Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Semester II, Quarter 3, Week 2)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
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.
All students and their families from grades 8-11 are formally invited to attend our Student Information Night on February 3 in the Otsego High School Commons from 6:30-8:00.
Starting at 6:30 we will be offering a student activities fair with informational tables from all of our academic departments, student clubs and originations, Penta Career Center, our partner schools for College Credit Plus and various military recruiters. At 7:00 our 6-9th grade counselor, David Fryling, will be offering our annual Freshman Orientation presentation in the Auditorium for all 8th grade families. Mr. Fryling will be covering topics ranging from graduation requirements, scheduling process, testing information and more. This presentation is specifically for families with current 8th grade students.
At the same time, in our Gym, our 10-12th grade counselor, Jennifer Wronkovich-Clark, will be presenting on the College Credit Plus program and course selection for students in grades 9-11. Mrs. Wronkovich-Clark will be discussing topics related to the College Credit Plus program related to admission requirements, course selection for college courses, how credits are awarded, as well as the scheduling process and tips for families of students in grades 9-11.
Upcoming Dates
February:
3rd - Informational Night, 6:30 - 8:00pm
10th - District Leadership Team Meeting, 2:45pm
11th - Building Leadership Team Meeting, 11:00am
12th - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Professional Development
12th - Senior Night
15th - NO SCHOOL, President's Day
December STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Grayce Vollmar Senior
Lane Gerschutz Junior
Will Varner Sophomore
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 Credit Plus/Incoming 9th Grade Informational Night
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.
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
Winter Sports Schedule
JV/V GIRLS BASKETBALL:
January 28 (H) Elmwood – 6:00
February 04 (H) Fostoria – 6:00
February 06 (H) Swanton – 1:00
February 11 @ Eastwood – 6:00
February 13 @ Delta – 1:00
JV/V BOYS BASKETBALL:
January 29 @ Rossford – 6:00
January 30 @ Patrick Henry – 6:00 *Note no Freshmen game this evening
February 02 @ Lake – 6:00
February 05 (H) Fostoria – 6:00
February 06 (H) Gibsonburg – 6:00
February 12 (H) Elmwood – 6:00
February 19 @ Eastwood – 6:00
FRESHMEN BOYS BASKETBALL:
January 29 @ Rossford – 4:45
February 02 @ Lake – 4:45
February 05 (H) Fostoria – 4:45
February 06 (H) Gibsonburg – 4:45
February 12 (H) Elmwood – 4:45
February 19 @ Eastwood – 4:45
WRESTLING:
February 06 NBC Championships @ Genoa – 10:00
February 19 Sectionals @ Lake HS
February 20 Sectionals @ Lake HS
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
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.
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
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!
Student Council Armory
HS Student Council will be collecting items, so we can open our Armory next year. Students in need will be able to "shop" the Armory, and take items at no charge. Please help us stock our shelves so we can give back to our community! Please click on the link for more information regarding the Otsego Student Council Armory
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
Our talented instrumental and vocal musicians have many upcoming events, come out to hear some amazing performances. We have musicians performing locally, in solo or ensemble groups, in Honor’s District level and at the All State level this year. We are so very proud of our musical Knights!
OMEA District I High School Honor Band
Congratulations to Alissa Jacobs, Morgan Chambers, Felicity Jinnings, Leah Dubler, Claire Wallace, and Tayler Gunn for being selected to participate in the 2016 OMEA District I High School Honor Band. Their experience culminates with a performance at the Stranahan Theater on Sunday, February 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
OMEA District I Junior High Honor Band
Congratulations to Ian Wallace, James Chase, Elizabeth Cox, Michael Cox, and Cale Vollmar for being selected to participate in the 2016 OMEA District I Junior High Honor Band. Their experience culminates with a performance at the Stranahan Theater on Sunday, February 14, beginning at 2:30 p.m.
1/23 OMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest at Lake HS – Alissa Jacobs
1/30 All State Choir at 2:45pm performing at the OMEA Conference Kingsgate Marriot at the University of Cincinnati- Otsego Members: Annie Barnhart, Kelsea Hanthorn, Alex Krabil & Adam Lewis
2/9 Otsego Music Boosters Meeting 6:30 in room C145
3/4 Fish Fry Otsego HS Commons 5-8pm
3/8 Otsego Music Boosters Meeting 6:30 in room C145
3/17-3/20 – Musical
Late March – Large group Solo and Ensemble Contest for HS Choir and Band
4/9 OMB/Thayer Ford “Drive4URSchool” Event – 9am -1 pm Thayer Ford
4/12 Otsego Music Boosters Meeting 6:30 in room C145
4/17 Chicken BBQ 3-6pm
5/19 Spring High School Choir Concert
FFA
FFA county public speaking results-- Creed: Hayle Grimmer 1st, Amber Underwood 3rd. Extemporaneous Speaking: Ryan Lashaway 2nd. Beg Prepared Speaking: Lucy Pullins 1st. Prepared Speaking: MacKenzie Wenig 1st, Madi Kregel 3rd.
These were our county public speakers. Top 2 from each contest move onto district. They are Ryan Lashaway, MacKenzie Wenig, Hayle Grimmer and Lucy Pullins.
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
Otsego Local Schools - Prevention Newsletter Week of January 18th
Wood County - Click Here
Email: ecornish@otsegoknights.org - ATOD On-Site Specialist
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: You PLANET, Duh.
Have a great week.