Oak Hills High School News
2019
41 OHHS art students' work published in anthology
'Celebrating Art' publication includes enamels, mixed media, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture from top OHHS art students.
OHHS Band, Choir & Orchestra perform at Disney World
OHHS music students did themselves, the Music Department and the district proud when they performed on a national stage at Disney.
OHHS senior nominated as Presidential Scholar
Martha Leugers, an OHHS senior studying at Diamond Oaks, is vying for one of the nation's top honors for high school students.
The golden virtue of service
The United Nations Association has named 7 OHHS students National Community Service Award winners for their remarkable contributions.
College Signing Day at OHHS
Seniors Cam Brandt, Kelen Dietrich and Emily Tirey made their families proud and colleges happy as they committed to athletic programs.
A Day of Heroes: 2019 Veterans Day Assembly at OHHS
More than 300 U.S. veterans took a moment to soak in the warmth as 2,700 cheering, clapping students welcomed them to OHHS.
Strategic Planning: Visualizing our Future
The Strategic Planning Stakeholders group spent their second session taking a deep look at teaching & learning.
Want to help an OHHS student in need?
Stop by Dewey's Pizza, 5649 Harrison Ave., today, and a percentage of your purchase will go to Adopt A Highlander.
Welcome, 2019 Hall of Famers
Great athletes, great alumni, great human beings. The Oak Hills Athletic Boosters inducted the Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Enquirer: Shellie Hageman "represents everything right"
For 20 years, Oak Hills' head girls cross country coach has been developing good runners and good human beings.
A powerful day of security training for OHLSD
Safety and security training is an ongoing focus for OHLSD, but an Oct. 14 drill by local first responders delivered an especially powerful lesson for district administrators.
The gold standard: National Merit recognition
Only the nation's top students earn National Merit status. This year, OHLSD is proud to have three honorees.
5,000 thank yous to Dunkin'
Michael Benhase, franchisee of the Delhi Pike Dunkin', heard about OHHS's Adopt A Highlander program -- and stepped up with a $5,000 check.
Oak Hills 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame induction
Oct. 17 will be a great night for Oak Hills Athletics as six alumni are inducted into the Hall of Fame and another is presented the Oak Hills Athletics Achievement Award.
Best treat ever: Halloween Robotics Workshop
Creepy science fun! Techno crafts! Sign up for the October Robotics Workshop.
To kick off Homecoming Week: The Court
They're the 18 seniors chosen by their peers to reign over Friday's Homecoming game against Lakota West.
OHHS art students will dazzle at BLINK
A 30-foot illuminated "Nessie" float and eyeball lanterns -- OHHS art students are back at BLINK in a big way.
Route for the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade
Homecoming 2019 kicks off with the Homecoming Parade, which leaves from C.O. Harrison Elementary at 6 p.m., on Oct. 2.
Strategic Planning: The vision begins today
Honest, insightful and passionate -- that was the conversation residents, community leaders, students and staff members had on the first day of working on a new Strategic Plan.
A kindly reminder: Flu season is coming
Plan now to get your family vaccinated against this season’s flu virus. Low-cost flu vaccines will be available soon at drugstores, supermarkets, doctors' offices.
OHLSD hosting mammography screenings
To support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, OHLSD will host the Jewish Hosp/Mercy Health mammography van at three sites in November.
OHS artist part of state exhibit
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is hosting an exhibit of award-winning artwork from across the state -- and OHS student Justin Crofoot will be part of it.
This Saturday -- first-ever Food Truck Frenzy
Like street food? Music? Mingling with friends for a good cause? Stop by the Food Truck Frenzy, Sat., Sept. 14, noon to 9 p.m, Oak Hills High School parking lot.
The Oak Hills tradition of outstanding art
Celebrating Art hosts an annual competition promoting the best student artwork. Thousands of students entered. Oak Hills High School is proud to have 20 students honored.
Be part of the conversation on anti-bullying
The first step in ending bullying is to talk about it. On Sept. 9 at Rapid Run Middle School, noted anti-bullying expert Jim Bisenius will empower parents to help their children deal with or prevent bullying behavior.
Welcome Back!
It was a busy first day of school all across Oak Hills! We even had some special guests help welcome students back to J.F. Dulles this morning. Amanda Orlando from Warm 98.5 greeted students and parents bright and early, followed by Local 12 reporting live as
Bus Service for 2019-2020
Do you need bus service for the school year 2019-2020? If so, please apply to Queen City Bus Service. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your student will have a seat. A late application could end up on a waiting list. Here is the
Adults can earn an OHHS diploma for free!
