OCSD Newsletter
Dear Oberlin School Families,
I’d like to start off by thanking everyone who joined us (either in person or through the live stream) for the State of Oberlin Addresses on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Your presence and participation were key to making the event a great success. We appreciate the community's engagement and interest in learning about the current and future state of our beloved city.
On behalf of the school District, a special thanks goes to our esteemed speakers: Ms. Eboni Johnson, President of Oberlin City Council and Dr. Carmen Twillie Ambar, President of Oberlin College, for their insightful presentations. We are also grateful to Dr. Carol Lasser for moderating the event and facilitating a productive discussion.
To everyone who took part in the Q&A session, thank you for your thoughtful questions and for helping to foster a spirit of collaboration and dialogue. Your commitment to the growth and well-being of Oberlin is truly appreciated.
We look forward to continuing this conversation and working together to build a bright future for our community. Thank you once again for your support and participation!
Here are a few other notes:
PUPIL TRANSPORTATION AWARD
For the first time in the history of Oberlin City School District, an administrator was given the “Pupil Transportation Award.” OCSD Director of Operations/Transportation Mr. Jim Eibel accepted the award Thursday, October 10, 2024 during the Pupil Transportation Professional Development and Awards Banquet hosted by the ESC of Lorain County. Congratulations to not only Mr. Eibel, but to all our outstanding bus drivers! We truly have a wonderful, caring staff!
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Our annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 inside the OES gymnasium. It will feature a keynote speaker, musical selections from the OHS Band and Firelands Falcons Honors Choir and involvement from the local Scouts/City of Oberlin and Oberlin College.
As a reminder, be sure to stay up-to-date on the latest District news by following our Website and Blog Site!
Have a wonderful weekend - and if you can, get out and enjoy the fall colors! And remember, my door is always open!
Sincerely,
Dr. David Hall
Superintendent
Nursery Rhyme Olympics
The World of Agriculture
Last week, OES third graders visited the Lorain County Fairgrounds where other students from around the area learned about the world of agriculture!
They learned all about farming/animals through hands-on learning and new experiences!
Coffee Chats at OES
All OES families are invited to join the monthly Coffee Chats! These informal gatherings offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with the administrative team, learn about school happenings, and ask questions. The goal is to keep guardians informed and involved in education. The third Coffee Chat will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 inside OES, 210 North Park Street.
OHS Fall Drama Show
The first drama club show - “Clue” - will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1-2-3 inside the OHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students/senior citizens and $8 for adults.
Ms. Tolbert-Brown Honored
What a wonderful honor for a wonderful MENTOR and educator - Ms Denita Tolbert-Brown!
At the October 5, 2024 Metro Central Ohio NAACP banquet, she was awarded the "Youth & Young Adult Engagement Award."
TOURNAMENT GAMES
OHSAA Tournament Tickets will be available online through the website at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Cash will be available at the admission gate. Tickets are $8 (Adults) and $5 (Students) for District Level Games.
All Spectators will need a ticket. No passes are accepted.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENT GAMES
Volleyball Division VI
The #28 Oberlin Phoenix will take on #30 East Canton Hornets on 10/19 at Independence High School at 1pm. Bracket: NE District 1
Boys Soccer Division V
The #9 Oberlin Phoenix will host the winner of #25 Cornerstone Christian and #42 Mathews on 10/19 at Oberlin High School at 1pm. Bracket: NE District 5
FINALFORMS
GREAT NEWS: OCSD has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows you to complete & sign academic/athletic forms for students. For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/9yuF50TBkrQ
STAY CONNECTED
Stay connected to Oberlin Athletics by visiting the website HERE!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Athletic Director Mr. Danny Zillich at dzillich@oberlinschools.net or Athletic Department Administrative Assistant Ms Diana C. Pierson at dpierson@oberlinschools.net.
New 6-8 Building Funding
The District is actively exploring ways to save taxpayers money, particularly for the construction of the new 6-8 middle school building. A significant portion of the funding will come from recent property reappraisals and revenue from the Nexus pipeline, which runs through the District.
As a reminder, be sure to VOTE on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024!
Design Teams for the New 6-8 MS Project Approved
The Oberlin City School District Board of Education approved contracts for ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) and Hammond Construction to spearhead the design and construction for the new Oberlin 6-8 Middle School project on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. This new 55,000-square-foot middle school will be built adjacent to the existing Oberlin High School as Phase 2 of a 3-phased project, transforming this site into a District-wide K-12 school campus.
While the District originally intended to fund the project with a $22 million bond issue on the November 2024 ballot, they subsequently removed it after restructuring the revenue sources through upcoming Nexus Pipeline funding and additional resources available in existing school District accounts.
The new school will be a multi-story building constructed east of the existing Oberlin High School. It features a full-size regulation gymnasium with locker rooms, classroom wings with enhanced technology, air conditioning, and kitchen and student dining spaces. The school site was chosen based on the proposed location of a future Phase 3 of the project, which includes a new 9-12 high school that will ultimately be attached to the new middle school to create a 6-12 school once complete.
We look forward to sharing additional updates on the project as they become available!
Oberlin Schools Alumni Association
Are you an alumni of Oberlin City School District? Consider joining the Oberlin Schools Alumni Association! For more information, visit the website by clicking HERE!