News from Bowling Green City Schools

April 4, 2025

Message from the Superintendent

Dear Members of the Bowling Green City Schools Community,

My letter in today’s edition of the Bowling Green City Schools e-newsletter is very short as I would like to simply share a few supplemental documents for our community to review.

Want to know more about what BGCS offers our students and community? Please click HERE.

Want to know how the outcome of the upcoming operating levy will impact how our school district will look? Please click HERE.

I am honored to serve the students, families, community, and staff of Bowling Green City Schools. I promise that our District will work hard to improve each day to provide a high-quality education for our students, a financially sound organization for our stakeholders, and be a point of pride for the entire community.

Go Bobcats,

Dr. Ted Haselman

Superintendent

Stay Informed: BGCS Operations Levy and Voting Information

As we approach the May 6, 2025 election, it's important for our community to stay informed about what’s on the ballot, what's at stake, and how to participate in the election process.

The Bowling Green City Schools Operating Levy will appear on the upcoming ballot. To help voters understand the facts, we’ve created a dedicated Operations Levy Information Page that brings together everything in one place. This includes:

A letter from the Superintendent
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Reports & Five-Year Forecast
A list of staffing/program eliminations, and transportation reductions (approved by the Board of Education in February should the levy fail)
The first edition of the Bowling Green City Schools Quality Profile

We encourage all community members to learn more and vote:

📅 Important Dates to Remember:

Voter Registration Deadline: April 7, 2025
Early In-Person & Absentee Voting Begins: April 8, 2025
Election Day: May 6, 2025

Bowling Green High School Groundbreaking

May 1, 2025

4-5 p.m.

530 W. Poe Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

RSVP HERE BY 4/25/25

Local Support in Action: Betco Donates Supplies to BG Schools

We are grateful to Betco for their generous donation of essential products to Bowling Green City Schools! The contribution included cleaners, disinfectants, ware washing solutions, hand hygiene items, and floor care supplies—all vital in maintaining healthy and safe learning environments.

A thank you also goes to GetGo Transportation, LLC for donating their time and services to deliver the supplies.

Home Runs & High Notes: Spring Break Adventures in Athletics & the Arts

Spring break was anything but quiet for some of our Bowling Green City Schools students!

Members of our softball and baseball teams traveled to Myrtle Beach, where they competed in the Cal Ripken Experience tournament, built team bonds, and represented BGCS with pride on and off the field.

Meanwhile, our Choir students headed to the Disney World Performing Arts Program in Florida. In addition to performing, they took part in an exciting Disney Vocal Soundtrack Session, where they got a behind-the-scenes look at the world of studio music and voice acting. Students recorded sound effects, lines, and music to a scene from Frozen—creating their very own mini-movie! They also had fun swimming at the beach and going to Universal Studios, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Medieval Times.

We’re proud of the way our students continue to learn, grow, and shine—both in the classroom and beyond.

Standing Ovation! BGHS Drama Club Earns Top Honors at State Conference

The BGHS Drama Club recently had an unforgettable weekend at the State Thespian Conference, where 37 student delegates showcased their talent, teamwork, and passion for theater!

Our TECH CHALLENGE team wowed the judges, taking 2nd place out of 11 schools and earning a gift certificate from a major stage lighting company—what a spotlight moment!

BGHS was also honored as a GOLD LEVEL Thespian Troupe, the highest recognition a troupe can earn. Drama Club President Mona Foreman proudly accepted the award on behalf of the group.

Special congratulations to Dylan Haught and Piper Stutzman, who received SUPERIOR ratings and were featured in the closing showcase in front of 1,000+ attendees! And a huge shoutout to Piper, who was surprised with the prestigious Jimmy Humphries Technical Theatre Award—a perfect finale to an inspiring weekend.

Thank you to Dr. JoBeth Gonzalez, our theater teacher and Drama Club advisor, for her leadership and dedication. We are so proud of our student performers and tech crew for representing BGHS with excellence!

BGHS Brings the Music of Elvis to Life in All Shook Up

Get ready to tap your toes and sing along—BGHS is proud to present this year’s spring musical, All Shook Up! This lively production is a true collaborative effort featuring the talents of our drama, choir, band, orchestra, and art departments.

