OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - March 11, 2022
Otsego and Bowling Green are battling each other for a great cause. Please take a look at the information below for a Penny War Competition between the two communities. All the money will go towards an inclusive playground and support the great work of Wood County Plays.
We have an online link to make it easier for students and parents to help the cause!
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE or send loose change in with your students. #BeatBG
Musical Information - Please make sure you purchase your musical tickets. The show is going to be outstanding!
Senior Citizen Dinner and Musical- Get your RSVPs in with the link below or call Lisa Austin to reserve a free ticket and dinner on Wednesday, March 30th.
Job Postings:
We have several positions open. Find all job postings HERE
Have a great weekend!
Adam
Penny War - Otsego vs BG
Sun Federal Credit Union Extraordinary Teacher of the Year - Nominate a teacher today!
To nominate a teacher please go to the following link: sunfederalcu.org/teacher For those of you looking at the scholarship opportunity you can nominate a teacher at the following link: sunfederalcu.org/scholarships
We are also having a free virtual seminar on preparing for college financially on March 14 at 12:30 and 6:30. If you are interested in this please go the following link to register: https://forms.gle/YdiXiFB9FXgEQZGS8
Senior Citizen Dinner and Musical - March 30th RSVP by March 18th
We will once again be inviting all of our Otsego Community Senior Citizens to a free dinner and musical. This year our students will be performing The Little Mermaid. I guarantee it will once again be a phenomenal performance by our students and staff!
I hope everyone can make it again this year! Please note that we are starting dinner at 5:30 and the show at 6:30 pm.
Please RSVP HERE or call Lisa Austin at 419-823-4381 ext 1100
Date: March 30th
Time: Dinner at 5:30 pm and the show will start at 6:30 pm.
Who: Otsego Senior Citizens Only
Where: High School Commons and Auditorium
The Little Mermaid Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Swim on over to Otsego High School for a splashing rendition of "The Little Mermaid"!
The talent level is through the seaweed with this cast! There will be singing, dancing, laughter, photo booths with the actors, mermaid toys for sale, LOTS of bubbles, and the characters will fly before your very eyes!
Tickets can be bought at:
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/60931
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will ONLY be sold online until 24 hours before the show! After that, you may still purchase at the door - if we don't sell out!
DATES/TIMES:
Thursday, March 31st at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 1st at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00 pm
Get your fins on your tickets while you can!
Otsego Town Ball Sign ups
SIGN UP NOW.
Summer ball is back in full swing this year!!!
If you missed in-person sign-ups for 2022 Otsego Town Ball, click the link to register your child(ren). Please share with friends and neighbors.
Player sign up here:
https://forms.gle/uaFCA3BGbFYRdemG7
Coaches/Assistant Coaches/Team Mom/Dad/Helper:
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAAAB23A2F85-otbcoach
Thank you,
Otsego Town Ball Community Leaders
Breakfast Under the Sea!
Come support Otsego's spring production of "The Little Mermaid" by joining us for a splashing two-hour Under the Sea breakfast! You'll get to meet the characters, hear them sing, tour the ocean (backstage), eat yummy pancakes, and even win prizes!
You have TWO chances to dine with us!
Saturday, March 19th from 9:00am-11:00am
OR
Saturday, March 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
There are two ticket options, one WITH breakfast and one WITHOUT breakfast. For those who plan on eating our chef's delicacies, tickets are $10. For those who are coming along but will not be enjoying our fabulous spread, entry tickets are only $5.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/60934
In order to prepare a proper head count, tickets will ONLY BE SOLD until Thursday, March 17th. There will be NO tickets at the door for this event.
Eagle Scout Project and Fundraiser
Zack is a member of Tontogany Trop 347 and is working on his Eagle Project. He will be re-doing the flag poles and surrounding area located at the Otsego High School football field. His project estimate is $8,000. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to help Zack and his project, please send checks made out to Troop 347 and note on the memo line Zack Hillyard Eagle Scout Project.
PO Box 201
Haskins, OH 43525
Zack will also be having a Euchre night fundraiser at the Tontogany American Legion. There will be dinner available and a fun night of cards. Dinner starts at 6:00p and play starting at 7:00p
Friday, January 14th
Friday, February 11th
Friday, April 8th
He will also be having a restaurant fundraiser at the following locations…
· Alehouse in Bowling Green on Saturday, February 19th from 3:00p to 9:00p.
· Wildside Brewery in Grand Rapids on Thursday, March 3rd from 4:00p to 9:00p.
Please support Zack and thank you!!!
Ashton Copeland Memorial Scholarship Fund
Otsego Endowment Foundation Brick Sale
Otsego and Weston Food Pantry Information
The Otsego Food Pantry is always willing to help those in need. This service is by appointment only. Please call, text, or email to schedule.
Otsego Food Pantry
c/o Lisa Hatfield
PO Box 261
17700 Beaver Street
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Phone: 419-830-1051
Email: otsegofoodpantryoh@gmail.com
Housed in the Grand Rapids First Presbyterian Church – Supported by our Community!
JH Book Fair
Athletics
Junior High and High School Athletic Events
March 11th through 13th
State Wrestling - Good luck Trevor Wilcox, Joey Manley, and Micah May!
Saturday, March 26
10:00 - V SB (H) McComb
11:00 - JV BB @ Evergreen
11:30 - V BB (H) Evergreen
12:00 - JV SB (H) McComb
Monday, March 28
5:00 - V SB @ Central Catholic
Tuesday, March 29
4:30 - HS TR @ Rossford
5:00 - V SB @ Evergreen
5:00 - JV SB (H) Evergreen
Wednesday, March 30
4:30 - JH TR @ Liberty Benton
5:00 - V BB (H) Miller City
Friday, April 1
5:00 - V SB (H) Defiance
5:00 - JV SB @ Defiance
Saturday, April 2
11:00 - JV SB (H) Hilltop (DH)
11:00 - JV BB (H) Patrick Henry (DH)
Softball Fundraiser - Order today!
Otsego Egg My Yard Fundraiser
JH Soccer Information and YOUTH CLINIC
Safe School Helpline
Dear Parents, Students and Friends,
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Rumors
SPONSORS
Otsego Board of Education
President: Brad Anderson banderson.otsego@gmail.com
Vice President: James Harter jameslharter@gmail.com
Board Member: Mark Tolles mdt814@cs.com
Board Member: Jessica Mehl jmehl.jd@gmail.com
Board Member: Gordon Digby gdigby44@gmail.com
Adam Koch, Superintendent
Email: akoch@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @AdamKoch_Otsego
Lisa Austin, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/EMIS Coordinator
Email: laustin@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Lauri Dunham, Special Education Director
Email: ldunham@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Stephen Bihary, School Psychologist
Email: sbihary@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Luke Swartz, Technology Director
Email: lswartz@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Katrina Baughman, Elementary Principal
Email: kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KBaughman723
Becky Buchman, Assistant Elementary Principal
Email: bbuchman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @buchman_becky
Kevin O'Shea, High School Principal
Email: koshea@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Jon Rife, Junior High Principal
Email: jrife@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @OJHS_Principal
Tom Ferdig, High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Grades 6-12
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Eva Vasher, Director of Transportation, Custodial, and Maintenance
Email: evasher@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Emily Bires - Director of Food Service
Email: ebires@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe