 | Sixth Grade Parent Night Monday, February 23
6:00pm Foundry
Please save the date to attend the first of many events planned to ensure a smooth transition from elementary school to junior high. The Sixth Grade Parent Night will be an in person event for parents/guardians. |
 | ACT-Grade 11Tuesday, February 24
All juniors are taking the ACT the morning of Tuesday, February 24. This is a state-funded opportunity for our students to take the test and have their scores sent to the colleges or universities of their choice. Attendance on that day is very important and students should anticipate a long morning with a delayed lunch hour. Good luck to our juniors! |
A Heartfelt Tribute to Our Seniors Prior to Friday’s matchup against Emmanuel, the team hosted a special recognition ceremony for our departing seniors and their families. We proudly honor Ty Anderson, Jace Neuendorf, Avi Hanusz, and Joe Davis for their commitment and meaningful contributions to the program. On behalf of Coach Byron Schwartz and the entire team: Congratulations! It’s been a great ride. Best of luck in the tournament. |
A Heartfelt Tribute to Our Seniors Prior to Friday’s matchup against Emmanuel, the team hosted a special recognition ceremony for our departing seniors and their families. We proudly honor Ty Anderson, Jace Neuendorf, Avi Hanusz, and Joe Davis for their commitment and meaningful contributions to the program. On behalf of Coach Byron Schwartz and the entire team: Congratulations! It’s been a great ride. Best of luck in the tournament. |
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Record-Breaking Science Fair Showcases Student Innovation at Ottawa Hills On Thursday, February 12, the Foundry at Ottawa Hills High School hosted one of the most successful Science Fair in the school's history. This year’s event featured over 90 students presenting 57 unique projects, marking a significant milestone for the district's STEM program. The projects reflected an extraordinary breadth of scientific inquiry, with student research spanning more than eight disciplines. Visitors and judges explored innovative work across botany, environmental chemistry, ecology, physics, behavioral psychology, chemistry, anatomy, and engineering. To ensure the highest academic standards, the fair featured an esteemed panel of judges, including researchers, graduate students, and professors and graduate students from the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University. Working alongside local science educators, the judges used a rigorous rubric to provide students with professional-level feedback, helping them refine their research for future competitions. This event was made possible through the dedication of the Ottawa Hills faculty and staff. Sincere thanks go to Gloria Kreischer-Gajewicz and Jeremy Nixon for their exceptional organization, as well as Liz Puskala, Nicole Silvers, and Tim Adkins for their tireless mentorship and support of student research. Special thanks to Jessica Loudermilk and the Foundry staff for accommodating the Science Fair participants and hosting our guest judges. Congratulations to all the student scientists for their hard work and dedication to the spirit of discovery. |
Record-Breaking Science Fair Showcases Student Innovation at Ottawa Hills On Thursday, February 12, the Foundry at Ottawa Hills High School hosted one of the most successful Science Fair in the school's history. This year’s event featured over 90 students presenting 57 unique projects, marking a significant milestone for the district's STEM program. The projects reflected an extraordinary breadth of scientific inquiry, with student research spanning more than eight disciplines. Visitors and judges explored innovative work across botany, environmental chemistry, ecology, physics, behavioral psychology, chemistry, anatomy, and engineering. To ensure the highest academic standards, the fair featured an esteemed panel of judges, including researchers, graduate students, and professors and graduate students from the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University. Working alongside local science educators, the judges used a rigorous rubric to provide students with professional-level feedback, helping them refine their research for future competitions. This event was made possible through the dedication of the Ottawa Hills faculty and staff. Sincere thanks go to Gloria Kreischer-Gajewicz and Jeremy Nixon for their exceptional organization, as well as Liz Puskala, Nicole Silvers, and Tim Adkins for their tireless mentorship and support of student research. Special thanks to Jessica Loudermilk and the Foundry staff for accommodating the Science Fair participants and hosting our guest judges. Congratulations to all the student scientists for their hard work and dedication to the spirit of discovery. |