Oak Hills community: Did you know you can obtain a high school diploma from Oak Hills High School through our Oak Hills 22+ Adult Diploma program? This free program is open to anyone age 22 and older who wants to obtain a high school diploma. This
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the following Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Ellie Cox Soph Girls' Swimming Ellie is a high honors student-athlete that always puts in 100%. She played a major
Upcoming CCR Meetings
If you have have Freshman, Sophomore or Junior, please use the links below to sign up for the upcoming CCR meetings. Juniors “SignUpGenius” Link: Junior Class: Last Names A-Le Junior Class: Last Names
Games for the Cause check presentation to Pink Ribbon Girls for 2019
It was a great Friday night with the Oak Hills Boys' Varsity Basketball game coming down to the wire and the Highlanders winning 60-56! It was also a great night as student-athlete representatives from our fall sports presented the Pink Ribbon Girls
2019 Fall “Celebrating Art” Students to be Published!
“Celebrating Art” is devoted to the promotion and appreciation of student art. The intent of their student art contest is to motivate student artists. The top entries are published in an anthology that will record the creative works of
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS players of the week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to Nathan Sexton who was voted as the cincinnati Enquirer Top Boys' Bowler of the Week - thank you for voting for him! Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Becca Jones
2019-2020 OHHS PTA Reflections District Winners Announced for “Look Within”
The District level PTA Reflections winners have been announced. “Heroes Around Me” is the theme for this year’s PTA Reflections Program which has been bringing the arts to life form more than 10 million students since 1969. Reflections
Cincinnati Enquirer Athletes of the Week Highlander Nominees
Congratulations to three Highlanders who had great performances last week! They have been nominated for the Cincinnati Enquirer Athletes of the Week so please VOTE for them until 3p on Friday! Top Ohio Girls' Basketball Player - Dy'Jhanik
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the following Highlanders for being named GMC Athletes of the Week! Nathan Sexton Boys' Bowling Sr. Nathan bowled a 479 two game series, leading the boys to a
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Celebrating Art: Summer 2019 High Merit Students Announced
Congratulations to the 2 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Summer 2019 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Having a High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries
OHHS Ambassador Jazz Band @ Germania Park this Sunday!
Come check out the OHHS Ambassador Jazz Band this Sunday November 24th at the Germania Society's annual Christkindlmarkt! We perform at 1pm and it's always a fantastic time! For details click HERE. We promise it'll
"The Nature of Us" with "Art in Root"
Ms. Schorsch's Drawing and Printmaking students were visited by some furry and amphibious friends as a part of the “Art in Root” program they are participating in this year. “Art in Root” is a three-step program designed to create
OHHS Studio Art AP and the AAC Artist & Writer in Residence Program
Ms. Schorsch’s Studio Art AP 2D Design and Drawing students are participating in the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Artist & Writer in Residence program through their Community Education division. The program focuses on the 21st Century Thinking
OHHS Art and Design Students Explore "Art and Race Matters"
OHHS Art and Design Studio Art AP, AP Art History students recently visited the Contemporary Arts Center to view "Art and Race Matters". The exhibition is the first comprehensive retrospective of one of America’s most compelling and
Legal Issues Class Field Trip
On Oct. 30th, Mr. Wandsnider's Legal Issues Class toured the Hamilton County Justice Center and Courthouse. Students sat in on arraignment hearings, toured the jail and even witnessed a civil trial in process. It was a great learning experience for all who attended.
The 2019 Drawinga and Printmaking Memory Project Portraits
“The Memory Project” is a nonprofit organization that invites art teachers and their students to create portraits for youth around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as neglect, abuse, loss of parents, and extreme poverty. Over
Fall season Highlander Award Receipients
Congratulations to our Highlander Award recipients for the 2019-20 Fall season! The awards were presented to our Varsity student-athletes at last night's Fall Awards program. The Highlander Award is not an MVP Award in the traditional sense, but rather
1st Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students!! Highest Honors High
OHHS Art and Design "Selections" Exhibitor Wins MSJU Scholarship!
Selections 2019 is a biennial exhibition and awards gala, hosted since 1983 by Mount Saint Joseph University, that spotlights artworks created by talented area junior and senior high school students as selected by their art teachers. Also included in the
Oakdale and OHHS Collaborate for The Monster Project
Just in time for Halloween, Oakdale and OHHS students create some amazing monsters! The Monster Project was a collaborative project recently completed between Miss Jacob's first grade artists at Oakdale Elementary and Miss Kopf's Digital Art Foundations
OHHS Marching Band: Simon Kenton Recap
OHHS Marching Band: Simon Kenton Recap To say the Oak Hills Marching Band “braved the elements” this past Saturday would be quite the understatement. On a cold, windy, rainy evening, the OHHS Marching Band is proud to have taken
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! James Schmidt Jr. Boys' Cross Country James placed 17th at the regional championship on Saturday. The top 20 finish qualifies James
Halloween Concert October 30th
Join us Wednesday night (Oct. 30) for an all-together ooky time as the Oak Hills HS Choirs and JF Dulles choir put the spook in spectacular! See you at 7 pm in the OHHS Auditorium! The concert is free! We are accepting
Open House
Interested in attending Oak Hills High School? Visit our Open House on Sunday, November 3rd from 1-4 p.m.
Save the Date: Fall Craft Fair November 16th!
The annual Oak Hills Band Association Fall Craft Fair will be held at OHHS Saturday, November 16th, 9am-3pm. Over 350 crafters will be on display in the gym, commons, and main floor of the building with a huge variety of
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Riley Grove Soph Girls' Volleyball Riley is a sophomore that started in some
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Oak Hills Athletics 2019 Hall of Fame Dinner
Congratulations again to our 2019 Hall of Fame class. We had a wonderful time last night at The Meadows celebrating their accomplishments with family, teachers, and coaches. We will continue to update our interactive Hall of Fame with
2019 Cincinnati Art Club Plein Air Art Competition
The Cincinnati Art Club (CAC) and Cincinnati Parks (CP) recently hosted the third annual Greater Cincinnati High School Art Students Plein Air Art Competition. The 2019 High School Plein Air Contest was an educational outreach by the CAC to extend an
OHHS Marching Band: Mason Recap
The OHHS Marching Band is proud to announce having taken 4th place in Open class and 6th place overall out of 23 bands at this past Saturday's Mason Invitational. It was once again an incredibly tight finish. The students have been working tirelessly and we
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Maria Olson Fr Girls' Cross Country Maria battled a foot injury after the first race of the season which caused her to
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
OHHS Artists Selected to Exhibit at Day of the Girl Cincinnati 2019!
