Cyber Safety Presentation with Tracey Tangeman Tonight, Monday, October 6 7:00pm Foundry Parents/Guardians are invited to join Tracey Tangeman, a federal prosecutor, who will be presenting essential information about cyber safety and online exploitation. She will address the growing threat of online predators and digital exploitation that our students face daily. She will also share available resources and support systems should they ever find themselves in a compromising situation online. |
Cyber Safety Presentation with Tracey Tangeman Tonight, Monday, October 6 7:00pm Foundry Parents/Guardians are invited to join Tracey Tangeman, a federal prosecutor, who will be presenting essential information about cyber safety and online exploitation. She will address the growing threat of online predators and digital exploitation that our students face daily. She will also share available resources and support systems should they ever find themselves in a compromising situation online. |
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Ottawa Hills Homecoming DanceThe annual Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School Homecoming Dance is scheduled for this Saturday, October 11. The dance will be held in the high school's main gym. Students must arrive between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. through the old main entrance. The dance will end promptly at 10:00 p.m. For everyone's safety, students are not permitted to leave the dance before 10:00 p.m. unless a parent or guardian personally picks them up. If you have any questions, please contact sophomore class advisor Liz Puskala at Epuskala@ohschools.org. We're looking forward to a great night! |
Ottawa Hills Homecoming DanceThe annual Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School Homecoming Dance is scheduled for this Saturday, October 11. The dance will be held in the high school's main gym. Students must arrive between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. through the old main entrance. The dance will end promptly at 10:00 p.m. For everyone's safety, students are not permitted to leave the dance before 10:00 p.m. unless a parent or guardian personally picks them up. If you have any questions, please contact sophomore class advisor Liz Puskala at Epuskala@ohschools.org. We're looking forward to a great night! |
 | Save the Date for the Celebration of Village Life Parade Friday, October 10 5:00 If you are part of a school or community group and would like to participate in the parade, you may find more information or register HERE. |
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Testing Day Wednesday, October 8 Students in grades 9 through 11 will be participating in college readiness testing on Wednesday, October 8. Students in grade 9 will take the PSAT; students in grade 10 will take the PreACT; and students in grade 11 will take the PSAT/NSMQT. The results from these tests provide valuable information about our students and programming. They will take the entire morning. There will be alternative programming for grades 7, 8, and 12. All students, grades 7-12, will be released early on Wednesday: Grades 7 & 8: 11:10am Grade 9-11: approximately 11:30am Grade 12: 9:00am-approximately 1:00pm Students will be asked to eat lunch at home. For those that ordered hot lunch, they will be available for pick up outside of the main office. Once students are dismissed, they should return home and complete online assignments including school safety modules. Students are expected to stay off campus during the afternoon school hours once they are dismissed. All students will complete online modules in the afternoon of our early release on October 8, 2025. Please find a list of modules that students will explore; all modules are due by the end of the day on October 9, 2025. These are valuable topics for students to explore, and we encourage you to discuss them with your student. Junior-High Students will complete online modules exploring topics related to Bullying and Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, and Stress and Anxiety. Bullying and Cyberbullying What Does Bullying Look Like? (9 minutes) Cyberbullying (11 minutes) The Importance of Doing Something About Bullying (7 minutes) How to Be an Upstander Against Bullying (10 minutes)
Digital Citizenship Recognizing Scams (7 minutes) Responsible AI Use (7 minutes) Online Human Trafficking Risks (12 minutes)
Stress and Anxiety Stress and Anxiety: There’s a Difference (8 minutes) How Stress and Anxiety Affect the Body (8 minutes) The Causes of Stress and Anxiety (8 minutes) Stress and Anxiety Relievers (12 minutes)
High school Students will complete online modules exploring topics related to Stress and Anxiety, Digital Citizenship, and Healthy Relationships. Stress and Anxiety Stress and Anxiety: There’s a Difference (8 minutes) How Stress and Anxiety Affect the Body (8 minutes) The Causes of Stress and Anxiety (8 minutes) Stress and Anxiety Relievers (12 minutes)
Digital Citizenship Navigating Healthy Online Relationships (4 minutes) Online Human Trafficking Risks (12 minutes) Recognizing Scams (7 minutes) Responsible AI Use (7 minutes)
Healthy Relationships Becoming Self-Aware Through Mindfulness (9 minutes) Building a Give-And-Take Relationship (8 minutes) Healthy Communication in Relationships (8 minutes)
