Otsego High School
Weekly Parent Newsletter (Semester 2, Quarter 3, Week 2)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Welcome to the 2nd Semester!
I hope you all have a great second semester. Make sure you take time to read this each and every week cause there will be a lot of information in the coming months about courses, scheduling, ACT, State Testing and more. This will go fast and we have a lot coming up so keep informed. As always, if you have questions and concerns please contact us at anytime.
Good luck to all of our students performing/competing this week. #OtsegoKnights
PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATIONAL NIGHT GRADES 8-11
All students and their families from grades 8-11 are encouraged to attend.
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 7:00PM 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. She will also be discussing topics related to the College Credit Plus program such as 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.
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2017, 06:30 PM
Otsego High School, Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone issues
Tutoring Services
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
January
1/16 Mon. - MLK DAY- NO CLASSES
1/18 Wed. Informational Night (Parents and Students Grades 8-11)
February
2/2/17 - Chief Ed Byers, Medal of Honor Recipient, guest speaker, 7:00pm HS Aud.
2/3 Fri. Otsego Hall of Fame Presentation (b/w JV and Varsity Game, HS GYMWeekly Highlights
Post Prom Fundraiser
The Post-Prom Committee sent five (5) raffle tickets home with each junior class student on Thursday 12/22/2017. Post-Prom is the responsibility of the junior class and provides a safe place for students after the prom, so they can have fun but not be out driving. This year, we are again taking the students to Kalahari. Raising the money for transportation and to reduce student ticket cost is an expensive undertaking. Therefore, we're requesting each junior student participate in our raffle sale. Raffle tickets are only $10 and if each student would sell five, we would quickly meet our goal. The raffle is for a $500 gift certificate to Belleville Meat Market. The winner can use the gift certificate for whatever s/he wants. This is an exciting potential prize for a $10 donation.
Tickets went home with students. They are numbered and each student's numbers are recorded. If the student can't sell five, s/he can return unsold tickets to the office. Please encourage your student to sell. S/he can accept cash or checks to Otsego Post-Prom. Money, completed ticket stubs, and any unsold tickets are due to the high office by Feb. 2, 2017. If you or your student want additional tickets to sell, those are available in the high school office. Thanks so much for helping us to make this Post-Prom safe and fun! If you have any questions, please email Keri Nicely at niceleyk@yahoo.com.
POST-PROM COMMITTEE OFFERING CHANCE TO WIN $500 OF MEAT
Support a safe and fun after-prom for our juniors and seniors, and get a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to Belleville Meat Market for only $10. Imagine your choice of meat for dinner any night, or for that special occasion! Plus you are helping to keep our kids off the streets on one of the most dangerous nights. Tickets are available from any high school junior or from the High School Office. They will also be available at home Basketball Games. Drawing will be held at the Feb. 24th Boys Basketball Game, but you don't have to be present to win. Please support us by buying a ticket!
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.
SCHOOL SAFETY Adopt A Door
The safety and welfare of our students and staff is one of our highest priorities at Otsego Local Schools. As we always do, we will take time during our professional development days to talk about our enhanced lockdown procedures. Teachers, building staff, and students know their options to evacuate, barricade, or use evasive distractions to get away from an armed intruder (Run-Hide-Fight).
As an added measure, we are excited to announce the installment of The Boot™ Security System on 170 doors throughout our school buildings. The Boot™ will enhance our lockdown procedures.
The Otsego Endowment Foundation (OEF) is sponsoring an Adopt-A-Door Program to fund this important initiative. The OEF has given over $200,000 to the Otsego Local School District since its inception in 1988, and is excited to endorse this initiative. Adopt-A-Door is a great way for parents, family members, community leaders, businesses and civic groups to sponsor The Boot™ on one or more doors in our school buildings (see attached form). Please help us to get 170 sponsors by the end of the year. Consider donating, share the information with your employer, family and groups you are associated with.
We will be sending a letter home with your children next week.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please mail or deliver completed Adopt-A-Door forms to Lisa Austin, 185050 Tontogany Creek Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402. Make checks payable to the Otsego Endowment Foundation. Thank you very much for your continued support of our students and staff.
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
‘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
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
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
Community Events
Wood County Health District
Wood County Prevention Newsletter
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: Presidentures! 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