Day of the Girl is an international observance day declared by the United Nations. The purpose of hosting a local event is three-fold: 1. Increase awareness of inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender. 2. Galvanize enthusiasm
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Jadin Holmes Sr. Football After missing a week due to injury Jadin returned to help
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!!
OHHS Marching Band this Saturday 10/12 @ Mason
The OHHS Marching Band invites you to our next competition of the season, this Saturday October 12th @ Mason's Atrium Stadium, 6370 Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason OH 45040. Oak Hills will be 1 of 23 competing bands, set to perform at 8:45pm, and is
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Mackenzie Hoy Sr. Girls' Tennis Mackenzie and her partner Molli Malone won the backdraw of the GMC tournament, helping
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
OHHS Marching Band: Lebanon Recap
The OHHS Marching Band is proud to announce having taken 1st place in our class and 3rd place overall out of 15 bands at Saturday's Lebanon Invitational. It was an extremely tight finish and we are so proud of our incredibly hard-working students and the
The 2019 Memory Project: Creating Portraits of Kindness for Nigerian Children
Over the past four years, Drawing and Printmaking and NAHS students have created over 200 portraits for children in Madagascar, the Philippines, and Syrian refugees in Jordan, Puerto Rico, and the Rohingya in Rakhine. This year, students at OHHS will be
BLINK is back for 2019 and the OHHS National Art Honor Society is gearing up to prepare for this year's parade!
BLINK® officially kicks off with the Future City Spectacular presented by Skyline Chili Parade just after sundown on Thursday, Oct. 10. Featuring more than 3,000 participants and groups from across the city and beyond, the parade will step from the corner
OHHS Marching Band this Saturday 9/28 @ Lebanon
The OHHS Marching Band would like to invite you to our next competition of the season, this Saturday September 28th @ Lebanon Junior High School. Oak Hills will be 1 of 15 competing bands and is slated to perform last at 8:00pm. For event details, please
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Nate Srode Soph Boys' Cross Country Our team has been in a search for the guy who will complete
OHHS Marching Band, Taylor Premiere
The Oak Hills High School Marching Band is proud to announce having taken 4th place overall out of 16 bands at this past weekend’s Taylor Band Premiere. Special mentions include scoring 2nd overall in the Music Performance caption, only 1 point
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Riley Broughton Soph Girls' Volleyball
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Player of the Week!
Enquirer Girls' Soccer Athlete of the Week - Sophia Kuerze
Enquirer Girls' Soccer Athlete of the Week - Sophia Kuerze Congratulations to Sophia Kuerze for being named the Enquirer Girls' Soccer Athlete of the Week! Thanks to the Highlander Community for voting for her! Girls soccer: Sophia
OHHS Marching Band First Competition this Saturday!
The OHHS Marching Band would like to invite you to our first competition of the season, this Saturday September 14th @ Taylor High School. Oak Hills will be 1 of 16 competing bands and is slated to perform at 8:20pm. For event details, please
OHHS Art and Design Student Exhibits at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
OHHS Art and Design student, Justin Crofoot, recently received an award for his artistic accomplishment at the VSAO's Accessible Expressions 2019 art show's "Day of the Arts for All" ceremony. Started in 1996, Accessible Expressions Ohio is an adjudicated,
OHHS Art and Design Student Wins First Place at Harvest Home Fair
This weekend Abigail Miller won first place at 2019 Harvest Home Fair in the student Ceramics category for her coil vessel titled Whirlpool. Abigail competed against local students ranging in ages up to 17 years old in the category. Abigail's coil vessel
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! AJ Kontsis Jr. Boys' Golf AJ helped the Highlanders to wins over Walnut
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the following Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Everett Black Sr Boys' Cross Country Everett has battled through a challenging last couple weeks of
PSAT
Oak Hills High School will be offering the PSAT on Saturday, October 19th, 2019. The test is open to all OHHS Sophomore and Junior students. Registration will begin Tuesday September 3rd and will end Friday, September 13th. Registration will be
The Creative Renaissance at Urban Artifact
Mark your calendars for the 1st Art Exhibition to be hosted by Urban Artifact!The event will take place on September 13th, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Urban Artifact. Please join in on this fun historic night with beautiful artwork, small bites, chill music,
2019 Summer "Celebrating Art" Students to be Published!
"Celebrating Art" is devoted to the promotion and appreciation of student art. The intent of their student art contest is to motivate student artists. The top entries are published in an anthology that will record the creative works of today’s student
Senior CCR Meetings
Sign-ups for Senior College and Career Readiness (CCR) meetings have begun! The senior year CCR meeting is the most important and the format will be completely different than what you have experienced in the past. Senior CCR meetings provide an
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Sarah Bussard Sr Girls' Volleyball Sarah had a great week with 21
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Abby Linenkugel Fr. Girls' Soccer Abby, as a freshman received her first Varsity start this past week at
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's Players of the Week.
