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Join us for the annual State of the District
**This Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. All community members are welcome, and there will be a Q&A following the presentation.**

**Can't make it in person?**

**Watch the livestream**

Seeking Our Next Elementary Principal!
**Ottawa Hills Elementary School is looking for a visionary leader to guide our 5-star school into the future.**

**Why Ottawa Hills Local Schools?**

**Lead one of Ohio's highest-performing elementary schools**

**Serve a supportive community that invests in education**

**Work with dedicated educators in a collaborative environment**

**Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits**

**Multi-year contract begins August 1, 2026**

**Located near Toledo in northwest Ohio, Ottawa Hills is a top-performing K-12 district serving approximately 1,000 students in a tight-knit community that champions education.**

View the Job Description

**Ready to make your mark?**

Apply by February 26

Hats Off to the "Newsies Jr." Cast, Crew, and Creative Team!
Extra, extra, read all about it! Acting Out!'s February 2026 production of Disney's "Newsies Jr." brought together nearly 150 students from the elementary and jr./sr. high schools for a powerful story with equally powerful vocals and choreography. Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and creative team for bringing this fantastic performance to the Ottawa Hills Theatre stage.

Ottawa Hills Girls Cross Country Wins Division IV State Championship!

The Ottawa Hills Girls Cross Country team made school history, capturing the Division IV State Championship in a remarkable performance among 214 runners from across Ohio.

Leading the way was Natalie Nixon, who placed an outstanding 5th overall, followed by strong performances from Mercy Alamina, Emily Chen, Molly Mullan, Freya Klaas, Piper Padgett, and Evelyn Sandretto. Together, these runners showcased incredible teamwork, grit, and determination to bring home the top honor.

In a dramatic finish, the Green Bears edged out 17-time state champions Minster High School, marking a truly special victory for Ottawa Hills.

The team was guided by dedicated coaches Jeremy Nixon, Mark Sandretto, and Emily Nixon, whose leadership and commitment have inspired excellence all season long.

Congratulations to our High School teachers, staff, and students!
**U.S. News & World Report released its "Best High Schools" national rankings on Aug. 19, 2025. Ottawa Hills High School is ranked:**

**# 169 in the National Rankings**

**# 3 in Ohio High Schools**

**# 1 in the Toledo Metro Area High Schools**

**# 266 in STEM High Schools**

These rankings are a direct reflection of the commitment and outstanding work our teachers and staff do every single day. Their passion, creativity and compassion, along with the unwavering support of our parents and community, provide our students what it takes to make this school a truly special place. Congratulations to our high school teachers, staff and students on this incredible achievement!

Junior/Senior High School honored with Governor's Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education

The Governor's Thomas Edison Award, from The Ohio Academy of Science, recognizes schools demonstrating commitment to STEM education through student research and experiential learning. Special recognition goes to our STEM teachers and staff: Chris Gajewicz, Dan Feuerstein, Diane Drabek, Gerry Davis, Gloria Kreischer-Gajewicz, Jeremy Nixon, Joan Keckler, Kristin Johnson, Michael Leeds, Nicole Silvers, Caitlin Shawaker, Paige Bergsma, Patty Dowd, Paul Genzman, Tim Adkins and Trevor Hug.