OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - January 18, 2019
I hope everyone had a great week! The Otsego Hall of Fame Induction is tonight. Please come out and celebrate with the Class of 2018-2019 tonight! Reception starts at 6 pm in the auditorium and the induction will be between the JV and Varsity games. Hope to see the gym packed tonight.
Reminder - Campus is closed tomorrow and Sunday. No events will be held on campus either day. Sorry for the inconveinance and enjoy your weekend!
Otsego Endowment News:
The Otsego Endowment Foundation is looking for actively engaged people who care about our school system and want to make a difference. We are working on a new and exciting event to raise money for innovative school initiatives. In the recent past, we have funded extraordinary projects like the Robotics Lab, STEM Curricula materials for the elementary, the Community Garden, reading and language arts materials, drones, virtual reality equipment and more, providing $168,472 in funding for school initiatives, and $14,000 in education awards to graduating seniors since 2012. We want to continue to grow the foundation so that we can continue to provide stimulating opportunities that elevate the education of our students where the school budget is unable to do so. We hope to launch a new fundraising event that will engage more people in the community. We need your help to do so! Please consider getting engaged with our group. We meet the second Monday of the month in the high school library at 6:30 pm, eight times a year. We are using our March meeting as a launching pad for event planning and new members. Won’t you consider coming and seeing how you can make a difference for our kids?
Mark your calendars now: Monday, March 11, 6:30 pm, Otsego High School Library.
Next Year-
Hard to believe we are starting to talk about next year already! We will have the school calendars ready to release next Friday. The 5-star Otsego Elementary Preschool registration is almost here! Spots fill up fast. Please make sure you meet this deadline and have your information complete. Information below.
Preschool Registration for 2019-2020
We will begin accepting registration paperwork for NEW preschoolers on Tuesday, February 19th at 8:00am. Paperwork will be online to print out or available for pick up in the Elementary Office beginning February 19th. We will NOT be accepting or distributing paperwork prior to February 19th. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to register early as classes fill up quickly.
*Please note: You will need your $200 deposit as well as the $40 supply fee with you when you register. If you qualify for free tuition with the required paperwork or are placed on the waiting list, your deposit/check will be returned.
*Students must turn 3 on or before August 1st, 2019, and be completely potty trained (unless on an IEP), to attend preschool. Also, 3-year-olds may ONLY attend 2 or 3 days per week and are not eligible to attend more days.
IF YOU HAVE A RETURNING PRESCHOOLER, PAPERWORK TO CONTINUE IN THE PROGRAM WILL BE SENT HOME BY FEBRUARY 4TH WITH YOUR STUDENT.
Junior High Student Work: I want to highlight some of our JH student work. Two classes started newspapers this year. Check out their work! Nice job everyone.
GO KNIGHTS!
Adam Koch
Youth Otsego Baseball Camp
OTSEGO HALL OF FAME INDUCTION - January 18, 2019
OTSEGO HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY – January 18, 2019
Class of 2018-2019 - Janine Baughman, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph L. Heyman, and Joe Long
Please help us recognize their contributions to the Otsego Local School District on January 18th. We will be holding a special reception for our guests of honor at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium and would like to invite all family, friends and the community to celebrate with us. There will be light snacks and cake provided.
The Otsego Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 in between the JV and Varsity Basketball Game at Otsego High School. This will be the 7th class inducted to the Otsego Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, or students. The Otsego Hall of Fame also exists for all alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. These individuals have made noteworthy achievements as successful adults in their chosen careers and/or have served as benefactors of mankind. The Otsego Hall of Fame also recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Otsego Local Schools as a staff member, coach, or friend of Otsego.
It has been an honor to recognize the following individuals for their contributions to the Otsego Local School District.
Class of 2012-2013 – Dan Cocke, Holly Frantz, Deb Kendall and Gordon Wenig
Class of 2013-2014 – Randy Donald, Ann Laskey and Lawrence Sprague
Class of 2014-2015 – John Brown, Madge Brown, Fred Moor, Bernard Scott and Jean Scott
Class of 2015-2016 – Barb Vollmar, Howard Bluhm, Charlene Genson, Carter Genson and Tim Downey
Class of 2016-2017 - Edward C. Byers, Jr. and Mary Frazier.
Class of 2017-2018 - Steve Kendall and Ann Titus
Congratulations Class of 2018-2019!
Edward C. Byers Jr. Awards for Exceptionalism and Heroism
Master Chief Edward C. Byers Jr. is starting two awards for our students in Grades 6th through 12th. Please take a look at the attached video and letter from Master Chief Byers. Please use the nomination form in the letter to nominate our students. You may turn in nomination forms to the Central Office any time before April 1st. We will mail them to Master Chief Byers. The awards night is May 9th and Master Chief Byers will be in attendance to hand out the awards.
