Oak Hills High School News
2020
Welcome back! Visit our Reopening Website and FAQ
Visit ohlsd.us/reopening to see our plan for a safe, efficient and welcoming return to school.
Location change for Aug. 3 Board of Education meeting
The Aug. 3 Board of Education meeting site has been changed to the Oak Hills High School Auditorium. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will also be live-streamed.
Important information on updating immunization records
State law requires that parents submit an updated immunization record for students in kindergarten, Grade 7 and Grade 12.
OHLSD is looking for more great bus drivers!
Do you know someone who would like a perfect part-time job driving bus for OHLSD?
Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Here's how to begin the registration process during the school closure.
OHLSD receives high state honors for financial reporting
State Auditor Faber: Oak Hills' reporting "serves as the standard for clean, accountable government."
Coronavirus Information & Links
Coronavirus information & links Please visit ohlsd.us/coronavirus for a list of Frequently Asked Questions and the most up to date information regarding our response and plan regarding building closures and coronavirus. See below for various
March 6 & 7: BMS presents Frozen Jr.
$5 tickets support our Fine Arts program!
Caroline Eichhorn wins Western Hills Service Club scholarship
OHHS senior is ranked first in her class and plans a career in medicine.
2020-2021 Kindergarten registration is March 11 & 12
Registration takes place 4-6:30 pm at each elementary school.
16 'Reflections' art award winners move on to state
Student winners in literature, musical composition, photography & visual arts.
Kellie O'Brien Honored at Excellence in Education Awards
J.F. Dulles kindergarten named Outstanding Student-Teacher Mentor.
Feb. 20 session on Bullying and the Impact of Social Media
Council on Child Abuse training open to all Oak Hills parents, staff
C.O. Harrison named StEP School of the Year
UC Economics Center honors COH for financial literacy education, charitable giving.
15 OHHS Student-Athletes Sign with College Teams
Seniors represent nine different sports.
Jamie Schorsch named Educator of the Year
Visual arts teacher named one of region's best.
Oak Hills athletes part of Super Bowl campaign
Female football players helping break down boundaries.
COH nominated for Blue Ribbon Award
C.O. Harrison could be named one of nation's top schools
Oak Hills Athletic Department wins $25,000 grant
Award will provide equipment for 11 sports and students with special needs
Preparing our future physicians
OHHS students get rare chance to work with medical team.
Oakdale first graders, Justice Sotomayor are pen pals
Ch. 12 captured this special Spanish-language connection.
Rapid Run Middle School performs The Music Man Jr.
A fresh take on a classic musical! Jan. 23, 24 & 25
Leaving her mark on Mars?
Brianna Hensley's a semifinalist in naming Mars Rover!
A regional honor for Kellie O'Brien
J.F. Dulles kindergarten teacher named Outstanding Mentor Teacher.
The 2020 Save Local Waters Rain Barrel Auction is Happening Soon! I
The 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 like stormwater runoff,
OHHS Art and Design Student Selected for the CAC's "Please Hold" Exhibition
The Contemporary Arts Center’s Teen Council (C-YA) recently invited teens from all over the country to submit their artwork for a summer art show titled "Please Hold". During these last few months, we’ve had many disruptions, both big and
Celebrating Art: Spring 2020 High Merit Students Announced
Congratulations to the 6 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Spring 2020 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Having a High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries
Celebrate Class of 2020
Help us celebrate Oak Hills Class of 2020 Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 4:00 pm on Star 64!
OHHS Senior Year Quarantine Reflection
OHHS Senior Molly Florimonte reflects on her 4 years of high school, and the impact that COVID-19 had on the end of that journey. You can check out her
Congratulations Highest Honors
Happy Graduation Day to all of our Class of 2020 Grads! Oak Hills High School would like to honor these 97 students that will be graduating with highest honors! We are proud of you ,all of your hard work and are sure you will all do amazing things
Oak Hills Virtual Academic Signing
2020 Virtual OHHS Art and Design Year-End Exhibition
While we may be ending our 2019-2020 school year out of the building, we wanted to showcase some of the amazing works that our Art and Design students have created throughout the 27 courses offered at the OHHS this school year. Click the link below for the
2020 Congressional Art Award Competitors
“An Artistic Discovery,” a nationwide high school visual art competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute, aims to showcase the artistic talents of high school students. This annual competition is open to students in grades 9-12 who are
"Artists of Tomorrow, Today" Virtual Studio Art AP Exhibition and Recognition Ceremony
The "Artists of Tomorrow, Today" Studio Art AP exhibition presents 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, 3D Design, and Drawing. The
2020 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition OHHS Art and Design Winner!
