News from Bowling Green City Schools

February 7, 2025

Message from the Superintendent

Dear Members of the Bowling Green City Schools Community,

Bowling Green City Schools is truly blessed to have such dedicated and passionate individuals making a difference in the lives of our students. We are fortunate to have a team of outstanding educators who help shape the future of our community every day. As legendary Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Woody Hayes once said, “You win with people.” While our teachers don’t compete on the field, the sentiment still rings true—our schools are only as strong as the amazing people who make them thrive.

Each February, the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club takes time to honor some of the exceptional educators in our community with their Inspirational Educator Award. This month-long celebration is dedicated to recognizing local teachers for their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they have on their students and the broader community. Each week, a remarkable teacher is selected to be recognized, giving us the opportunity to celebrate their contributions and hear more about their inspiring journeys.

The honorees are selected through a peer-nomination process, followed by a committee review by the Kiwanians. It’s a special honor to be chosen, and this year, I am thrilled to congratulate Heather Kramer, Annette Teet, and Michelle Thomas for their outstanding work.

Heather Kramer, the music teacher at Kenwood Elementary, inspires students to explore their creativity and develop a love for music. Her passion for teaching and commitment to her students has made a lasting impact on the entire school.
Annette Teet, a Kindergarten teacher at Kenwood Elementary, is known for her dedication to building a strong foundation for her young learners. She fosters a warm and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and a love for learning.
Michelle Thomas, a fifth-grade English Language Arts teacher at Crim Elementary, makes reading and writing exciting for her students. She is a tireless advocate for her students growth, helping them develop both academically and personally.

These educators exemplify the heart of Bowling Green City Schools, and we are so proud to have them as part of our community.

I would like to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club for honoring our educators in this special way. Your recognition helps us celebrate the incredible work happening every day in our classrooms. Congratulations again to Heather, Annette, and Michelle – you are truly inspirational!

Go Bobcats,

Dr. Ted Haselman

Superintendent

Heather Kramer

Annette Teet

Michelle N. Thomas

Bowling Green Middle School Drama Club Presents Willa Wonkie and the College Tour (Chocolate Not Included)

The Bowling Green Middle School Drama Club invites you to their upcoming production of Willa Wonkie and the College Tour (Chocolate Not Included), a witty and whimsical parody of the classic Willy Wonka tale—this time with a college admissions twist!

Dates: February 21 & 22, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Bowling Green Performing Arts Center

Admission: FREE and open to the public

This imaginative and comedic production follows Charlie, a determined young student who dreams of attending the prestigious and exclusive Insolitus University. Without the financial means to enroll, she enters a contest for a coveted "silver invitation"—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the university and potentially win a full scholarship! Alongside four other winners and their parents, Charlie embarks on an unforgettable adventure led by the eccentric Willa Wonkie, the university’s dean of students.

Audiences can expect an entertaining performance filled with unexpected twists and turns—including student-snatching eagles, intelligence-enhancing food, FBI agents, and the unpredictable UniLoonies! With a talented cast and crew bringing this fun-filled story to life, the production promises to entertain audiences of all ages. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, creativity, and theater magic as we cheer on the hardworking students of the Bowling Green Middle School Drama Club.

BGCS Musicians Shine

Bowling Green City Schools proudly celebrate seven students participating in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All-State Ensembles at the Ohio Music Education Professional Development Conference in Cleveland. These students were selected from hundreds across Ohio after a competitive audition process last May.

OMEA All-State Ensemble Participants:

All-State Children’s Choir: Hazel Headley, Jubilee Metzger, Phoebe Schramm (Performed Thursday, February 6)

All-State Honors Choir: Julia Barnett, Romy Nazario (Performed Friday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m.)

All-State Honors Orchestra: Robert Stygles (Performing Friday, February 7, 8:00 p.m.)

All-State Honors Band: Arianna Chung (Performing Saturday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.)

Outstanding Performances at OMEA Solo and Ensemble Event

Last weekend, Bowling Green’s musicians showcased their talents at the OMEA Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event at Lake High School. We are proud of every student for their dedication and passion for music! Here are just a few photos from the competition!

High School Band:

36 Superior Ratings
16 Excellent Ratings

High School Choir:

20 Superior Ratings
4 Excellent Ratings
1 Good Rating
2 Festival Performances

High School Orchestra:

10 Superior Ratings
3 Excellent Ratings

Congratulations to our OMEA District Honors Festival Participants!

Addition of New Instruments and Musician Chairs at Kenwood

New drums, a xylophone, and musician chairs were delivered to the Kenwood Music Room, thanks to a grant from the Bowling Green Community Foundation. Students are excited to use these resources for years to come!

