Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation
Playground images are conceptual renderings. A dedicated volunteer committee has conducted extensive research, including visiting other playgrounds, consulting with inclusivity experts, and considering factors such as the wide age range of Village children who will use this as their primary play space. This is the 6th design revision, and work continues to balance budget constraints while meeting as many community needs and including as many desired features as possible for this inclusive playground.
We are excited to begin the new inclusive playground, and all Green Bear GREEN SPACE projects, once we meet our campaign goal!
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Click on the campaign case for support below to read all the details about WHY NOW, the SCOPE and BUDGET, and PROJECT PLANS for the Green Bear GREEN SPACE Capital Campaign.
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Naming Opportunities
The Park at Ottawa Hills... part of the playground project at the $250,000 giving level.
The Butterfly Garden at the Kindergarten Playground... part of the playground project at the $100,000 giving level.
The River Walk... part of the playground project at the $100,000 giving level.
The Climbing Bear Play Area... part of the playground project at the $25,000 giving level.
Varsity Softball Field... part of the softball field project at the $150,000 giving level.
Youth Field #3... part of the youth recreation field project at the $100,000 giving level.
Varsity Softball Dugout #2... part of the softball field project at the $50,000 giving level.
Equipment Shed... part of the youth recreation field project at the $25,000 giving level.
Donor Funds
Annual Unrestricted Impact Fund
Gifts received and spent in the same year to have an immediate impact on faculty, staff and students.
The Irene A. Aubin Student Assistance Fund
To provide financial assistance for students to participate in curricular, extra-curricular and super-curricular programs, regardless of financial ability.
The Billy Ciralsky Entrepreneurial Endowment Fund
To enhance student entrepreneurial initiatives and projects.
Cornerstone Planned Giving Society
Donors who plan for a bequest in their will.
The Dynamo Soccer Fund
To ensure the life-long sustainability of soccer within the Ottawa Hills community. Recipients will learn to work with others toward a common goal, develop a sense of belonging, learn about teamwork and cooperation, and improve their skills and advance to higher levels.
The Nanci Kay Effler Fund for Visual Arts
To support innovative and impactful initiatives and recognize student passion and excellence in visual arts.
The Don Fontaine & Noreen Hanlon French Scholarship
To honor exceptional French language students who demonstrate excellence, passion and cultural appreciation while celebrating the legacy of two beloved French teachers who inspired generations of students.
The Mark James Ganoon (’77) Memorial Scholarship for Literature
To support the transformative power of literature and recognize students with a devotion to reading, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to learning.
The Heldreth Family Student Services and Support Fund
To support current and future efforts to meet the academic needs of individual students, their educators and Interventionists, while contributing to the educational needs and development of students and the training and tools teachers need to provide effective support.
The Kadens Family Leadership Series
To obtain and host national and local authors, scholars, speakers, and other experts who will present forums, lectures, interactive dialogue, and educational opportunities to impact student growth in: learning, leadership, philanthropy, health, wellness, cultural and ethnic diversity, and related subjects.
The Bill and Anne Lathrop Endowment Fund for Educational Innovation
To provide resources that create a learning environment for students and teachers that reflect the latest educational developments.
The Mindel Family Athletic Fund
To provide the resources necessary to enrich the lives of student-athletes as they strive to be champions in the classroom and at the highest level of athletic competition.
The Eleanor Seifried Fund for the Performing Arts
To enhance the performing arts – theater, choir, and dance.
The STEM Fund
To increase opportunities for students and ignite a passion for exploring STEM-based learning (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
The Swigart Family Golf Fund
To ensure the life-long sustainability of the boy’s golf program and provide those student-athletes with the highest level of training and competition, as well as an unmatched academic and athletic experience.
The Talmage Family General Fund
The general fund to support emerging needs and initiatives.
Tyler Thompson (‘07) Memorial Scholarship for Leadership
To honor a student who embodies Tyler’s dedication to governmental affairs, community service, and willingness to step outside their comfort zone while maintaining a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and commitment to making a positive impact.
All donors can give, at any level, to these named funds.
Named funds are established with a minimum contribution of $25,000 and are often used to support specific initiatives.
Foundation Executive Board
Austin Irving (’02), chairman
Anjali Gupta (’99), vice chairman
John Roemer (’99), secretary
Mike McCullough (’93), treasurer
Judd Silverman (’74), past chairman
Foundation Trustees
Andy Dale
Dr. Adam Fineske
Maara Fink
Kevin Friedman
Emery Geosits
Joel Jerger
George Lathrop
Ben McMurray
Liz Puskala (’99)