Otsego High School
Newsletter
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Farewell and Have a Great Summer!
As my time as the Principal of this wonderful high school comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. It has been an incredible journey over the past nine years, and I am deeply thankful for the relationships we have built and the work we have accomplished together.
I want to extend my deepest appreciation to the exceptional students who have walked these hallways. Watching you grow and succeed has been the most rewarding aspect of my role as Principal.
To the teachers and staff members who have devoted their time, energy, and expertise to shaping the minds of our students, I am forever indebted to you. Your passion and professionalism have made this school a truly special place.
And to the parents and guardians who have entrusted us with the education and well-being of your children. Your support and trust have allowed us to provide the best possible education and opportunities for your children. I will miss working with all of you in this role.
However, I am thrilled to announce that Ashely Braucksieck is taking my place. Otsego High School is in good hands under her leadership. She will be bringing with her fresh perspectives that will undoubtedly propel this institution to new heights. I have every confidence in her ability to lead with vision and inspire greatness in our students and staff.
As I bid farewell, I am filled with a sense of pride for all that we have achieved together. The High School has flourished under our collective efforts, and I am excited to see the direction it will take under new leadership. Change brings new possibilities and opportunities for growth, and I have no doubt that this school will continue to shine brightly in the years to come.
Thank you once again for allowing me to be a part of your lives and for making my tenure as Principal an unforgettable experience. It has been an honor to serve this school and its community. I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors.
#OneHeartbeat Go Knights!
2023-2024 School Pictures
School pictures will be held on WEDNESDAY, August 9th, 2023 during Back to School Days.
It is really important that everyone gets an updated picture on file to be used by the school in various ways. You will also have the option to order these pictures as well. More details on that to follow.
Freshman Orientation
Each year we start school with a full Orientation Day with just our incoming 9th graders and newly enrolled students. Letters with information and an additional newsletter will be sent out towards the end of July/Early August with more specific information about this day.
Freshman Orientation Day next year will be Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023.
4th Quarter Honor Roll
12th Grade
Kylee Baranski, Joseph Brewster, Preslee Drain, Abigail Eberly, Emma Gerhardt, Nataleigh Hartman, Caedan Henderson, Lauren Hillesheim, Kamryn Hollar, Carson Hollar, Tucker Hunsberger, Gage Jones, Chesney Kuron, Johanna Lamb, Summer Lehsten, Makenna Lenhardt, Chase Lorenz, Olivia Magrum, Gavin Miller, Julianne Shawberry, Lillian Snyder, Chazden Timko, Ellyana Zeller
3.5 - 3.99
Eli Alley, Neil Amborski, Clay Battin, Lee Borders, Ireland Burras, Emma Di Feterici, Sofia Ellis, Alexis Etchie, Donovan Farley, Bryndie Funk, Ryan Gardner, Lilly Gilbert, Zane Hurst, Dakota Keifer, Carson Lathrop, Alyssa Malanowski, Abigail Martin, Brayden Moon, Brady Niceley, Patrick Portillo, Walker Zulch
11th Grade
Owen Atkinson, Ava Cardenas, Bailey Coe, Cohen Feehan, Elizabeth Jackson, Faith Keifer, Jacey Madden, Sabrina Martinez Buehrer, Tyler O'Brien, Sarah Pierce, Maeleigh Rife, Jack Simpson, Kendall St. John, Ethan Stahl, Jaycie Studer, Trey Studer, Vance Weaver, Calista Wilkins
3.5 - 3.99
Markel Aranbarri, Madelynn Bailey, Lauren Bennett, Rylee Brown, Ashton Coon, Kaitlynn DeLong, Jeraldmy Garcia, Emily Genson, Catherine Getzinger, Josie Grizzard, Samuel Head, Owen Henderson, Megan Heuerman, Aedan Hutto, Nathan Kent, Aidan Kern, Rylie Kregel, Ellie Krompak, Sierra Kuras, Addysen Limes, Ayden McClure, Hannah Miller, Serenity Nickel, Collin O'Leary, Elyse Renkel, Evelyn Rider, Olivia Rain Robertson, Olivia Rose Robertson, Colin Shipley, Hudson Thomas, Skyler VanSant, Trevor Wilcox, Aaron Yaney
10th Grade
Logan Abrell, Rudolph Agosti III, Hannah Bechstein, Robert Borer, Jocelyn Bradford, Rosemary Brewster, Keylan Brown, Kaylee Eberly, Lillian Griggs, Wesley Kellermeier, Carter Lampe, Samantha Lehr, Jake Limes, Riley Rowe, Nathan Strahm, Thadden Timko, Eliana Tobar, Abigail Vollmar, Haylee Williams, Danielle Wyckoff
3.5 - 3.99
Jordyn-Lee Barnett, Cheznee Bostelman, Parker Camp, Reed Canterbury, Isabella Carson, Grace Cline, Isabella Comes, Sophie Dimick, Lauren Eggenton, Celeste Ellerbrock, Samantha Gundy, Jennifer Hardman, Aubrey Hartman, Morgen Hillesheim, Brandan Hillyard, Hunter Hoepf, Laney Jacobs, Kaden Knapp, Lacey Krohn, Allison Lee, Kiersten Lewark, Penny Ludwig, Isabel Magrum, Thomas Makowski, Aidan Martin, Morgan McNary, Travis Merrill, Maxwell Miles, Anthony Noe, Ava Nunley, Benjamin Nusbaum, Jacob Obringer, Ryan Pickett, Silas Robertson, Lila Seeger, Brooke Simon, Callie Tschappat, Savannah Villarreal, Dustin Wyckoff
9th Grade
Brooke Bergman, Katherine Cardenas, Grace Cardenas, Emma Dahms, Ava DuBois, Carley Etchie, Kaylynn Euler, Jason Gunn Jr., Caitlyn Henderson, Brayden Hunsberger, Ella Kosinski, Eliana Richards, Julia Schroeder, Jaxson Vollmar, Emy Wilkins
3.5 - 3.99
Travis Ackerman, Madelyn Alderman, Ava Asmus, Gordon Ayers, Braylon Ball, Maria Bartley, Cassie Bunde, Avery Carpenter, Clover Cooney, Jocelyn Cornell, Jordyn Davis, Jaelynn Deutschman, Jayden Eberts, Broc Harnishfeger, Aeron Henderson, Eric Mack, Faith Martel, Nathan Martin, Kayla McCabe, Leah McCabe, Keegan Mentrek, Charlize Moccabee, Summer Olson, Elijah Paxton, Morgan Periat, Carmen Pioch, Haley Premo, Cailyn Rider, Sophia Schroeder, Dylan Schwab, Mackenzie Shirkey, Devin Silva, Britta Simpson, Ayvah Smith, Hailey Swartz, Brennyn Treen, David Williams II
MEET THE CLASS OF 2023
Graduation Pictures
Student Chromebooks
Otsego Armory
Otsego Local Schools doesn’t want any child to go hungry so it has added a building that will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to allow district students and parents to pick up food.
