OHS

UPCOMING DATES

• October 20 | 7:00pm; HS Band Concert
• October 22 | End of Quarter 1
• October 23 | NO SCHOOL; Teacher PD/Work Day
  
• October 28 | 7:00pm; HS Choir Concert
  
• October 29 | 5:00pm-6:00pm; Otsego Trunk or Treat
• November 4 | All-In-One KNIGHT!
• 4:00pm - 8:00pm; Parent Teacher Conferences
• 5:00pm; FAFSA Workshop for the Class of 2027
• 5:30pm; NHS Induction
• 6:15pm; OHSAA Winter Sports Meeting
• 7:00pm; CCP Info Night (mandatory for 27/28 participation)
• November 5 | Parent Teacher Conferences; 10:00am-8:00pm
• November 11 | 9:00am; Veterans Day Assembly

• November 23 | NO SCHOOL; Teacher PD/Work Day
  
• October 24-27 | NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Break

Follow me on Instagram for regular announcements, highlights from the week, student and staff spotlights and more! @MrsB_Otsego_HSprincipal

For your communication ease, below you will find my contact information and social media platforms:

Office Phone: 419.823.4381 ext. 2105

Email: abraucksieck@otsegoknights.org

Instagram: @MrsB_Otsego_HSprincipal

District Facebook Page: Otsego Local School District

Otsego High School Profile | 2024-2025

The Pulse of Otsego | 2024

Otsego Students of the Month are selected based off of their character and behaviors that exemplify the qualities we value in our Portrait of a Graduate. Otsego Students of the Month are personally responsible, demonstrating integrity and accountability in all they do. Their flexibility and empathy allow them to navigate challenges while supporting those around them, and they are effective communicators who foster meaningful connections. Driven and innovative, they consistently solve problems with creativity and determination, setting a powerful example for their peers.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month:

Grade 9: Layla Champion

Grade 10: Trenton Rhine

Grade 11: Brayden Altherr

Grade 12: Paige Hauge

We are excited to recognize Gracie Zsigray for her participation in the 2026–2027 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition! Gracie’s artistic talents earned her a $100 award from the Ohio Arts Council. What a wonderful accomplishment and a great opportunity to showcase her creativity and talent! Congratulations, Gracie! We are proud of you! 🧡🖤

Awards Reception and Recognition will be Friday, January 15, 2027 at 6:00 pm at Otsego High School.

The Otsego Local School District and the Hall of Fame Committee are accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 Otsego Hall of Fame Class.

The Otsego Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, or students. The Otsego Hall of Fame also exists for all alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. These individuals have made noteworthy achievements as successful adults in their chosen careers and/or have served as benefactors of mankind. The Otsego Hall of Fame also recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Otsego Local Schools as a staff member, coach, or friend of Otsego.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO NOMINATE!

Nominations are due November 1, 2026.

For more information, contact Mary Gase at 419.823.4381 ext 3404 or mgase@otsegoknights.org

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we want to say something simple: every day matters—and we know some days are genuinely hard.

Students who attend consistently are more likely to succeed, not because of any one lesson, but because school is cumulative. Showing up is a big part of it.

Recent updates to Ohio attendance law have also changed how schools address absences. The accompanying graphics explain important terms—including excused and unexcused absences, chronic absence and habitual truancy—and show what families can expect as missed hours add up.

The key distinction: all missed instructional time, whether excused or unexcused, counts toward chronic absence. Habitual truancy is based only on unexcused hours. Otsego begins notifying families at 35 total absence hours so we can communicate and offer support early.

If your child will be absent, please call (419) 823-4381. It takes a minute and saves everyone a phone call.

If getting your child to school has become a real struggle—transportation, illness, anxiety or anything else—please reach out before it becomes a bigger problem. Our counselors and building secretaries would much rather help early. That is genuinely what they are here for.

Parents, please be sure to review the above listed expectations and social etiquettes with your students. If any any point student safety is in question or an NBC League rule is not followed, students will be given a warning.

If the behavior persists, parents will be called and the student(s) will be required to either sit with their parent/guardian for the remainder of the game OR they will be removed from the game entirely.

Let’s bring the energy as we cheer on our Knights! Please remember to keep our student section positive, respectful, and supportive of our team and school. Let’s show what Otsego pride looks like!

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• OTSEGO HIGH SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE261526
• Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to the school through Final Forms.

Save the Date! Senior Portraits will take place on Thursday, October 22nd in the auditorium from 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Not only will this portrait be used in the yearbook, but families will have the opportunity to order their student's senior portrait.

After each student is photographed, they’re sent home with their QR code and they can see their pictures in a few days once photos are uploaded. They can also select their yearbook photo. If a student does not log on and select their yearbook photo, the program just pulls the first photo in their run.

Any student unable to make it for the in-school day can book a free yearbook session at our studio. Easiest way to do this is at impulsestudio.net. Students who want a senior portrait must do this by Friday, December 18th, 2026.

The holidays are a special time of year, but we know they can also bring added stress for many families. The Otsego Angel Tree Program is here to help. If your family is in need of assistance this holiday season, we invite you to fill out the confidential form below to be included on our Angel Tree. All information will remain completely anonymous, known only to the organizers of the program.

Angel Tree Form Link

Please complete the form by Friday, November 6th, 2026.

If you have any issues accessing the form, please call Otsego Central Office and ask for Mary Gase. Or you can contact Mary Gase, mgase@otsegoknights.org or . She will be happy to assist you in filling it out.

We want every family in our community to know everyone needs a little help sometimes, and we’re here for you. Together, we make Otsego stronger.

Click on the sport link below to check out pictures from this year's athletic season! Thank you so much Flash Focus Imagery for these awesome images, and sharing them with our community! Marching Band and Cheerleading pictures are mixed in with Football and Boys Basketball!

Fall Sports: Football/Cheer, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cross Country

Winter Sports: Boys Basketball & Sideline Cheer, Comp Cheer, Girls Basketball, Wrestling

Spring Sports: link coming in Spring 2026

Our District released the 2025 edition of The Pulse of Otsego this week, and I am excited to share it with you! This amazing Quality Profile highlights so much excitement, positivity, culture and creativity of what we experience here at Otsego! Take a minute to check out the 2025 Pulse of Otsego! #OneHeartbeatGoKnights!

The Otsego Local School District provides this space as a community bulletin board in accordance with Board Policy 9700. Materials posted are not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with the District. Community organizations are welcome to submit events and information for consideration. The District reserves the right to review, approve, or deny any submission in accordance with Board policy and established guidelines.

We are excited to serve the high school students this year! Looking forward to a fantastic year!

High School Staff Directory/Contact List

Request a Meeting with the Principal - CLICK HERE

Email: abraucksieck@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://www.otsegoknights.org/high-school
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road Suite 2, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 ext. 2105

Instagram: @MrsB_Otsego_HSprincipal

District Facebook Page: Otsego Local School District

Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823 - 4381 (2108)

Email: dsaunders@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823 - 4381 (2107)

Email: ametzger@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381; ext. 2143

Serving all students, grades 9-12.

Email: mgase@otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381; ext. 2165

Serving all students, grades K-12.

Email: broberts@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2100)
Twitter: @OtsegoHSOffice