After Prom: Tickets on Sale This Week 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. A parent waiver form is REQUIRED for all guests at After Prom. Please use the QR code below to complete the very brief form. 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: Tickets on Sale This Week 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. A parent waiver form is REQUIRED for all guests at After Prom. Please use the QR code below to complete the very brief form. 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. |
 | 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. |
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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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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 |
OHSPA Spring Carnival Volunteers Needed |
OHSPA Spring Carnival Volunteers Needed |
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 | OHHS Students Attend Youth Summit Student representatives from Student Council traveled to Downtown Toledo to the Glass City Metropark Enrichment Center for a special Youth Summit sponsored by State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson. Students from Ottawa Hills were joined by other students from the Toledo area. Senator Hicks-Hudson gave an overview of the purpose and function of state government and how it impacts the lives of students locally. She discussed gun violence prevention, law enforcement, and invited students to share their concerns and outline issues that are pressing for young people today. Senator Hicks-Hudson encouraged students to be active participants in the political process, stay informed about important issues, and make their voices heard by state legislators by writing letters, emails, calling local legislative offices, and attending public forums. Special thanks to Student Council Co-Advisor Matt Chappuies for chaperoning this field trip. Thanks to Eric Swisher for safely transporting our students to and from the event. |
 | CSTAG Training On Wednesday, April 22, Assistant Principal Mandy Ricketts, Director of Student Services Jeff Pellerito, School Psychologist Sharon Barnett, and School Counselors Crystal Burnworth and Nikki Tolliver attended training on Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG). Joining the team were elementary school counselors Elizabeth Syrowski and Mary Beth Ellison. This research-based approach focuses on prevention and best practices for school safety, utilizing a tiered intervention structure and a collaborative team-based approach like PBIS and MTSS. CSTAG is an evidence-based model developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell at the University of Virginia. It is designed to help school multidisciplinary teams differentiate between threats that are not serious (transient) and those that pose a real danger (substantive). The training was conducted by Brian Bollinger from the Ohio School Safety Center and Angie Rechtine from the ESC-Lake Erie West. These threat assessment and response protocols are now used for every threat to school safety. Our dedicated team, which includes the Student Assistance Team and Ben Wolke or Sarah Motter from the Ottawa Police Department, meets monthly to ensure our safety standards remain current. Resources from the training are available in the faculty and staff handbook. Many thanks to Elizabeth Syrowski for encouraging the teams from the elementary and junior/senior high schools to participate in this training. |
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Congratulations to our American Sign Language (ASL) Challenge Winners: ASL Ⅰ- Greyson O’Neill ASL Ⅱ- Will Connelly ASL Ⅲ- Daisy Mullan Students used the knowledge they have gained throughout the year to push themselves in the amount of illustrated representation of signs they have learned. Students were awarded for their hard work with a fun-filled jar of goodies and a gift card. A special shoutout to all of our ASL students that participated in this competition!! Their abilities will be tested again during the next two weeks as they have another signing conversation with a member of the deaf community. Many thanks to Kay Cocke and the ASL Virtual Academy for providing this opportunity for our students. Story and photos by Kay Cocke |
Congratulations to our American Sign Language (ASL) Challenge Winners: ASL Ⅰ- Greyson O’Neill ASL Ⅱ- Will Connelly ASL Ⅲ- Daisy Mullan Students used the knowledge they have gained throughout the year to push themselves in the amount of illustrated representation of signs they have learned. Students were awarded for their hard work with a fun-filled jar of goodies and a gift card. A special shoutout to all of our ASL students that participated in this competition!! Their abilities will be tested again during the next two weeks as they have another signing conversation with a member of the deaf community. Many thanks to Kay Cocke and the ASL Virtual Academy for providing this opportunity for our students. Story and photos by Kay Cocke |
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Teen PEP (Peers Educating Peers) Encourages Healthy Relationships Members of Teen Pep Recently visited classrooms and presented to students on a variety of topics focused on healthy relationships including mental health, bullying prevention, teen dating violence, and the impact of social media Teen PEP includes: Jace Neuendorf, Jaiden Dubois, Emma Friedman, Avi Hanusz, Skylar Berenzweig, Brody Martinez, Sara Hamilton, Chris Culler, Maya Choksey, Dane Furey, Jasmine Hajjar, Lucy Wagner, Anna Hertlein, Nickle Fineske, and Owen Christen At the end of the month, Teen PEP has been invited by OHES fifth and sixth grade teachers to address similar topics at an age-appropriate level.