Set in a small town on the brink of change, All Shook Up is packed with fun, love, and the unforgettable music of Elvis Presley. From set design to live music and choreography, our students have poured their hearts into every detail!

🎟️ Showtimes:

April 10, 11 & 12 at 7:00 p.m.
April 13 at 3:00 p.m.
BG Performing Arts Center
Tickets on sale now: Click here to purchase

Creative & Conservation-Minded: BGHS Artists Recognized in Junior Duck Stamp Program

Congratulations to our talented Bowling Green High School students who participated in the Junior Duck Stamp Contest, an art competition that explores waterfowl and promotes wildlife conservation. Entries were judged at the state level. The following BGHS students received awards:

State Awards:

1st Place: Kiera Novinski & Lyndon Stygles

2nd Place: Allison Hover

3rd Place: Mark Boyle, Landon Fry, and Mason Konesky

Honorable Mention: Leah Koester

Diplomacy in Action: BGHS Model UN Earns Honors at OSU Conference

Congratulations to our Bowling Green High School Model United Nations delegates who recently participated in the OSU MUN Conference! Over three days, students stepped into the roles of global leaders and worked collaboratively to find solutions to a wide range of international challenges.

To prepare, delegates researched complex topics, studied international perspectives, and refined their public speaking and negotiation skills. Their hard work paid off—not only in experience, but in recognition!

Award Winners:

Jaxson Windom – Verbal Commendation, Chaco War (Raúl Casal Ribeiro)
Romy Nazario – Verbal Commendation, A Nightmare in Gotham (Poison Ivy)
Samuel Challu – Verbal Commendation, ADHOC (Buford Van Stomm)
Kate Scarlett-Scholl – Outstanding Delegate, A Nightmare in Gotham (Mr. Freeze)
Lucille Nomaguchi-Long – Best Delegate, ADHOC (Roger Doofensmirtz)

We’re also proud of the entire delegation for their preparation, professionalism, and collaboration: Edwin Azenbacher, Coy Castillo, Tess Challu, Kaylee Coker, Sierra Jesse, Mason Konesky, Korrine Nadler, Alex Nelson, Emma Nester, Archita Ravikumar, Robby Samlow, and Alexander Sands.

Thank you to Mrs. Kern, BGHS Model UN Advisor, for her dedication, and to Ms. Ahmed for assisting as a chaperone!

BGMS Learning Center Dives into Marine Science at BGSU

The BGMS Learning Center students and staff recently took an exciting educational field trip to the BGSU Marine Lab, where they got hands-on with marine life and explored the fascinating world of aquatic science.

Led by Dr. Partin and his students from BGSU, the day kicked off with a fun and interactive marine animal scavenger hunt. Students had the incredible opportunity to feed and interact with a variety of marine animals—including fish, an eel, starfish, a horseshoe crab, and stingrays!

They also got up close with research projects involving jellyfish and explored the unique characteristics of marine invertebrates, handling both starfish and horseshoe crabs.

Thank you to Dr. Partin, his students, and our BGMS LC staff for creating such a memorable, hands-on learning experience for our students!

Lessons of Love from History: Eighth Graders Hear from Holocaust Survivor

After reading The Diary of Anne Frank, 25 of our eighth grade students had the profound opportunity to hear from Rodi Glass, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor from the Netherlands.

Mrs. Glass shared her powerful story of survival, resilience, and hope, reminding students of the importance of compassion in the face of hatred. Her lasting message: “Don’t hate. Lead with love.” Thank you to our staff for guiding students through this impactful experience and helping history come to life in such a meaningful way.

Strings & Inspiration: Kent State Graduate String Quartet Visits BGHS Orchestra

The BGHS Orchestra welcomed Dr. Isaac Terceros and the Graduate String Quartet from Kent State University for a special visit. Students were treated to a stunning live performance and took part in a hands-on clinic led by Dr. Terceros. They engaged in thoughtful discussion, asked questions, and gained valuable insight from the visiting musicians. It was an enriching and inspiring experience!