OHHS Marching Band Public Preview Show + Fall Schedule
The OHHS Marching Band invites you to our annual outdoor Preview Show performance, taking place this year at the Rapid Run Middle School soccer stadium next Saturday, August 24th @ 7pm. Come check out what our incredible students have been tirelessly working
OHHS Emerging Artist Show
The OAEA (Ohio Art Education Association) High School Show showcases Ohio’s Emerging Artist artistic efforts. The Emerging Artist show is dedicated to showcasing artistic efforts of students who have only had the chance to take one or two art classes in
The Rise of E-Cigarettes
WHAT THEY ARE, WHO'S USING THEM AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR YOUTH Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Interact for Health The use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices among youth in Greater Cincinnati has
OHHS Fight Song
Thanks to Oak Hills High School student Riley Ludwig for painting the OHHS fight song on the wall inthe high school gym this summer! How great is that? No excuse not to sing along at pep rallies now. #HighlanderStrong #OnHighlanders
Cincinnati Enquirer Spring Sport All-Stars
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named 2018-19 Enquirer Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky High School Spring All-Stars! Softball Emma Bode - 1st Team Mattison Fisher - 2nd Team Kayla Roddy - 2nd Team Josie Wefer - 2nd
EZ pay update for 2019-20
Effective for the 2019-20 school year, parents will be assessed a 3.99% convenience fee when loading funds on their student's account using EZ Pay (the online system for fee payments). A convenience fee will be assessed for items such as loading lunch
Queen City Transportation bus routes posted
Click this link to find the bus routes for those students using Queen City Transportation for the 2019-20 school year. Please contact Queen City directly with questions
10__Women at 3 Points Urban Brewery: July 11th, 6-8 pm
10 ___ Women, funded through a People's Liberty grant, seeks to celebrate the first class of 10 historic women who had an impact on Cincinnati. In this traveling gallery, Jeff and Kristin Suess feature 10 remarkable women from Cincinnati that history has
Celebrating Art: Spring 2019 High Merit Students Announced
Congratulations to the 8 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for Spring 2019 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Having a High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries
"Lavinia" at the 2019 NAEA Member Exhibition
The annual NAEA Member exhibit showcases artwork created by NAEA’s vibrant professional community of visual arts educators, highlighting the artistic skill and vision of members worldwide. NAEA received 320 submissions for this exhibit and the works
Spring Season Highlander Award Winners
Congratulations to our Highlander Award winners for the 2018-19 Spring season which were presented to our Varsity student-athletes at Thursday night's Spring Awards program! The Highlander Award is not an MVP Award in the traditional sense, but rather
OHHS Art and Design and SOS Art Cincinnati 2019
SOS Art Cincinnati sponsors a yearly SOS ART Show and Event of creative expressions for peace and justice. This year, OHHS Art and Design students from: Art Foundations; Painting and Mixed Media; Drawing and Printmaking; and Studio Art AP Drawing and 2D
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Luke Neuhaus Boys;' Track Jr. Luke qualified to regionals in both throwing events. The morning of the shot put
OHHS Gets Three New Murals!!
There are now three new murals at OHHS! Planning started for the murals at the beginning of the school year as the National Art Honor Society mural teams began brainstorming concepts focusing on unity. Since January, NAHS members have worked in their
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week - May 6th. Hannah Bennett Girls' Track Soph Hannah has been working very hard to get her times back to where they were last year, and she
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week - May 13th! Sierra Dance Softball Sr. Sierra bounced from position to position for the Highlanders last
OH Athletics - Spring College Signing Day
Oak Hills Athletics is proud to announce our Highlander student-athletes who have committed to further their athletic and academic careers next year in college and who participated in our College Signing Day this morning at OHHS! Front Row L to
Highlanders named Enquirer 2018-19 Winter All-Stars
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named 2018-19 Enquirer Winter All-Stars! Boys' Basketball Jacob Berkemeier - 2nd Team Zach Moeller - Honorable Mention Kelen Dietrich - Honorable Mention Girls' Basketball Dy'Jhanik Armfield -
Remembering Mary Schutte
We are saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Mary Schutte, who worked in the food service department for the Oak Hills School District for 33 years. Mary spent seven years at Delshire Elementary and 26 years at C.O. Harrison Elementary. Her
OHHS Highest Honors students
Row 8 - Hunter Stoy, Jacob Gorman, Benjamin Young, Emmanuel Zagorianos, Abraham Coogan, Jeremy Moll, David Lawson, Alan Laile, Connor Hilvert Row 7 - Zachary Moeller, Andrew Miller, Samuel Herzog, Ryan West, Daniel Moster, Jacob Willett, Brandon Jones,
Congratulations to our PTA Educators of the Year
Congratulations to our PTA Educators of the Year! Our PTAs shared the following information with us about their winners. We are so proud of all of these educators. Thanks for all you do for our students every day! #highlanderstrong Oak Hills High
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's Players of the Week.
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Joey McPeek Baseball Sr. Joey pitched a complete game win 4-1 win over Lakota West. 7 Inn, 2 hits, 2 K, 1 R, 0
Robotics Camp at OHHS this summer!
