Paw Prints

- Ms. Maxwell

September 13 - Homecoming

September 14 - Homecoming Dance

October 16 - Parent Teacher Conferences (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

October 18 - No School

October 21 - No School

A separate Homecoming newsletter was sent out earlier in the week, but you can also access it below. We're looking forward to next week!

Each month this year, Ms. Maxwell and I plan to meet with different students over lunch to get input about how the school year is going and any improvements that can be made.

We'd love your input, and we'll buy you pizza! If you're interested, please sign up using the form below, and we'll be in touch. The first date is Tuesday, September 10, during the first and second lunch periods.

We will be offering After-School Support for students from 3:05 PM to 4:05 PM in Mrs. Cleypool's room Monday thru Thursday. This is a great opportunity for students to drop in and get extra help as needed, or just find a quiet place to work after school hours. Each day has a specific teacher and subject to focus on, but all students are welcome each day.

Friday, September 13 (Schedule adjusted for Homecoming)

• AM Students - Leave OHS at the normal time. You will leave the Tech Center at 10:00 AM to be back for the fifth hour.
• PM Students - After the third period, report to the media center for the fifth period. Lunch will begin at 11:10 AM, and the bus will leave at the normal time of 11:20 AM. The bus will return from the Tech Center at 1:15 PM - all students should plan on returning for the assembly.

This year, the OHS Student Support Team is working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.

Through the program, students learn:

• that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help

• how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend

• to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend

• who they can turn to at school for help

• healthy coping skills

The OHS Student Support Team will deliver the lessons during one class hour. During the week of September 23.

We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.

If you have any questions or concerns OR if you do NOT want your child to participate in this lesson, please contact Meg Takace, School Social Worker, at 269-694-7444 or at mtakace@otsegops.org by 9/16/24.

Ms. Black will be leading a trip to the Dominican Republic during Spring Break in 2026. For interested students and families, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm in room 302 at the Middle School. If interested, families can RSVP to attend the meeting or receive additional information here: Dominican Republic Trip information.

Attendance line: 269-694-7480

Athletic Office: 269-694-7405

Email: treed@otsegops.org
Website: ohs.otsegops.org
Location: 550 Washington Street, Otsego, MI, USA
Phone: 269-694-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otsegops