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Record-Breaking Results for Swim Team at Sectionals Competing against some of the toughest schools in the area, our swimmers turned in a powerhouse performance at Sectionals. The girls’ team secured a fantastic 4th place finish, while the boys’ team fought hard to take 5th overall. Beyond the team scores, the record books were rewritten thanks to some historic individual efforts. Thomas Lathrop didn't just win the 200 Individual Medley (IM); he shattered a sectional record that had stood since 1991. Thomas also climbed the top of the podium to win the 500 Freestyle. Audrey Nixon proved to be a distance powerhouse, being crowned sectional champion in both the 200 Freestyle and the 500 Freestyle. Mary Lathrop showed incredible speed and technique to take first place in the 100 Backstroke, and Rafaela Marson outpaced the field with a dominant win in the 100 Breaststroke. Congratulations to all our swimmers on a spectacular season. Your hard work has clearly paid off in the postseason! |
Record-Breaking Results for Swim Team at Sectionals Competing against some of the toughest schools in the area, our swimmers turned in a powerhouse performance at Sectionals. The girls’ team secured a fantastic 4th place finish, while the boys’ team fought hard to take 5th overall. Beyond the team scores, the record books were rewritten thanks to some historic individual efforts. Thomas Lathrop didn't just win the 200 Individual Medley (IM); he shattered a sectional record that had stood since 1991. Thomas also climbed the top of the podium to win the 500 Freestyle. Audrey Nixon proved to be a distance powerhouse, being crowned sectional champion in both the 200 Freestyle and the 500 Freestyle. Mary Lathrop showed incredible speed and technique to take first place in the 100 Backstroke, and Rafaela Marson outpaced the field with a dominant win in the 100 Breaststroke. Congratulations to all our swimmers on a spectacular season. Your hard work has clearly paid off in the postseason! |
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Spreading Joy Through Song: The Choraliers’ Singing Valentines Tradition On Friday, February 13, the Choraliers once again shared the power of music throughout the Village and the greater Toledo area. This year’s stops included the elementary school office, Judge Puffenberger’s courtroom, and California Yoga. In a heartwarming surprise, they also performed for the parents of our administrative assistant, Wendi Weber. Honoring tradition, the Choraliers performed a beautiful selection of songs, including Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, You Make Me Feel So Young, Someone to Watch Over Me, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, and She’s Got a Way. This year’s event marked a special milestone for student teacher Noah Beasely, who had his first opportunity to conduct the Choraliers. Noah was deeply moved by the experience, sharing, "Wherever I land next year, I hope to bring the tradition of the Singing Valentines with me. It was an incredible experience to share music with the community in that way." The Singing Valentines initiative is one of the many ways the Choraliers give back to the community, and this year, they raised over $1,000 for UNICEF. Click here to donate. A special thank you to Cecily Denny for organizing this memorable event and serving as the liaison with our patrons. We also appreciate the Douglas family for hosting a wonderful breakfast, the OHMTA for providing a delicious pizza lunch, and Aundre Graham for safely transporting our students around Greater Toledo. |
Spreading Joy Through Song: The Choraliers’ Singing Valentines Tradition On Friday, February 13, the Choraliers once again shared the power of music throughout the Village and the greater Toledo area. This year’s stops included the elementary school office, Judge Puffenberger’s courtroom, and California Yoga. In a heartwarming surprise, they also performed for the parents of our administrative assistant, Wendi Weber. Honoring tradition, the Choraliers performed a beautiful selection of songs, including Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, You Make Me Feel So Young, Someone to Watch Over Me, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, and She’s Got a Way. This year’s event marked a special milestone for student teacher Noah Beasely, who had his first opportunity to