Student Schedules
**You need to complete the schedule change Google Request Form; please do not email your counselor about a schedule change!**
Dear Students & Parents,
Schedules for the 2024-2025 school year will be available once you complete your student’s online enrollment. Online enrollment will begin Thursday, July 25th. Please understand that scheduling is fluid until all students are enrolled and that all schedules are still subject to change by the OHS Counseling Department and administration. If your student is wanting to request a schedule change, refer to the criteria below regarding guidelines for schedule changes.
Schedule changes will ONLY be granted for the following reasons:
- Missing a course that is required for graduation
- Incomplete schedule
- Enrolled in a course where the prerequisite has not been met
- Scheduled in a course where credit has already been earned
- Missing a class that is needed to meet minimum requirements for NCAA, Kansas Honors Curriculum, Pathway Completion Status, or OHS Honor designations
- NO TEACHER CHANGE REQUESTS WILL BE GRANTED
All schedules are subject to change from the OHS Counseling for the following reasons:
A change needed to balance class size
Review of transcript requires a specific schedule change
NOTE: No teacher change requests will be granted
Required Immunization for Juniors (Class of 2026)
Parents/Guardians of Juniors, Class of 2026:
Below are the required immunizations that are due for your 11th-grade students for the 2024-2025 school year:
Meningococcal ACWY – 1st dose in Grade 7th and 2nd dose in Grade 11th, except if 1st dose is received at age 16 or older, no additional doses are required. (2nd dose is given after the student turns 16 years old.)
Our records indicate that your student still needs to receive the required immunizations.
Please contact your student’s medical provider to receive these immunizations or call the Franklin County Health Department to make an appointment: 785-229-3530
After your student has received their vaccines, please bring in paperwork showing that the vaccines have been given.
Thank you-
Denise Hiatt
785-229-8020 ext. 2159
Important Online Enrollment Information
Dear Parents,
Family Access will be open July 25th for online registration, food service applications and fee payments. Remember Free/Reduced application must be completed each year to continue to qualify for Free/Reduced meals and textbooks.
Family Access link.
https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduottawaks/seplog01.w
Ottawa School district online registration will be open, Thursday, July 25th – August 12th for returning students. During that time period, logon to Skyward to access online registration through your Family Access account and select the Online Registration option, which will be located in the left-hand menu. It is better to do the online registration on a computer and NOT a phone. (You can use your student’s Chromebook)
Instructions can be found on www.usd290.org under Students and Family Enrollment Information. https://www.usd290.org/page/enrollment-information Once you get started, please follow the form and update any information necessary for each of your students. Be sure that you complete all of the checklists.
You will have the ability to pay school fees through the online payment function. With no additional charge or processing fees! Please note that you now have the ability to pay for fees for multiple students with only one transaction.
If your student rides the bus or needs bus transportation make sure to fill out the step on the online registration for transportation.
Supply list, school calendar, immunization and enrollment information can be found on the usd290.org website. Please note that some stores have supply list available, but make sure it matches the USD290 list on the website instead of corporate school lists.
Schedules will be available for OHS students on Student Access and Family Access after registration is complete. OMS and Elementary schedules will be available at a later date.
Please see the attached flyer for enrollment information. On site registration for new students, ALL Kindergarten students and anyone unable to complete online registration at home.
Buildings will open with staff, July 31st (OHS and OMS) August 1 (Elementary) for any questions.
Athletic Physicals, Medical Consent, & Concussion Forms
All forms can be located on the Ottawa High School Website by hovering over the Activities tab at the top then select Athletic Forms.
OHS has a notary on staff to have the medical consent form notarized.
If you have any questions please contact your coach or Mr. Felvus, OHS Activities Director at felvusm@usd290.org
Attention Sophomores (Class of 2027) & Juniors (Class of 2026)---- Please read regarding PSAT sign-ups!
Attention Sophomores and Juniors,
The PSAT will be offered at Ottawa High School this fall. The PSAT is a standardized test that provides practice for the ACT or SAT, feedback to better prepare for college, and potential scholarship opportunities. Juniors who take the PSAT could qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. If you are interested in taking the PSAT, please refer to the information below.
Registration: Contact Karah Gearhart at gearhartk@usd290.org by Friday, August 30th to sign up for the PSAT.
Cost: Students need to bring $18 (cash or check payable to 'OHS') to Mrs. Coffman in the office by Friday, September 6th.
Test Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Reasons to take the PSAT:
Practice: Helps prepare you for the ACT or SAT and it can help you get comfortable testing under timed conditions.
Feedback: Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses regarding skills necessary for college.
Scholarship Opportunities: If you are a Junior, your score might qualify you for scholarships including National Merit Scholar recognition.
Information from Colleges: Receive free information from colleges when you check 'yes' to Student Search Service.
College and Career Planning Help: Receive free access to online tools that help you plan for college and a career.
IMPORTANT: Colleges DO NOT see PSAT scores. If you score poorly on the test, it WILL NOT hurt your chances of getting into college. If anything, the PSAT will improve your chances because it provides personalized information regarding the types of skills that can be improved to be better prepared for the ACT, SAT, or college.
For more information about the PSAT, visit:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Karah Gearhart at gearhartk@usd290.org.
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