Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Holiday Break Edition)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Happy Holidays!
Remember that the holidays can also be a very stressful and painful time for a lot of families. Many families in our school and community during this time, are reminded of lost love ones and struggle with the financial hardships that the holidays can bring. So as you celebrate and spend time with your families, please keep each other in your hearts and minds.
This time of year is one of my favorites not just for the few short days I get to spend with my family members but perhaps even more importantly because it brings out the best in most of us. I am especially proud of our students and staff for their efforts in helping people from our community who are in need. From collecting used batteries, the Knights Have Your Back program, the Knight in Shining Armor Fund, the Otsego Community Garden, our donations to local churches and the community food pantry and the Holiday Gift Basket collections. We are doing great things and putting the needs of others ahead of our own. Truly raising kids that Love, Care, and Serve.
We are truly blessed to have a each other and the time we spend together at school is something that should be cherished. Looking forward to seeing all of you back in January 2018. From my family to all of yours, have a safe and happy holiday.
Teachable Moments
OTSEGO Community Reads Initiative!
This week we gave each student a book, Choosing Courage by Peter Collier. It is theirs to keep and they are encouraged to read it. Copies of the book will also be gifted to community agencies, like local EMS and fire departments, too. The Medal of Honor Foundation provided the book for teachers at then end-of-year Professional Development. If you would like a copy of the book to read we have copies in the High School Office. Just stop in and request or email me.
Huge Shelen Stevens and the Weston Public Library for donating over 1200 books for this initiative. She has been a major part of helping put this together and we couldn't have done it without her. Thank You Shelen.
This book is the first selection for the Community Reads Initiative (CRI) as it ​reflects the goals and themes of the 2017-2018 school year "Be An Everyday Hero". A new book will be selected every year.
One of the goals of the CRI is to build community connections through a shared reading experience. Faculty and staff are not being asked to do anything. The CRI is encouraging everyone to read the book and participate in conversations in and around the community.
December Students of the Month
Leah Rieger
Madeline Nell
Brittany Euler
Knights Have Your Back!
Used Battery Disposal Drive
Battery recycling bins are in our commons.
Knight in Shining Armor Nominations
Please use the following form to inform OHS Student Council about a family in need within the school district. While the family does not need to have students in the district, we do ask that they are a member of the Otsego Community. Please use this form to share information about their current situation as well as how they can best be assisted.
Please be sure to understand that while Knight in Shining Armor (KISA) would love to help all community members in need, we are still a new program, and may not have the funds to do so. With that being said, we will consider each request on a case by case basis. Filling this form out does not guarantee that we will be able to assist the family, but we will try our hardest to do so!
Here are some things that we have done with KISA funds:
- School supplies were purchased for multiple families.
- Gas money has been provided to get to and from medical treatment.
- Food cards have been provided to help families afford meals while going through medical treatment.
- Cash donations have been made to families to help assist in paying bills during medical treatment.
- Gift cards and supplies have been provided to help make ends meet after housing emergencies have occurred.
Please refer to this link at any point during the year as a need arises, and KISA will do their best to help out!
Counselor's Corner
Apply to PENTA Today.
Admission to Junior or Senior Programs
CLICK HERE for the online application for admission to a Junior or Senior PENTA program for the 2017-2018 school year.
Advanced Placement Information
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/
News about the Pre-AP program (for 9th-graders) for 2018-19 is here:
https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/
You can sign up to be the first to learn about AP programs and other news at both of the above websites.
NHS Scholarship Information
Applications for the 2017-18 NHS Scholarship Program have now opened. All NHS senior members in good standing are eligible to apply.
General information is available for students and parents on the NHS website as well.
The submission deadline for applicants is January 30, 2018. A total of $1.5 million, the highest amount ever in a single year, will be disbursed among 500 NHS seniors.
Please contact Mrs. Danko for information regarding this scholarship.
First Semester Upcoming Dates/Events
December
Fri. 22 - Jan. 2nd - Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
January
Thurs. 4th - Fri. 12th - Fall Testing Re-Takes
Mon. 15th - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
Wed. 17th - Academic Information Night, 7:00pm
Weekly Highlights
High School Departments (News/Information)
Otsego Virtual Learning Academy
OVLA utilizes the online curriculum provided through the Northwest Ohio Virtual Academy (NOVA) called Connexus. Connexus is a rigorous, college preparatory, virtual learning program developed by Pearson Education that offers nearly 600 online courses. This is a K-12 curriculum program which offers a Gifted and Talented option for most grades.
