Otsego High School
Weekly Parent Newsletter (Week 12)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Monday evening we will have the first of our Parent Speaker Series. We would really love to have as many of you as possible to attend this presentation. Our first event will be led by Scott Grant, Founder of Triple Threat Leadership, LLC. and centered around building character, personal branding, positive social media strategy, college preparation, and the full life cycle from high school, to college, to professional life. Presentation begins at 7pm in the HS auditorium. All community members are welcome.
This Friday, we begin our winter sports season with girls Basketball Foundation Game vs. Cardinal Stritch. The proceeds from this game are going for Bradley Wimmer the son of our assistant coach Dale Wimmer. Bradley was injured in a hit and run accident in July and is recovering from a traumatic brain injury. $4 for adults and $2 for students. We appreciate your support.
November Students of the Month
Lydia Archambo
Joseph Konrad III
Hunter Smith
Quiz Bowl Places 3rd
Otsego has it's first trophy in High School Quiz Bowl! We placed 3rd in the GLAL Tournament.
Braedan Murphy was named to the First Team GLAL all league team.
Zach Jones was named to the Second Team GLAL all league team.
For our 2nd year we made good strides toward the top of the league.
Go Knights!
Holiday Gift Basket Information
Applying to PENTA Career Center
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.
Safe Driving Assemblies - Thank You
Parent Education Speaker Series
Who: ALL parents and community members welcome
Date: November 21, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: HS Auditorium
The Otsego Local School District is proud to announce The Otsego Parent Education Speaker Series. At least twice a year, Otsego will create a venue for community conversations around relevant and thought provoking topics for the purpose of promoting student well being, character development, academic success and parental support. All sessions will be free to the community and will be held in the Otsego High School Auditorium.
Our first event will be led by Scott Grant, Founder of Triple Threat Leadership, LLC. and centered around personal branding, positive social media strategy, college preparation, and the full life cycle from high school, to college, to professional life.
Scott will be presenting to high school students during the day on the 21st . We will be deciding then if we bring him back to talk to our junior high students. The parent session will benefit all parents. We are encouraging every parent in the Otsego District to attend this session.
School Safety Enhancement - THE BOOT
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.
Otsego Hall of Fame
Otsego is now accepting nominations for The Otsego Hall of Fame. This program recognizes individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, and/or students. This program also provides an opportunity to honor alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. The categories for nomination include: Alumni, Former School Employees, Former Coaches and Friends of Otsego. The deadline to submit the nomination forms is Friday, November 18, 2016. The 5th induction class will be recognized at Otsego High School on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Marshal Geiselman Information
Thanks to the many people that came out to LaRoe's in Grand Rapids last night. 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Geiselman family.
Christine Rieger has set up a Meal Train to help out Marshal's Family. Here is the link:
Upcoming Dates/Events
November
Fri. 11/18 - Girls Basketball Benefit Fundraiser Game, 6pm
Mon. 11/21 - Parent Speaker Series - Guest Speaker Scott Grant, 7pm
Tues. 11/22 - BOE Meeting, 6:00pm HS Library
Wed. 11/23 - Fri. 11/25 - NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING BREAK
December
First Semester Exams - TBD
Weekly Highlights
Athletics Department
Girls Basketball Game Benefit Fundrasier
Communication/Updates
‘Otsego Athletics’ is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow for high school scores and other athletic department information.
Yearbook
Yearbook Page
****Seniors and Senior Parents: Senior pictures are due by JANUARY 31st. Email your pictures to Mrs. Lockhart at clockhart@otsegoknights.org We have 10 yearbooks left for purchase!
Parents, you can access yearbook information on the Otsego High School website. The yearbook price is currently $65. Parents can purchase a 2016-2017 yearbook by sending a check for $65 made payable to: Otsego Yearbook. If you would like to order online click on the link. Online Ordering - Click Here
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
Congrats to our Parli Pro Teams.
Novice team 1st and advance team 2nd. Both move on to district December 1st! Congrats #OtsegoKnights
Congradulations to Lucy Pullins for placing 1st in the district job interview contest last night and advancing to the state contest. Ryan Lashaway placed 2nd and Maggie Legsten placed 3rd.
Community Events
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: A Turkey, 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
Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl - School Resource Officer
Email: bruckstuhl@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381