or prefer a quick contribution--every bit helps! For all sign ups and donations, please make sure to include your name as you would like it to appear on the volunteer/donor sign. Thank you for helping us make this week special. |
OHSPA 9th Annual Plant Sale is BACK Support Ottawa Hills Local Schools & spruce up your yard! Pick up plants at Tom Strains Garden Center, 5041 Hill Ave, Toledo | May 2–8 Questions: ohplantsale@gmail.com |
OHSPA 9th Annual Plant Sale is BACK Support Ottawa Hills Local Schools & spruce up your yard! Pick up plants at Tom Strains Garden Center, 5041 Hill Ave, Toledo | May 2–8 Questions: ohplantsale@gmail.com |
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The following students have qualified for (with a superior rating on their regional science fair project) and are attending State Science Day at the OSU Covelli Center on May 16, 2026: Coral Thompson & Angie Zheng (9th), Mera Abusaad (9th), Emily Chen & Sofia Elfituri (10th) Pranathi Gundabolu & Eleza Zadi (10th), Sungjoo Park & Jack Tremblay (10th), Sofia Denk & Lily Denk (10th), Shivani Pindiprolu (10th), David Seigar (11th), Najjad Alsultan (11th), Zahir Mamood (11th), Sara Hamilton (11th), and Henry Sun (11th). These students have been working with science teachers Gloria Kresicher-Gajewicz and Jeremy Nixon as part of their work in Honors Biology and Honors Scientific Research. Special thanks to Dr. K-G, Jeremy Nixon, and all our science teachers for their efforts to help our students gain a deep understanding of the scientific method, as well as problem-solving and critical thinking skills. State Science Day is a program of The Ohio Academy of Science. For over 90 years, it has provided students and teachers an opportunity to highlight students who go above and beyond through scientific, project-based learning. For more information about the State Science Day click here. We wish our student scientists all the best at the State Science Day! |
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Quinton Smith Presents at AJAS This past February, Quinton Smith was selected by the Ohio Academy of Science to represent the state of Ohio at the 2026 American Junior Academy of Sciences (AJAS) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, where he joined approximately 100-150 other high school researchers around the country to present at the 2026 AAAS meeting. The event is the largest global interdisciplinary science meeting that includes scientists from all over the world including Nobel laureates. Quinton shares, “We had some science networking events and presented our research, which for me was space-based solar research. My research explores the possibilities of an alternative type of solar cell that is lighter, cheaper, more flexible, radiation-resistant, etc. viable for use in space.” Quinton has been working with science teacher Jeremy Nixon and University of Toledo professors Zhaoning Song, Haoran Chen, Tingting Zhu, and John-David Smith as part of the Honors Scientific Research class at OHHS. Many thanks to the OH Schools Foundation, OHS Parent Association for their on-going support. |
Quinton Smith Presents at AJAS This past February, Quinton Smith was selected by the Ohio Academy of Science to represent the state of Ohio at the 2026 American Junior Academy of Sciences (AJAS) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, where he joined approximately 100-150 other high school researchers around the country to present at the 2026 AAAS meeting. The event is the largest global interdisciplinary science meeting that includes scientists from all over the world including Nobel laureates. Quinton shares, “We had some science networking events and presented our research, which for me was space-based solar research. My research explores the possibilities of an alternative type of solar cell that is lighter, cheaper, more flexible, radiation-resistant, etc. viable for use in space.” Quinton has been working with science teacher Jeremy Nixon and University of Toledo professors Zhaoning Song, Haoran Chen, Tingting Zhu, and John-David Smith as part of the Honors Scientific Research class at OHHS. Many thanks to the OH Schools Foundation, OHS Parent Association for their on-going support. |
