We have currently missed 7 days of school because of the weather. We have ONE blizzard bag day left. The next calamity day we have it will be a blizzard bag.

If we miss 2 calamity days from now until March 19th, we will MAKE UP a student day on Monday, March 22nd. As of now, March 22nd is a no-student day, but if we miss 2 days from now until then this will become a student day.

After March 19th - If we miss any calamity days after March 19th, we will make the days up virtually. We will communicate this with your students but the day will be virtual. They will have work to complete ON the calamity day and will due when they return. The principals will get more information out to you, but I wanted to give everyone the heads up that we will make the days up virtually.

I hope that we do not miss any more days, but you never know. Thank you for your continued flexibility this year! We appreciate it more than you will ever know.

On average, over 65,000 students participate in the Test program annually. Through a number of judging levels in the state of Ohio to select Post, County, and District winners, the initial field of 65,000 students is narrowed to 84 district winners, whose winning test papers are submitted to a State Judging Committee for this program.

From the field of 84 District winners, the State Judging Committee selects 18 winners in the following categories:

• Grade 12 (Seniors): Six (6) State winners/three (3) men and three (3) women
• Grade 11 (Juniors): Six (6) State winners/three (3) men and three (3) women
• Grade 10 (Sophomores): Six (6) State winners/three (3) men and three (3) women

The State Award from the Ohio American Legion for the 18 State winners is a five (5) day, all expenses paid trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. under the direction of the Department Americanism Director, accompanied by representatives of the Ohio American Legion and Ohio American Legion Auxiliary.

We are happy to announce and Congratulate Ellyana Zeller for being selected as ONE of the 18 State Winners. To be clear, Ellyana was one of the top scorers of over 65,000 students who participated in the Americanism Test and has won the trip to Washington DC and Gettysburg. WOW! This is the 6th Otsego Student to earn this, (Erika Putnam won the trip just two years ago). We are so proud of you.

The raffle will run from March 1st – March 5th (Next Monday – Friday)

• Donations through Venmo option, as well as cash at the school.
  
  
• There will be two raffles with one winner each. The first winner will have the parking spot for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year, beginning on March 8th. The second winner will receive the parking spot for the entire 2021-2022 school year. Both winners will be drawn on Friday.
  
  
• Tickets will be sold for $2 each or a bundle of 3 tickets for $5.
  
  
• Students, Teachers, & Parents are ALL allowed to participate in this raffle.

When we are notified of a student or staff member that has tested positive for Covid-19 we immediately begin contact tracing to determine who was "in close contact" (within 6 ft for longer than 15 minutes) with the infected individual.

1. We speak with classroom teachers and look at classroom and bus seating charts and talk to any coaches or advisors if they are involved in other school activities.
   
   
2. Once we have the list of students in "close contact" we begin contacting parents and printing letters to notify them that their student will need to quarantine. These phone calls will be from administrators or nurses. The letter will specify the start and end date of the quarantine and the date that they will be able to return to school. Parents will be asked to come and get their child from school and the letter will be given to you. We will also email you a digital copy. Student Quarantine Letter SAMPLE - CLICK HERE.
   
   
3. Then we will email a written notification to all parents/guardians of any student that was in a classroom with the individual that tested positive but was NOT "in close contact." These students will NOT need to quarantine. Classroom Contact Notification Letter SAMPLE - CLICK HERE
   
   
4. Finally we will update our Covid-19 Dashboard and post a written letter that there was a positive case in the High School. HS Confirmed Case Letter SAMPLE - CLICK HERE

Third annual, Dayton founded Kids and Community Scholarship . Winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend an accredited U.S. college or university. They will select a maximum of six recipients this year. Please follow the link to learn more about our scholarship and application details.

Since 2018, our company has started a scholarship program for high school seniors and college undergraduate students in the state of Ohio.

I wanted to let you know that the 2021 scholarship will be in the amount of $5,000 and will be awarded to the winning applicant in May 2021.

The details of the scholarship are well described on this page: https://slaterzurz.com/scholarship/\

Otsego Athletics is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow (@OtsegoAthletics) for high school scores and other athletic department information.

Seniors, check your email history from Mrs. Bowers for a link to the Google Form to get your senior quote included in the yearbook!

Also Bring in those kindergarten photos!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our new Food Service Director, Emily Bires at 419-823-4381 ext. 1104 or ebires@otsegoknights.org

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)