With summer wrapping up, August is going to be busy, busy, busy with school starting! Effler Schmitt is a proud supporter of Ottawa Hills Local Schools, and we’re excited to see our community come together for another amazing year. From freshly sharpened pencils to new backpacks and big first-day smiles, this time of year is all about fresh beginnings and new opportunities. We want to make sure everyone feels ready, prepared, and energized for the school year ahead.
Below, you’ll find the Ottawa Hills Elementary, Junior High, and High School schedules for the end of August—perfect for planning those last summer adventures and making a smooth transition back to the classroom. Here’s to a successful and memorable start to the year for students, parents, teachers, and our entire village community!
Elementary Schedule:
AUGUST 18
Open House – Last Names A-J (5:30-6:15)
Open House – Last Names K-Z (6:15-7:00)
AUGUST 20
Fist Day of School
Kindergarten Staggered Start – Last Names A-E
AUGUST 21
Kindergarten Staggered Start – Last Names F-M
AUGUST 22
Kindergarten Staggered Start – Last Names N-Z
AUGUST 24
Ottawa Hills Back to School 5k Walk/Run 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AUGUST 25
Kindergarten First Day (All K Students)
AUGUST 27
6th Grade Camp Parent Meeting – Zoom (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Junior High & High School Schedule:
AUGUST 13
Green Bear Day (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
HS Fall Sports Photos (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
AUGUST 14
Seventh Grade Orientation (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
College Application Boot Camp – Session 4 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
AUGUST 15
New Student Orientation (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
AUGUST 20
First Day of School!
Open House (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
AUGUST 21
JH Fall Sports Photos (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM0
AUGUST 22
Booster BBQ (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
AUGUST 24
Back to School 5k – 8:30 mile, 9:00 5k (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
AUGUST 27
Involvement Day (11:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
OHSPA Kick Off Party – Foundry (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Senior Parent Night – Auditorium (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
AUGUST 28
NWOH Student Visionaries (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)