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Testing Day Wednesday, October 8 Students in grades 9 through 11 will be participating in college readiness testing on Wednesday, October 8. Students in grade 9 will take the PSAT; students in grade 10 will take the PreACT; and students in grade 11 will take the PSAT/NSMQT. The results from these tests provide valuable information about our students and programming. They will take the entire morning. There will be alternative programming for grades 7, 8, and 12. All students, grades 7-12, will be released early on Wednesday: Grades 7 & 8: 11:10am Grade 9-11: approximately 11:30am Grade 12: 9:00am-approximately 1:00pm Students will be asked to eat lunch at home. For those that ordered hot lunch, they will be available for pick up outside of the main office. Once students are dismissed, they should return home and complete online assignments including school safety modules. Students are expected to stay off campus during the afternoon school hours once they are dismissed. All students will complete online modules in the afternoon of our early release on October 8, 2025. Please find a list of modules that students will explore; all modules are due by the end of the day on October 9, 2025. These are valuable topics for students to explore, and we encourage you to discuss them with your student. Junior-High Students will complete online modules exploring topics related to Bullying and Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, and Stress and Anxiety. Bullying and Cyberbullying What Does Bullying Look Like? (9 minutes) Cyberbullying (11 minutes) The Importance of Doing Something About Bullying (7 minutes) How to Be an Upstander Against Bullying (10 minutes)
Digital Citizenship Recognizing Scams (7 minutes) Responsible AI Use (7 minutes) Online Human Trafficking Risks (12 minutes)
Stress and Anxiety Stress and Anxiety: There’s a Difference (8 minutes) How Stress and Anxiety Affect the Body (8 minutes) The Causes of Stress and Anxiety (8 minutes) Stress and Anxiety Relievers (12 minutes)
High school Students will complete online modules exploring topics related to Stress and Anxiety, Digital Citizenship, and Healthy Relationships. Stress and Anxiety Stress and Anxiety: There’s a Difference (8 minutes) How Stress and Anxiety Affect the Body (8 minutes) The Causes of Stress and Anxiety (8 minutes) Stress and Anxiety Relievers (12 minutes)
Digital Citizenship Navigating Healthy Online Relationships (4 minutes) Online Human Trafficking Risks (12 minutes) Recognizing Scams (7 minutes) Responsible AI Use (7 minutes)
Healthy Relationships Becoming Self-Aware Through Mindfulness (9 minutes) Building a Give-And-Take Relationship (8 minutes) Healthy Communication in Relationships (8 minutes)
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 | Fall Collage Concert Sunday, October 19
7:00pm Main Gym
The Fall Collage Concert features all of the performing groups at Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High. Bands and choirs alike perform a seamless concert experience that goes from one group to the next, sampling sounds from the first quarter. Be sure to join us Sunday, October 19th for this event. The concert starts at 7:00PM in the main gym. |
 | Early Release Reminder A reminder that Wednesday, October 22 there will be an early release at 1:00pm. This early release allows teachers time for professional development meetings. |
 | Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday & Friday, October 23 & 24 There will be no school for students on these days. Sign up here: |
 | Hygiene Drive From October 6-10, Ottawa Hills HOSA is having a hygiene drive! This is an event where people can donate extra where people can donate extra, unneeded (but new) hygiene products such as toothpaste, deodorant, soap and more! HOSA is an organization that is focused around students exploring more of the medical field and having a hands on experience before medical school. We believe it is important to connect everyday hygiene with overall health. Together as a community, we can rally and provide basic hygiene products to those who are less fortunate and don't have access to them. |
 | It's Tournament Time A reminder as we enter tournament season that OH Boosters and other athletic passes cannot be used for tournament and playoff games. Tickets for tournaments and playoffs must be purchased directly through the Ohio High School Athletic Association. https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets?cmid=6fb7b8e2-601d-4f75-aa48-b062ccef728f Golf States - Mon./Tues. Oct. 6-7, 9 a.m. - NCR Country Club, Kettering, Ohio (team qualified) Girls Tennis Districts - Wed./Sat. Oct. 8, 11, 10 a.m. - Port Clinton HS (4 qualified) Cross Country Districts - Sat. Oct. 18, 9 a.m. (Girls), 11 a.m. (Boys) - Owens CC, Findlay Girls Soccer Sectional Final - Tues. Oct. 14, 7 p.m. - HOME vs Evergreen Field Hockey Regional 1st Round - Thurs. Oct. 16, 7 p.m. - HOME vs Laurel/Stow winner Volleyball Sectional Final - Thurs. Oct. 16, TBA vs Fairview at Patrick Henry HS Boys Soccer Sectional Final - Sat. Oct. 18, 7 p.m. HOME vs Woodmore |