Message from Master Chief Byers
DARE GRADUATION - January 25, 2019
Career Discussion Opportunity
Otsego Community -
We are excited to offer new and innovative experiences for our junior high and high school students. We are inviting professionals such as yourself to come interact with our students as an opportunity to engage them in real-world work experiences through the eyes of an expert. This will be a forty minute experience for our students in which you can present information that would be beneficial as they begin to explore their careeroptions. Things to consider during the presentation would be educational requirements, expectations as they enter the workforce, experiences they can anticipate in your career field. What we are aiming for are real conversations between working adults and our students. We are so excited to share our students with you so that you might be able to inspire a few and not only educate students about their career interests but to also maybe inspire them to follow your career path! We want to give our students an idea of what your job entails, but also to tell them how you got to where you are. What the future job market looks like? What certifications and credentials are needed? I have included below a list of suggested essential questions that can be used to guide your discussions but please do not think that you are limited to these. The groups will be smaller in size. Sample questions that may be asked by students: Describe your typical workday and workweek. Is it 40 hours? More? What skills are most important to you in your work? What interests did you have which led you to this field of work? What education, training, certification, licensure, advanced degrees or credentials do you need to do your work? What employment path did you take that led you to where you are now? What is the employment outlook for your line of work? What challenges do you face in your work? We have put a calendar together for you to choose a date that works best for you. You may choose to talk to Junior High Students (grades 6-8) or High School Students (grades 9-12). Simply click on the building below that you would like to share your experiences with and select a date that fits in your schedule. You will enter in the front of the High School and someone from the office will walk you down to the room. Junior High Success Period Presenter Sign Up Link
Town Ball Registration
Otsego PTO EVENT
Weston Library Events
Troop 10687 Fundraising Drive for Nature's Nursery
ATHLETICS
Junior High and High School Sporting Events
Friday, January 18
4:00 - V WR @ Van Buren Inv.
6:00 - JV/V BBK (H) Lake
Saturday, January 19
9:30 - V WR @ Van Buren Inv.
1:00 - JV/V GBK (H) Ottawa Hills
4:45 - 9th BBK (H) Liberty Center
6:00 - JV/V BBK (H) Liberty Center
Tuesday, January 22
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK (H) Fostoria
4:15 - 7th/8th BBK @ Fostoria
6:00 - JV/V GKB (H) Fostoria
Thursday, January 24
4:15 - 7th/8th BBK (H) Elmwood
4:45 - 9th BBK @ Woodmore
6:00 - JV/V BBK @ Woodmore
Friday, January 25
6:00 - JV/V GBK @ Genoa
Saturday, January 26
TBD - 7th GBK @ NBC Tournament (Woodmore)
TBD - 8th GBK (H) NBC Tournament
8:30 - 7th/8th WR @ NBC Championships (Fostoria) *Rescheduled from 1/19
4:45 - 9th BBK (H) Northwood
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Sonlight Church and Community Center Winter Schedule (Jan-Mar)
Sunday, 6:30-8: basketball grades 6-12
Monday, 6-8: Youth group/ dodgeball
Tuesday, 6:30-8: basketball grades 5 and under
Wednesday, 6:30-8: TeamKID, ages pre-school to 6.
Thursday, volleyball, grades 6-adult
CALCULATE FUN ON STEM NIGHT: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 WITH THE WALLEYE
Join us for Toledo Walleye STEM Night presented by Penta Career Center, supported by RMF Nooter, on Friday, February 1. Beginning at 5 p.m. we’ll have STEM activities provided by Penta Career Center, with Toledo taking on Tulsa at 7:15 p.m.
- Check out a Formula Student race car built by students and experience speed control using die-cast toy cars.
- Learn what it’s like to be a welder using a virtual welding training system.
- Use hand-held controllers to program and operate Motoman robots just like those used in area manufacturing facilities.
- Experience how chefs use safety techniques in the kitchen with pH testing experiments.
- Fly a drone through an obstacle course and play Socketball using VEX robots.
STEM Night tickets are discounted to just $15!
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Rumors
Sponsors
Otsego Board of Education
President: Elizabeth Gorski jegorski@frontier.com
Vice President: Judy Snyder jasnyder715@gmail.com
Board Member: James Harter jameslharter@gmail.com
Board Member: Mark Tolles mdt814@cs.com
Board Member: Brad Anderson banderson.otsego@gmail.com
Adam Koch, Superintendent
Email: akoch@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @AdamKoch_Otsego
Lisa Austin, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/EMIS Coordinator
Email: laustin@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Lauri Dunham, Special Education Director
Email: ldunham@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Stephen Bihary, School Psychologist
Email: sbihary@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Luke Swartz, Technology Director
Email: lswartz@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Katrina Baughman, Elementary Principal
Email: kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KBaughman723
Mike Wiley, Assistant Elementary Principal
Email: mwiley@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @PrincpalWiley
Kevin O'Shea, High School Principal
Email: koshea@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Jon Rife, Junior High Principal
Email: jrife@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @OJHS_Principal
Tom Ferdig, High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Grades 6-12
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Eva Vasher, Director of Transportation and Custodial
Email: evasher@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Jeanne Jeffers, Director of Food Service
Email: jjeffers@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe
Rick Haskins, Director of Maintenance
Email: rhaskins@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381