Established in 1995, Teen PEP focuses on sexual-violence prevention education as well as teen dating violence and bullying prevention. The project is based on the CDC-evaluated, evidence-based curriculum Expect Respect: A School-Based Program Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships for Youth and integrates concepts from Safe Dates. The goal of the program is to train students as teen leaders to reduce the incidence of sexual violence in northwest Ohio. For more information about Teen Pep, click here.
Special thanks to Teen PEP advisor and physical education and health teacher Stacy Richards for her guidance and support. |
Teen PEP (Peers Educating Peers) Encourages Healthy Relationships Members of Teen Pep Recently visited classrooms and presented to students on a variety of topics focused on healthy relationships including mental health, bullying prevention, teen dating violence, and the impact of social media Teen PEP includes: Jace Neuendorf, Jaiden Dubois, Emma Friedman, Avi Hanusz, Skylar Berenzweig, Brody Martinez, Sara Hamilton, Chris Culler, Maya Choksey, Dane Furey, Jasmine Hajjar, Lucy Wagner, Anna Hertlein, Nickle Fineske, and Owen Christen At the end of the month, Teen PEP has been invited by OHES fifth and sixth grade teachers to address similar topics at an age-appropriate level.
Established in 1995, Teen PEP focuses on sexual-violence prevention education as well as teen dating violence and bullying prevention. The project is based on the CDC-evaluated, evidence-based curriculum Expect Respect: A School-Based Program Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships for Youth and integrates concepts from Safe Dates. The goal of the program is to train students as teen leaders to reduce the incidence of sexual violence in northwest Ohio. For more information about Teen Pep, click here.
Special thanks to Teen PEP advisor and physical education and health teacher Stacy Richards for her guidance and support. |
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Quiz Bowl Team Represents OHHS at Nationals This past weekend, the OHHS Quiz Bowl team participated in the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s (NAQT) Small School National Championship Tournament (SSNCT) in Chicago, IL. The team earned a bid for both the State and National competitions through its performance at the league tournament earlier in the season and were NAQT Small Schools State Champions. At the NAQT Small Schools Nationals, the team finished 13th overall. They will compete at NAQT All School Nationals in May. Congratulations to the team and coach Tim Adkins! |
Quiz Bowl Team Represents OHHS at Nationals This past weekend, the OHHS Quiz Bowl team participated in the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s (NAQT) Small School National Championship Tournament (SSNCT) in Chicago, IL. The team earned a bid for both the State and National competitions through its performance at the league tournament earlier in the season and were NAQT Small Schools State Champions. At the NAQT Small Schools Nationals, the team finished 13th overall. They will compete at NAQT All School Nationals in May. Congratulations to the team and coach Tim Adkins! |
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Celebrating Creativity: smART Show 2026 On Thursday evening, Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School was transformed into a vibrant gallery of color, creativity, and craftsmanship for the annual smART Show, a true celebration of visual arts. With hundreds of works on display, every junior high and high school art student showcased their talent, technique, and imagination for our community to enjoy. The evening also featured presentations by AP Studio art students Karis Connelly, Evelyn Parsons, Sahil Parikh, and Autumn Lee is spoke about the depth and breadth of their portfolio, the importance of their art education, their journey as artists, and their plans beyond high school. With support from the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association, art teachers Kristin Johnson and Caitlin Shawaker invited Cyd Gottlieb to be an artist-in-residence this spring. She gave a short presentation about work, career and college pathways, and the inspiration behind her work. Cyd is a 2007 graduate of OHHS and attended Boston University. Congratulations to this year’s smART Show award winners: - First Place: Keely Stanfield (ceramics)
- First Runner-Up: Sahil Parikh (digital art)
- Second Place: Paige Hagen (portfolio)
- Todd & Nancy Kime Sight Award: Rafaela Marson (ceramics)
- Community Art Award: Olivia Wireman (ceramics)
- Art Supply Depot Award: TBA
- Best in Show
- Jewelry: Evelyn Parsons
- Ceramics Evelyn Parsons
- Drawing: Shivani Pindiprolu
- Painting: Piper Padgett
- Photography: Zane Green
- Stained Glass: Megan Allen
- Foundations of Art: Nadia Frost Murnen (drawing)
- Junior High Art: Allison Leeds (drawing)
- Graphic Design: Sama Barakat (digital art)