This year's state-level of judging for The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition was delayed, but has finally taken place!. The Exhibition is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our talented young people in the state of Ohio. The
OHHS Art and Design Students Exhibiting at the VIRTUAL 2020 CAM Teen Expo
Each year The Cincinnati Art Museum engages young artists to display their artwork at our 10x10 Teen Art Expo. Students from the OHHS National Art Honor Society and Ms. Schorsch’s Drawing and Printmaking, and Studio Art AP Drawing classes will be
OHLSD Art and Design Students Contribute to Hearts of Hope
Former OHLSD Art teacher, Stacie Kearns, is currently working on a project to help show our health care workers some love called "Hearts for Hope". Stacie's mission as an artist is to spread LOVE, JOY, HOPE, and HEALING through the power of art and she is
2020 Spring “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
OHHS Art and Design Student's Powerful Documentary About COVID-19
OHHS senior Taylor Glover created a powerful documentary for Mrs. Gibson's Video Technology class about her impact of the COVID-19 on the lives of community members. In the planning of her documentary, Taylor wanted to focus on publicizing. Taylor stated,
OHHS Art and Design Student Competes in the International Comic/Manga Contest
As schools shut down across Ohio in March, OHHS Art and Design student Patrick Thibodeaux discovered, and seized, an amazing opportunity! Patrick reached out to his Drawing and Printmaking teacher, Ms. Schorsch, about the International Comic/Manga competition
Signs of Spring: Save Local Waters Updated Event Information and Planting Piece Projects
Here's a little something to brighten up your raining day! It's Raining Barrels! The 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
Highlanders named Enquirer 2019-20 Winter All-Stars
Congratulations to the Highlander athletes who were named Cincinnati Enquirer 2019-20 Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky high school Winter All-Stars! Ohio Div 1 Boys' Basketball Adonis Caneris - Honorable Mention Kelen
#BeTheLightOH
We just want to take a moment to send our sincere thanks to OHHS Athletic Director Ben Hageman, Kyle Prosser and Jon DeLotell for lighting up the OHHS stadium Monday night and to so many community members for switching on their porch lights to honor
OHHS Virtual Walk
Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures to include in our Virtual Walk. While our fundraising efforts were cut short, we were still able to raise over $13,000, and every penny we raised will be donated to the following organizations: Anderson
Tell Me Something Good OHHS
OHHS Video Technology students took a few minutes to share something good in our current situation. It helps all of us to understand better when we share our perspective. You may be an essential worker, babysitting siblings so parents can work from home,
OHHS Prom Update
Dear Highlander Families, As you know, as with so many other events and plans in this challenging spring season, the OHHS Prom scheduled for this Saturday, April 25, has been postponed. We know this is a great disappointment to our students, and we are sorry
The Art Will Go On!
On March 12th, our OHHS Art and Design students left for Spring Break uncertain of what the rest of the school year would look like and some of their projects came to a screeching halt. Here is a glimpse of some of the murals students were working on and what
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students! Highest Honors High
OHHS Art and Design Student Earns Recognition at the MSJU 4th Annual New Media Film Festival
OHHS Art and Design student Tatum Barkley was recently awarded an Honorable Mention for her submission to the Narrative Category of the 4th annual Mount Saint Joseph University's New Media Film Festival. The New Media Film Festival, sponsored by the School of
AP Updates (Covid-19)
AP Updates (Covid-19) Last updated: 4/5/2020 AP Updates and OHHS Guidance This information is updated as information from College Board is released. The information provides guidance that is specific to OHHS. Students and Teachers should use the
OHHS Design Student Addressing COVID-19 Through PSA Poster Design
Students in Mrs. Gibson's Adobe Photoshop class recently completed their PSA project. The goal of the assignment was to design a PSA (Public Service Announcement) poster that included a DC or Marvel Comic Hero or Villain to draw attention to a Global Issue.
2020 District Office Art Exhibition: Virtual 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
“The Nature of Us” with “Art in Root” OHHS Virtual Exhibition
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
OHHS Art and Design Students and Tiger Lily Press
Six Oak Hills Art and Design students were recently selected to participate in the High School Printmaking Intensive designed to expose high school students to professional printmaking practices at Tiger Lily Press with Artist and Art Educator Eric Brass. The
2019-20 Winter Season Highlander Award recipients
Congratulations to our Highlander Award recipients for the 2019-20 Winter season! The awards were presented to our Varsity student-athletes at the Winter Awards program. The Highlander Award is not an MVP Award in the traditional sense, but
The 2020 Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition Regional Winners!