The Oak Hills Robotics team is pleased to offer four summer camps in the areas of Robotics, STEM and 3D Printing. This is a unique opportunity for students in grades 3-6, 6-9 and 7-12 to explore the fields of STEM and allow them to follow their interests
Author donates books to OHHS
Joe Tallarigo, author and Class of 2003, donates two signed copies of his most recent book, Keep the Music Playing, to the Oak Hills Library.
Hope Squad training - identifying warning signs
The Hope Squad completed their 3rd training session since January on "Identifying Warning Signs." In the picture, they are continuing to build teamwork with an icebreaker game called salt & pepper. The Hope Squad looks to kick off the
Save Local Waters Rain Barrel Auction is LIVE!
Visit the Go Green Garden Exhibit for the 7th Annual Rain Barrel Art Benefit Auction at the Cincinnati Zoo! Local artists have done their part to motivate area homeowners to save rainwater in dazzling, beautiful, painted rain barrels. These barrels will be on
Seeking feedback on our communications
Highlander fans, we need your feedback! The Oak Hills Local School District works hard to make sure parents, staff, students and community members are informed about events and kept current with school news. We appreciate your honest replies as we review our
Artists of Tomorrow, Today 2019
The "Artists of Tomorrow, Today" Studio Art AP exhibition represents a selection of works from the Studio Art AP Portfolios created by the Oak Hills High School students enrolled in Studio Art AP 2D Design, 2D Design: Photography, and Drawing. The pieces
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! James Schmidt Boys' Track Soph. James started this year by making a huge statement for himself by recording huge
Notice of property auction
Notice of Auction: The Oak Hills Local School District will hold an auction to sell the following properties: 6073 Lawrence Road, Cincinnati OH 45248 Auction Date - April 29, 12:00
After Prom details and community preview invitation
Oak Hills After Prom is April 28, 2019 and this year's theme is: STATE FAIR. The event runs midnight – 4:30 a.m. Tickets $20 each in person, $22 online. TICKETS can be purchased during lunch at OHHS in the Commons from Monday, April 15 – Friday,
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students - Highest Honors High
New visitor procedures for all OHLSD buildings
In an effort to continue to improve our district safety and security measures, the Oak Hills Local School District, utilizing state grant funds, has purchased the Raptor Visitor Management System. Beginning Tuesday, April 23, 2019, visitors
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Daniel Rauch Boys' Tennis Sr Daniel picked up 2 big wins this week. He stepped into first
Something Big has been Afoot in Rm 212: Hero Bearcat has Arrived!
Recently, Martin Ludwig, the Director of Trademarks and Licensing for the University of Cincinnati, officially kicked-off the #HeroBearcats campaign! Hero Bearcats will be taking place throughout greater Cincinnati and the University of
OHHS Art and Design Teacher's Design Selected for StreetSpark Mural Program
OHHS Art and Design teacher Jamie Schorsch will be contributing to the public art legacy of Hamilton, OH this summer through the StreetSpark program. Formed through a partnership between the City of Hamilton and the Fitton Center for Creative Arts,
Cleaning up the hairpin!!
Oak Hills High School Community Service club cleaned up litter on the hairpins last week. Club Advisor and OHHS teacher Susan Kallschmidt and Susan Bennett led the effort while ensuring student safety on the busy, winding street as they cleared 10 bags of litter and recyclables from the area!
Visionaries and Voices
2004 graduate, Nick Kraft, returned to Oak Hills High School today as a teacher. Nick is an artist with Visionaries and Voices, a nonprofit that supports adult artists with disabilities through exhibitions, employment, and studio space. Nick is
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Oak Hills High School Players of the Week.
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations fo our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Jack Hoeting Boys' Tennis Fr. Jack started his varsity tennis career with a 6-1 week. Jack and his partner, Michael McClurg, went 3-1 at
2019 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition
The Ohio House of Representatives (OHR), the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA), and Ohio Arts Council (OAC) have invited Ms. Schorsch to select one student for the 2019 House of Representatives’ Student Art Exhibition that will reside at the Vern
The 2019 OHLSD District Office Annual Art Exhibition
The Annual District Office Art Exhibition is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of the district’s talented visual arts and design students in the Oak Hills Local School District. The purpose of the exhibition is to provide the young artists of
OHHS Art and Design Student Recognized for VSAO Award
OHHS Art and Design student, Justin Crofoot, recently received an award for his artistic accomplishment at the VSAO's Accessible Expressions Ohio 2019 art show's "Day of the Arts for All" ceremony. Started in 1996, Accessible Expressions Ohio is an
2019 Miami University Regionals Art Exhibition
Congratulations to the following students whose works were selected for exhibition at this year’s Miami University Regionals Art Exhibition! Area high schools were invited to submit works created by Junior and Senior students for this juried
"Winged Wonders" on Display at the Great Parks!