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Ottawa Hills HOSA Students Shine at State Competition On April 16 and 17, Ottawa Hills sent 19 students to the annual Ohio HOSA State Competition at the Glass City Center. Over the two-day event, students immersed themselves in educational workshops, skills assessment, and career exploration. The competitors included: - Environmental Science: Catelin Hawkins
- Biomedical Debate: Lizzy Hoelzle, Kaylin Zheng, Bella Howard, and Hana Mashali
- Behavioral Health: Rory Norris
- Community Awareness: Ellie Kammeyer and Maya Estrada
- CPR/First Aid: Eylan Humaida and Coral Thompson
- Emergency Medical Technician: Shivani Pindiprolu and Eleza Zaidi
- Forensic Science: Anna Hertlein and Noora Khan-Akbani
- Home Health Aide: Pranathi Gundabolu
- Medical Law and Ethics: Josie Hemke (SUA)
- Nutrition: Tara Brown
- Research Poster: Lena Balaa
- Surgical Technologist: Safia Elsayed
Out of these 19 competitors, three students achieved Top 10 finishes! A huge congratulations to Eleza Zaidi and Shivani Pindiprolu (Emergency Medical Technician) and Rory Norris (Behavioral Health). The HOSA chapter extends a thank you to Mr. Swisher, Brandon Ku, Ashley Jones, Jana Kammeyer, the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation, and the entire staff for their continuous support throughout a year filled with fundraising and competition. “I’m so proud of everyone who has put their trust and time into HOSA,” says Chapter President Ellie Kammeyer, “Regardless of the results, every member has put in so much time and effort into practice and studying, and that effort was shown throughout this week”. |
Ottawa Hills HOSA Students Shine at State Competition On April 16 and 17, Ottawa Hills sent 19 students to the annual Ohio HOSA State Competition at the Glass City Center. Over the two-day event, students immersed themselves in educational workshops, skills assessment, and career exploration. The competitors included: - Environmental Science: Catelin Hawkins
- Biomedical Debate: Lizzy Hoelzle, Kaylin Zheng, Bella Howard, and Hana Mashali
- Behavioral Health: Rory Norris
- Community Awareness: Ellie Kammeyer and Maya Estrada
- CPR/First Aid: Eylan Humaida and Coral Thompson
- Emergency Medical Technician: Shivani Pindiprolu and Eleza Zaidi
- Forensic Science: Anna Hertlein and Noora Khan-Akbani
- Home Health Aide: Pranathi Gundabolu
- Medical Law and Ethics: Josie Hemke (SUA)
- Nutrition: Tara Brown
- Research Poster: Lena Balaa
- Surgical Technologist: Safia Elsayed
Out of these 19 competitors, three students achieved Top 10 finishes! A huge congratulations to Eleza Zaidi and Shivani Pindiprolu (Emergency Medical Technician) and Rory Norris (Behavioral Health). The HOSA chapter extends a thank you to Mr. Swisher, Brandon Ku, Ashley Jones, Jana Kammeyer, the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation, and the entire staff for their continuous support throughout a year filled with fundraising and competition. “I’m so proud of everyone who has put their trust and time into HOSA,” says Chapter President Ellie Kammeyer, “Regardless of the results, every member has put in so much time and effort into practice and studying, and that effort was shown throughout this week”. |
Save the Date Monday, April 20: Honors Night Thursday, April 23: smART Show Wednesday, April 29: NHS/NJHS Induction Saturday, May 9: Prom Tuesday, May 12: Choir Concert Wednesday, May 13: All District Band Concert Monday, May 18-Thursday, May 21: Senior Exams Friday, May 22: May Day Friday, May 22: Early Release 1:00pm Monday, May 25: No School Tuesday, May 26-May 29: Exams Wednesday, May 27: 8th Grade Recognition Friday, May 29: Last day of school Friday, May 29: Commencement 6:00pm See live calendar https://jhhs.ohschools.org/calendars |
Save the Date Monday, April 20: Honors Night Thursday, April 23: smART Show Wednesday, April 29: NHS/NJHS Induction Saturday, May 9: Prom Tuesday, May 12: Choir Concert Wednesday, May 13: All District Band Concert Monday, May 18-Thursday, May 21: Senior Exams Friday, May 22: May Day Friday, May 22: Early Release 1:00pm Monday, May 25: No School Tuesday, May 26-May 29: Exams Wednesday, May 27: 8th Grade Recognition Friday, May 29: Last day of school Friday, May 29: Commencement 6:00pm See live calendar https://jhhs.ohschools.org/calendars |
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