Otsego High School
Weekly Parent Newsletter
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Thanks to all who attended our Picnic in the Parking Lot and Open House on Thursday. What a tremendous turn out. I was so happy to see our buildings packed with so many parents and students. We are in store for a tremendous school year.
Parents reminder ONLY FRESHMAN (9th Graders) start on Monday August 24th. We will run the first day of school with 9th graders and their mentors only. All other students will report to school on Tuesday August 25th. If you have questions regarding this or are confused in any way please reach out to us in the High School Office. More details about the first days of school are included below.
Enjoy your last weekend of Summer! #otsegoknights
1:1 Chromebooks for Kids
There will be two separate parent meetings next week to discuss the Chromebook roll out to students and we strongly encourage you to come. You only need to go to one of these meetings. We will be discussing the roll out, protection and care for the devices, security, insurance/replacement, and answering any and all questions. The meeting is not expected to last more than 1 hour and again we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to come. As always if there are any questions please contact the HS office.
Wednesday August 26, 7pm HS Auditorium - Parent Meeting Chromebooks
Thursday August 27, 5pm HS Auditorium - Parent Meeting Chromebooks
Otsego Local Schools Chromebook Agreement Form/Insurance Waiver
If they do NOT turn this form in they DO NOT get a Chromebook. Please fill out and return ASAP. We reduced the cost to insure them as well. It is $20. (checks to OLS) It's ten dollars less than last year. We do not want these to become a financial burden, but we do need to cover the costs of damaged devices. The link below is a full guide on the Chromebooks and the policies and guidelines that comes with it.
Upcoming Dates
Fri. 8/21 - District In-Service Day. - No Students
Fri. 8/21 - Meet the Teams Night (5:30pm) HS Football Field
Mon. 8/24 - First day of School (9th Graders Only)
Tues. 8/25 - First Day of School (9th - 12th Graders)
Wed. 8/26 - Parent Meeting (1:1 Chromebook Roll out) 7pm HS Auditorium
Thurs. 8/27 - Parent Meeting (1:1 Chromebook Roll out) 5pm HS Auditorium
September:
Mon. 9/7 - Labor Day NO SCHOOL
Thurs. 9/10 - Pep Rally/Bonfire "Bash the Bobcats" 9pm HS Softball Field
Wed. 9/16 - Two Hour Delay - Staff Professional Development
Mon. 9/21 - Picture Re-Takes - in the morning during school
First Days of School
This year Otsego High School will start on the first day with FRESHMEN ONLY. The Freshmen Mentor Program (Link Crew) provides each freshman with a supportive environment that helps ease his or her adjustment from junior high to high school. The Link Crew Freshman Mentor Program is a comprehensive Transition Program that enables each incoming freshman to feel comfortable and connected to their new Otsego High School family.
The Link Crew program provides each freshman with:
- Upperclassmen mentors that are available to meet with and communicate to freshman.
- A support group that consists of student advisors, faculty advisors, and academic counseling.
- An ongoing orientation to high school that enables students to become familiar with its physical layout, policies, procedures, programs, traditions, and personnel.
- A comfortable environment that allows the student to relax during his/her demanding day.
- Frequent monitoring of academic progress.
- A mechanism for increasing students awareness regarding academic and co-curricular opportunities.
- An opportunity to participate in study teams and/or have access to tutorial assistance.
- Articulation of his/her freshman goals for high school.
All other High School Students: 10th (Sophomores), 11th (Juniors), & 12th (Seniors) first day back is Tuesday August 25th.
News from Athletics
Starting this week. Every Wednesday, ALL sports will wait until 3:00pm to start their practices. This will allow for students to seek out teachers after school for help with their school work and not feel as rushed to get out to practice as well as allow our athletes to possibly get involved in other clubs and organizations which will be allowed to meet after school during this time. Athletic teams may hold study tables after school on Wednesdays until 3:00pm.
The Athletics Department will also begin running a weekly eligibility list identifying all athletes that have either a "D" or "F" in a class and notify coaches and players. Coaches will be expected to work with their athletes to get these kids off the eligibility list.
Upcoming Dates/Games:
Fri, August 21
JV/V Football (H) Northwood (Scrimmage), 5:30pm
Fri, August 21
Meet The Teams, 5:30pm
Sat, August 22
JV/V Volleyball @ Southview w/ Whitmer, 10am
Tues, August 25
Boys Soccer @ Waite, 5pm
Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball @ Liberty Benton, 6pm
Girls Soccer @ Waite, 7pm
Thurs, August 27
Boys Soccer vs. Woodmore, 5pm
Girls Soccer @ Woodmore, 5pm
Fri, August 28
Football @ Evergreen, 7pm
Sat, August 29
Cross Country @ Seneca East Invitational, 9am
JV Football vs. Evergreen, 10am
Girls Soccer @ Toledo Christian, 11am
Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball @ Liberty Center, 6pm
School Pictures
If you plan on purchasing school pictures here are the links to the website and to the order form. You can go online to MYLIFETOUCH.com and use code: WP155173Y0 to view and order pictures. Picture re-take day will be September 21, 2015 during school in the morning.
News from the Cafeteria
Calysta Bevier Benefit
Introducing New Staff Members at the High School
Mrs. Pam Heyman
Pam has taught at Otsego for eighteen years. This year she is excited to be moving to the high school where she will be serving as the librarian. Pam is the districts new library media specialist, which means that she will also be overseeing the library aides at the junior high and elementary schools. Pam will also be teaching two high school classes, Digital Media Communications and Video Production.
Email: pheyman@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.sites.google.com/a/otsegoknights.org/ohs-library/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Rd, Tontogany, OH, United States
Twitter: @HeymanPamela
Mr. Steve Carroll
Steve resides in Whitehouse with his wife Jen and two boys Brandon and Jace, ages 5 and 1. He has spent the last six years teaching business and technology classes as well as coaching basketball at Springfield High School. He earned his undergrad and graduate degree at Bowling Green State University and he is very excited to start a new business program here at Otsego High School. He will be teaching Foundations of Business, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and a Management and Leadership class.
Email: scarroll@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Rd, Tontogany, OH, United States
Mrs. Jenna Kline
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Rd, Tontogany, OH, United States
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