 | Supervision at Football Games As we continue through football season, we want to remind families that all elementary students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending home football games, as stated in the elementary parent handbook. District staff do not monitor students outside the stadium gates during games. We encourage all students to enjoy the game by cheering on our Green Bears from the bleachers with their families. Ottawa Hills Police Department officers are present at all home games to address any concerns. Students and community members can also use our "See Something, Say Something" Safe Schools Reporting resources available on the district website. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our young Green Bears safe at football games. |
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Local Business Professionals: Help Our Students Network Seniors in Ms. Eisenbaum's Professional Networking Class need your help practicing real-world networking skills! Our students are exploring careers in finance, marketing, real estate, healthcare, business, entrepreneurship, accounting, insurance, legal services, and more. Local business professionals are invited to help students build an authentic networking experience at the first Green Bear Business Mixer Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in The Foundry. As an added opportunity, professionals can choose to mentor a student next semester, which involves approximately six hours of engagement between February and April. Interested in supporting our students? Complete our brief interest survey using the link below to learn more or sign up to attend. Thank you for investing in our Green Bears' future success! |
Local Business Professionals: Help Our Students Network Seniors in Ms. Eisenbaum's Professional Networking Class need your help practicing real-world networking skills! Our students are exploring careers in finance, marketing, real estate, healthcare, business, entrepreneurship, accounting, insurance, legal services, and more. Local business professionals are invited to help students build an authentic networking experience at the first Green Bear Business Mixer Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in The Foundry. As an added opportunity, professionals can choose to mentor a student next semester, which involves approximately six hours of engagement between February and April. Interested in supporting our students? Complete our brief interest survey using the link below to learn more or sign up to attend. Thank you for investing in our Green Bears' future success! |
Update on Rummage Sale We regret that the Ottawa Hills Rummage Sale will not be held this year. To those of you who have helped through the years - we are grateful for your support. If Village residents have donations saved for the sale, please consider donating them to Pilgrim Church or another organization of your preference who will benefit from your generosity. Pilgrim has taken our leftover items in the last few years. They hold their own sale to raise money for their church and to provide clothing and goods to those in need. They would gratefully accept donations of any items Monday through Wednesday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm from now until the end of March. Pilgrim Church 1375 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo 419-478-6012 |
Update on Rummage Sale We regret that the Ottawa Hills Rummage Sale will not be held this year. To those of you who have helped through the years - we are grateful for your support. If Village residents have donations saved for the sale, please consider donating them to Pilgrim Church or another organization of your preference who will benefit from your generosity. Pilgrim has taken our leftover items in the last few years. They hold their own sale to raise money for their church and to provide clothing and goods to those in need. They would gratefully accept donations of any items Monday through Wednesday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm from now until the end of March. Pilgrim Church 1375 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo 419-478-6012 |
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Soccer Teams Drive Community Support with Successful Match for MS Events Last week, our boys' and girls' soccer programs successfully hosted their annual matches for the charity of their choice. The girls team supported the fight against MS while the boys team supported the and Tiny Hooves Farm, continuing our tradition of using athletics to support important causes. The girls' team delivered an impressive performance, securing a decisive 7-0 victory over Catholic Central. On the boys' side, the team fought valiantly in a competitive match against St. John's, ultimately dropping a close, well-played game with a score of 2-1. The true success of the event lies in the support shown by our community. A special note of gratitude goes to the coaches JR Hall and Jessica Kozy for their leadership. We also extend a huge thanks to Kim Grimm, Jim Nooney, Megan Robson, Jenny Furey and everyone who came out to support the cause. |
