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Recording and Presentation now available
The annual 2025-2026 State of the District presentation and recording are now available at the links below. Thank you to Miss Hayley Hoss and the Ottawa Hills Choraliers for opening the evening with a beautiful performance of the National Anthem, and a special thanks to our Student Council guest speakers, Sami and Abraham Sediqe from the elementary school and Nina Clark from the jr./sr. high school, for sharing the student perspective.
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.
Ready to make your mark?
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.
District earns 5-Stars rating on 2024-25 State Report Card
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released School Report Cards, and Ottawa Hills Local Schools achieved the state's highest 5-Star Report Card rating. This distinction was earned by only 8% of Ohio districts. This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our faculty, staff, students and families. Congratulations to our Green Bear community for making excellence happen every day!
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!
Meet Maggie: the 25/26 Face of the District!
Maggie was the lucky OHSPA Spring Silent Auction winner for Face of the District.
Fun facts about Maggie:
- She wants to be a teacher when she grows up.
- Her favorite color is green.
- She loves the swings on the playground.
- She recently started piano lessons.
- Maggie also won the auction item Parade Grand Marshal and got to ride along with Officer Sara at the Celebration of Village Life homecoming parade!
Cognia School of Distinction
Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School has earned the Cognia School of Distinction for Excellence in Education Award, as well as accreditation. This recognition is for our steadfast commitment to providing a high-quality education for every one of our students and our promise to continue improving for them.
The Cognia accreditation process involves rigorous evaluations using the latest research and understanding of learning, teaching, and leading. As a School of Distinction, we join the other 49 schools receiving this honor across 16 states and 7 countries that represent benchmark institutions in quality education.
Many thanks to our amazing faculty and staff, students, parents, leadership team, board of education, community, and our support organizations!
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