Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Semester I, Quarter 2, Week 17)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Congrats to our Otsego FFA Program
OHS Exam Information
Schedules
(7:39am-8:45am) Study Hall + Announcements (66 minutes)
(8:50am-10:20am) Period #1 Exam (90 minutes)
(10:35am-12:05pm) Period #2 Exam (90 minutes)
(12:05pm-12:45pm) HS Lunches (40 minutes)
(12:50pm-2:20pm) Period #3 Exam (90 minutes)
Wednesday January 13th
(7:39am-8:45am) Study Hall + Announcements
(8:50am-10:20am) Period #4 Exam (90 minutes)
(10:35am-12:05pm) Period #5 Exam (90 minutes)
(12:05pm-12:45pm) HS Lunches (40 minutes)
(12:50pm-2:20pm) Period #6/7 Exam (90 minutes)
Thursday January 14th
(7:39am-9:15am) Period #8 Exam (96 minutes) + Attendance
(9:20am-10:55am) Period #9 Exam (95 minutes) + Announcements
10:55am - EARLY DISMISSAL
*Busses will run at their normal times. Students that need to take the busses home will be placed in their 1st period classes and will use that time for themselves in a supervised environment. They will eat during 6th period lunch at 11:32 and will return to their 1st period classes when lunch is over for the remainder of the day.
**The only day that students are permitted to leave early is Thursday. The other days are required school days and students are NOT permitted to leave early. They can arrive late if they do not have a first period exam but once they are here they stay until the scheduled end of the day. This is changed from years past. If a student is not taking an exam they will still go to that class and we will require that they use that time to study for other exams.
***Exam Exemptions are only allowed when a students has met all requirements and handed in the necessary and proper paperwork that is available in this newsletter, the school website, and in the main office. See Below.
Exam Schedule & Other Information
State Testing Results and Re-Takes
School Security and Safety
Between the hours of 7:20 - 2:20 all the doors on campus are locked and we require that visitors be buzzed in at either the Central Office or HS Entrance. We have over 40 cameras in the high school and al of our classroom doors remain locked throughout the day in case we needed to go into a lock down. Furthermore, we have a Resource Officer on campus who is not only armed but also trained to work in these situations. Our emergency plans are digitally shared with all staff members and hard copies are required to be in their rooms as well as in the substitute teacher binders.
We have scheduled trainings throughout the year as well trainings with local and county law enforcement. Although, I hope that we never have to use any of the measures we have put into place to keep our students out of harms way, we are ready and have been trained to take action in the event of an emergency situation.
Please make sure that you are signed up to receive instant alert messages, remind 101, and following the HS office on twitter. In the event that we were to evacuate, we will need to communicate with everyone as quickly as possible as to where to go to get your child. You WILL not be allowed to be anywhere near the school as law enforcement would close off this area. The teachers and students will be trained as to where they go after they evacuate. We will be practicing this in the spring.
Scary to think about this, but we have to be prepared. If you have questions or concerns please contact me immediately.
Upcoming Dates
December:
15th - Band Concert, 7:00pm in the HS Auditorium
15th - State Testing Re-take Day #1
16th - State Testing Re-take Day #2
17th - State Testing Re-take Day #3
17th - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00pm in the HS Library
21st - Choir Holiday Concert, 7:00pm in the HS Auditorium
22nd - Last day of school - Christmas Break
January:
4th - First day of school, return from Christmas Break
4th - 8th - State Testing make up days
12th - Exams
13th - Exams
14th - Exams - Early Dismissal
14th - End of the 2nd Quarter
15th - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
