Attention Runners

The Ontario Cross Country teams along with the Fourth of July

Committee will be sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, July 4th as part of the festival's activities (see the Festival's website). The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. (rain or shine) in front of Stingel Intermediate.

The residential course will take runners from in front of the school on Shelby-Ontario Road, down Milligan Road around Marshall Park and back to the high school in 3.1 miles. See the course map.

The pre-registration fee is $12 and includes a T-shirt. Runners may also register the day of the race from 7:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. If you are interested in participating, please see the race flier, complete the registration form and submit your payment to Maureen Johnson. For further information, see the Cross Country web page.

District's Bullying Policy

"In accordance with the provisions of House Bill 276, each school district in Ohio is required to post bullying incidents on the school's website twice yearly. The posted incidents, by building, reflect the bullying definition adopted by the Ontario Board of Education in August 2007. The policy stipulates that bullying is an intentional written, verbal, or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student, more than once, and the behavior causes either mental or physical harm to the other student. The behavior is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student."

OHS - 15

OMS - 10

Intermediate - 7

Primary - 0

Upcoming Events:

July 4 - Ontario's 4th of July Festival (see Festival's website for complete listing of activities) Ontario Middle School Grounds
July 15 - Board Mtg., MS Library, 7:00 p.m.
Aug 4 - Stingel Latchkey Sign-up, Stingel Primary, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (First come, first served basis)

View the summer schedule for school activities.

Alumnus to Host Local Book Signing

Dr. Max R. Terman, a 1963 Ontario H. S. graduate and author, will be at the Barnes and Noble bookstore on Lex-Springmill Rd., Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 6 to 8 pm for a book signing for his latest Civil War novel, HIRAM'S HONOR: RELIVING PRIVATE TERMAN'S CIVIL WAR. Based on over ten years of research, Hiram's Honor dramatizes the experiences of a Richland County Civil War soldier who was captured at Gettysburg, sent to Andersonville, and survived! Illustrated with period and present day photographs and maps, it is a riveting story of suffering, friendship, faith, and survival against incredible odds. From the numbing terror of the battlefields at Second Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg to the grinding misery of the prison camps at Richmond and Andersonville, this book is a fitting tribute to the upcoming 150-year anniversary of the Civil War. Hiram's Honor can be examined at Amazon.com.

Golfers Have Great Outing & Warriors Benefit

The Ontario Warrior Football Golf Scramble took place on June 20 at Twin Lakes golf course. Fourteen teams comprised of 54 golfers made up a very competitive field. All individuals involved were there to show their support for the Ontario football program. The day began with some suspect weather, but turned out to be a gorgeous afternoon! The event, which was sponsored by 37 different businesses and individuals was very successful in generating funds for the football program. The team comprised of Jim Weist, Larry Monica, Corey Monica, and Don Hoover fired a 15-under to win the inaugural event. All golfers were treated to bagels from Panera before teeing off and hot dogs and chips throughout the day. While the prizes were awarded, everyone enjoyed a steak dinner!

Coach Kreger would like to thank all the individuals who helped make the outing a success. "I would like to thank all of the people involved with the outing. Without the sponsors, the golfers and all of the people behind the scenes this event would have never happened. I look forward to this scramble becoming a yearly event that the supporters of the Ontario Football program can get together and kick off the upcoming football season. It is nice to be able to get together in June and talk about football. Next year, hopefully more individuals will want to be a part of the event and help the Ontario Football program grow."

Coach Kreger

Please view the football web page for more photos.

B-ballers Enjoy Camp

Fifth, sixth, and seventh grade boys

Grades three and four

Grades first and second

Campers had a good time during the boys basketball program. Coach Balogh and his staff had a number of area athletes participating.

District's Website Introduces Addition to Commemorate History of the Ontario Schools

If you are curious to know the history of the Ontario School District, we have just made it easier for you to discover that information. Newly constructed web pages located at: www.ontarioschools.org/history/ provide readers not only the historical account of our schools' development, but offer numerous images that document the past eras. Senior class portraits from the years 1930 to 1960 along with photos from the early yearbooks are interspersed throughout the site showcasing how things have changed over the years. Viewers are encouraged to submit copies of their photos of old school memories to the site.

District Administration

Superintendent - Daryl Hall - 419-747-4311

Director of Operations - Curt McVicker - 419-747-4311

Treasurer - Randy Harvey - 419-747-4311

Maintenance & Transportation

Supervisor - Brian Rogers - 419-529-3814

School Resource Officer - Adam Gongwer

Our Schools

High School:

Principal - Jim Klenk

Asst. Principal - Todd Martin

Athletic Director - Don Cooper

Guidance - Sharon McCormick

Guidance - Donnie Strine

Middle School:

Principal - Monty Perry

Athletic Director - Don Cooper

Guidance - Diane Cunningham

Stingel Intermediate School:

Principal - Mike Ream

Guidance - Tod Petit

Stingel Elementary School:

Principal - George Fisk

Guidance - Tod Petit

Attention Teachers...

Be sure to check the updates to the Professional Development web page including the new link for the Richland County Retired Teachers Association. Teachers are encouraged to use the Individual Professional Development Plan Manager to keep their certification updated. Other links are also to assist with staff professional development provided.

Alumni Web Page

Be sure to check the online website for Ontario Alumni at

http://ontariohs.alumniclass.com/

You can find the latest information regarding your class. Don't forget to register and let your fellow classmates discover what you have been doing with your life since high school.