Otsego High School
Weekly Parent Newsletter (Semester 2, Quarter 3, Week 8)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Counselors Available
We are saddened to hear of the death of a former Otsego Student Collin Doyle. Collin transferred out of Otsego after his sophomore year and was a Senior at Maumee. He was tragically killed Wednesday night. We have a team of school counselors and mental health counselors available during the coming days in the HS Office. If you notice your child struggling with this, please encourage them to come into the office and speak with a counselor.
Collin was a very nice young man, he was quiet, polite and had an amazing smile and sense of humor. He will be missed.
District Survey
As a district, we are constantly looking for ways to offer our students the best education possible. In order to do this, we are asking for you help. We need parents and members of the community to fill out a brief, informational, online survey.
Please check out this short video about the survey https://youtu.be/oMVJeiI2iAw
The survey is only 3 questions. CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY
State of the Schools – March 22, 2017
I invite you to attend a State of the Schools address on March 22, 2017 starting at 6 pm in the High School Commons with a project fair. Several teachers and a departments from the entire district will be set up in the commons from 6 pm to 7 pm. They will be showing student work, displaying projects, and highlighting their departments or class. Please plan on coming at 6 for light refreshments and getting a glimpse of what it is like to be an Otsego student.
The formalized presentation will start at 7 pm in the HS Auditorium. The State of the Schools address includes presentations from administrators, students, and staff members. There will also be various student performances throughout the evening. We hope to see you there! We will discuss our survey results, finances, curriculum, athletics, and much more.
Successful #FFAWeek2017
Quiz Bowl Team
On January 28, Otsego's Quiz Bowl team beat Pettisville and then lost a close match to Riverdale in the NBC 24 Academic Challenge.
Watch Otsego's Quiz Bowl team take on Pettsville on Sunday, Feb 26, at 11:00 AM on NBC channel 24.
Endowment Reverse Raffle Dinner & Silent Auction
The event is on Friday April 21st (Cocktails at 6:30pm and Dinner at 7:15pm) The grand prize is for $5000. Please contact the High School Office for ticket information.
Spring Testing Dates
We are rapidly approaching the state testing windows. Below are the dates that Otsego High School will be administering each test. (Note: Other high schools may have chosen different dates to test. Also, this does not reflect the JH and Elementary testing times either).
Monday, March 13 through Sunday, March 26.
- Scores for these tests are expected to be ready to download on May 8.
English State Tests (EOC Exams)
3/28 & 3/29 - Two Hour Delay Testing Schedule
Math State Tests (EOC Exams)
4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27 - Modified Block Schedule on these days
ACT Test (Juniors Only)
4/19
Social Studies Tests (EOC Exams)
5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5
Science State Tests (EOC Exams)
5/8, 5/9, 5/10, 5/11
Post Prom Fundraisers
Help Us w/ Post Prom Please
Tutoring Services
Keys to SUCCESS Program
The goal of theKeys to Success Program is to provide opportunities for youth to participate in group and one-on-one programming, focused on helping youth develop essential skills needed to plan for their future and achieve success.
If you are interested in more information about the program contact Leslie Head, Matthew Meeks, or Abigal Ludke at (419) 354-9010
ACT Testing
As part of new state legislation we must administer a state-funded ACT test to juniors in the spring of 2017 as one of their three diploma options.
This is free to all Juniors. We will register and sign kids up. If your child receives special accommodations for testing, we will also be in touch with parents to register kids to receive those as well. If you have questions contact us in the office.
Upcoming Dates/Events
March
3/16 - 3/19- Otsego HS Musical, "Pirates of Penzance" (Ticket sales info TBA)
3/28-End of Course ELA test part one
3/29-End of Course ELA test part two
April
4/18-ACT Pre-Administration (ALL JUNIORS)
4/19-ACT TESTING FOR ALL JUNIORS
4/21 - Otsego Endowment Foundation Reverse Raffle 6:30, Nazareth Hall
4/24-End of Course MATH test part one (Black Day schedule)
4/25-End of Course MATH test part one (Orange Day schedule)
4/26-End of Course MATH test part two (Black Day schedule)
4/27-End of Course MATH test part tow (Orange Day schedule)
May
5/2-End of Course SS test part one (Black Day schedule)
5/3-End of Course SS test part one (Orange Day schedule)
5/4-End of Course SS test part two (Black Day schedule)
5/4 and 5/5-FFA STATE CONVENTION IN COLUMBUS
5/5-End of Course SS test part two (Orange Day schedule)
5/8-End of Course SCI test part one (Black Day schedule)
5/9-End of Course SCI test part one (Orange Day schedule)
5/10-End of Course SCI test part two (Black Day schedule)
5/11-End of Course SCI test part two (Orange Day schedule)
5/13-OTSEGO HS PROM-6:00PM, Grand Lenhart Ballroom, BGSU
***Week of May 15th-Make-up testing, students just pulled from class to test.
5/17-FFA AG DAY
5/21-HS Graduation, 2:00pm, HS Gym, Seating is first come, first served
Weekly Highlights
Crisis Text Line Ohio
Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential. See attachment for more details.