A heartfelt thanks to our show organizers Kristin Johnson, Caitlin Shawaker, Michael Leeds, Hayley Hoss, Sara Eisenbaum, Noreen Hanlon, Troy Brown, and Ben McMurray for their dedication and vision. Thank you to the many teachers who displayed student work, our volunteers, and Cindy Nissen, Kirsti Glisan Smith, Jessica Loudermilk, Eric Swisher, Julio Rodriguez, and Don Monroe who helped with up the set-up. Special shoutout to Michael Leeds and members OHHS Jazz Band for their outstanding musical performance, OHHS Cooking Club for the delicious refreshments, and Steve Wipfli for providing music for the French Café. Gratitude also goes to Trevor Hug, Paige Bergsma, and Jessica Loudermilk for technical support, and to award sponsors Jules Webster (Art Supply Depot), Steve Wipfli, Todd & Nancy Kime, and Deb & Tom Isley. Finally, thank you to the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association and Foundation for your continued support of the arts. The smART Show reminds us of the power of creativity in every student. |
Celebrating Creativity: smART Show 2026 On Thursday evening, Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School was transformed into a vibrant gallery of color, creativity, and craftsmanship for the annual smART Show, a true celebration of visual arts. With hundreds of works on display, every junior high and high school art student showcased their talent, technique, and imagination for our community to enjoy. The evening also featured presentations by AP Studio art students Karis Connelly, Evelyn Parsons, Sahil Parikh, and Autumn Lee is spoke about the depth and breadth of their portfolio, the importance of their art education, their journey as artists, and their plans beyond high school. With support from the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association, art teachers Kristin Johnson and Caitlin Shawaker invited Cyd Gottlieb to be an artist-in-residence this spring. She gave a short presentation about work, career and college pathways, and the inspiration behind her work. Cyd is a 2007 graduate of OHHS and attended Boston University. Congratulations to this year’s smART Show award winners: - First Place: Keely Stanfield (ceramics)
- First Runner-Up: Sahil Parikh (digital art)
- Second Place: Paige Hagen (portfolio)
- Todd & Nancy Kime Sight Award: Rafaela Marson (ceramics)
- Community Art Award: Olivia Wireman (ceramics)
- Art Supply Depot Award: TBA
- Best in Show
- Jewelry: Evelyn Parsons
- Ceramics Evelyn Parsons
- Drawing: Shivani Pindiprolu
- Painting: Piper Padgett
- Photography: Zane Green
- Stained Glass: Megan Allen
- Foundations of Art: Nadia Frost Murnen (drawing)
- Junior High Art: Allison Leeds (drawing)
- Graphic Design: Sama Barakat (digital art)
A heartfelt thanks to our show organizers Kristin Johnson, Caitlin Shawaker, Michael Leeds, Hayley Hoss, Sara Eisenbaum, Noreen Hanlon, Troy Brown, and Ben McMurray for their dedication and vision. Thank you to the many teachers who displayed student work, our volunteers, and Cindy Nissen, Kirsti Glisan Smith, Jessica Loudermilk, Eric Swisher, Julio Rodriguez, and Don Monroe who helped with up the set-up. Special shoutout to Michael Leeds and members OHHS Jazz Band for their outstanding musical performance, OHHS Cooking Club for the delicious refreshments, and Steve Wipfli for providing music for the French Café. Gratitude also goes to Trevor Hug, Paige Bergsma, and Jessica Loudermilk for technical support, and to award sponsors Jules Webster (Art Supply Depot), Steve Wipfli, Todd & Nancy Kime, and Deb & Tom Isley. Finally, thank you to the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association and Foundation for your continued support of the arts. The smART Show reminds us of the power of creativity in every student. |
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State Champions Honored On Friday, April 24, 2026 students, staff, faculty, and parents gathered for a special State Champions Recognition Assembly. The celebration honored the incredible dedication and talent of our very own state titleholders. The ceremony opened with a welcome from Principal Ben McMurray, who acknowledged the monumental achievements of our students and welcomed our honored guests. Also in attendance were State Representative Michele Grim, who offered remarks on behalf of the Ohio General Assembly, and Mayor Marc Thompson, who presented official proclamations from the Village of Ottawa Hills. The assembly focused on the champions and the mentors who helped them reach the podium. Thomas Lathrop was recognized by Coach Emma Halpin for his dedication, hard-work, and focus during the entire season. Anna Yang was honored for speech and debate. Her coach and advisor Willow Keller shared Anna’s incredible preparedness and stamina during the eleven-hour state competition where she placed first among 71 competitors. The quiz bowl team was also celebrated with coach and advisor Tim Adkins. They, too, faced stiff competition through the state competition. Mayor Thompson and Representative Grim presented a special proclamation to the school for receiving the Blue-Ribbon Award. Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School was one of only fourteen schools in the state to receive the award, recognizing our exceptional academic performance and high student outcomes. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Amanda Neuendorf, Ryan Wronkowicz, and Eric Swisher for their invaluable assistance in organizing this event. Finally, thank you to our students, staff, faculty, and parents for coming together to celebrate the amazing achievements of these exceptional students. Go Green Bears! |
