Blog Entries - 2023
![OHHS senior Kaylyn Schirmer](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/IMG_5845-981.jpg)
OHHS seniors awarded Governor's Merit Scholarships
Twenty-nine OHHS seniors qualified for the Governor's Merit Scholarship recently created by Gov. Mike Dewine and the Ohio State Legislature.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Oak HIlls Middle School Cheerleaders](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Middle School cheerleaders-974.jpg)
Middle School cheerleaders win OHSAA Spirit State Championship!
The Oak Hills Middle School Cheerleading squad was crowned as the OHSAA Spirit State Champions this past weekend.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photo of Coach Bob Klotz](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Coach Klotz-971.jpg)
Coach Bob Klotz named Region 16 Sportsmanship, Integrity, and Ethics Coach of the Year
Oak Hills High School assistant football Coach Bob Klotz named Region 16 Sportsmanship, Integrity, and Ethics Coach of the Year.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photo of All-American Presley Pennekamp](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Presley Pennekamp All-American 2-967.jpg)
Great news! Presley Pennekamp named an All-American!
OHHS junior is first All-American in the history of the OHHS women's soccer program.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![OHHS band on field at West Clermont Invitational](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS band West Clermont invitational-964.png)
Great Scot! Marching Band named Class 4A Champion
Highlanders take a host of honors at West Clermont Invitational
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photo of four school board candidates](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Board candidates forum -959.jpg)
Thanks to those attending or viewing the Board Candidates Forum
![Graphic for Much Ado about Nothing](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Much Ado about Nothing graphic-962.jpeg)
On sale now: Tickets for Much Ado about Nothing
Comedy, intrigue, action, secrets, trickery, romance!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![flyer for Halloween concert at OHHS](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Halloween concert-961.jpeg)
You're in for a treat! Halloween Concert at OHHS
OHHS Choirs, Springmyer Encore will perform.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![AP School Honor Roll certificate from College Board](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS AP Honor Roll logo 2023-957.jpg)
College Board names OHHS to AP School Honor Roll
Award recognizes increasing access to AP courses and supporting students on the path to college.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Marching Band members with trophies from Simon Kenton competition](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS marching band Simon Kenton trophies 2023-955.jpg)
Marching Band takes first in class, Reserve Grand Champion
Oak Hills has great showing in first MSBA competition of the season!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![OHHS seniors Stella Burnett and Daniel Miller are Commended Students](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS National Merit commended students 2023-953.jpg)
Congratulations to OHHS's National Merit Commended Students
Seniors Stella Burnett and Daniel Miller rank in the top 4% of the 1.5 million students who took the PSAT
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Students earning National Board honors with Travis Hunt](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS College Board minority recognition awardees-951.jpg)
OHHS students/grad earn prestigious College Board honors
National Recognition Program honors academic excellence
Blog Entry Synopsis End![OHHS teacher Alex Moore with Barry Maniloow](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Alex Moore and Barry Manilow-948.jpg)
Winner of the Manilow Music Project for Cincinnati -- Alex Moore!
OHHS music teacher honored at Saturday Manilow concert
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photo of 201 Lego sets donated to Children's Hospital](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Legos from Lance 201 sets-946.jpg)
A beautiful legacy: Legos from Lance
Project sends support & fun to patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Blog Entry Synopsis EndOHLSD hiring additional instructional aides
Rewarding work and competitive wages and benefits!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![photo of Jamie Schorsch](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Jamie Schorsch close-up-942.jpg)
OHHS educator Jamie Schorsch honored by Ohio Art Education Association
Award recognizes strong teaching and support for arts education and local cultural arts
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Barry Manilow in concert](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Manilow logo-940.png)
OHHS teacher wins Barry Manilow Music Project Teacher Contest
HIs prizes: Music for school instruments, cash awards, tickets to Manilow concert!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![little girl getting off bus](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/First day 2022 Dulles little girl on bus-937.jpg)
OHLSD again opens with a staggered start
Check out the details of when your Highlander returns to school!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Flyer for info meeting for Junior Color Guard](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Junior Guard flyer 2023-932.jpg)
An Oak Hills First: Junior Color Guard
Students in grades 5-8 invited to be part of this first-ever school activity!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![football players leaving stadium](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS football players leaving field-930.jpg)
Calling all Highlander fans: Sports passes on sale soon!
Purchase passes online or in person
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Manilow music project graphic](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Manilow graphic 2-928.png)
Help OHHS teacher Alex Moore win Manilow Music Teacher Award
Voting open June 27 and closes on July 21
Blog Entry Synopsis EndJune 26 Board of Education meeting cancelled
The next Board of Education meeting is Monday, Aug. 7, at District Office, 6325 Rapid Run Rd., Cincinnati 45233.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![photo of OHLSD retirees](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/retirees 2023-924.jpg)
Saying thanks for 623 years of service!
OHLSD sends its very best wishes to our 2023 retirees.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Slideshow of Senior Recognition Night](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Highest Honors 2023 boys-922.jpg)
An evening of honors for the amazing Class of 2023
Senior Recognition Night overflowed with scholarships, honors and awards
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Springmyer fifth grader Addisen Dobbins with family and staff for award](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Springmyer Addison Dobbins Safety Patrol award 2023 group-920.jpg)
Congratulations to the Tristate's 2023 Safety Patroller of the Year!
