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Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarteners!
If you have a child starting kindergarten in fall 2026, please complete our Google Form registration to receive your incoming kindergartener packet in the mail.
Kindergarten Registration Packet Request
Important dates:
- Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old by the first day of instruction, August 19, 2026
- Parent Meeting/Tour - April 15, 6 p.m. in The Wondry at the elementary school (note the room change)
- Safety Village - July 20-24 & July 27-31 visit Village Life to register
We are pleased to announce that Andy Evans has been selected as the next principal of Ottawa Hills Elementary School
This exciting addition to our district comes following a comprehensive search conducted by a hiring committee that included members of the district leadership team, elementary teachers and staff, and elementary parents. The top two candidates each participated in on-site visits during the school day to interact with students and staff. We are confident that Mr. Evans brings the experience and commitment to excellence that our elementary school families deserve and expect.
Mr. Evans comes to Ottawa Hills from the Springfield Local School District in Holland, Ohio, where he has served as principal of Holland Elementary/Holland Intermediate School since 2021. In that role, he has provided instructional and operational leadership for an intermediate building serving approximately 500 students and 60 certified and classified staff. Prior to that, he served as a social-emotional learning coach and an elementary classroom teacher.
Mr. Evans holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowling Green State University. He is a licensed Ohio principal and holds certifications in early childhood education and reading.
While his official starting date is August 1, Mr. Evans will work alongside current Elementary Principal Rose Gaiffe this summer to ensure a smooth transition.
Please join us in giving Mr. Evans a big Green Bear welcome to Ottawa Hills Elementary School!
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.
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.
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!
The OHES Team
Ottawa Hills Elementary School teachers and staff kicked off the 2025-26 school year with a gathering under the Golden Sycamore tree on campus, complete with therapy goats!
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