It's called the Armory, and it is officially open! Mrs. Vollmar and her students have been working to provide this service to our community for over a year. We couldn’t be more proud of this group of empathetic and hard-working students. They are community and service centered. #BeTheGood #NoHungryKnights
If you would like to Donate, Click the Link Below.
http://KnightsHaveYourBack.square.site
Otsego Fan Shop
In addition to what we already offer from an Otsego Gear standpoint, we now have a full-time (online) store that will ship directly to your house. There are numerous items in this shop with numerous design options!
You can customize almost all items on here and pick different designs including the "One Heartbeat", "Be An Everyday Hero", and the Otsego Knights Logo.
This shop is being offered at a convenience to our community and will never close! You will still have the opportunity to stop by the spirit shop at games, and also purchase other items through specific team/school stores.
Enjoy!
Password: knights
The Round Table Podcast
The Round Table is a district podcast for Otsego Local Schools in NW Ohio. Our show has been created to share the amazing aspects of our school district with our community and beyond.
Latest Episodes:
Episode 34: Retiring HS Intervention Specialist Deb Archambo
Episode 33: Spanish Teacher Melody Freeland & Natalie Lambert
DEPARTMENTS
Ashley Braucksieck
Email: abraucksieck@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2143)
Kevin Schaublin
Email: kschaublin@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381 (2107)
Request to meet with a Counselor
Students & Families: Complete this form if you would like the school counselors to connect with you regarding a concern!
Staff: Complete this form to notify the school counselors of any student(s) you would like the counselors to see.
CURRENT Student Transcript Request Form
Justin Slauterbeck
Justin was hired in the summer of 2022. He is in charge of all athletics in the Junior High and High School. Any questions, comments, or concerns related to athletics should be directed to him.
Email: jslauterbec@otsegoknights.org
Website: https://otsegoathletics.org/
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2147)
Twitter: @OtsegoAthletics
Music Department
Ag/FFA
Business/DECA
Food Service
Emilia Bires
Email: ebires@otsegoknights.org
Website: https://www.otsegoknights.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382639&type=d&pREC_ID=878306
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, USA
Phone: (419) 823-4381
CLICK HERE to view all the Information Related to Breakfast and Lunch Services.
Pay It Forward Campaign
I am pleased to announce that since lunches are no longer free to all students through federal funding we are bringing this account back. At this point, the account has a zero balance. If you are interested in donating to the Pay It Forward program please contact Emily Bires, ebires@otsegoknights.org or Kevin O'Shea, koshea@otsegoknights.org.
Checks are made payable to the Otsego Board of Education. If you send money in, just make sure you put on the memo or a note that says Pay It Forward - Lunch
Eva Vasher
Email: evasher@otsegoknights.org
Website: https://www.otsegoknights.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382642&type=d&pREC_ID=868691
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, USA
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (3156)
Community News/Events
Tontogany Downtown Revitalization
With this in mind, a group of local citizens has come together to find ways to help the Village build on this momentum and continue to grow in a positive direction.
As a valued member of the community – please CLICK HERE and take a moment to complete this short survey, to share your opinion, ideas, and how you might be interested in getting involved. Thank you! ( You can also scan the QR Code Below)
HIGH SCHOOL CONTACTS/INFORMATION
1. High School Website CLICK HERE The Otsego High School website will more effectively highlight what is important to us and the community. We keep the high school site updated with pictures, news articles, and other important information regarding the district and the building.
2. Twitter (follow @otsegohsoffice @OtsegoAthletics or @KosheaOHS)
Safe School Helpline
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
Kevin O'Shea
High School Principal
High School Staff Directory/Contact List
Request a Meeting with the Principal - CLICK HERE
Email: Koshea@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://www.otsegoknights.org/high-school
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road Ste. #2, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Tom Ferdig
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823 - 4381 (2108)
Betsy Roberts
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
Kylee Euler
Email: kyeuler@otsegoknights.org
Website: https://www.otsegoknights.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=999841&type=d&pREC_ID=1312899
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (4002)
Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl
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