18th - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Professional Development
November STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Dakota Maher Senior
Jennifer Baty Junior
Luke Beach Sophomore
1st Quarter Honor Roll
PENTA Honor Roll
MiKayla Benedict, Hunter Carrick, Paulina Castro, Ann Cousino, Abby Cox, Molly Creps, Victoria Curley, Katelyn Davidson, Paul Downard, Chad Evans, Raven Glenn, Kylee Hartman, Brandy Hicks, Danielle Irwin, Ashley King, Zachary Lange, Sierra Lanham, Cassandra Laplante, Megan Low, Deanna McCann, Bailey McElhenry, Darian Messer, Thomas Repolesk, Meghan Smith, Dalton Walls, Brooke Whiteman
12th Grade
4.0
Makayla Allgire, Gwenyth Amborski, Casey Barbour, Brittany Barnhart, Capriana Burres, Morgan Chambers, Austin Digby, Taylor Gonzalez, Tyler Harroun, Mark Hendricks, Joshua Ignatowski, Alissa Jacobs, Zane Maxwell, Morgan Smoyer, Mackenzy Varner, Tyler Weber, Alexandria Wenig, Mackenzie Wenig, Tyler West, Lauren Wynn
3.5 – 3.99
James Agan, Adam Baty, Haili Brooks, Jonathan Brown, Joseph Brown, Hunter Carson, Richard Cheney, Kilion Clark, Cameryn Drain, Olivia Jinnings, Dakota Maher, Nicholas McBride, Allison McVeigh, Brianna Meier, Derek Morgan, Alexis Nigh, Erica Noble, Brennan Schall, Brianna Snow
11th Grade
4.0 GPA
Alison Graham, Lauren Gray, Adam Lewis, Margaret Long, Natasha MacKay, Shannon Weihl
3.5 - 3.99 GPA
Joseph Agan, Colton Battin, Jennifer Baty, Adam Euler, Tayler Gunn, Paige Hoffman, Alexander Krabill, Parker Lazar, Morgan Mazey, Logan Pope, Olivia Renkel, Aurora Thomas, Devin Wilson, Rebekah Wright
10th Grade
4.0 GPA
Hailey Asmus, Luke Beach, MiKayla Benedict, Isabelle Billnitzer, Erika Dibartolomeo, Felicity Jinnings, Jordyn Lenox, Joseph McQuillin, Andrew Richardson, Dominic Serrato, Brianna Shiley, Stone Zimmerman
3.5 - 3.99 GPA
Erin Agan, Isabella Bean, Sarah Cox, Keith Damschroder, Zachary Davies, Nathaniel Digby, Leah Dubler, Evan Farley, Caleb Frank, Jaclyn Ghesquiere, Christina Gonzalez, Grace Gregory, Selena Hernandez, Heather Jogerst, Riley Kepling, Joseph Konrad III, Nicholas Krabill, Dalton Limes, Hunter Martinez Buehrer, Braeden Murphy, Hannah Poulin, Louisa Pullins, Leah Rieger, Joshua Shawberry, Tyler Simpson, Riley Smith, Brock Snyder, Hannah Snyder, Julianne Spencer, Greysen Tolles, William Varner, Joseph Vershum, Claire Wallace, Alexis Wiles
9th Grade
4.0 GPA
Nathaniel Born, Ava Bowen, Madison Dzierwa, Conor Evans, William Gase, Levi Gonyer, Hayle Grimmer, Sadie Helberg, Zachary Jones, Jenna Lewis, Derek Michaelis, Alexandria Miller, Madeline Nell, Seth Pullins, David Silva, Hunter Smith, Shelbey Spurlock, Connor Tumblin, Amber Underwood, Annabella Voska, Tessa Weber, Abigail Wilcox
3.5 - 3.99 GPA
Montgomery Alexander, Jordan Chaney, Gabrielle Coon, Ryan Dick, Mitchell Downs, Mikayla Farmer, Brooke Ferguson, Logan Frost, Alayna Greenhagen, Jeffery Gulyas, Owen Harnishfeger, Corey Hollar, Cheyenne Homanick, Blaine Kitchen, Ian Kress, Jacob Martinez, Sydney Mazey, Alexia McNett, Austin Meier, Jefferson Miller, Jenna Norman, Mitchell Smith, Kortney Sutter, Kurtis Sutter, Brittany Vollmar
Highlights from the Week
reminders from the High School office
- Daily Announcements Page
- Make sure you send in a written note within 48 hours of your child's absence. This is necessary in order for the absence to be excused.
- Please make sure you include both the first name and last name of student on the absent note.
- Sign up for Remind 101 to get text or email reminders of important events. Text to 81010 and in the message box, type otseg (there is no "o" at the end)
- Parents if you want to check on your child's homework, please access their "Google Classroom". All the teachers are posting their assignments there. You will need to know your child's username and password to get into their classroom. If you are having any issues getting into Google Classroom, let us know and we will work to fix it immediately.
Homework Cafe/Study Sessions
HS Sports will not begin practices until 3:00pm every Wednesday so that still leaves roughly 40 minutes for student athletes to focus on academics.
