Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Semester 2, Quarter 4, Week 2)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
State Testing Begins
We will be on a two hour delay schedule however, busses will run at their normal times. All Freshman and Sophomores are expected to be at school on time to take the English Language Arts Test during the two hour delay time. Freshman take ELA I and Sophomores take the ELA II Test.
Each test is two parts. Our students will be taking part one on Tuesday and part two on Wednesday.
Spring Testing Dates
Below are the dates that Otsego High School will be administering each test. (Note: Other high schools may have chosen different dates to test. Also, this does not reflect the JH and Elementary testing times either).
English State Tests (EOC ELA I & ELA II Exams)
3/28 & 3/29 - Two Hour Delay Testing Schedule
*Freshman and Sophomores ONLY
ACT Test (Juniors Only)
4/19
Math State Tests (EOC Algebra I & Geometry Exams)
4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27 - Modified Block Schedule on these days
*Freshman and Sophomores ONLY
Social Studies Tests (EOC US History & Government Exams)
5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5
*Sophomores and Juniors ONLY
Science State Tests (EOC Biology Exams)
5/8, 5/9, 5/10, 5/11
*Freshman and Sophomores ONLY
Testing Explained
Furthermore, they must have a minimum combined score of 4 between the two ELA Tests, a minimum combined score of 4 between the Algebra and Geometry Tests, and a minimum combined score of 6 between the Science and Social Studies Test.
*This graduation requirement is for the class of 2018 and beyond. Current seniors do not fall under this requirement. There are also two other pathways to earning a diploma not explained here.
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Freshmen
Battin, Trey - Digby, Keegan - Jones, Jason - Junge, Jaden - Lehsten, Margaret - Limes, Brynne - Odendahl, Spencer - Putnam, Joseph - Seeley, Chelsea - Simpson, Gabriel - Vollmar, Kale - Wallace, Ian
3.5 - 3.99
Agan, William - Alley, Shania - Brinkman, Kylie - Brown, Alex - Brown, Casey - Chase, James - Cox, Abigail - Cox, Elizabeth - Di Feterici, Joseph - Duncan, Katelyn - Euler, Annalora - Euler, Brittany - Glassford, Anne - Gray, Benjamin - Greenhagen, Anna - Hagen, Ainslee - Hoepf, Garrett - Jackson, Olivia - Jones, Payton - London, Hope - Manley, Jake - Michael, Morgan - Miller, Kodey - Moser, Janelle - Peterson Loftis, Ronee - Propst, Logan - Roseman, Noah - Schermer, Lillian - Schmidt, Stephanie - Shawberry, Jenna - Smoyer, Hannah - Sterling, Blayk - Tussing, Camryn - Wright, Jesse
Sophomores
Born, Nathaniel - Dzierwa, Madison - Evans, Conor - Farmer, Mikayla - Gase, William - Gonyer, Levi - Griffin, Jacob - Grimmer, Hayle - Helberg, Sadie - Jones, Zachary - Lewis, Jenna - Mazey, Sydney - Meier, Austin - Michaelis, Derek - Miller, Alexandria - Spurlock, Shelbey - Tumblin, Connor - Underwood, Amber - Vargo, Janae - Voska, Annabella - Wilcox, Abigail
3.5 - 3.99
Alexander, Montgomery - Caballero, Adriana - Caris, Jacob - Coon, Gabrielle - Davis, Kailyn - Dick, Ryan - Downs, Mitchell - Ferguson, Brooke - Goetz, Alyssa - Greenhagen, Alayna - Harper, Ava - McNett, Alexia - Nell, Madeline - Norman, Jenna - Pope, Spencer - Pullins, Seth - Schuckers, Christopher - Silva, David - Smith, Hunter - Sutter, Kortney - Vollmar, Brittany - Wichman, Jaiden - Wilson, Connor
Juniors
Asmus, Hailey - Beach, Luke - Dubler, Leah - Haynes, Edward - Jinnings, Felicity - Krabill, Nicholas - Lenox, Jordyn - McQuillin, Joseph - Murphy, Braeden - Pullins, Louisa - Richardson, Andrew - Varner, William - Zimmerman, Stone
3.5 - 3.99
Agan, Erin - Bean, Isabella - Cowdrey, Tyler - Cox, Sarah - Damschroder, Keith - Dibartolomeo, Erika - Digby, Ashlynn - Fausnaugh, Sarah - Frank, Caleb - Ghesquiere, Jaclyn - Glassford, Paul - Gonzalez, Christina - Hernandez, Selena - Konrad III, Joseph - Limes, Dalton - Martinez Buehrer, Hunter - McKee, Devin - Pitchford, Kersten - Roberts, Lucy - Serrato, Dominic - Shawberry, Joshua - Snyder, Brock - Snyder, Hannah - Spencer, Julianne - Tobar, Shane - Vershum, Joseph - Wallace, Claire - Wilson, Makenzie
Seniors
Agan, Joseph - Ashbaugh, Taylor - Battin, Colton - Baty, Jennifer - Euler, Adam - Fonseca, Hannah - Graham, Alison - Gray, Lauren - Gunn, Tayler - Hannewald, Matthew - Hoffman, Paige - Lashaway, Ryan - Lewis, Adam - Long, Margaret - MacKay, Natasha - Mazey, Morgan - McNett, Mercedes - Milios, Zoe - Pope, Logan - Renkel, Olivia - Thomas, Aurora - Weihl, Shannon
3.5 - 3.99
Archambo, Lydia - Gonzales, Mason - Hardison, Makenzie - Kent, Mary - Krabill, Alexander - Kregel, Madison - Lashaway, Darreck - Lazar, Parker - May, Josiah - McCoy, Kyra - Niceley, Mason - Perry, Emma - Platzke, Noah - Simpson, Luke - Vollmar, Parker - Wilson, Devin - Wilson, Victoria - Wright, Rebekah
"Pirates of Penzance"
Collecting Newspaper
Battle on the Hardwood
Otsego and Eastwood have been collaborating to participate in a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network, in conjunction with BGSU's Dance Marathon.