Applying to PENTA Career Center
How to APPLY to PENTA Career Center - Click Here
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.
Application for Career Assessment and/or Admission to the Sophomore Exploratory Program
The online application for students who need a Career Assessment or who wish to apply for admission to Penta’s Sophomore Exploratory Program for the 2017-2018 school year is available now by clicking HERE.
Athletics Department
Communication/Updates
Senior Recognition Dates
Boys Basketball, Cheerleading and Pep Band Senior Recognition – Friday, February 24 before the Varsity game
‘Otsego Athletics’ is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow for high school scores and other athletic department information.
Winter Sprots PDF Schedule Updated 11/17 *subject to change
Music & Arts Departments
Music Boosters FISH FRY
The Otsego Music Boosters will be sponsoring a Fish Fry on Friday, March 10 from 5:00-8:00pm in the High School Commons.
We are also still be having our annual Chicken BBQ and Silent Auction on April 23, 2017 and the 4th Annual Drive 4 UR School Event with Thayer Ford on Saturday April 22nd from 9am-1pm. Our music programs continue to grow, and We appreciate your help in supporting our music programs!
Patron Pledges
The Spring Musical will be Pirates of Penzance. Attached is the Patron Form. It is a comic opera. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his "twenty-first birthday", meaning that he must serve for another 63 years. Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully.
Transportation Department
Communication/Updates
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
If you have questions please email our Transportation Director, Eva Vasher
News from the Cafeteria
Charging Rule
Reminder:
Students will be denied a regular meal if they have charged 2 or more meals.
At the elementary they will receive a cheese sandwich, fruit and milk.
At the Jr. High/ High School they will not receive a meal until they are below the 2 charge limit.
There are several ways to check your students balances. You can set up an account in the K12 payment center. This will allow you to set a minimum balance and you will receive a reminder either by email or text. Even if you set up an account you do not have to apply funds through there. You can still send money in with your student.
You can also find out the balances by asking a cashier, email or call Ms. Jeanne.
Please use these tools to insure you have funds available for a well balanced, nutritious lunch.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 419-823-4381 ext.1104 or email jjeffers@otsegoknights.org.
Menus
2016-2017 Lunch and Breakfast Schedules
If you have questions please email our Food Service Director, Jeanie Jeffers
Free & Reduced Lunches
Reminder from the cafeteria:
If your child was on the free or reduced meal program for last year, the grace period has expired. Any charges that are occurring are your responsibility. You may still apply for free or reduced meals for this school year. But the charges must be paid.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeanne Jeffers at 419-823-4381 ext:1104 or email, jjeffers@otsegoknights.org
FFA Week
Community Events
Meet the Author
Meet Community Reads Author, Sherman Alexie
Wood County District Public Library
Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)
Here is the link (TICKETS) for free tickets.
Grand Rapids Baseball & Softball Sign-up
Wood County Prevention Newsletter
Foreign Exchange Student Information
Weather with Ronnie!
Communication with the High School
2016-2017 Otsego High School Staff Directory
Below are a few of the other ways to connect with us and to have access to updates and communications from us. Please remember that we desire two-way communication and encourage everyone to reach out to us and ask questions, voice concerns, and give feedback. Thank You.
1. High School Website The Otsego Local Schools site highlights what is important to us and the community. The 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:
Classic Joke of the Week:
A: Wrinkly.. Duh!
Have a Great Week.
Kevin O'Shea - High School Principal
2016-2017 Otsego High School Staff Directory
Email: Koshea@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: Otsego High School, Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Mr. Ferdig - Dean of Students
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: Otsego High School, Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Mrs. Wronkovich-Clark - School Counselor (Grades 10-12)
Email: jclark@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Twitter: @CounselorClark
Mr. David Fryling - School Counselor (Grades 6-9)
Email: dfryling@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Mrs. Betsy Roberts - High School Secretary
Email: broberts@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Twitter: @OtsegoHSOffice
Mrs. Jane Gray - School Nurse/Records Secretary
Email: jgray@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://www.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl - School Resource Officer
Email: bruckstuhl@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381