Fall Festival We can’t wait to see you at Fall Fest 2026! Our amazing team has been working hard to plan a fun-filled day for kids, families, and our entire community. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Wristbands are on sale now!
Purchase your advance wristband for $15.00 here. Children’s Wristband Includes:We’re looking forward to a wonderful day filled with fun, family, and community. We hope to see you there! |
Early Release Wednesday, September 23 All students will be released at 1:00pm. |
Homecoming (grades 9-12 only) Village Life Parade Friday, September 25 Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 26 Hosted by the sophomore class student council in the main gym, the receiving line will last from 7:30-8:00pm. All students must arrive by 8:00pm and we will not be permitted to leave before 10:00pm. The dance will conclude at that time. Dance guest forms are due in the main office by Monday, Setpember 21. Bids will be sold September 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 (cash or check only, $20/person). |
 |
 | Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23. There will be no school for students on those days. Sign ups for conferences will go out on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00pm. Conference FAQs: Q: Will you send me a piece of paper to sign up for conferences? A: No, we are entirely electronic. Q: What if I click all of the boxes, but I never received an email from the website allowing me to sign up? A: First, check your spam account for an email from PTCfast.com. Next, try again with your email or an alternative email you use in your family. If that still does not work, call the main office and we can help you out. Q: What if a teacher I want to meet with does not have any open conference times that work for me? A: Please contact that teacher directly to schedule a time outside of the standard conference dates/times. Emails for all employees in the district are the first letter of their first name, their entire last name, @ohschools.org. For example: Amanda Neuendorf aneuendorf@ohschools.org Q: Do I need to meet with all of my student's teachers at the Jr./Sr. High School? A: It is completely up to you. Although very helpful for parent/teacher communication, these are not required conferences. Q: Do I need to meet with second semester teachers at the Jr./Sr. High School? A: We highly recommend waiting to meet with second semester teachers until your student is in those classes. Q: Does my student need to attend? A: Students only need to attend upon request of the teacher. Q: Will I be reminded of these conferences? A: Yes! The website will send automatic reminders two days before conferences. |
 | In accordance with the state of Ohio, we conduct regular drills including fire, tornado, and lock down. Here are a few upcoming drills... Fire Drill: Tuesday, September 15 1:15pm
Lock down Drill: Thursday, September 17 1:15pm
|
Jessica Kozy Wins SBC Logo Contest Girls soccer coach and social studies teacher Jessica Kozy was recently awarded a $250 check from Sandusky Bay Conference Commissioner Mark King for winning the SBC logo contest. Athletic directors across the nine league member schools selected her winning design out of nine total submissions. The new official league logo, along with logos from each member school, now adorns the south wall of the gym. Special thanks to the Ottawa Hills Athletic Boosters, Cindy Nissen, and Athletic Director Ryan Wronkowicz for bringing the wall display to life. Congratulations, Jessica! |
 |
Girls XC Places First at Tiffin Carnival; Nixon Sets School Record Congratulations to Head Coach Jeremy Nixon and the entire girls cross country team on taking first place at the Tiffin Carnival in Tiffin, Ohio, on Saturday morning! Special congratulations to standout runner Natalie Nixon, who delivered a record-shattering performance as the D4 race champion. The team's victory was driven by outstanding performances from Molly Mullan, Emily Chen, Sofia Elfuturi, Piper Padgett, Evelyn Sandretto, and Daisy Mullan. Natalie came ready to race, crossing the finish line with a blistering time of 17:55.3. Her stellar performance crushed her personal record by 25 seconds and shattered the Ottawa Hills High School record by 24 seconds—surpassing the previous mark of 18:19 set by JoAnna Kelley in 2021. Congratulations to Coach Nixon, Coach Sandretto, Natalie Nixon, and the whole squad! The entire Ottawa Hills community is cheering you on as you continue pushing boundaries this season. Go Green Bears! |
 |
 |
OHHS Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame Recipients Honored Last week the district recognized distinguished alumni who have made a meaningful contribution to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the tradition of excellence at Ottawa Hills. The district also inducted new members to the Athletic Hall of Fame in appreciation of extraordinary contributions to our athletic programs or recognition of outstanding achievement in sports. Distinguished Alumni Recipients - Betsy Ankney (’05) Award-winning campaign manager, national political strategist and trailblazer
- Sami Aziz (’02) Six-time Emmy winning producer of “Shark Tank” and NASA broadcasts
- Paul Goldner (’64) Built family steel company into national metric metals leader
- Judd Silverman (’74) Visionary founder of golf tournament that has raised millions for local charities
- Steven Steinberg (’72) Trauma surgery pioneer, academic leader, and medical education advocate
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees - Lauren (Kruse) Cicala (’03) Record-setting scorer, two-sport standout, and Big Ten Champion
- Terri (Simonetti) Frost (’89) Nine-time State Champion Coach and Ottawa Hills field hockey legend
- Rodger Owen (’58) Green Bear sports legend and Fair-Trade Coffee industry pioneer
- Judd Silverman (’74) Visionary founder of charity golf tournament and Green Bear State Champion
- 1974–75 State Championship Golf Team- Clinched one of Ottawa Hills’
- first ever State Championship wins Jeff Coleman (‘75), Dave Glen (‘75), Fred Lumm (‘76), John Spengler (‘77), and Peter Steinberg (‘75)
Many thanks to Director of Development and Alumni Relations Erica Silk, the DAA/AHOF selection committee, the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation, and Foundation Board Chairman for making the event possible. It was a magical evening for our school and community. Congratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame recipients! The program can be viewed on the district website here. |
 |
Ottawa Hills Arts Directors Take the Stage in Come From Away At Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School, we take tremendous pride in the exceptional talent and dedication of our faculty. This season, two of our very own performing arts leaders are practicing what they teach in a truly remarkable way. Vocal Music Director Hayley Hoss and Theater Director Grace Wipfli are both starring in separate regional productions of Come From Away, the deeply moving, critically acclaimed musical that tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in small-town Newfoundland in the wake of September 11, 2001. Hayley Hoss is taking the stage with The Village Players Theatre in Toledo, stepping into the role of Janice, the eager rookie news reporter navigating an unprecedented world event on her very first days on the job. Meanwhile, Grace Wipfli is performing at The Croswell Opera House in Adrian, Michigan, starring as Beverley Bass, the pioneering female airline captain who delivers the iconic musical number Me and the Sky. Come From Away is a powerful testament to human resilience, kindness, and community—values we strive to instill in our students every day. Seeing Ms. Hoss and Ms. Wipfli bring these inspiring stories to life on local stages is an incredible reminder of the world-class talent guiding our arts programs. Head out to the theater, support local arts, and cheer on our directors as they shine! Both shows run through September 20. |
 |
Save the Date Tuesday, September 15: Picture Retakes Saturday, September 19: Fall Festival Wednesday, Setpember 23: Early Release 1:00pm September 24: OHSPA Hot Lunch orders Due Friday, September 25: Village Life Parade Saturday, September 26: Homecoming Tuesday, October 6: Senior Portraits Wednesday, October 14: Testing Day: EARLY RELEASE Sunday, October 18: Fall Collage Concert Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23: Parents/Teacher Conferences: NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 3: No School-Voting Day |
|
|
|
|