It will be monitored by adults at all times.
Parents, we are asking for donated snacks and refreshments to kick off this new program. Items needed would be pre-packaged chips, snacks, sweets and drinks. Disposable cups and paper products would be a great donation as well.
Homework Cafe will begin on Wednesday, November 18th at 2:20pm and will be every Wednesday thereafter.
Please drop of any donated items into the HS office or send in items with your child. Call Betsy Roberts at 419-823-4381 in the HS office for any questions.
Quiz Bowl Team
Otsego will be on the Academic Challenge on NBC 24 at 11am, Dec 27, 2015.
Guidance Department
Enroll to Attend PENTA
Advanced Placement Students: Parent and Student Bulletin Please read the attached bulletin. It contains important information for Exam Takers.
PENTA CAREER CENTER: If your student(s) are interested in attending PENTA Career Center, they may start applying now. If you have any questions regarding program opportunities or the application process, contact Jennifer Wronkovich-Clark at 419-823-4381 or via email at jclark@otsegoknights.org.
News from the Yearbook Staff
Senior Photo Requirements
- Photos should be a high resolution (at least 300 dpi).
- Must be a vertical photo, this allows more room for your classmates in the yearbook.
- Student must be looking at the camera; head cannot be cut off in the picture, & must be able to see student’s full face. Hands, or arms should not be blocking the shoulder shot, or touching the student's face.
- A head and shoulders shot is preferred, but will accept a shot from the waist up. No full body shots or students lying on the ground. We can crop pictures, but if the shot is too far away we will not be able to accept the picture.
- Remember, this is a formal photo, clothing should be appropriate. (Examples- no muscle tees, cleavage, or hats, or flowers in your hair, the list goes on and on.) If you have to question your clothing, then it is probably not appropriate.
- No props in the photo.
- Seniors pictures are due by: April 4th, 2016.
- If your picture is not turned in by this date, you will not be featured in the senior section of the yearbook.
- If you have any questions, you can contact Mrs. Lockhart via email: yearbook@otsegoknights.org.
Yearbook is having a clearance sale. All yearbooks from the following years are being marked down to $10!" (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014). Email yearbook@otsegoknights.org for further information or to purchase one.
Student Employment Opportunities
News from Athletics
Otsego Athletics is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow for high school scores and other athletic department information. Also, if you’d like to receive athletic news and updates by email please email athletics@otsegoknights.org to be added to the list.
JV/V GIRLS BASKETBALL:
December 14 @ Holgate – 6:00
December 17 @ Elmwood – 6:00
December 22 @ Fostoria – 6:00
JV/V BOYS BASKETBALL:
December 15 (H) Lake – 6:00
December 18 (H) Rossford – 6:00 *Meet the Teams
December 19 @ Delta – 6:00
December 23 (H) Swanton – 6:00
December 30 @ Maumee – 6:00
FRESHMEN BOYS BASKETBALL:
December 15 (H) Lake – 4:45
December 18 (H) Rossford – 4:45
December 19 @ Delta – 4:45
December 23 (H) Swanton – 4:45
December 30 @ Maumee – 4:45
WRESTLING:
December 12 Backhaus Duals @ Tinora – 9:00
December 15 NBC Quad @ Elmwood – 5:30
December 19 Bobcat Duals – 9:00
December 20 Bobcat Duals – 9:00
WINTER SENIOR NIGHT:
Friday, February 12 for Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling and Cheerleading
WINTER ATHLETIC AWARDS:
Tuesday, March 8 @ 7:00 in the High School gym
Softball Information: The softball coaches at Otsego High School are beginning open gyms for girls that are looking to improve and develop their softball skills. The open gym will take place in the OES gym. Click here for more information
Athletic Boosters
Meet the Teams for winter athletes will be December 18th. Varsity athletes will be introduced after the game with shirt signing to follow in the commons. Shirts will be $5.
Spirit Wear will be sold during the game. Many items including stadium chairs, stocking hats, sweatshirts and other Otsego apparel is available.
OHS Student Council
Events
Powder Puff Football
Student Council has some exciting news about Powder Puff, our announcement will be made soon! But as a hint, EVERYONE be ready!
