Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Semester I, Quarter 2, Week 19)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Good luck to all our teams in action this weekend. #GoKnights
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
Upcoming Dates
January:
12th - Exams
13th - Exams
14th - Exams - Early Dismissal
14th - End of the 2nd Quarter
15th - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
15th - Hall of Fame Night, 6pm Reception, HS Auditorium
18th - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. DAY
19th - Third Quarter Begins
February:
5th - Senior Night
10th - District Leadership Team Meeting, 2:45pm
11th - Building Leadership Team Meeting, 11:00am
12th - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Professional Development
15th - NO SCHOOL, President's Day
December STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Grayce Vollmar Senior
Lane Gerschutz Junior
Will Varner Sophomore
Highlights from the Week
Varsity Huddle
National Anthem Singers
Michael Hoiles
Judy Snyder
Ian Kress
Otsego Board of Education
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 - 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.
Guidance Department
Enroll to Attend PENTA
College & Career Preview Night
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.
PENTA Online Admissions/Applications
AP Parents & Students
Parent and Student Bulletin Please read the attached bulletin. It contains important information for Exam Takers.
New State Graduation Requirements
Applies only to the class of 2018 and beyond.
Otsego Local Schools - Otsego Prevention Newsletter
Wood County - Prevention Coalition Newsletter
Email: ecornish@otsegoknights.org - ATOD On-Site Specialist
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.
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:
January 08 @ Genoa – 6:00
January 09 (H) Bowling Green – 1:00
January 14 (H) Woodmore – 6:00
January 16 @ McComb – 12:00
January 19 @ Rossford – 6:00
January 22 @ Lake – 6:00
January 28 (H) Elmwood – 6:00
JV/V BOYS BASKETBALL:
January 12 @ Elmwood – 6:00
January 15 (H) Eastwood – 6:00
January 16 @ Liberty Center – 6:00
January 21 @ Genoa – 6:00
January 23 (H) Van Buren – 6:00
January 26 (H) Woodmore – 6:00
January 29 @ Rossford – 6:00
January 30 @ Patrick Henry – 6:00
FRESHMEN BOYS BASKETBALL:
January 12 @ Elmwood – 6:00
January 15 (H) Eastwood – 6:00
January 16 @ Liberty Center – 6:00
January 21 @ Genoa – 6:00
January 23 (H) Van Buren – 6:00
January 26 (H) Woodmore – 6:00
January 29 @ Rossford – 6:00
WRESTLING:
January 08 Perrysburg Inv. – 4:30
January 09 Perrysburg Inv. – 9:00
January 12 (H) Lake/Evergreen – 5:30
January 22 Van Buren Inv. – 5:00
January 23 Van Buren Inv. – 9:30
February 06 NBC Championships @ Genoa – 10:00
Pay-to-Participate fees are now due. Please contact athletics@otsegoknights.org if you have a question regarding your student’s balance.
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
A small reception will be held in the Otsego High School Auditorium at 6 pm. Presentation of the awards will take place in the gym between the JV and Varsity games.
2015-2016 Induction Class
- Howard Bluhm - Otsego Philanthropist and Volunteer
- Tim Downey - Otsego Track/Pole Vault Coach (over 30 years)
- Carter Genson, MD - Otsego Alumni (1990), Wrestling Coach (6years)
- Charlene Genson - Otsego High School Library Media Specialist and Elementary Music Teacher (31years)
- Barb Vollmar - Assistant to the Superintendent (27 years)
Special Thanks:
Individuals who nominated tonight's recipients Family and Friends of the inductees
Otsego Alumni & Friends Association for their financial contribution
Otsego Hall of Fame Committee Members
Jen Asmus, Lauri Dunham, Heidi Feehan, Mary Gase, Elizabeth Gorski, Hayle Grimmer, Joyce Harnishfeger and Mike Wiley
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
Transportation Department
Student and bus safety is very important to us at Otsego. Please use extreme caution when around our busses. 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
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
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: A pork chop!
Have a great week.