OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - February 18, 2022
Reminder - No school on Monday in observation of President's Day. Hopefully, winter will be over soon!
Adam
Coming soon........Beat BG for a great cause!
Music Booster Fish Fry - March 4th
The Otsego Music Boosters wishes to invite you to our 7th annual Fish Fry on Friday, March 4th from 4:00-7:00pm, offered in person in the High School Commons. Our famous Fish dinner or Mac N-Cheese dinner will be brought to your table as you enjoy performances by our music students.
The fish dinner will include 3 pieces of Pollock, baked potato, coleslaw, cornbread, and dessert. We also are offering a meal of Macaroni & Cheese, hotdog and a cookie.
Your purchase of a meal directly impacts the students by providing funds for uniforms, instruments, scholarships, and performances. We appreciate your support, and hope this provides you with a delicious and convenient meal.
Breakfast Under the Sea!
Come support Otsego's spring production of "The Little Mermaid" by joining us for a splashing two-hour Under the Sea breakfast! You'll get to meet the characters, hear them sing, tour the ocean (backstage), eat yummy pancakes, and even win prizes!
You have TWO chances to dine with us!
Saturday, March 19th from 9:00am-11:00am
OR
Saturday, March 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
There are two ticket options, one WITH breakfast and one WITHOUT breakfast. For those who plan on eating our chef's delicacies, tickets are $10. For those who are coming along but will not be enjoying our fabulous spread, entry tickets are only $5.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/60934
In order to prepare a proper head count, tickets will ONLY BE SOLD until Thursday, March 17th. There will be NO tickets at the door for this event.
The Mobile Dentist is Coming
Eagle Scout Project and Fundraiser
Zack is a member of Tontogany Trop 347 and is working on his Eagle Project. He will be re-doing the flag poles and surrounding area located at the Otsego High School football field. His project estimate is $8,000. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to help Zack and his project, please send checks made out to Troop 347 and note on the memo line Zack Hillyard Eagle Scout Project.
PO Box 201
Haskins, OH 43525
Zack will also be having a Euchre night fundraiser at the Tontogany American Legion. There will be dinner available and a fun night of cards. Dinner starts at 6:00p and play starting at 7:00p
Friday, January 14th
Friday, February 11th
Friday, April 8th
He will also be having a restaurant fundraiser at the following locations…
· Alehouse in Bowling Green on Saturday, February 19th from 3:00p to 9:00p.
· Wildside Brewery in Grand Rapids on Thursday, March 3rd from 4:00p to 9:00p.
Please support Zack and thank you!!!
Ashton Copeland Memorial Scholarship Fund
Otsego Endowment Foundation Brick Sale
Otsego and Weston Food Pantry Information
The Otsego Food Pantry is always willing to help those in need. This service is by appointment only. Please call, text, or email to schedule.
Otsego Food Pantry
c/o Lisa Hatfield
PO Box 261
17700 Beaver Street
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Phone: 419-830-1051
Email: otsegofoodpantryoh@gmail.com
Housed in the Grand Rapids First Presbyterian Church – Supported by our Community!
Athletics
League Champs Spirit Wear (Fall Edition)
Girls Golf League Champs Order Form - CLICK HERE
Boy's Cross Country League Champs Order Form - CLICK HERE
Football League Champs Order Form - CLICK HERE
Football State Playoffs Order Form - CLICK HERE
Junior High and High School Athletic Events
Friday, February 18
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK (H) Eastwood
Saturday, February 19
10 - NBC Wrestling @Elmwood
10:15 - 8th grade BBB @Otsego
11:30 - 7th-grade tournament BBB @Rossford
7:30 - Sectional Tournament Game GBB @Bowling Green HS Against Eastwood
Softball Fundraiser - Save the Date
Baseball Fundraiser
JH Soccer Information
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 SECTION
RallyCap Sports BGSU is a Bowling Green State University student organization that focuses on creating positive sports environments, fostering social integration, healthy living, and greater self-confidence for children and young adults with exceptionalities.
Below is a flyer for RallyCap Sports BGSU's upcoming bowling season for students ages 7 and up.
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Rumors
SPONSORS
Otsego Board of Education
President: Brad Anderson banderson.otsego@gmail.com
Vice President: James Harter jameslharter@gmail.com
Board Member: Mark Tolles mdt814@cs.com
Board Member: Jessica Mehl jmehl.jd@gmail.com
Board Member: Gordon Digby gdigby44@gmail.com
Adam Koch, Superintendent
Email: akoch@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @AdamKoch_Otsego
Lisa Austin, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/EMIS Coordinator
Email: laustin@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Lauri Dunham, Special Education Director
Email: ldunham@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Stephen Bihary, School Psychologist
Email: sbihary@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Luke Swartz, Technology Director
Email: lswartz@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Katrina Baughman, Elementary Principal
Email: kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KBaughman723
Becky Buchman, Assistant Elementary Principal
Email: bbuchman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @buchman_becky
Kevin O'Shea, High School Principal
Email: koshea@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Jon Rife, Junior High Principal
Email: jrife@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @OJHS_Principal
Tom Ferdig, High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Grades 6-12
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Eva Vasher, Director of Transportation, Custodial, and Maintenance
Email: evasher@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Emily Bires - Director of Food Service
Email: ebires@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe