Otsego Junior High
March 31, 2023
FROM THE DESK OF MR. RIFE
Happy Friday!
Otsego Families,
Spring is here (maybe not Spring-like weather) and this means we will have a lot of activities and adjusted schedules to accommodate these traditional 4th quarter "things." State testing will begin the week of April 17th, some field trips are upcoming, and just the hustle and bustle to close out the school year. Stay focused and keep doing your best!
Next Week's Schedule.....
4/3 Monday- White Day Schedule
4/4 Tuesday- Orange Day Schedule
4/5 Wednesday- Black Day Schedule
4/6 Thursday- White Day Schedule
4/7 Friday- NO SCHOOL (Begins Spring Break)
A quick update on our school counselor. Mrs. Laudick will not be available until further notice. She is off on maternity leave and will return after. If you need to speak to a school counselor please contact the office and we will refer you to her replacement.
If you need to speak to the counselor please use following link........
Non-emergency/crisis Referral Form
If you have an emergency/crisis school situation and need to speak to someone at the school please call the office at 419-823-4381 ext. 3100
Here is the link to our Homework Calendar:
CALAMITY DAYS
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 7-14: Spring Break
April 19-20: ELA State Testing
April 23: Music Boosters Chicken Barbecue
April 26: 8th Grade Field Trip to a Mud Hens Game
April 27-28: FCCLA State Competition
May 2-3: Math State Testing
May 4: Science State Testing (8th grade only)
May 4: Choir Concert, 7:00
May 19: Student of the Month Lunch, (during lunch in the gym)
May 29: Memorial Day, No School
June 1: Last Day of School
YEARBOOK ORDER FORM

ATHLETICS
TRACK SCHEDULE
April 5 @ Oak Harbor Inv., 4:00
April 14 @ Lakota Inv., 4:30
April 17 @ Elmwood, 4:15
April 19 (H) Rossford, 4:15
April 22 @ Swanton Inv., 9:00
April 24 @ Woodmore, 4:15
April 26 (H) Lake, 4:15
April 28 @ Elmwood Inv., 4:30
May 1 @ Genoa, 4:15
May 3 (H) Eastwood, 4:15
May 8 @ Fostoria, 4:!5
May 10 @ North Baltimore Inv., 4:45
May 12 (H) NBC Championship Meet, 4:30
OTSEGO TRACK AND FIELD YOUTH CAMP

Football and Basketball Camp


Girls Basketball Youth Camp

OTSEGO Basketball Shooting Camp

October 2023 8th Grade Washington DC Field Trip
Please see the attached information for the 8th grade Washington DC Field Trip. Registration can be done online at www.studentadventures.org. When registering please use the code OJH2362. If you already have an account with Student Adventures, you can use that same login information to register. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself or Mr. Spencer.





Counselor's Corner
Please click below for Mrs. Laudick's newsletter.
Safe School Helpline
Dear Parents, Students and Friends,
Recent polls show that parents’ first concern about schools today is their child’s safety. That is my concern as well. Fortunately, the Otsego is very safe. However, no community is immune from the threats of violence and drugs that endanger public schools nationwide.
We are introducing a Safe School Helpline® to help prevent such actions. It is designed to assist you in reporting any wrongdoing that impacts our schools, our students, or our staff – anonymously, so as to protect your privacy. For example, you may wish to report acts of violence, theft, drug or alcohol use, weapons, or sexual harassment.
Just call from a touch-tone phone to 1-800-4-1-VOICE, ext. 359 (418-6423) to leave your information. Or TEXT: 614-426-0240 Then type: TIPS Your message will not be traced, and you will not be identified. The Safe School Helpline® team will transcribe and fax your message to school officials, so appropriate action can be taken.
Thank you for your continued support to provide a better education for all Otsego students.
800-418-6423 (800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359)
TEXT: 614-426-0240
Then type: TIPS
COMMUNITY EVENTS






You can use Payschools to pay for fees and lunches online.
Quick Setup Guide:
Manage your account:
Payschools Signup Information:
2022-23 DISTRICT CALENDAR

OFFICE STAFF
Jon Rife, Principal 419-823-4381 ext. 3101 | Kristen Laudick, School Counselor 419-823-4381 ext. 3006 | Joyce Fausnaugh, Administrative Assistant 419-823-4381 ext. 3100 |
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