Upcoming Music Performances: 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center

Don’t miss our upcoming concerts! The following events are free and open to the public:

Feb 11: HS & 8th Grade Orchestra Concert
Feb 13: 6th and 7th Grade Orchestra Concert
Feb 25: HS Choir Concert
Feb 27: MS Choir Concert
Mar 4: HS Band Concert
Mar 6: MS Band Concert

8th Grade Parent Night a Success at BGHS!

Bowling Green High School hosted a successful 8th Grade Parent Night last night, welcoming parents and their 8th-grade students to learn more about the transition to high school. Attendees received important course information, participated in breakout sessions with teachers, and explored the wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports at the activities fair in the cafeteria.

Reminder: The 8th grade online course selection sheet is now live, and the deadline to submit course selections is Thursday, February 13.

Model UN Team Wins Awards at Harvard University Model United Nations Conference

We are proud to announce that three of our nine delegates won awards at the prestigious Harvard University Model United Nations conference! This international event brought together over 3,500 students from 200+ secondary schools across 60 countries, and our team represented Bowling Green with excellence! Congratulations to all our delegates for their phenomenal work: Samuel Challu, Tess Challu, Sierra Jesse, Korrine Nadler, Romy Nazario, Alex Nelson, Lucille Nomaguchi-Long, Kate Scarletto-Scholl, and Claire Zwyer! Thank you and congratulations to their Model UN advisor, Mary Kern, and to Jo Ann Schempf for serving as a chaperone!

Award Winners:

Alex Nelson – Diplomatic Commendation (IMF, representing Germany)
Romy Nazario – Diplomatic Commendation (NATO, representing Germany)
Samuel Challu – Diplomatic Commendation (The Construction of the Panama Canal, 1901 CE, representing William Nelson Cromwell)

DECA Excels at District Competition

Congratulations to our Penta-BGHS DECA District Competitors 2025!

1st Place: Seniors- A. Kenyon, C. Goff/D. Erekson, Juniors- M. Nelson, E. Jiang, K. Tyrrell/M. Venis

2nd Place: Seniors- J. Shannon, J. Hover/T. Meek, L. Triggs/T. Kirchner Juniors- K. Heinze,

N. Warman/A. Jicha, E. Smith

3rd place: Seniors- A. Miller, H. Heinze/E. Thompson, Juniors- C. Nagel, B. Esterline, J. Hines,

M. Brinkman/K. Parish

4th place honorable mentions:

C. Black, C. Naus, A. Helvoigt, T. Hastings/S. Spitler, E. Meyer/O. Cleland, C. Lewis, M. Gilsdorf,

C. Litchfield, J. Klein/J. Shafer

BGHS Competition Cheerleaders are Headed to State Competition!

Bowling Green High School competition cheerleading recently competed at regionals and qualified to compete at the state competition in the Building and the Gameday Building categories!

Congratulations and good luck!

BGHS Hockey Competing in State Tournament!

Bowling Green High School Hockey team is completing in the 2025 OHSAA Ice Hockey State Tournament! The schedule has been released for the Bowling Green Region!

More tournament information is available here.

This year, our region's Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Regional Championship games will be hosted by BGSU at the Slater Family Ice Arena!

Go Bobcats!

Snapshots of Success:

Highlights from Around the District

Here are a few photos of some highlights from around the district over the past few weeks.

The 2025 OHSAA swimming and diving sectional tournaments begin this weekend! Good luck to our BGHS Swim teams!

Seniors posing for their class picture after their senior class meeting. Reminder that senior scholarship applications are due to Mrs. McBride on February 14 by 3 p.m. NO EXTENSIONS!

Congratulations to our BGHS varsity girls basketball team on their 51-36 victory over Springfield on Senior Night!

Congratulations to our boys and girls Bowling Teams, who both were runners up in the NLL tournament!

Congratulations to Will Suter for winning the BGMS Spelling Bee! Well done to 1st Runner-Up Elijah Snyder and 2nd Runner- Up Lilah Spohn! Great job to all who participated in the spelling bee!

Congrats to #8, Sophomore Nolan Winger who recorded his 100th High School hockey career point!

The Bobcats downed St. John's 9-1 on Senior Day. Congrats to all five seniors: Tanner Amos, Seth Gollehon, Landen Naus, Rhett Winger, and Cameron Fallis!

Kenwood first graders had a video chat with Dr. Jackie Kujawa, a veterinarian who shared stories, gave a behind-the-scenes look at her amazing fieldwork in Antarctica, and shared what it’s like to be a vet!