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School Starts August 19

We are excited to welcome our Green Bears back to school! 

Check your email for Welcome Back newsletters that include everything you need to have your student(s) ready. 

Elementary Back to School email

Jr./Sr. High School Back to School email

Don't forget to plan to attend Open Houses

  • Elementary School - Monday, August 17

    • Last Names A-J: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

    • Last Names K-Z: 6:15-7:00 p.m.

  • Jr./Sr. High School - Wednesday, August 19 at 6 p.m.

Ottawa Hills Local Schools Summer Learning Program 2026

SUMMER LEARNING

 
The Ottawa Hills Local Schools Summer Learning Program 2026 is now available. Follow the links for your students' 2026-2027 school year grade to see summer learning resources here.
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!

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