State Champions Honored On Friday, April 24, 2026 students, staff, faculty, and parents gathered for a special State Champions Recognition Assembly. The celebration honored the incredible dedication and talent of our very own state titleholders. The ceremony opened with a welcome from Principal Ben McMurray, who acknowledged the monumental achievements of our students and welcomed our honored guests. Also in attendance were State Representative Michele Grim, who offered remarks on behalf of the Ohio General Assembly, and Mayor Marc Thompson, who presented official proclamations from the Village of Ottawa Hills. The assembly focused on the champions and the mentors who helped them reach the podium. Thomas Lathrop was recognized by Coach Emma Halpin for his dedication, hard-work, and focus during the entire season. Anna Yang was honored for speech and debate. Her coach and advisor Willow Keller shared Anna’s incredible preparedness and stamina during the eleven-hour state competition where she placed first among 71 competitors. The quiz bowl team was also celebrated with coach and advisor Tim Adkins. They, too, faced stiff competition through the state competition. Mayor Thompson and Representative Grim presented a special proclamation to the school for receiving the Blue-Ribbon Award. Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School was one of only fourteen schools in the state to receive the award, recognizing our exceptional academic performance and high student outcomes. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Amanda Neuendorf, Ryan Wronkowicz, and Eric Swisher for their invaluable assistance in organizing this event. Finally, thank you to our students, staff, faculty, and parents for coming together to celebrate the amazing achievements of these exceptional students. Go Green Bears! |
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Mechatronics Club Showcases Innovation at College of Engineering Senior Expo The Mechatronics Club recently attended the University of Toledo College of Engineering Senior Design Expo to showcase their latest technical milestones. Under the guidance of advisor Patty Dowd, students have been mastering ladder logic to program a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) capable of solving a Rubik’s Cube. During the event, members shared their progress with attendees and collaborated with other high school teams tackling similar challenges. Beyond the technical demonstrations, students engaged with UT Engineering undergraduates to discuss research projects and academic life. The event also served as a mini-reunion; Mrs. Dowd connected with alumni Jacob Geiger (’21) and Fazon Alvi (’25), who are both currently pursuing engineering degrees at UT. The Mechatronics Club was founded by junior Henry Sun, with foundational support from Professor William T. (Ted) Evans and teacher Patty Dowd. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Dowd and Professor Evans for their continued dedication to our students’ success. |
Mechatronics Club Showcases Innovation at College of Engineering Senior Expo The Mechatronics Club recently attended the University of Toledo College of Engineering Senior Design Expo to showcase their latest technical milestones. Under the guidance of advisor Patty Dowd, students have been mastering ladder logic to program a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) capable of solving a Rubik’s Cube. During the event, members shared their progress with attendees and collaborated with other high school teams tackling similar challenges. Beyond the technical demonstrations, students engaged with UT Engineering undergraduates to discuss research projects and academic life. The event also served as a mini-reunion; Mrs. Dowd connected with alumni Jacob Geiger (’21) and Fazon Alvi (’25), who are both currently pursuing engineering degrees at UT. The Mechatronics Club was founded by junior Henry Sun, with foundational support from Professor William T. (Ted) Evans and teacher Patty Dowd. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Dowd and Professor Evans for their continued dedication to our students’ success. |
Save the Date Wednesday, April 29: NHS/NJHS Induction Thursday, April 30: OHSPA Meeting 8:15am Saturday, May 9: Prom Tuesday, May 12: Choir Concert Wednesday, May 13: All District Band Concert Monday, May 18-Thursday, May 21: Senior Exams Thursday, May 21: OHSPA Meeting 5:30 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 Wednesday, April 29: NHS/NJHS Induction Thursday, April 30: OHSPA Meeting 8:15am Saturday, May 9: Prom Tuesday, May 12: Choir Concert Wednesday, May 13: All District Band Concert Monday, May 18-Thursday, May 21: Senior Exams Thursday, May 21: OHSPA Meeting 5:30 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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