Soccer Teams Drive Community Support with Successful Match for MS Events Last week, our boys' and girls' soccer programs successfully hosted their annual matches for the charity of their choice. The girls team supported the fight against MS while the boys team supported the and Tiny Hooves Farm, continuing our tradition of using athletics to support important causes. The girls' team delivered an impressive performance, securing a decisive 7-0 victory over Catholic Central. On the boys' side, the team fought valiantly in a competitive match against St. John's, ultimately dropping a close, well-played game with a score of 2-1. The true success of the event lies in the support shown by our community. A special note of gratitude goes to the coaches JR Hall and Jessica Kozy for their leadership. We also extend a huge thanks to Kim Grimm, Jim Nooney, Megan Robson, Jenny Furey and everyone who came out to support the cause. |
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ASL Students Practice Their Skills During the week of September 29th, our ASL (American Sign Language) students had their first opportunity to practice their signing techniques with a person who is deaf. These signing conversations took place through Zoom and was a means for students to gain positive feedback while interacting and connecting in real-time with a deaf person. Students excelled at using their handshapes, facial expressions and body posture to convey their thoughts through nonverbal means. |
ASL Students Practice Their Skills During the week of September 29th, our ASL (American Sign Language) students had their first opportunity to practice their signing techniques with a person who is deaf. These signing conversations took place through Zoom and was a means for students to gain positive feedback while interacting and connecting in real-time with a deaf person. Students excelled at using their handshapes, facial expressions and body posture to convey their thoughts through nonverbal means. |
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Golf Wins District Championship Last Wednesday, the Green Bears clinched their third consecutive title at Maumee Bay Golf Course, successfully edging out strong competitors including Liberty-Benton, St. Marys, and Ottawa Glandorf. Leading the individuals were Walker Peterson and Cooper Friedman, who both tied for second place overall. The team—Cooper Friedman, Graham Hill, Walker Peterson, Yale Feniger, Charlie Swigart, and Greyson O’Neill—now heads to the State Championship! They will compete on Monday at the NCR Golf Course and Country Club in Kettering. Wishing the team and Coach Kruse the absolute best of luck! Special thanks to Athletic Director Ryan Wronkowicz and AP Dr. Mandy Ricketts for organizing Friday’s fantastic spirit tunnel. Go Green Bears! |
Golf Wins District Championship Last Wednesday, the Green Bears clinched their third consecutive title at Maumee Bay Golf Course, successfully edging out strong competitors including Liberty-Benton, St. Marys, and Ottawa Glandorf. Leading the individuals were Walker Peterson and Cooper Friedman, who both tied for second place overall. The team—Cooper Friedman, Graham Hill, Walker Peterson, Yale Feniger, Charlie Swigart, and Greyson O’Neill—now heads to the State Championship! They will compete on Monday at the NCR Golf Course and Country Club in Kettering. Wishing the team and Coach Kruse the absolute best of luck! Special thanks to Athletic Director Ryan Wronkowicz and AP Dr. Mandy Ricketts for organizing Friday’s fantastic spirit tunnel. Go Green Bears! |
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Seeing in Shapes: Pen Tool Animal Graphics Check out the Graphic Design display outside the multi-purpose room! For their first project, students in Caitlin Shawaker’s Graphic Design Classes, students identified and practiced using the most functional Illustrator Tool, the Pen Tool. They chose an animal photograph and reinterpreted it in a simplified form, by outlining dark and light values with the pen tool and filling the shapes in with at least 5 values of the same color. Using the Pen Tool takes a lot of observational and fine motor skills. Look closely at the display to see how carefully each shape is outlined! |
Seeing in Shapes: Pen Tool Animal Graphics Check out the Graphic Design display outside the multi-purpose room! For their first project, students in Caitlin Shawaker’s Graphic Design Classes, students identified and practiced using the most functional Illustrator Tool, the Pen Tool. They chose an animal photograph and reinterpreted it in a simplified form, by outlining dark and light values with the pen tool and filling the shapes in with at least 5 values of the same color. Using the Pen Tool takes a lot of observational and fine motor skills. Look closely at the display to see how carefully each shape is outlined! |
Save the Date Wednesday, October 8 : Testing Day: EARLY RELEASE Friday, October 10: Village Life Parade Saturday, October 11: Homecoming Wednesday, October 15: Senior Portraits Sunday, October 19: Fall Collage Concert Wednesday, October 22: Early Release Thursday & Friday, October 23-24: Parents/Teacher Conferences: NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 4: No School-Voting Day |
Save the Date Wednesday, October 8 : Testing Day: EARLY RELEASE Friday, October 10: Village Life Parade Saturday, October 11: Homecoming Wednesday, October 15: Senior Portraits Sunday, October 19: Fall Collage Concert Wednesday, October 22: Early Release Thursday & Friday, October 23-24: Parents/Teacher Conferences: NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 4: No School-Voting Day |
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