February
- 24-28 - Kids Heart Challenge Week
- 24: 3rd Grade Swimming Unit
- 26: SPARK! Science & Literacy Night, 5:30-7 pm
- 28: March is Reading Month Kick-off Assembly - 9 am
March
- 1: Father Daughter Dance, 7 pm
- 1: Battle of the Books Competition, Plainwell Performing Arts Center
- 3: 5th Grade to Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
- 4: 1/2 Day, Conferences
- 5: 1/2 Day, Conferences
- 6: 1/2 Day, Conferences
- 7: No School
On May 6, 2025, Otsego will ask district voters to consider a ZERO mill increase Bond Extension proposal that will allow the district $46.5 million to address facility, program and infrastructure needs. This future-focused, student-centered, community-driven plan has projects that will impact every student and every building in our district while creating new, exciting opportunities for our students and community.
The proposal highlights include an Innovation Center, renovating our old pool site, upgrading and improving our facilities, expanding our preschool, addressing parking/traffic flow, athletic improvements, enhancing safety and security measures & much more!
Please take some time to check out the details on the Bond Extension website: https://www.ourfuture-ourstudents-ourcommunity.com/
And please mark your calendars to attend one of our Community Conversations to get involved and be informed!
March 13th, 6pm, Otsego District Library
March 18th, 6pm, Alamo Elementary Media Center
March 19th, 6pm, High School Media Center
Who would you call an Outstanding person for education at OPS? Nominate them today!!
Nominations are now being taken for the Outstanding People for Education award. This award is sponsored by the Allegan County School Boards Association and each district within AAESA can select up to 3 winners!
Award recipients can be ANYONE involved in making an impact on our students, buildings or district. It can be a teacher, custodian, bus driver, administrator, volunteer, support staff, etc.! (Nominations should give specific examples of their impact.)
The deadline to submit a nomination is March 1st!
Click the link below to sign up for a conference time for each of your students. Once you've scheduled your conference, you'll receive a confirmation email with the details. Our goal is 100% participation, and we look forward to connecting with you!
Classroom teachers are listed in order by grade level. If you'd like to meet with a Specials teacher, you’ll find them at the bottom of the sign-up.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our office—we’re happy to help!
Hello, Parents & Guardians of WSE Students!!
I’d like to introduce myself as one of the School Social Workers employed by Otsego Public Schools for the past three years. I am new to Washington Street Elementary, but do have 10 years of experience working in the schools. I am eager to get to know students and parents!
During Parent Teacher Conferences, I will be available for FREE consultation and support with resources on a variety of social and emotional topics your child may benefit from. Feel free to stop by my area in the main lobby. If you’re interested in scheduling a private consultation, please email me at smaxwell@otsegops.org so we can set a time.
Below are a variety of topics we could discuss:
- Improve your child’s social, emotional, and/or behavioral skills
- Community resources
- Students in transitional housing
- Alleviating family stress due to student behaviors at home
- Anxiety and Depression affecting our students today
- School avoidance and/or adjustment to school
- Much more!!
Congratulations to the following students for being chosen as their classroom's PRIDE winner this week!
P - Positive Attitude
R - Responsible Actions
I - Integrity Within
D - Determination to Succeed
E - Expect Excellence
Kindergarten: TJ Mattson, Arlo Snyder, Carson Welcher
1st grade: Faith TerAvest, Cora Zeock-Vilas, McKynlae Bergsma
2nd grade: Joelyzza Johnson, Skylar Miller, KaiLynn Raybeck
3rd grade: Remi Rose, Charlotte Howe, Layla Wright
4th grade: Alivia Kent, Lucille Noble, Shayna Vanheulen-Seibert
5th grade: Eli Bushee, Mayzie Jackson, Raegan Hanson
Attendance Line: (269)694-7880
WSE BASE: (269)694-7835
Email: jknight@otsegops.org
Website: http://wse.otsegops.org/
Location: 538 Washington Street, Otsego, MI, United States