Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Semester 1 Week 10)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up
This weekend Senior Kelly McBride and Junior Brittany Vollmar perform in The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up. With guest appearance from yours truly. Please consider coming out and supporting these awesome young ladies. CLICK HERE to buy tickets
Performances:
Friday, Dec. 15 at 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2pm
Held at the beautiful Performing Arts Center located at Bowling Green City High/Middle School.
Exam Week
Exam Day #1: Tuesday, December 19th
Exam Day #2: Wednesday, December 20th
THERE WILL BE NO EARLY DISMISSALS during exam week. Students may come to school late if they have a later exam slot, but once they are at school they must stay until the end of the day. There will be no signing students out early unless for an excused reason (Doctor's Note).
*Students will be signing up for their exam times in school on Friday, December 15th.
**Student will also sign up online for their exam exemptions on Friday, December 15th.
Exam Schedule Slots
Tuesday December 19th
(7:30am-8:15am) Study Hall + Announcements (45 minutes)
*Students are NOT required to attend this.
(8:23am-10:03am) Slot #1 Exam Time (100 minutes)
(10:13am-11:53am) Slot #2 Exam Time (100 minutes)
(11:56am-12:32pm) HS Lunch (36 minutes)
(12:35pm-2:15pm) Slot #3 Exam Time (100 minutes)
Wednesday December 20th
(7:30am-8:15am) Study Hall + Announcements (45 minutes)
*Students are NOT required to attend this.
(8:23am-10:03am) Slot #4 Exam Time (100 minutes)
(10:13am-11:53am) Slot #5 Exam Time (100 minutes)
(11:56am-12:32pm) HS Lunch (36 minutes)
(12:35pm-2:15pm) Slot #6 Exam Time (100 minutes)
Thursday December 21st
*Exam Make up Day and "Knight before Christmas"
**Reminder that Busses will run at their normal times all week.
Exam Exemptions
Students may qualify for an Exam Exemption for any of the following reasons:
* These exemptions can be used together to skip multiple exams
- Attendance Exemption: Students missing no more than 1.5 days or 3 half days in a semester are eligible for this exemption. If you have been suspended from school for any reason you are NOT eligible to use this exemption.
- 95% Grade Exemption: Students who maintain an exemplary grade the SEMESTER may elect to miss that course’s semester examination with no penalty to his/her grade. Exemplary grade is defined as a ninety-five (95) percent or higher. (One time use only per semester)
- AR Points - Students who accumulate the necessary AR Points and or pass the required number of AR tests in a semester will be granted the ability to exempt from an exam of their choice.
- State Testing Exemption - (ONLY Current 10th -12th Graders and 9th Graders that took Algebra I in 8th Grade) Students that scored a "3" or higher on their state end of course exam may skip the exam of the subject they scored that on. Furthermore, if a student passed all their tests with a "3" or higher they may also choose one elective exam to exempt. (Students were given scores and teachers were notified as well)
- ACT Exemption: (SENIORS ONLY) Students who took the ACT last spring who scored a remediation free score on their ACT can choose an exam to skip (One time use only this semester, Teachers will notify students if they qualified for this).
***Students will be signing up to use these exemptions on Friday, December 15th in school with teacher assistance. After all students have completed the exemption sign up form, we will have them also sign up for their exam slots based on the number of exams they are taking.
OTSEGO Community Reads Initiative!
​Before the students leave for Winter Break, they will be given the book, Choosing Courage by Peter Collier. It is theirs to keep and they are encouraged to read it. Copies of the book will be gifted to community agencies, like local EMS and fire departments, too. The Medal of Honor Foundation provided the book for teachers at then end-of-year Professional Development.
We would also like to personally thank Shelen Stevens and the Weston Public Library for donating over 1200 books for this initiative. She has been a major part of helping put this together and we couldn't have done it without her. Thank You Shelen.
This book is the first selection for the Community Reads Initiative (CRI) as it ​reflects the goals and themes of the 2017-2018 school year "Be An Everyday Hero". A new book will be selected every year.
One of the goals of the CRI is to build community connections through a shared reading experience. Faculty and staff are not being asked to do anything. The CRI is encouraging everyone to read the book and participate in conversations in and around the community.
December Students of the Month
Leah Rieger
Madeline Nell
Brittany Euler
Knights Have Your Back!
Used Battery Disposal Drive
Battery recycling bins are in our commons.
Holiday Gift Basket Information
Knight in Shining Armor Nominations
Please use the following form to inform OHS Student Council about a family in need within the school district. While the family does not need to have students in the district, we do ask that they are a member of the Otsego Community. Please use this form to share information about their current situation as well as how they can best be assisted.
Please be sure to understand that while Knight in Shining Armor (KISA) would love to help all community members in need, we are still a new program, and may not have the funds to do so. With that being said, we will consider each request on a case by case basis. Filling this form out does not guarantee that we will be able to assist the family, but we will try our hardest to do so!
Here are some things that we have done with KISA funds:
- School supplies were purchased for multiple families.
- Gas money has been provided to get to and from medical treatment.
- Food cards have been provided to help families afford meals while going through medical treatment.
- Cash donations have been made to families to help assist in paying bills during medical treatment.
- Gift cards and supplies have been provided to help make ends meet after housing emergencies have occurred.
Please refer to this link at any point during the year as a need arises, and KISA will do their best to help out!
Counselor's Corner
Apply to PENTA Today.
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.
Advanced Placement Information
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/
News about the Pre-AP program (for 9th-graders) for 2018-19 is here:
https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/
You can sign up to be the first to learn about AP programs and other news at both of the above websites.
