Be sure to check our District Web Page first for information regarding any school delays due to weather conditions.

Baseball Youth Clinic

The Ontario High School baseball coaches and players will be on hand to instruct a baseball clinic, February 27 for students in grades first thru sixth. The clinic will be held at the Ontario Middle School, the cost is $20.00. Forms can be downloaded at www.oysports.com. Registration includes participation in the clinic, instruction, t-shirt, and refreshments.

Participants will learn skills to increase their potential to be successful in the game of baseball. Any questions, please contact Coach Gorbett at 419-468-6769. Clinic is open to any boy regardless of school district. Early registration is recommended to guarantee a spot.

Clinic times will be

Grades 1 - 3: 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Grades 4 - 6: 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Monster Volleyball League

Ontario Volleyball is partnering with Plymouth again this year to offer girls in 3^rd- 8^th grade a great volleyball experience (no prior experience required). By partnering together we can participate in a camp @ Ashland University with their coach, her assistants and players at a low cost.

OMS Volleyball Coach, Janet Yeager Swain is offering girls in grades three through eight the opportunity to attend a volleyball camp at Ashland University and learn the fundamentals of the game. The camp will run from March 15, 16, 18 at Ashland University's Kates Gym. For more information about this camp, download the flyer.

Bitty League Camp Flyer

Emergency Medical Form

Little Lady Warrior Basketball

"Little" Lady Warrior basketball program for grades 3 thru 6 is held every Sunday evening in the high school gym from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The cost is $30.00. Any questions contact Coach Homan at 419-529-8143.

Upcoming Events:

Feb 8 - OPAA Mtg., Board Conference Rm., 7:00 p.m.

Ontario Community Family Swim, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Feb 9 - Board of Education Mtg., MS Library, 7:00 p.m. (see agenda)
Feb 10 - OMS PTO Mtg., MS Library, 6:00 p.m.

Feb 11 - Parent / Teacher Conferences, Grades 6 through 12 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Feb 15 - Presidents Day - No School
Feb 18 - Parent / Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten through grade 5 - 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Feb 25 - Parent / Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten through grade 5 - 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mar 4 - Early Release: Staff Development (middle school & high school - 1:55 p.m.; Stingel - 2:45 p.m.)
Mar 19 - Third Quarter Ends (43 days)
Apr 2 - 5 - Spring Vacation (No School)
Apr 6 - Comp Day for Spring Conferences (No School)

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View the weekly schedule for after-school activities.

Swimming Lessons Available

The Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio (GCSTO) will be offering swimming lessons at the Ontario High School starting February 26, 2010 and on throughout the spring. Parent/tot, pre-school, school age and adult classes will be offered. Class sizes are kept very small (3 to 5 swimmers max) and flex scheduling is available. Friday evening, Saturday morning & Sunday afternoon group, semiprivate and private lesson classes will be offered. This lesson program was chosen as the number one choice in this year’s Nickelodeon’s Parent Picks Awards in central Ohio and is now coming to the Mansfield area. It has also been named as a local partner in USA Swimming’s national “Make a Splash” campaign. For more information and registration instructions please contact GCSTO head lesson instructor, Sarah Galat (Schmidt) at 419-571-2358 or schmidt.551@buckeyemail.osu.edu to get find out more about the program and how to get enrolled. You may also download lesson information by clicking on the following:

GCSS Informational Brochure Download

GCSS Application Download

Artwork Chosen for Young People's Contest

Congratulations to five talented students who recently had their artwork judged at the Mansfield Art Center. A special round of applause for two students, Lucas VanArsdale and Allie Atkins, who were chosen to have their art pieces represent Ontario Middle School in the Young People's Art Show. Their work will be on display throughout March at the State Teachers Retirement Building in Columbus.

Mrs. Garberich had a difficult time in selecting student pieces to be entered in this prestigious competition for grades K-8, but she ultimately chose Raelene Harris, Allie Atkinson and Lucas VanArsdale as well as Travis Gayheart and Olivia Shaver's work to represent our district. Each area teacher was permitted to entered only five pieces of student work in the competition. Good job student artists!

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

District's School Nurse - JoAnn Frantz, School Nurse

School Resource Officer - Adam Gongwer

Our Schools

High School:

Principal - Jim Klenk

Asst. Principal - Chris Smith

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

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.

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.