5th Grader Addisen Dobbins recognized for being 'prepared, respectful and positive."
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMiddle-school math instructional review on May 17
Current and incoming middle-school families are invited to a middle-school math instructional review where they will have the opportunity to review and explore the new resources that middle-school students will use in their math classes next school
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Poster on physicals](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/sports physical 2023-917.jpg)
Pre-participation sports physicals held May 15
Open to students grades 6-12
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Seniors earning Highest Honors](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS HIghest Honors 2023 bleacher shot-915.jpg)
Bravo! 137 OHHS seniors earn Highest Honors
This honor recognizes years of hard work, intellectual curiosity and perseverance.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Susan Burdine in her classroom](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/RRMS Susan Burdine chemistry award 2023-912.jpg)
Susan Burdine named 2023 Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year
American Chemical Society award recognizes dedication, advocacy of science learning.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![OHLSD administrators with Gov. DeWine](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Mount St. Joseph Govs visit 2023 group-910.jpg)
OHLSD administrators meet with Gov. DeWine on reading efforts
OHLSD and Mount St. Joseph University are strong partners on literacy.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![montage of T in PTA winners](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/T in PTA Award winners 2023-906.png)
Celebrating the 2023 'T in PTA' Award winners
These educators are being honored for making a positive impact on the lives of the children of OHLSD.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![photo of football players selling mulch](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS football mulch sales-904.jpg)
Now underway: OHHS football program's mulch sale
Proceeds help supply players' cleats, t-shirt, shorts, game socks and pre game meals.
![Cinderella logo](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Cinderella image 2023-902.jpg)
A magical musical: Cinderella at OHHS, March 9-12
Here's how to buy tickets!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![flyer for Try an Instrument Night on March 22](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Try the instrument flyer for OHHS music class 2023-900.jpg)
Coming Soon: Try an Instrument Night
March 22nd event lets 3-6 graders see what instruments they might like to play next year!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photo of volunteer in Product of Public Schools t-shirt](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/JFD Public Schools Week neon 2 2023-899.jpg)
OHLSD wishes everyone a happy Public Schools Week, Feb. 27-March 3!
We are grateful for our community's commitment to strong public schools!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photos of Madeline Seibert](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Madeline Seibert NM Finalist-897.jpg)
OHHS senior Madeline Seibert named a National Merit Finalist
2 million U.S. students take qualifying exam. Just 15,000 make Finalist status.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![OHHS student Kosta Brunson in All-State Jazz Band](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS All state jazz band Kosta Brunson 2023-893.jpg)
An OHHS first: Highlanders on two All-State bands
Congratulations to senior Kosta Brunson and junior Matthew Watson for these top state honors!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Photo of former superintendent Clifton McMahon](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/McMahon supt photo with obituary-889.jpg)
OHLSD mourns the passing of Dr. Clifton McMahon
Dr. McMahon served as superintendent of OHLSD from 1974-1985.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Beauty and the Beast logo](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Beauty and the Beast logo-895.jpg)
Coming March 3 & 4: Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Bridgetown Middle School
The Disney classic makes a great family night!
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Poster for PTA A NIght at the Disco](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/PTA Ladies Night Out 2023-887.jpg)
OHHS PTA's Ladies Night Out is March 4
Get your groove on and support the PTA at 'A Night at the Disco'
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Flyer for athletic boosters' Main Event](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Athletic Main Event stag flyer 2023-885.png)
The Main Event: Enjoy a great night out & benefit the Athletic Boosters
April 15 event features sports broadcasters Dan Hoard, Terry Nelson and George Vogel
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Children's Hospital medical staff teaching first aid to BMS students.](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/BMS Stop the Bleed 2023 -873.jpg)
Children's Hospital, UC Medical Center staff provide emergency medical training
Research project includes bleeding control, CPR and emergency first aid.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Book Bus volunteer reading to students at Delshire Elementary.](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/Book Bus buddies night Delshire 7 2023-870.jpg)
OHAEF's Book Bus rolls on with family engagement
Besides enjoying free books and literacy fun, families now have 'Book Buddies' who encourage family reading.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Alum Grace Aufderbeck visits OHHS.](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Grace Aufderbeck in music class 2023-868.jpg)
"This is where I grew up, why I am who I am today."
OHHS alumna/country music rising star Grace Aufderbeck visits music classes.
Blog Entry Synopsis End![OHHS senior Brooklynn Webster at awards ceremony](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/OHHS Brooklyn Webster scholarship 2023-864.jpg)
OHHS senior honored by Western Hills Exchange Club
Brookelynn Webster earns Student of the Month Award & Scholarship
Blog Entry Synopsis End![Poster of Matilda Jr.](https://www.ohlsd.us/pages/district-news/image/section-image/RRMS Mathilda Jr. poster 2023-866.jpg)
Coming Soon: musical Matilda Jr. at RRMS
Performances take place Jan. 26-28.
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