September 23, 2024

Agora Campus Workshops

Campus workshops apply to all students in grades 9 & 10, as well as students grades 10 & 11 who are not traveling.

We have some very exciting opportunities! Below is a link to a slideshow with all workshop options. Please take a moment to watch the slideshow and become familiar with these options.

On Wednesday, September 25, a google sign up form will be emailed to all students and parent/guardians at 9:00pm. All workshops will be on a first come/first serve basis and some of the workshops have an enrollment cap. The sign up form will be open until Friday, September 27 at 3:00pm.

Students in grades 7 and 8 will not need to choose a specific workshop, they will automatically rotate through junior high workshops throughout the Agora week.

Agora Options

Students will NOT have school on the days of conferences. The sign up link for will be distributed on Monday, September 30 at 6:00pm.

School Pictures

Picture Retakes: Tuesday, October 8

Senior Portraits: Tuesday, October 29

https://signup.com/go/XhYjJnM

How to order school photos and athletic photos?

Your student will receive a photo card. We highly recommend ordering all school photos and athletic photos together at one time. This will avoid multiple shipping charges. Here is how to do that...

Go to ipschoolphotos.com
click "Find School Photos"
Enter the code from the card that was sent home with your student
Choose options and add to cart
If you have multiple students, then click "View Another Gallery" and repeat process
If adding sports photos, click "View Another Gallery" and use code "Ottawa Hills"

Students in grades 9 through 11 will be participating in college readiness testing on Wednesday, October 9. 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, October 9. Most students will likely be done by 11:10am, but please be flexible.

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.

JH Girls September Basketball Camp

Sundays, September 22 & 29

Main Gym 4:00pm-6:00pm

Bring Basketball and Water Bottle

Cost – FREE

PLEASE at 15 minutes early to allow for a smooth quick start – Parents are welcome to stay and watch

Focus of camp is to provide instruction on shooting technique, passing, dribbling, defensive stance, team concepts of defensive, team concepts of offensive principles

OHHS Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame Recipients Honored

Last Thursday the district recognized distinguished alumni who have made a meaningful contribution to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the tradition of excellence at Ottawa Hills. The district also inducted new members to the Athletic Hall of Fame in appreciation of extraordinary contributions to our athletic programs or recognition of outstanding achievement in sports.

Distinguished Alumni Recipients

Amy (Robbins) Kadens (‘99) -advocate for healthy family and child development

Brad Rubini (‘79) -Claire’s Day co-creator to inspire lifelong readers

Steve Staelin (‘63) -community leader and business mentor

Penny (Katchka) Staelin (’64)-Juvenile justice system leader committed to community service

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees/Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Coach

Chris Hardman-mentor and coach for 50 years

Jeff Gehring (‘61) -basketball standout and guidance counselor

Andy Lott (‘88)-baseball champion with a passion for hard work

Jack Loy (‘77) -1,000 yard football rusher and dedicated mentor

Lindy Redmann (’74) -multi sport athlete with a love for field hockey

Kimberly (Kos) Southall (‘93) 1992-93 Field Hockey Team 1993-94 Field Hockey Team 1986 Varsity Baseball Team

Many thanks to Director of Development and Alumni Relations Erica Silk, the DAA/AHOF selection committee, the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation, and Foundation Board Chairman for making the event possible. It was a magical evening for our school and community. Congratulations to our 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame recipients! Special thanks to our event sponsors. Title sponsor: Hylant, Magna Cum Laude sponsors: Universal Marble and Granite, Spengler Nathanson, Spartan, Commerce Bank, and Metzgers.

Special thanks to our event sponsors. Title sponsor: Hylant, Magna Cum Laude sponsors: Universal Marble and Granite, Spengler Nathanson, Spartan, Commerce Bank, and Metzgers.

Students Conduct Research at OSU’s Stone Lab

Paul Genzman’s Environmental Science students spent the day at OSU’s Stone Lab on Gibraltar Island near Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island. Led by Stone Lab instructors, students conducted a variety of tests on the water near Rattlesnake Island measuring wind speed, air and water temperature, water clarity, and wave height. They took water samples to look for the presence of zooplankton, phytoplankton, fish, and invertebrates.

“This trip is a truly unique experience for our students. We talk in class about how special the Great Lakes are on a global scale for their fresh water and incredible biodiversity. It becomes so much more meaningful when you are on a boat with fresh water as far as you can see. You are able to observe microscopic organisms you didn’t know existed or tally the variety of fish species captured in the trawl. It is so rewarding to see how excited our students are to be there. We are so fortunate to have this experience!” shares teacher Paul Genzman.

The students also learned about the ecosystem, environmental challenges caused by human impact, success of conservation efforts, the role of Stone Lab, and the history of the region. Special thanks to Stone Lab and their amazing instructors.

Thanks to Paul Genzman and OHSPA for making the field trip possible and to our chaperones Jasa George and Brandon Carter. Special thanks to the Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association for making this transformative experience possible.

Following the trip to Stone Lab, Genzman’s environmental science class walked down to the Ottawa River today to conduct similar tests to the ones they did at Stone Lab. This week, they will compare the chemical and physical properties of water at each location. In recent years, the Village of Ottawa Hills has made considerable improvements to the river through various community cleanups, including the removal of a dam and of invasive species.

Classes of 1967 and 2004 Return to OHHS for Reunions

The Class of 1967 returned to Ottawa Hills for a special reunion and birthday celebration, with nearly all of these graduates either having recently turned or about to turn 75!

The Class of 2004 celebrated their 20th reunion, with members traveling from California, Florida, Nevada, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, and various parts of Ohio. Nearly two dozen classmates attended Friday night’s football game and celebrated the victory against Erie Mason. On Saturday, they enjoyed dinner at Hannon’s Block, a downtown restaurant owned by Michael Stancati (OH ’03), older brother of Jenny Stancati (OH ’04).

Both classes had the opportunity to tour the high school, led by Director of Development Erica Silk. Special thanks to Erica Silk for hosting this memorable tour!

Save the Date..

Wednesday, Sept 25: Agora Workshop Sign Up Form 9:00pm

Monday, Sept 30: Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up 6:00pm

Friday, October 4: Village Life Parade

Saturday, October 5: Homecoming

Tuesday, October 8: Picture Retakes

Wednesday, October 9: Testing Day! (early release grades 7-12)

Sunday, October 20: Fall Collage Concert

October 24-25: Parent/Teacher Conferences (no school students)

Tuesday, October 29: Senior Portraits

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