Weekly District News: May 24, 2024

Reminder: No School Monday, May 27

In observance of Memorial Day, schools are closed Monday, May 27. We will see all students back for the last week of school on Tuesday, May 28.

Exam prep hours in The Foundry

The Foundry will be available for students to participate in a number of study opportunities as exam week approaches. Tutors are available during the school day and after school. Please contact The Foundry staff Rebecca McLean or Darrin Broadway if you are looking for help for your student, or have questions. Students are reminded to use test-taking strategies and breathing techniques to do their best and to manage stress. Additionally, the 360 Immersion Room will be available for breathing and stress relief.

The Foundry exam prep hours:

Friday, May 24: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 26: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, May 27: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 30: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

End of school year reminders

JHHS early release May 28-30. All JHHS students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. each exam day if they do not have any make up exams or other obligations to teachers.
Grade 4-6 device collection is May 28. Students should bring assigned Chromebook, case, and charger. Teachers will check in devices and fees will be applied for missing devices/chargers or needed repairs. Missing items can be returned through May 30.
6th grade early release at 11:05 a.m. on May 29 to prepare for 6th grade graduation.
K-6 early release at noon on May 30
Last day of school for all students is May 30
Medication Reminder: All prescribed and all over the counter medication must be picked by a parent/guardian up from the Health office by June 5th. Contact Nurse Baird with any questions. Any medication that has not been picked up by this date will be disposed of.
Lost & Found items at both buildings must be picked up by end of the day May 30. All remaining lost & found items after May 30 will be donated.
Summer learning links coming soon! Summer learning resources will be posted on our website Friday, June 7.
Grades will be available to view in PowerSchool early-mid June.
Back to School communications will be sent around August 1 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Congratulations Class of 2024!

Commencement for the Class of 2024 will be held on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. at Niedermeier Stadium. The community is welcome to attend; seating for community members is available in the home bleachers. Immediately following commencement, graduates will parade through the village. This parade started during the pandemic, and was so loved by the community, it has become a new tradition. See the parade route below to cheer on these amazing graduates. Thanks to the Village Voice of Ottawa Hills for the above senior group photo.

OHSPA school supplies fundraiser

Possibly our parents' most favorite fundraiser, the OHSPA school supplies fundraiser, is available for students K-6 for the 2024-2025 school year. Orders due by Sunday, June 9. Order here

Fitness Center summer hours

The Kadens Family Fitness Center will be available to students rising to grades 7-12 this summer Monday-Friday 7-11 a.m. JHHS fitness center coordinator Michael Yuschak or athletic trainer Abby Smith will be in the fitness center during those hours to assist students in their fitness goals over the summer.

More news and resources:

2024-2025 School Calendar
Summer Acting Out! registration information
Village Life summer camp registration information
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

May 27: Memorial Day. Schools closed.
May 28: 8th Grade Recognition 6 p.m.
May 29: 6th Grade Graduation 3:30 p.m.
May 30: Last day of school for students
May 30: Commencement 6 p.m.

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