The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our 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,
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Nathan Sexton Sr Boys' Bowling Nathan rolled a 658 series at the OHSAA district bowling tournament which included a 267 in the third game. Nathan has been a leader for the boys bowling team all season. He
Overture Awards Finalist Cailee Plunkett
Congratulations to Cailee Plunkett on being selected as an Overture Awards Finalist this year. During the Overture Awards Ceremony at the Aronoff Center on Saturday Cailee spoke about her work and received $1000 for her artistic efforts!
Oak Hills Orchestra Festival: Tuesday, March 10th
You are cordially invited to attend the Oak Hills Local School District’s annual Orchestra Festival on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 PM, in the Oak Hills High School gym. It is a wonderful opportunity to hear our orchestras from 5th grade through High
The Drawing and Printmaking 2019-20 Nigeria Memory Project Delivery Video!
The Memory Project portraits that the OHHS Drawing and Printmaking students created earlier this fall were successfully delivered to the children and teens in Nigeria! This year, students at OHHS created 45 portraits for Nigerian Children. Nigeria is a
OHBA Spring Craft & Vendor Fair March 7!
OHBA Spring Craft & Vendor Fair March 7!
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlander athletes who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Owen King Sr. Boys' Bowling Owen rolled a 592 series at Sectionals that also helped the boys bowling team advance to
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Save the Date! OHBA Spring Craft & Vendor Fair March 7!
OHBA Spring Craft & Vendor Fair March 7!
Jimmy Johns' 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! Owen Pelzer Sr. Boys' Swimming Owen is a 3-time state qualifier and will be competing at
One Hope One Heart
Please join the Oak Hills community in an effort to raise funds for our 9th Annual One Hope One Heart fundraiser. This is a family friendly event that is open to all of the Oak Hills community and has something for all ages to enjoy! On Friday April 3, 2020
OH Boys' Bowling - GMC Champions!
Congratulations to Coach Andrew Bridges and the OH Boys' Bowling team for defeating Princeton 2705-2365 to clinch a share of the GMC title and finish 7-2 in the GMC! This is the 4th straight year that the Highlanders have been sole champions or have shared
Celebrating Art: Fall 2019 High Merit Students Announced
Congratulations to the 4 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Fall 2019 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Having a High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Caleb Abel Sr. Wrestling Caleb Abel
Highlander Swim & Dive - District Qualifiers
Congratulations to OH Boys' Dive team member Donny Grote who qualified for Districts on Feb. 11th at 6p at Miami University Aquatic Center! Congratulations to the OH Boys' Swim team members who qualified for Districts on Feb. 15th
Friday 25 ACT Day
Dear Highlander Families: Late winter to early spring is testing season here at Oak Hills High School. While your student may participate in End-of-Course or Advanced Placement tests, this message is to inform you about the ACT, a national
Cailee Plunkett Announced as an Overture Awards Finalist!
Congratulations to OHHS Art and Design student Cailee Plunkett whose portfolio of works was one of the 4 Finalists selected from the 14 Semi-Finalists for the 2020 Visual Arts Competition of The Overture Awards. Cailee will compete against 3 other Finalists
2020 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition
Congratulations to Ms. Schorsch's Drawing and Printmaking student, William Weinheimer, on being selected to represent our Legislative District and OHHS at this year's Exhibition! As part of a year-long celebration of the arts and arts education, the artwork
MORP, Prom and Graduation - Can you attend?
Privileged Activities (MORP, PROM and GRADUATION) Attendance/Tardies/Discipline Though springtime is still 2 months away, it will be here before we know it. Below is information concerning privileged after-school activities/dances in relation to
GMC Swim & Dive Championship Awards
It was a great weekend at the GMC Swim & Dive Championships for the Highlanders! Senior Owen Pelzer was named the GMC Male Swimmer of the Year and OHHS Head Coach Andy Schroeder was named GMC Co-Coach of the Year! Owen was the GMC
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Donny Grote Fr. Boys' SwimmingDonny is a first-year varsity swimmer and diver.
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week!!