We will be having a rivalry basketball game between the alumni of Eastwood and Otsego. At the game, all money raised through admission, donations, concessions, bake sale, and silent auction items will be donated to Mercy's Children's Hospital.
We are looking for some more Silent Auction items, please contact Megan Pierce (mpierce@otsegoknights.org) with any donations or questions.
The event will be held at Otsego High School on Saturday, March 25th, the game begins at 7, and will run for about an hour.
Please mark your calendars, see some of our greats back on the court, and join us for the fun!
KNIGHT in Shining Armor Fund
Student Council is asking for your help to begin a new fundraiser to help those afflicted when an unexpected situation occurs. The Otsego High School Student Council has decided to create a year round fund, the Knight in Shining Armor Fund, to be used to aid families in our community in times of misfortune.
KNIGHT in Shining Armor Fundraiser
The Otsego High School Student Council has decided to create a year round fund, the Knight in Shining Armor Fund, to be used to aid families in our community in times of misfortune.
Take a photo of the ticket pictured and show it to your server Monday Night between 5 and 9 PM and we will earn 15% of your bill, which will be put into the Knight in Shining Armor Fund.
Invite your friends and family to help us have the ability to support those in crisis in our community.
District Survey
As a district, we are constantly looking for ways to offer our students the best education possible. In order to do this, we are asking for you help. We need parents and members of the community to fill out a brief, informational, online survey.
Please check out this short video about the survey https://youtu.be/oMVJeiI2iAw
The survey is only 3 questions. CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY
Endowment Reverse Raffle Dinner & Silent Auction
The event is on Friday April 21st (Cocktails at 6:30pm and Dinner at 7:15pm) The grand prize is for $5000. Please contact the High School Office for ticket information.
Weekly Highlights
POST PROM
Tutoring Services
Keys to SUCCESS Program
The goal of theKeys to Success Program is to provide opportunities for youth to participate in group and one-on-one programming, focused on helping youth develop essential skills needed to plan for their future and achieve success.
If you are interested in more information about the program contact Leslie Head, Matthew Meeks, or Abigal Ludke at (419) 354-9010
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
March
3/22 - Otsego State of the Schools Address; 7:00pm in the HS Auditorium
3/28-End of Course ELA test part one
3/28-Chowders N' Moor Post Prom Fundraiser
3/29-End of Course ELA test part two
April
4/3 - BW3 (BG location) Knight in Shining Armor Fundraiser; 5:00pm-9:00pm
4/8- 4/17 - Spring Break- Return on Tuesday, Apr 18th
4/18-ACT Pre-Administration (ALL JUNIORS)
4/19-ACT TESTING FOR ALL JUNIORS
4/21 - Otsego Endowment Foundation Reverse Raffle 6:30, Nazareth Hall
4/22 - Baseball at MudHens Stadium, 1pm
4/23 - Otsego Music Boosters Chicken BBQ in the HS Commons
4/24-End of Course MATH test part one (Black Day schedule)
4/25-End of Course MATH test part one (Orange Day schedule)
4/26-End of Course MATH test part two (Black Day schedule)
4/27-End of Course MATH test part tow (Orange Day schedule)
4/27 - Pisanello's "Knight" Post Prom Fundraiser (Waterville Location)
May
5/2-End of Course SS test part one (Black Day schedule)
5/3-End of Course SS test part one (Orange Day schedule)
5/4-End of Course SS test part two (Black Day schedule)
5/4 and 5/5-FFA STATE CONVENTION IN COLUMBUS
5/5-End of Course SS test part two (Orange Day schedule)
5/8-End of Course SCI test part one (Black Day schedule)
5/9-End of Course SCI test part one (Orange Day schedule)
5/10-End of Course SCI test part two (Black Day schedule)
5/11-End of Course SCI test part two (Orange Day schedule)
5/13-OTSEGO HS PROM-6:00PM, Grand Lenhart Ballroom, BGSU
***Week of May 15th-Make-up testing, students just pulled from class to test.
5/17-FFA AG DAY
5/21-HS Graduation, 2:00pm, HS Gym, Seating is first come, first served
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.
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
Golf Team Information
Schedule of Athletic Events
Saturday, March 25th
12:00 – V BB (H) Evergreen (DH) – JV BB @
Tuesday, March 28th
4:30 – TR (H) Bowling Green
5:00 – V SB/BB @ North Baltimore – JV SB/BB (H)
Thursday, March 30th
5:00 – V SB @ Evergreen – JV SB (H)
5:00 – JV BB (H) Delta
Friday, March 31st
5:00 – JV BB @ Van Buren
Saturday, April 1
10:00 – TR @ Polar Bear Relays (Margaretta)
11:00 – V BB (H) Swanton
11:00 – V SB (H) Delta (DH)
1:00 – JV BB (H) Swanton
Communication/Updates
Mandatory drug testing for Spring athletes will be March 15 immediately after school. Please pay the $10 fee ahead of time to Joyce Wright in the Junior High office. Checks can be made payable to Otsego BOE.
Music Department
Transportation Department
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
FFA Week
Community Events
Volunteers Needed for Wood County Special Olympics Basketball!!!
Mobile Dentist Information
UPS Employment Opportunities
Wood County Prevention Newsletter
Weather with Ronnie!
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: Hot Silly, everyone can catch a Cold...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 - District Nurse
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