News from Bowling Green City Schools

January 17, 2025

Message from the Superintendent

Dear Members of the Bowling Green City Schools Community,

The year is already flying by, and I can hardly believe it is January 17! As we head into the second half of the month, we are filled with anticipation for the exciting things happening in our district. We continue to be grateful for the ongoing support of our students and staff by our community members, and we’re eager to share some important updates with you.

January is Ohio School Board Recognition month, and I would like to thank the outstanding individuals who serve on our school board. Their leadership and dedication have a profound impact on our district, and we are incredibly grateful for all the time and effort they put into ensuring our students receive the best education possible. Please join me in expressing gratitude to President Norm Geer, Vice President Ardy Gonyer, members Peggy Thompson, Ryan Myers, and Tracy Hovest. These individuals volunteer countless hours to make important decisions that benefit our students, staff, and community. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group guiding our district forward!

We are excited to share that the district has recently been awarded a grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation for over $28,000 worth of new equipment! This grant will allow us to purchase floor scrubbers, which will be used to maintain our facilities to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This grant is just one example of how we, as a district, are constantly looking for ways to offset costs while ensuring we are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. The new equipment will not only enhance our ability to maintain our buildings but also help improve the overall experience for students, staff, and visitors.

The planning and design process for the new Bowling Green High School is continuing at full speed, even if you can’t yet see any construction on site. In fact, this month alone, we have 17 meetings scheduled related to the project! These include Core Team meetings with the architectural firm, engineering firm, and the construction firm, involving key district personnel along with numerous Focus Group meetings with high school teachers to ensure their input is considered in the planning. There has been a lot of collaboration already, and we appreciate all the time and effort so many individuals have put into making this project a success. We’ve also released the bid package for the geothermal well field, which is an important step in the construction process. We expect to see wells being drilled in the coming months as we move closer to breaking ground.

Speaking of the new high school groundbreaking, we’re excited to announce that we are looking to schedule an official ceremony in late spring, with construction beginning shortly thereafter. We’ll be sure to keep the community updated on the progress as we work toward creating a state-of-the-art educational facility for our high school students.

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

January is School Board Recognition Month

January is School Board Recognition Month and we want to take a moment to thank our school board members for their dedication and service to our students, staff, and community!

Pictured are BGCS Board of Education members Ryan Myers, Tracy Hovest, Peggy Thompson, Ardy Gonyer (Vice-President), and Norm Geer (President).

Kindergarten and Preschool Registration

for 2025-2026 School Year

If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before August 1, 2025, please make plans to register your child for kindergarten on one of the following days:

Wednesday, April 23 from 8:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 from 9:15 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

Kindergarten Registration Flyer

Kindergarten registration will be held at at the Performing Arts Center at 540 W. Poe Rd.

Please call to make an appointment: 419-354-0800 ext. 4021

Save the Date for Preschool Registration

Our preschool registration will be held April 29-30, 2025. More information will be coming soon!

Information aboutour Preschool Program

PK & K Enrollment Information

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday January 20

National Day of Service

There will be no school on Monday, January 20 and our offices will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

It has been designated national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities.

If any BGCS staff or students will be using this day as an opportunity to volunteer or serve the community in some way we would love to feature your act of service! Please send an email with the heading "MLK Day of Service" to jcampos@bgcs.k12.oh.us and include a photo, the names of anyone who is in the photo, and a description of what you or they are doing to serve, and you may be featured on our Facebook and Instagram accounts!

BGCS students still have until April 30 to turn in their 25 Acts of Service Form to get a free t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for prizes from the Bowling Green Schools Foundation!

Superintendent's Coffee Chat: January 23

Join Superintendent Dr. Ted Haselman for his next Coffee Chat on:

January 23 from 9-10 a.m.

Novel Blends, 116 S. Main St.

Anyone in the community is welcome to come and ask questions and have open dialogue on topics relevant to Bowling Green City Schools and the community.

Winter One Acts: January 29, 30, 31

BGHS Drama Club is presenting a series of student-written and directed one-act plays in the Performing Arts Center on January 29, 30, and 31. They are busy getting ready for the performances with lots of rehearsals, working on costumes, props, set building, and more! Keep an eye out in the local media for stories about the Winter One Acts over the next few weeks!

Winter One Acts Tickets are: $7 for students and $10 for adults.

Buy Tickets Here

Here are a few photos of some of the students at a rehearsal this week:

College Credit Plus Info Night: January 22

DID YOU KNOW?

BGCS students completed 1856 college credit hours through the CCP program during the 2023-2024 school year!
There are 8 College Credit Plus classes offered right here at BGHS!

The College Credit Plus (CCP) information night for Bowling Green City Schools is on January 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Any middle school or high school students who are currently in grades 6-11 and are interested in taking college courses during the 2025-2026 school year, must attend a College Credit Plus meeting with a parent/guardian each year. It is required even if your student has participated in CCP courses in the past and whether the CCP courses are offered at the high school, on a college campus, or online.

Ohio’s College Credit Plus can help college-ready students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. There is no cost for tuition, books or fees. For more information about Ohio's College Credit Plus Program, click here.

Bowling Green Community Foundation Awards

We would like to thank the Bowling Green Community Foundation, for supporting these incredible programs that will enrich the educational experiences of our students!

The Kenwood Music Department received $6,366 from the Ramona Cormier Fund to purchase Wenger Music Posture Chairs for ergonomic support and and a chair rack for classroom organization, along with additional instruments including a new set of African drums and a new bass xylophone. These purchases will help students develop instrumental skills and explore new musical experiences!

1BookBG received a $5,000 grant to continue inspiring a love of literacy through books, author visits, and community adventures. Since it began in 2015, 1BookBG has grown to include all BG elementary schools and become a true community-wide celebration of reading.

The Wood County Educational Service Center’s BG Bobcat STARS program received $3,750 to fund its 2025 Community Enrichment Experience. This program will offer BG students participating in the Summer STARS program access to eight summer enrichment experiences, featuring guest speakers and activities in reading, math, culture, and more!

Pictured: Jason Miller (BGCF), Michelle N. Thomas (1BookBG), Stacey Higgins (1BookBG), and David Maurer (BGCF).

Imaginarium District Art Show

Did you know January is International Creativity Month? We're proud of the amazing artwork our students create every day and so happy to share the success of the recent Imaginarium District Art Show, a collaborative effort between Bowling Green City Schools, the Bowling Green Arts Council, and Coyote Beads!

This special K-12 art show centered around the inspiring theme of children’s stories, showcasing the talent and creativity of our students. From imaginative interpretations to skillful execution, the artwork reflected the dedication of both our students and their amazing art teachers at all levels across the district.

Thank you to:

The Bowling Green Arts Council and Robin Gerrow for their vision and partnership.
Gayle Walterbach, owner of Coyote Beads, for her support and enthusiasm.
All of our wonderful BGCS art teachers!

You can still view a selection of some of this fantastic artwork on display over the next few weeks at the Wood County District Public Library in the Children's section (Conneaut student art) and in the Teen Reading Room (high school student art).

We’re grateful for the teamwork and energy that made this event a success! Here are just a few of the photos from the reception:

Crim Inclusive Playground Project

There is a fundraiser on Wednesday, January 29 from 5-9 p.m. at Chipotle in Bowling Green to fundraise for additional inclusive playground equipment at Crim Elementary.

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