We are OHS StuCo
Seniors:
President: Alissa Jacobs
Vice President: Taylor Gonzalez
Secretary: Olivia Jinnings
Treasurer: Marissa Garrett
Representatives: Zane Maxwell, Zane Thomas
Juniors:
President: Madi Kregel
Vice President: Adam Lewis
Representatives: Parker Lazar
Sophomores:
President: Andrew Richardson
Vice President: Julie Spencer
Representatives: Stone Zimmerman, Christina Gonzalez
Freshmen:
President: Hayle Grimmer
Student Council is looking for students who want to help plan and put on events for second semester. Would you like to help create a biweekly Lavatory Ledger? What about help plan a movie night? A Community Euchre tournament? Or even our Spring Powder Puff game? If you are interested in getting involved, see one of your Student Council members, or Miss Pierce. We will be opening up for new member in second semester!
Student Council Advisor: Megan Pierce
Follow OHS Student Council on Twitter: @OHScouncil
Music Department
News from the Music Boosters
The dates for upcoming music performances are as follows:
12/12 Grand Rapids Holiday Lighted Parade 7:30pm
12/15 High School and 6th Grade Band Holiday Concert
12/17 High School Choral Holiday Concert
We have a freshman, Brittany Vollmar...sophomore, Kelly McBride...junior, Kyra McCoy and senior Casey Barbour all performing in the Nutcracker All Jazzed Up!!
Shows are Saturday, December 19th 2:00 and 7:00 and Sunday, December 20th at 2:00.
Holiday Performances
17th - Swing Choir @ Grand Rapids Care Center 12:00pm - 2:20pm
18th - Swing Choir @ Elementary and J. H. Performances 1:00pm - 2:20pm
Transportation Department
Student and bus safety is very important to us at Otsego. Please use extreme caution when our buses are around. We transport over 1,000 students every day, and we all play a role in making sure that it is a safe environment for each one of them. Please drop off and pick up all students in the back of the buildings and do not use the north exit in the mornings. If you have any question please give me a call or call Eva Vasher, Transportation Supervisor, at 419-823-3156
Food Service Department
Click the links to Download the 2015-2016 Lunch and Breakfast Schedules. If you have questions please email our Food Service Supervisor, Jeanie Jeffers or follow on twitter @Otsego_Cafe
Community Events
Baker O'Brien Glass Horse raffle to support Julie Amos - there is still time to purchase raffle tickets for the Baker O'Brien glass horse. We draw the winner on December 18th!
We have a new video of Rich & Julie and their family Click to see Video
Freshman, Brittany Vollmar...Sophomore, Kelly McBride...Junior, Kyra McCoy and Senior Casey Barbour are all performing in the Nutcracker All Jazzed Up!!
Shows are Saturday, December 19th 2:00 and 7:00 and Sunday, December 20th at 2:00.
TEEN COURT
Teen Court is an excellent way to volunteer and meet new people, to give back to the community/earn service hours, and promotes networking for future professional references. It incorporates real life court cases to teach aspects of juvenile law. Teen Court members alternate roles as Prosecutor, Teen Defense, Jury members, Bailiff and Jury Foreman and It's a great resume builder.
Check out the video on our Facebook Page
Otsego Local Schools App
We have an App for that!
Otsego Local Schools in partnership with SchoolInfoApp has launched the Otsego Local Schools App, now available for iPhones®, iPads®, Android™, Blackberry™ and Windows™ devices. The App is free and gives parents & students quick access to lots of great information.
Click here to download on an apple device
Click here to download on an android device
***Please understand that this is a new App and we are still working on getting everything updated. If you have suggestions please feel free to reach out and let us know. Thanks.
Communication with the High School
1. High School Website http://www.otsegoknights.org/high-school (The high school website has all the academic and athletic calendars and the HS posts their daily announcements on the website as well)
2. Remind 101 (Text to: 81010 Message: @otseg there is no "o" at the end just @otseg. Thats it. You will receive a message that says you've been added to our group. You will receive text messages straight to your mobile device). If you don't want to text, you can go to https://www.remind.com/join and just type in (otseg) as the class code.
3. Twitter (follow @otsegohsoffice or @KosheaOHS)
4. District App:
Contact Us
Otsego High School
Email: Koshea@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://www.otsegoknights.org/high-school
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Tontogany, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Classic Weekly Student Joke:
A: "Where's Popcorn?"
Have a great week.