Congratulations to Mr. Groh's and Ms. Schorsch's Studio Art AP: 2D Design, Drawing, and Photography students' whose work was selected for exhibition as a part of the “Art in Root” program designed by the Great Parks of Hamilton
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to Brandon and Kendyl as OHHS Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Brandon Tirey Boys' Track Sr. This is essentially Brandon's first year in track & field, and he is already
Blood Drive in Honor of Adam Haehnle
Oak Hills parents Matt and Becky Haehnle along with Hoxworth will be hosting a community blood drive in honor of their son and Class of 2014 graduate Adam Haehnle next Monday, April 1 from 12 pm to 6 pm. The Hoxworth van will be parked in the Red Lot by
OH Highlanders & JFD Bears experience the joy of reading
Tenth-grade book mentors from Oak Hills High School and 5th-grade readers from John Foster Dulles Elementary School celebrated the joy of reading at the third annual Book Festival. The culmination of months of work, the Book Festival
Highlander hoop stars offer advice to third graders before testing
Third-grade reading tests are April 16 & 17 across the district and students are busy studying and reviewing for the big day. In the spirit of #MarchMadness our Oak Hills Boys Basketball team prepared this video reminding our students
Spring & summer camps with Right at School
Right at School is your before and after school enrichment program RIGHT in your school! Each of our Early Adventures and Right Club programs is led by highly trained staff from our community! We love being a part of the Oak Hills District and
OH Athletics - Winter Season Highlander Award Winners
Congratulations to our Highlander Award winners for the 2018-19 Winter season which were presented to our Varsity student-athletes at Wednesday night's Winter Awards program! The Highlander Award is not an MVP Award in the traditional sense, but
Former Highlander Wrestler earns All-America Status
Congratulations to former Highlander Dylan Roth (Class of '16) as he earned All-America status by placing 6th at the Division 3 Wrestling Championships this weekend! Dylan was a Highlander wrestling standout and attends Heidelberg University. The recap
Twirlers bring the awards home!!
On this past Saturday (3/2/19) the OHHS Majorettes traveled to Columbus, Ohio where they competed in the Arnold Classic Sports Championships. They competed in Dance Twirl Team and Majorette Line and brought home a second place finish in each. It was an
Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition: Regional Results
This past weekend, the regional level of judging for The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, took place. The Exhibition, now in its forty-ninth year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our talented young people in the state
Two OHLSD students earn Eagle Rank in Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Bridgetown Middle School PTA, is proud to announce the achievement of Eagle Rank of two of their scouts, Jacob Doerger and Anthony Weinmann. Jacob successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Brandon Mitchell Fr. Wrestling Brandon Mitchell qualified for the District tournament in the 106 lbs. weight class by placing
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week.
OHLSD receives Momentum Award!
A round of applause for OHLSD! The Ohio State Board of Education granted the OHLSD a 2017-18 Momentum Award! This award recognizes district's who have received A's on every Value-Added measured included on Ohio's school and district report cards. As a
Middle school language immersion materials
Please find the resources shared during our recent middle school language immersion meeting below: Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. Click here for the parent
Freedom Center Trip by OHHS Students
The Oak Hills High School Student Union of Diversity In Action or SUDIA Club took a trip to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in celebration of Black History Month. Students learned about the struggles for equality that different groups have
OHHS Art and Design Teachers Exhibit at Parallel Visions XII
The Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery, at Mount St. Joseph University, is pleased to present an exhibition of recent artworks from talented regional art educators, highlighting their ongoing commitment to the visual arts in the classroom and from their own
Preschool registration is open
We are currently enrolling students for preschool for the 2019-2020 school year. Contact Karen Floyd for details and information at 513-722-7144.
Freshman attend Junior Achievement Inspire job expo
Over 40 9th graders from Oak Hills High School attended the Junior Achievement Inspire Career Expo at the Duke Energy Convention Center with their Tartan Time teachers Jen Murphy, Kim Brassfield and Cynthia Spires on February 13. The Expo is designed to
Celebrating Art: Fall 2018
Congratulations to the 3 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Fall 2018 Celebrating Art Competition and Publication! Having a High Merit Award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries
TechOlympics 2019
This past weekend, February 22-24, eight Oak Hills students participated in the TechOlympics 2019 Conference at the Millenium Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. Participants attended workshops, discussion panels and competitions in a variety of tech topics,
Sam Weidner to advocate for JDRF
Congratulations to Oak Hills High School student Sam Weidner, who just received news that he was selected as a delegate for the JDRF 2019 Children’s Congress! This summer Sam will have the opportunity to serve as an advocate for the
A day in the life of a kindergarten student video
Kindergarten registration is March 13 & 14 from 4-6:30 p.m. in each of our five elementary buildings. Visit this page for a list of important documents to bring with you as well as your student. No appointment is necessary, simply come by when it's
Highlanders share the love on the basketball court
Need a reason to smile today? This.is.it! Thanks to Joey's mom, Emily, for sharing this note with us. Read on... Dear Coach Price, I wanted to thank you so much for having your team participate in the Special Olympics Ohio basketball event
Janet Metsch receives School Meal Hero award
We are so proud to recognize Janet Metsch for her #SchoolMealHero award from Conagra Brands. Janet Metsch has completed 33 years in food service. "There is never a day I pop in that she does not have a smile on her face or an energetic
OHHS Art and Design Teacher Exhibiting at Pop Revolution Gallery
Stop by Pop Revolution Gallery and check out OHHS Art and Design teacher Ms. Schorsch's work, "Migrant Refuge", that was selected for the February Juried Exhibition. The theme of this year's Juried Exhibition focused on 'Movement'. Exhibition dates are
Cincinnati Overture Awards
Congratulations to senior, Grace Devoid, for making it to the semi-final round at the Cincinnati Overture Awards in the Vocal Music Category. Grace performed at the Aronoff Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 9th. Grace is a private voice student of Michelle Wells.