Mr. Steve Mohr - Head Teacher of Virtual Learning
Email: smohr@otsegoknights.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/otsegoknights.org/ovla/home
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @mohrohs
News from Athletics
Game Schedules
***For the most up to date Schedules please go to the main HS Website, these only get posted once per week and may not reflect changes. High School Website with updated Dates
Communication/Updates
Otsego Athletics is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow (@OtsegoAthletics) for high school scores and other athletic department information.
OHSAA MILITARY NIGHT
Friday, January 19, 2018
Boys Basketball - Lake vs. Otsego @ Lake HS
Any active military personnel or veteran presenting an ID will be admitted free +1 guest to the game. Prior to the varsity game, all personnel will assemble on the floor for a recognition ceremony & the National Anthem.
Student sections from both schools are encouraged to wear camo attire.
Please plan to attend and show our appreciation & respect for our military personnel & veterans.
Yard Signs and Decals for Sale
Show your school spirit! Choose a decal or Yard Sign and customize it by adding the last name of your favorite player/student. The signs are 18"x 24" and they come with stakes. The decals very in size depending on their shape, but most of them are about 3.5"x7". Please see the attached order form for more details. #GoKnights
Decals are $5 Each
Yard Signs are $20 Each
Checks payable to: OAB (Otsego Athletic Boosters)
Pick up in High School Office
Athletic Boosters
- To help with events please contact Karen Smoyer 419-575-9395, ksmoyer@eastwoodschools.org or any Booster member.
Music Department News
Upcoming Perfomances
Holiday Band Concert - December 18th, 7pm HS Auditorium
Holiday Choir Concert - December 20th, 7pm HS Auditorium
Transportation Department
Sign up to receive text messages from our Transportation Department!
High School & JH Buses (Bus Routes for grades 6-12 & Penta)
Text: @otsbus6-12
to: 81010
Food Service Department
If you have questions please email our Food Service Supervisor, Jeanie Jeffers or follow on twitter @Otsego_Cafe
Ag and FFA News
Otsego High School FFA
Check out the Otsego FFA Newsletter for all the latest news and updates with our Ag and FFA students. FFA NEWSLETTER
Questions or Comments should go to our Program Director Debbie Ayers.
Student Council
Julie Spencer
Brianna Shiley
Lucy Pullins
Erin Agan
Hayle Grimmer
Jenna Lewis
Anna Greenhagen
Maggie Lehsten
Abigail Gase
StuCo Members
Representatives: Bella Bean,Felicity Jinnings, Caleb Frank,Joe McQuillin, Andrew Richardson, Marissa Smith
Junior Class
Representatives: Brittany Dey, Ava Harer, Mitchell Smith
Sophomore Class
Representatives: Hannah Smoyer, Kylie Brinkman, Will Agan, Trey Battin, Hope London
Freshman Class
Representatives: Harley Barnes, Isabella Pino, Erika Putnam, Sam Lee, Sean Agan, Macey Thomas, Alex Richardson
Community News and Events
Adult Tech Classes
Thank you for your feedback about the possibility of an adult technology class. We are still working to plan this. If you are interested, there is still time to fill out the Google Form or e-mail jmartinez@otsegoknights.org.
In the meantime: I will be hosting an open lab in the elementary during conferences. If you have any technology related questions, concerns, or simply need help, stop in before or after your parent-teacher conference! Thank you!
Jessica Martinez, Elementary Technology
Wood County Prevention Coalition
Project Aware Substance Prevention Information
Classic Weekly Joke
A: A Wrapper, DUH!
Q: Why do elves go to school?
A: To learn the Elf A Bet. Duh!
See You Next Year!
Communication with the High School
1. High School Website www.otsegoknights.org has a new look! The new Otsego Local Schools site will more effectively highlight what is important to us and the community. The new website layout uses responsive design, meaning that it will adjust for tablets and mobile devices. We will keep the high school site updated with pictures, news articles, and other important information regarding the district and the building.
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:
Kevin O'Shea - High School Principal
2017 - 2018 Staff Directory/Contact List
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
Tom Ferdig - Dean of Students/HS Athletic Director
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823 - 4381 (2108)
Twitter: @OtsegoAthletics
Jen Wronkovich-Clark - School Counselor (Grades 10-12)
Email: jclark@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2143)
Twitter: @CounselorClark
David Fryling - School Counselor (Grades 6-9)
Email: dfryling@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (3006)
Betsy Roberts - High School Secretary
Email: broberts@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2100)
Twitter: @OtsegoHSOffice
Jane Gray - District Nurse
Email: jgray@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (4002)
Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl - School Resource Officer
Email: bruckstuhl@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2099)
Twitter: @DeputyBrianSRO