Thank you for helping our students bloom! Smiles sprouted across campus this week as we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. The Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association organized a weeklong celebration to show gratitude to the dedicated teachers and staff who help our students bloom. OHSPA coordinated something special each day, including a gift card drawing and a staff luncheon at each building. Thank you to our amazing teachers and staff and to our outstanding OHSPA support organization! |
Thank you for helping our students bloom! Smiles sprouted across campus this week as we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. The Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association organized a weeklong celebration to show gratitude to the dedicated teachers and staff who help our students bloom. OHSPA coordinated something special each day, including a gift card drawing and a staff luncheon at each building. Thank you to our amazing teachers and staff and to our outstanding OHSPA support organization! |
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"Big Sing" kicks off concert season Last Sunday, the inaugural "Big Sing" concert brought together elementary and junior/senior high school students in a collaborative choral showcase. Led by elementary music teacher Kimburly Manchur and junior/senior high vocal music director Hayley Hoss, the event featured combined choir performances of "Pure Imagination" and "A Million Dreams," alongside selections by the Brown Bag Chorus, Jr. Chorale and Choraliers. Accompanist Jeff Manchur provided musical support throughout the performance. The "Big Sing" was was a celebration of the arts, student achievement, and the collaborative spirit that defines Ottawa Hills. We look forward to making this a new tradition in the years to come! Upcoming concerts - Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14: All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: Brown Bag Chorus Concert, 7 p.m.
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"Big Sing" kicks off concert season Last Sunday, the inaugural "Big Sing" concert brought together elementary and junior/senior high school students in a collaborative choral showcase. Led by elementary music teacher Kimburly Manchur and junior/senior high vocal music director Hayley Hoss, the event featured combined choir performances of "Pure Imagination" and "A Million Dreams," alongside selections by the Brown Bag Chorus, Jr. Chorale and Choraliers. Accompanist Jeff Manchur provided musical support throughout the performance. The "Big Sing" was was a celebration of the arts, student achievement, and the collaborative spirit that defines Ottawa Hills. We look forward to making this a new tradition in the years to come! Upcoming concerts - Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14: All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: Brown Bag Chorus Concert, 7 p.m.
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| In case you missed it: State Funding Update Ohio legislators are still working through the biennium budget process, which includes funding proposals from the governor, house, and senate. This budget will ultimately determine the level of state funding our school district receives over the next two years. We’ve summarized the latest updates on state funding at the link below. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our district CFO/Treasurer, Tom Siloy, at tsiloy@ohschools.org. |
In case you missed it: State Funding Update Ohio legislators are still working through the biennium budget process, which includes funding proposals from the governor, house, and senate. This budget will ultimately determine the level of state funding our school district receives over the next two years. We’ve summarized the latest updates on state funding at the link below. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our district CFO/Treasurer, Tom Siloy, at tsiloy@ohschools.org. |
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| Join us for the final Coffee & Conversation of the school year Superintendent Dr. Fineske and Treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy invite you to the last Coffee & Conversation on Friday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room (4035 W. Central Ave.). The topic will be on state funding updates and the May Five-Year Forecast. After a brief presentation, there will be time for open dialogue. Coffee from the STEAM Café will be served. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging conversation! |
Join us for the final Coffee & Conversation of the school year Superintendent Dr. Fineske and Treasurer/CFO Mr. Siloy invite you to the last Coffee & Conversation on Friday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. in the district conference room (4035 W. Central Ave.). The topic will be on state funding updates and the May Five-Year Forecast. After a brief presentation, there will be time for open dialogue. Coffee from the STEAM Café will be served. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging conversation! |
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| Carnival countdown: 1 week away! The annual Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association Spring Carnival will take place Friday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m. on the fields outside the elementary school. The event will feature games, bounce houses, music and food trucks, including Chick-fil-A's new food truck. Special guests include Rocky and Rocksy from the University of Toledo, the Green Bear, roaming acrobats and jugglers, plus a dunk tank. Admission is $20 at the door. Rain date is Monday, May 19. |
Carnival countdown: 1 week away! The annual Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association Spring Carnival will take place Friday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m. on the fields outside the elementary school. The event will feature games, bounce houses, music and food trucks, including Chick-fil-A's new food truck. Special guests include Rocky and Rocksy from the University of Toledo, the Green Bear, roaming acrobats and jugglers, plus a dunk tank. Admission is $20 at the door. Rain date is Monday, May 19. |
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| AI summer program for students Rising 6-12 graders can join the Inspirit AI Summer Program on campus, taught by Stanford, MIT and Ivy League graduate students. Students will learn Python coding (no experience needed), explore AI ethics and complete projects in areas like finance or medicine. Middle and high school sections available. Apply by May 15. |
AI summer program for students Rising 6-12 graders can join the Inspirit AI Summer Program on campus, taught by Stanford, MIT and Ivy League graduate students. Students will learn Python coding (no experience needed), explore AI ethics and complete projects in areas like finance or medicine. Middle and high school sections available. Apply by May 15. |
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Upcoming events: - Monday, May 12: Scholastic Book Fair family night, 5-7 p.m., OHES
- Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., JHHS auditorium
- Wednesday, May 14: All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m., JHHS auditorium
- Thursday, May 15: Brown Bag Chorus Concert, 7 p.m., JHHS auditorium
- Friday, May 16: Coffee and Conversation, 8:30 a.m., district offices
- Friday, May 16: OHSPA Spring Carnival, 6-8 p.m., elementary fields
- Wednesday, May 21: Board of Education meeting, 4 p.m., district offices
- Thursday, May 22: OHSPA meeting, 5:30 p.m., The Foundry
- Friday, May 23: Early release for all students at 1 p.m.
- Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25: OHHS Theatre Spring Cabaret
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day. Schools closed.
- Friday, May 30: Last day of school. Elementary students released at noon. Commencement, 6 p.m., Niedermeier Stadium.
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Upcoming events: - Monday, May 12: Scholastic Book Fair family night, 5-7 p.m., OHES
- Tuesday, May 13: JHHS Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., JHHS auditorium
- Wednesday, May 14: All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m., JHHS auditorium
- Thursday, May 15: Brown Bag Chorus Concert, 7 p.m., JHHS auditorium
- Friday, May 16: Coffee and Conversation, 8:30 a.m., district offices
- Friday, May 16: OHSPA Spring Carnival, 6-8 p.m., elementary fields
- Wednesday, May 21: Board of Education meeting, 4 p.m., district offices
- Thursday, May 22: OHSPA meeting, 5:30 p.m., The Foundry
- Friday, May 23: Early release for all students at 1 p.m.
- Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25: OHHS Theatre Spring Cabaret
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day. Schools closed.
- Friday, May 30: Last day of school. Elementary students released at noon. Commencement, 6 p.m., Niedermeier Stadium.
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In partnership with our community, Ottawa Hills Local Schools will inspire, challenge, and support each student to realize their unique and full potential; to embrace the joy of learning as a lifelong process; and to become an empathetic, responsible citizen.
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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
In partnership with our community, Ottawa Hills Local Schools will inspire, challenge, and support each student to realize their unique and full potential; to embrace the joy of learning as a lifelong process; and to become an empathetic, responsible citizen.
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