2018-19 OHHS PTA Reflections County Winners
2018-19 OHHS PTA Reflections County Winners Announced for "Heroes Around Me" The County level PTA Reflections winners have been announced. “Heroes Around Me” is the theme for this year’s PTA Reflections Program which has been
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlander athletes nominated for GMC Athletes of the Week! Grace Aug Sr. Girls' Basketball Grace has been an exceptional leader for the girls' basketball program the
8th annual One Hope, One Heart tshirts and tickets
The One Hope, One Heart fundraising event is set for Friday, March 15 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Oak Hills High School! Over the past eight years the Oak Hills community has raised over $56,000 and has assisted 24 families facing tragic
Highlanders learn to file taxes
Oak Hills High School students received over $2,000 back from their federal and state taxes by learning to file their own taxes! Business Teachers Paul Limpert and Susan Kallschmidt partnered with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati Tax Prep
Congratulations to our student-athletes on signing day!
Oak Hills Athletics is proud to announce our Highlander student-athletes who have committed to further their athletic and academic careers next year in college and who participated in our College Signing Day on February 6 at Oak Hills High
OHHS Studio Art AP and the Artist & Writer in Residence Program
Ms. Schorsch's Studio Art AP 2D Design and Drawing students are participating in the Art Academy of Cincinnati's Artist & Writer in Residence program. The program focuses on the 21st Century Thinking skill of 'Creativity' and how to think like an artist.
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Dy'Jhanik Armfield Jr. Girls' Basketball The junior guard scored a career-high 29 points on 12-22 shooting,
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to the Jimmy Johns' OHHS Players of the Week.
Call for nominations: Hall of Honor
The OH School Board is currently accepting nominations for the Hall of Honor Award. Consider an amazing district volunteer, parent or organization who has had an impact on our district and the lives of our students. Submit your nomination today! The Hall of
District receives Auditor of State Award
On February 4, 2019, the Oak Hills Local School District was awarded the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for excellence in financial reporting for 2018. “Based upon your recently completed financial audit, it gives me great pleasure to inform
Water main break at JFD update: 2/6/19
FACILITIES UPDATE for John Foster Dulles Elementary School There was a water main break on the grounds of JFD outside by the front entrance around lunchtime. There is running water throughout the building, but they are currently flushing commodes
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to the Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week -
Oak Hills Speech Team Qualifier
Congratulations to Erika Hayes who is a Junior and a member of the Oak Hills Speech Team who qualified for the State Finals at the District Tournament this past Saturday. Way to go Erika!!!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Margaret Grote Sr. Girls' Swimming Margaret competed in her last GMC league meet with a personal best 500 free, is a
Tax Prep Session for students
Dear OHHS ParentsDid your son or daughter earn a paycheck working a part-time job in 2018? If so, please read this information.Questions? Please contact Business teachers Paul Limpert at limpert_p@ohlsd.org or
Honor Jazz Band Results
A big thank you to all OHHS band members who auditioned for this year’s 2019 OMEA District 14 High School Jazz Band. Due to the large number of students that auditioned this year, there are TWO jazz ensembles for the first time ever. Selection
2019 Save Local Waters Rain Barrel Art Project
This Rain Barrel Art Project was created to promote the use of rain barrels throughout the Ohio River Valley area through a creative and educational medium. The Rain Barrel Art Project desires to educate people on environmental issues
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Kelsey Listerman Soph Girls' Basketball The sophomore guard shot 44 percent from the field in 4 games last week, including 45 percent from the 3
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's Oak Hills Players of the Week.
CCR meetings: 2/13/19
The January 30 CCR Meeting has been rescheduled and will be held on February 13. For your convenience and to hold your appointment time for you, all scheduled appointment times from January 30 have been rescheduled to the February 13 CCR Date. If you are
Scheduling meeting for incoming 9th graders and parents: 2/7/19
UPDATE 2/1/19: This January 31 meeting has been rescheduled for February 7 at 6pm at Rapid Run Middle School. Please note the location change from the originally scheduled meeting. Thanks. UPDATE 1/31/19: The January 31 meeting has been cancelled and will be
OHLSD is closed: 1/31/19
❄ On Thursday, January 31, 2019, the OHLSD is closed. The 8th grade transition meeting scheduled for Thursday night at OHHS has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. #snowday #staywarm
OHLSD is closed: 1/30/19
Due to the extreme cold forecasted for tomorrow, the Oak Hills Local School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
1/30/19 UPDATE: CCR meetings at Oak Hills High School will be rescheduled.
2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students -
All-State Choir
Congratulations to 3 OHHS students who were accepted to the All-State Choir! Grace Devoid -12 Alyssa Johnson -11 Manny Zagorianos -12 They represented Oak Hills this past week as they sing with 200 of Ohio's best choral students from around
Highlander Athletics - Enquirer 2018 Fall All-Stars
Congratulations to the following Highlander athletes for being named Cincinnati Enquirer Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky 2018 Fall All-Stars! Football Jacob Berkemeier - Honorable Mention Andy Lawson - Honorable
OHHS College Acceptance Pictures
Please make sure to check out all of the OHHS college acceptance pictures on Twitter @OHHSCCR.
