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Cyclone Connect

August 2021

Cyclone Connect August 2021

Note from Mrs. Whittaker

Cyclone Families-


We are excited to see your students next week! Our teachers, counselors, support staff, & custodians have been working hard to prepare our building for their return. We will continue our COVID cleaning protocol wiping desks after each period and asking students to sanitize their hands when exiting learning spaces. Please note, masks will be required to start the school year. Our goal is to keep our students in school while hosting as many activities and opportunities as possible this school year.


Please partner with us and encourage your students to check their email regularly as it's a major communication tool at Ottawa High School and will be in their world post-high school. We will also send monthly newsletters to families and use our website/social media outlets as a means to communicate.


We have many academic and extra-curricular opportunities for students. I encourage you to take a few moments to explore those options on our website by clicking the activities tab. In addition, we will host an activity fair at the end of the month as part of our Open House.


As we move through this school year, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! We look forward to partnering with you during the upcoming school year. We appreciate every one of you!

9th Grade & New Student 1/2 Day, Monday, August 16th

Hello,

I am Matt Lancaster, Ottawa High School's assistant principal, and I speak for all of us when I say that we are so excited to meet you on Monday, August 16 for the freshman/new student half day and welcome you to OHS! You're going to love being a Cyclone.

Our day will start at 7:45 AM in the Cyclone Room with donuts and juice. Ms. Whittaker will speak with you, then you'll rotate through four stations to learn about how things work here at the high school. You'll then get to walk through your schedule and meet your teachers for shortened class periods before getting hot dogs, chips, and soda in the Cyclone Room at 11:30 where you'll be dismissed for the day.

A couple of important pieces of information:


  • Please bring your fully charged Chromebooks along with their cases and chargers - if you are new to the district, this doesn't apply to you, as you'll be receiving your device on this day.
  • If you need bus transportation, you should have completed the bus enrollment form as part of the enrollment process. That form can be found at https://ottawaks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment-information. Masks are required on district buses. If you have questions about transportation, please call that department at (785) 229-8040.
  • There is no official OHS supply list - standard supplies like notebooks, paper, folders, pencils, etc. will suffice to start the year.


We can't wait to see you on the 16th! If you have any questions, please let me know.

Best,

Matt Lancaster

Assistant Principal - Ottawa High School

(785) 229-8020 ext. 2143

lancasterm@usd290.org

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Alternate First Day Schedule

On Tuesday, August 17th students will start the day with their Advisory teachers before moving outside for our 1st school-wide assembly. Students will spend the next portion of their day visiting each of their classes and meeting their teachers. After lunch, students will move with their grade level through four stations. Mr. Lancaster & Mr. Phillips will address students with behavior expectations, bullying, and Title IX information. Mrs. Kane will lead each grade level in a differentiated activity planned by our students. Mrs. Whittaker will discuss Cyclone Hour and academic expectations at OHS. Our counseling team will gather the students for a class picture and pass out a special treat.



Thank you to the Ottawa High School Renanassience Program for thinking outside the box and planning our day!

Meet The OHS School Counseling Team!!!!!

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Mrs. Buxton

Mrs. Buxton works with students who have last names ending in A-J. She is our testing coordinator for ACT, Pre-ACT, Fastbridge, & SAEBRs. Mrs. Buxton is our scholarship coordinator and senior class sponsor.
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Mrs. Gearhart

Mrs. Gearhart works with students who have last names ending in K-Z. She is our testing coordinator for MAP, PSAT, & State Assessments. Mrs. Gearhart is also the Ottawa High School 504 coordinator.
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Mrs. Tharp

Mrs. Tharp is our college & career specialist. She is the testing coordinator for WorkKeys & YouScience. Mrs. Tharps is also our Individual Plan of Study, Xello, CTE, Perkins, & work-based learning coordinator.
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Mrs. Reding

Mrs. Reding is the Ottawa High School social worker. She is our school community and mental health liaison. We are excited to have her full-time at OHS this year!
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Go Cyclones!

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Mrs. Harmon

Mrs. Harmon is our Communities In School site coordinator. She coordinates grade-level and school-wide activities and helps supports our students with school supplies, clothing, & basic needs.

Student Schedule Change Requests


Schedule changes can be requested and considered through Friday, August 20th if the request meets the criteria below.


Schedule changes will ONLY be granted for the following reasons:

  • Class needed for graduation

  • Class needed to fill an incomplete schedule for the first semester only (Counselors will meet with students at a later date to fill second-semester incomplete schedules)

  • Class needed to meet minimum Kansas Honors curriculum, pathway completer status, and OHS Honors designations

  • Scheduled in a course for which they already have credit

  • Enrolled in a course for which the student does not have the prerequisite


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

Cyclone Hour

Students WILL have Cyclone Hour this year! Remember, this is a time for students to access their teachers during the instructional day and allows them to self-direct their learning and academic needs.


Cyclone Hour will begin for 10th through 12th graders on Wednesday, September 25th.

9th graders will participate in a 9th Grade BootCamp for the first nine weeks, easing into Cyclone Hour.

Required Immunization for Juniors (Class of 2023)



Below is the required information for the immunization that is due for the upcoming school year. for all Juniors (2021-2022)

• Meningococcal-Serogroup : Two doses required. 1st Dose-- Dose should be given at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years) and 2nd Dose--11th grade (16-18 years). For children 16-18 years, with no previous dose, only one dose is required.

All students who are enrolled with USD 290 are required to meet this requirement.

Please contact the Franklin Health Department or Mrs. Hiatt if you have any questions or concerns.


Denise Hiatt

785-229-8020 ext. 2159

hiattd@usd290.org

First day of fall practice info:


Monday 8/16:

6:30am Cross Country--- South Parking Lot


3:30pm Football---Cyclone Room, Boys Soccer---Soccer Stadium, Volleyball---Ms. Seurer's Room


3:45pm Girls Tennis---Forest Park Courts, Girls Golf---Course


Tuesday 8/17:

3:30pm Cheer/Dance---Cyclone Room

Please Mark Your Calendars for the Ottawa High School Back to School Open House!

Attention Sophomores & Juniors---- Please read regarding PSAT sign-ups!

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Follow OHS on Social Media

Be sure to follow us on Facebook @ Ottawa High School or on Twitter @OHSActivities to keep up with our busy Cyclones their sponsors and for updated information regarding academics. We post information on our website as well. Click here to access OHS Website

Important Dates


Monday, August 16th- 1/2 day for Incoming 9th Grade Students (Class of 2025) and new to Ottawa High School students. It begins at 8:00 am, doors will open at 7:30 am, concludes at approximately 11:30 am with lunch provided! More information coming later!!!!!


Tuesday, August 17th- First full day for all students 9th through 12th grade


Wednesday, August 25th- Ottawa High School Back to School Open House 6:00-7:30pm

2021-2022 USD 290 District Calendar