NHS Scholarship Information
Applications for the 2017-18 NHS Scholarship Program have now opened. All NHS senior members in good standing are eligible to apply.
General information is available for students and parents on the NHS website as well.
The submission deadline for applicants is January 30, 2018. A total of $1.5 million, the highest amount ever in a single year, will be disbursed among 500 NHS seniors.
Please contact Mrs. Danko for information regarding this scholarship.
First Semester Upcoming Dates/Events
December
Mon. 18th - Thurs. 21st - Fall Testing Re-Takes
Tues. 19th - First Semester Exams
Wed. 20th - First Semester Exams
Thurs. 21st - Exam Make Up Date & Knight Before Christmas Event
Wed. 20th - Choir Concert - 7:00pm, Auditorium
Fri. 22 - Jan. 2nd - Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
January
Thurs. 4th - Fri. 12th - Fall Testing Re-Takes
Mon. 15th - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
Wed. 17th - Academic Information Night, 7:00pm
Weekly Highlights
High School Departments (News/Information)
Otsego Virtual Learning Academy
OVLA utilizes the online curriculum provided through the Northwest Ohio Virtual Academy (NOVA) called Connexus. Connexus is a rigorous, college preparatory, virtual learning program developed by Pearson Education that offers nearly 600 online courses. This is a K-12 curriculum program which offers a Gifted and Talented option for most grades.
Mr. Steve Mohr - Head Teacher of Virtual Learning
Email: smohr@otsegoknights.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/otsegoknights.org/ovla/home
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @mohrohs
News from Athletics
Game Schedules
***For the most up to date Schedules please go to the main HS Website, these only get posted once per week and may not reflect changes. High School Website with updated Dates
Communication/Updates
Otsego Athletics is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow (@OtsegoAthletics) for high school scores and other athletic department information.
OHSAA MILITARY NIGHT
Friday, January 19, 2018
Boys Basketball - Lake vs. Otsego @ Lake HS
Any active military personnel or veteran presenting an ID will be admitted free +1 guest to the game. Prior to the varsity game, all personnel will assemble on the floor for a recognition ceremony & the National Anthem.
Student sections from both schools are encouraged to wear camo attire.
Please plan to attend and show our appreciation & respect for our military personnel & veterans.
Yard Signs and Decals for Sale
Show your school spirit! Choose a decal or Yard Sign and customize it by adding the last name of your favorite player/student. The signs are 18"x 24" and they come with stakes. The decals very in size depending on their shape, but most of them are about 3.5"x7". Please see the attached order form for more details. #GoKnights
Decals are $5 Each
Yard Signs are $20 Each
Checks payable to: OAB (Otsego Athletic Boosters)
Pick up in High School Office
Athletic Boosters
- To help with events please contact Karen Smoyer 419-575-9395, ksmoyer@eastwoodschools.org or any Booster member.
Music Department News
Upcoming Perfomances
Holiday Band Concert - December 18th, 7pm HS Auditorium
Holiday Choir Concert - December 20th, 7pm HS Auditorium
Transportation Department
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
Food Service Department
If you have questions please email our Food Service Supervisor, Jeanie Jeffers or follow on twitter @Otsego_Cafe
Ag and FFA News
Otsego High School FFA
Check out the Otsego FFA Newsletter for all the latest news and updates with our Ag and FFA students. FFA NEWSLETTER
Questions or Comments should go to our Program Director Debbie Ayers.
Student Council
Julie Spencer
Brianna Shiley
Lucy Pullins
Erin Agan
Hayle Grimmer
Jenna Lewis
Anna Greenhagen
Maggie Lehsten
Abigail Gase
StuCo Members
Representatives: Bella Bean,Felicity Jinnings, Caleb Frank,Joe McQuillin, Andrew Richardson, Marissa Smith
Junior Class
Representatives: Brittany Dey, Ava Harer, Mitchell Smith
Sophomore Class
Representatives: Hannah Smoyer, Kylie Brinkman, Will Agan, Trey Battin, Hope London
Freshman Class
Representatives: Harley Barnes, Isabella Pino, Erika Putnam, Sam Lee, Sean Agan, Macey Thomas, Alex Richardson
Community News and Events
Adult Tech Classes
Thank you for your feedback about the possibility of an adult technology class. We are still working to plan this. If you are interested, there is still time to fill out the Google Form or e-mail jmartinez@otsegoknights.org.
In the meantime: I will be hosting an open lab in the elementary during conferences. If you have any technology related questions, concerns, or simply need help, stop in before or after your parent-teacher conference! Thank you!
Jessica Martinez, Elementary Technology
Wood County Prevention Coalition
Project Aware Substance Prevention Information
Classic Weekly Joke
A: You can't TUNA Fish, DUH!
Have a great Week.
Communication with the High School
1. High School Website www.otsegoknights.org has a new look! The new Otsego Local Schools site will more effectively highlight what is important to us and the community. The new 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:
Kevin O'Shea - High School Principal
2017 - 2018 Staff Directory/Contact List
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
Tom Ferdig - Dean of Students/HS Athletic Director
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823 - 4381 (2108)
Twitter: @OtsegoAthletics
Jen Wronkovich-Clark - School Counselor (Grades 10-12)
Email: jclark@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2143)
Twitter: @CounselorClark
David Fryling - School Counselor (Grades 6-9)
Email: dfryling@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (3006)
Betsy Roberts - High School Secretary
Email: broberts@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2100)
Twitter: @OtsegoHSOffice
Jane Gray - District Nurse
Email: jgray@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (4002)
Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl - School Resource Officer
Email: bruckstuhl@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2099)
Twitter: @DeputyBrianSRO