conduct the Choraliers. Noah was deeply moved by the experience, sharing, "Wherever I land next year, I hope to bring the tradition of the Singing Valentines with me. It was an incredible experience to share music with the community in that way." The Singing Valentines initiative is one of the many ways the Choraliers give back to the community, and this year, they raised over $1,000 for UNICEF. Click here to donate. A special thank you to Cecily Denny for organizing this memorable event and serving as the liaison with our patrons. We also appreciate the Douglas family for hosting a wonderful breakfast, the OHMTA for providing a delicious pizza lunch, and Aundre Graham for safely transporting our students around Greater Toledo. |
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From Italy with Love: Nico Dipasquale Brings "Cupid’s Letters" to Ottawa Hills Nico Dipasquale, our incredible AFS exchange student from Italy, has brought a heartwarming tradition to Ottawa Hills: Cupid’s Letters. Aiming to spread love, joy, and hope throughout our school community, Nico spent the day delivering Valentines with the support of Bella Howard, a dedicated group of friends, and advisor Caitlin Shawaker. All proceeds from the Cupid’s Letters initiative will benefit our local AFS Diversity Club. We owe a huge thank you to Nico and the AFS program. You truly make our school a better place and help the world feel just a little bit smaller. |
From Italy with Love: Nico Dipasquale Brings "Cupid’s Letters" to Ottawa Hills Nico Dipasquale, our incredible AFS exchange student from Italy, has brought a heartwarming tradition to Ottawa Hills: Cupid’s Letters. Aiming to spread love, joy, and hope throughout our school community, Nico spent the day delivering Valentines with the support of Bella Howard, a dedicated group of friends, and advisor Caitlin Shawaker. All proceeds from the Cupid’s Letters initiative will benefit our local AFS Diversity Club. We owe a huge thank you to Nico and the AFS program. You truly make our school a better place and help the world feel just a little bit smaller. |
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A Message from Olivia Stumbo, Ellis Carter, and Their Amazing Team, Blood, Sweat, & Cures Hi everyone! We are Olivia Stumbo and Ellis Carter and we are this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year for Ottawa Hills. We are raising money through Blood Cancer United’s 7-week philanthropy program. From January 16 to March 7 we are raising money for blood cancer research with a strong goal of $100k. This is a disease that has deeply affected our community especially and we hope it can be a unifying cause. We would love any help you can give. Please consider donating to our fundraising page or sponsoring us as a business. If you have any questions please reach out to elliscar11409@gmail.com or oliviastumbo54@gmail.com. Thank you so much! Click here to donate. |
A Message from Olivia Stumbo, Ellis Carter, and Their Amazing Team, Blood, Sweat, & Cures Hi everyone! We are Olivia Stumbo and Ellis Carter and we are this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year for Ottawa Hills. We are raising money through Blood Cancer United’s 7-week philanthropy program. From January 16 to March 7 we are raising money for blood cancer research with a strong goal of $100k. This is a disease that has deeply affected our community especially and we hope it can be a unifying cause. We would love any help you can give. Please consider donating to our fundraising page or sponsoring us as a business. If you have any questions please reach out to elliscar11409@gmail.com or oliviastumbo54@gmail.com. Thank you so much! Click here to donate. |
Save the Date February 19-21: AFS Diversity Weekend Monday, February 23: Sixth Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday, February 24: ACT Test-grade 11 only Wednesday, February 25: OHPD E-Bike Presentation Wednesday, March 11: Agora Parent Meeting (grades 11 & 12) Friday, March 13: End of Third Quarter Monday, March 16-Monday, March 23: Spring Break Tuesday, March 24: School Resumes March 27-29: Spring Musical: Grease |
Save the Date February 19-21: AFS Diversity Weekend Monday, February 23: Sixth Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday, February 24: ACT Test-grade 11 only Wednesday, February 25: OHPD E-Bike Presentation Wednesday, March 11: Agora Parent Meeting (grades 11 & 12) Friday, March 13: End of Third Quarter Monday, March 16-Monday, March 23: Spring Break Tuesday, March 24: School Resumes March 27-29: Spring Musical: Grease |
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