2019 Overture Awards Nominees to Participate in Regional Competition
The Overture Awards is a program that recognizes, encourages and rewards excellence in the arts among Greater Cincinnati students in grades 9-12. Its mission is to encourage arts education as an integral part of a student’s academic experience
OHLSD is on a 2-hour delay: 1/24/19
On Thursday, January 24, 2019, the OHLSD is on a 2-hour delay with no AM preschool or kindergarten.
Parochial registration day for OHHS: 2/21/19
Any family living in the district wishing to enroll their student at Oak Hills High School for the 2019-20 school year should bring the appropriate documentation and visit the front lobby of the high school on Thursday, February 21, between 4-6 p.m. You did
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's Oak Hills High School Player of the week.
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Cade Grimmett Boys' Swimming Sophomore Cade is an honor student and finished 13th in 100 IM at the Southwest
Candidate for West Point!
Congratulations to Oak Hills Hills High School Senior, Sam Herzog, for getting accepted into West Point today!! United State Military Academy West Point is one of the most prestigious military academies in the world and Congressman Steve Chabot called
State Champs - OH Varsity Competition Cheer Team
Over the weekend the Oak Hills Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team won the 2019 OAC State Cheerleading Championship! Led by seniors Danielle Engel, Tiffany Miller, Margaret Grote, and Karlee Shay, they electrified the crowd as they performed a flawless
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Taylor Dorrington Girls' Swimming Sr. Taylor is a senior who leads with compassion. She recently sponsored a group of
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to Jasmine Korte and Cam Brandt for being named Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!
OH students participate in Honor Band
Congratulations to the 21 OHHS band members who performed a thrilling concert Sunday, January 13th @ Princeton High School as members of the 2019 O.M.E.A. District 14 High School Honor Band! Over 300 high school musicians from over 30 high
Senior scholarship information
Local and Gray ScholarshipsLocal Scholarships are monetary contributions from individuals and/or organizations that are distributed to Oak Hills High School students through an application process. These range in criteria depending on the source. Some
OHAEF seeking nominations
The Oak Hills Alumni & Educational Foundation is seeking nominations for distinguished Oak Hills Highlander staff members. Have a teacher who had an impact on you? Nominate your favorite educator today. Winners will be honored in May at the Western Hills
OH students use Microsoft Office Application
Microsoft Office Application students have been collaborating with classmates to get their resumes job ready in Word 365. The Microsoft class works with students on preparing job applications, resumes and how to best answer interview questions.
Oak Hills student selected for medical exploration program
Junior Caroline Eichhorn is among a select number of Cincinnati area students chosen to participate in the local TAP MD program. TAP MD is sponsored by the Health Collaborative under the umbrella of Healthcare Workforce Innovation. TAP MD is a physician
OHLSD is closed: 1/12/19
On Saturday, January 12, 2019, the Oak Hills Local School District is closed. All school-sponsored sports and activities are cancelled and all of our district buildings and facilities are closed.
Former Highlander drafted by National Women's Soccer League
Congratulations to 2015 Oak Hills graduate and Highlander athlete Bayley Feist who was the 8th pick in the second round by the Washington Spirit in the 2019 NWSL college draft! We are so proud of you and know there are great things ahead for you in
6th Annual Teal Power Shoot Out 1/26/19
Join us at OHHS on January 26 for the 6th Annual Teal Power Shoot Out to raise awareness for ovarian cancer during the girls and boys basketball games, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. A $10 donation earns you tickets to the XU vs. DePaul women's NCAA basketball
MORP, Prom and Graduation - can you attend?
Privileged Activities (MORP, PROM and GRADUATION) Attendance/Tardies/Discipline Highlander Families, Though springtime is still 3 months away, it will be here before we know it. Below is information concerning privileged after-school
VSA OHIO 23rd Annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Traveling Exhibition
Congratulations to the Oak Hills High School students whose artwork was selected for the VSA OHIO 23rd Annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Traveling Exhibition. JUSTIN CROFOOT - Grade 12 OSCAR HAND - Grade 11 HANNAH MULLEN - Grade
Oak Hills PTA Reflections winners
The district-level PTA Reflections winners have been announced. "Heroes Around Me" is the theme for this year's PTA Reflections Program which has been bringing the arts to life form more than 10 million students since 1969. Reflections encourages students of
Jimmy John's OH Player of the Week
Congratulations to Rebecca Gilligan - Jr Girls' Swimming and Kelen Dietrich - Jr Boys' Basketball for being named Jimmy John's Oak Hills High School Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Jaylah Herzog Jr. Girls' Basketball Jaylah, a 5-11 junior forward, was an imposing defensive force last week in two games for
JFD open house changed to 1/14/19
UPDATE: The open house has been moved to Monday, January 14, due to snow. We hope you'll join us on Monday from 6-8 pm. ************ We cordially invite you to join us: Sunday, January 13, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate a community Open
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to Abby Yost - Jr Girls' Swimming and Balor Appiarius - Sr Boys' Basketball for being named Jimmy John's Oak Hills High School Players of the Week!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week: Dy’Jhanik Armfield Jr. Girls' Basketball The junior guard averaged 21.0 points and 4 steals in two games last