Boosters Need Volunteers

Can You Help?

As the spring sporting events prepare to open their seasons, the Ontario Boosters are in need of volunteers to assist in their concession stand sales. Please check their web site for more information and complete the Concession Stands form if interested in volunteering some time. Completed forms can simply be emailed to Michelle Gates at bmbtg@aol.com.

Volunteering will certainly not only benefit the Athletic Boosters organization but will also help to provide the necessary funding for the many Ontario sports programs. See the Ontario Athletic Boosters' web page for more information.

Football Scramble

The Ontario Football Golf Scramble will be held on June 19 at Twin Lakes Golf Course. The proceeds will go directly to the football program. Last year's event was a success and this year's should be even better! Contact Scott Kreger: kreger.scott@ontarioschools.org

with any questions.

Scramble Flyer

Business Sponsorship

New Immies Needed for 2010-2011

Ohio is requiring that all seventh graders have a Tdap (tetnus, diphtheria and pertussis) booster. Currently, less than a third of seventh graders have received this booster. As a result, the Health Department nurses will be coming into the school in May to provide this required immunization to those who are interested. More information will be coming. Also, Ohio is requiring a second dose of the varicella vaccine for children entering kindergarten.. You can find out more by going to the ODH website.

Greater Columbus Swim Team Program -- Looking for Swimmers

View the Swim Team Program Information Form

View and download the application

Upcoming Events:

Mar 23 - Music Club, Band Rm., 7:00 p.m.
Apr 2 thru 5 - Spring Vacation (No School)
Apr 6 - Comp Day for Spring Conferences (No School)
Apr 13 - Board Mtg., MS Library, 7:00 p.m.
Apr 19, 21, 23 - OAT Testing Dates for OMS
May 6 - Early Release: Staff Development (middle school & high school - 1:55 PM; Stingel - 2:45 PM)
May 30 - Graduation

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Presenting the Ohio Governor's Show Honorees

The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition was judged this past weekend and nine Ontario High School students’ art pieces were judged to be among the best in Ohio. From the 12,000 entries selected from 15 regions across the state, approximately 2,500 pieces were selected to enter the state judging. State jurors then selected 300 for the actual exhibition, with 25 of the 300 pieces chosen to receive the Governor's Award of Excellence.

For the fifth consecutive year, an Ontario student was judged to be in the top 25.

Taking the top honors this year were Paige Henry and Brooke Trine. Other Ontario students selected for the Governor's Youth Art Exhibition were Tyler

Beal, Gabrielle Hirth, Tyler Ratliff (2 pieces), Jamey Robson, Mariah Stewart, and Hannah Stickelman.

In addition to the Governor’s Show one Ontario High School student, Mike Burwell, had his piece selected to be in a Cameo Display in the Governor’s office. Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding accomplishments. A Regional Art Show will be held at the Mansfield Art Center showcasing the area’s best artwork.The show opens with a reception on March 20th at 4 p.m. and runs through April 18.

Click to watch the photo show

View the list Regional Art Winners

The Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition, now in its fortieth year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of talented young people in the state of Ohio. The exhibition is open to all of Ohio's 1,112 high schools, both public and private, chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education. Their purpose is to provide all budding young artists of the state with opportunities to advance their talent, whether that be through scholarships or simply experiencing the process of entering their work in a competition. The exhibition is a valuable incentive for our young people; it encourages an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio and reflects the fine quality of art instruction and talent which exist in our state. The state judging takes place in Columbus; however, the judges for this level of competition are chosen from all over the country and are generally professional artists, college level instructors, or both.

The exhibition opens at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, across from the State Capitol, in April, and closes at the end of May. At the exhibition opening, students receive Awards of Excellence and scholarship awards.More information may be found at www.govart.org.

District's Website Introduces Addition to Commemorate History of the Ontario Schools

If you are curious to know the history of the Ontario School District, we have just made it easier for you to discover that information. Newly constructed web pages located at: www.ontarioschools.org/history/ provide readers not only the historical account of our schools' development, but offer numerous images that document the past eras. Senior class portraits from the years 1930 to 1960 along with photos from the early yearbooks are interspersed throughout the site showcasing how things have changed over the years. Viewers are encouraged to submit copies of their photos of old school memories to the site.

District Administration

Superintendent - Daryl Hall - 419-747-4311

Director of Operations - Curt McVicker - 419-747-4311

Treasurer - Randy Harvey - 419-747-4311

Maintenance & Transportation

Supervisor - Brian Rogers - 419-529-3814

District's School Nurse - JoAnn Frantz, School Nurse

School Resource Officer - Adam Gongwer

Our Schools

High School:

Principal - Jim Klenk

Asst. Principal - Chris Smith

Athletic Director - Don Cooper

Guidance - Sharon McCormick

Guidance - Donnie Strine

Middle School:

Principal - Monty Perry

Athletic Director - Don Cooper

Guidance - Diane Cunningham

Stingel Intermediate School:

Principal - Mike Ream

Guidance - Tod Petit

Stingel Elementary School:

Principal - George Fisk

Guidance - Tod Petit

Alumni Web Page

Be sure to check the online website for Ontario Alumni at

http://ontariohs.alumniclass.com/

You can find the latest information regarding your class. Don't forget to register and let your fellow classmates discover what you have been doing with your life since high school.

Attention Teachers...

Be sure to check the updates to the Professional Development web page including the new link for the Richland County Retired Teachers Association. Teachers are encouraged to use the Individual Professional Development Plan Manager to keep their certification updated. Other links are also to assist with staff professional development provided.