February 25 ACT day
Dear Highlander Families: Late winter to early spring is testing season here at Oak Hills High School. While your student may participate in End-of-Course or Advanced Placement tests, this message is to inform you about the ACT, a national
Art Possible Ohio 24th Annual Accessible Expression Exhibition
Congratulations to the Oak Hills High School students whose artwork was selected for the Art Possible Ohio, formerly known as VSA OHIO, Annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Traveling Exhibition. Anna Luken, Grade 12Ayden Hingsbergen, Grade 9 What is it all
The 2020 Save Local Waters Rain Barrel Art Project
The 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 like stormwater runoff,
21st Aroma's Photography Student Exhibition: Save the Date!
Since 2008, Mr. Groh has been hosting a student photography exhibition at Aroma's Java & Gelato. The exhibitions have been held twice a year, once in December and then again in May, with work from Darkroom Photography, Digital Photography, and Studio Art
Highlanders named Enquirer 2019 Fall All-Stars
Congratulations to the Highlander athletes who were named Cincinnati Enquirer 2019 Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky high school Fall All-Stars! Div 1 Football Will Young - Honorable Mention Div 1 Girls' Tennis Mia Ziebro -
Diamond Oaks Open House on Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm
Diamond Oaks Open House on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm
STEM Workshops - OHHS Robotics
The High School's Robotics team will be conducting a STEM workshop in the February that your student may be interested in. These workshops are designed and ran by the current Robotics team as a way to spread STEM interest in the district and practice
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! Alex Schmidt Jr. Boys' Swimming Alex is a multiple-sport athlete that is a true team player. Alex will compete in any
OHHS Art and Design Student Advances to The Overture Awards Semi-Finals!
Congratulations to OHHS Art and Design student Cailee Plunkett whose portfolio of works was one of the 14 selected from the 67 Regional entries to advance to the Semi-Final Competition of The Overture Awards. Cailee will compete against the 13 other
OHHS NHS Community Pancake Breakfast
The OHHS National Honor Society will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at OHHS in the commons from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. The entry fee is $6 per person and donations will be accepted. *All proceeds go tot help fund our service projects. Everyone is welcome!!
2020 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 and to
Oak Hills Athletics - Winter Signing Day Weds, February 5th
Oak Hills Athletics is proud to announce our Highlander student-athletes who are committing to further their athletic and academic careers next year in college and who will be participating in our February 5th College Signing Day at
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
A great week of competition for our Highlander teams which means a big group of Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week! Jamie Mays Sr. Girls' Bowling Senior Jamie Mays continued to
STEM Workshops - OHHS Robotics
The High School's Robotics team will be conducting two STEM workshops in the near future . These workshops are designed and ran by the current Robotics team as a way to spread STEM interest in the district and practice their own STEM
Canned Food Drive
Big game this week....OH vs E on Tuesday, January 21. The big winner will be the Freestore Foodbank. Ms. Brassfield's Tartan Time will be hosting a canned food drive. All donations will be given to the Freestore Foodbank to help those in need.
2nd Qtr Honor Roll
Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students! Highest Honors High
Congrats Oak Hills HS Honor Band Participants!
We would like to highlight and congratulate the 24 Oak Hills HS students selected for the 2020 O.M.E.A. District 14 High School Honor Band this year. Students were selected and placed into one of two honor bands after a rigorous live
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Reagan Asman Sr. Girls' Swimming Reagan has worked hard all year to be her best for the team. This weekend
Congratulations to OHHS Competition Cheer Team- State Runner-Up!
On January 12, 2020, the Oak Hills Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team competed for the Ohio Athletic Committee Cheerleading State Championship in Marysville, Ohio. Led by seniors, Alyssa Roth, Maria Huth, Lexy Hutto, Kalianne Lloyd, Ashley Harsman,
2020 Scholastic Art Awards Winners!
Congratulations to our Highlander artists on their record-breaking year of Scholastic Art Awards! Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 visual arts and literary arts organizations across the country to bring the Scholastic Awards to local
College Credit Plus Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium to learn more about our College Credit Plus and Advanced Placement programs. All students and families are welcome to attend this important meeting about earning college credits at Oak Hills.
Highlander GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the Highlanders who were named GMC Athletes of the Week! Maria Thibodeaux Fr. Girls' Swimming Maria Thibodeaux is one of a number of talented freshmen that has committed to the most
Jimmy John's OHHS Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Jimmy Johns' 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 our Highlanders named GMC Athletes of the Week! Brooke Walter Sr. Girls' Bowling In her second year as a member of the bowling team, Brooke earned a spot
GMC Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Highlanders named GMC Athletes of the Week! Steven Granger Boys' Bowling Sr. Steven had the team-high 447 Series against Northwest which helped lead the team to a