News from Bowling Green City Schools
August 22, 2025
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Message from the Superintendent
Dear Members of the Bowling Green City Schools Community,
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome all of our students, families, and staff back for the 2025-2026 school year. We are off to a strong and promising start, and the energy across our schools has been truly uplifting. The excitement of a new year brings new opportunities for learning, growth, and connection, and I am confident that this will be a wonderful year for our Bobcat community.
This past Monday, we began the year with our annual All-Staff Opening Day meeting. The event was filled with motivation, collaboration, and a powerful sense of unity. We were treated to inspiring performances by our talented BGHS Orchestra Quintet, Marching Band, and Madrigals Choir, setting a positive and uplifting tone for the year ahead. We were also honored to be joined by local community and educational partners who offered words of encouragement and insight. Our staff engaged in meaningful professional development sessions, equipping them with tools and strategies to best support and inspire our students.
| | On Tuesday, we welcomed families into our buildings for open house events. It was heartwarming to see parents and guardians connecting with our educators, exploring classrooms, and laying the groundwork for strong home-school partnerships. These moments of engagement and collaboration are what truly make Bowling Green City Schools such a special place. | | Wednesday marked the official return of students through a staggered start, and the excitement in our halls was contagious. Seeing our students back in classrooms eager to learn and reconnect was a powerful reminder of why we do this work. Their energy and enthusiasm fuel our commitment to excellence. | | |
Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with meaningful experiences and opportunities, academic achievement, and strong community ties.
Go Bobcats,
Dr. Ted Haselman
Superintendent
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The 2025–2026 Bowling Green City Schools calendar started arriving the mailboxes of district residents and businesses this week. This first annual publication provides important dates, events, and information to help families and the community stay connected throughout the school year.
A special thank you goes to our generous sponsors—Bowling Green State University, Newlove Realty, and Wood County Hospital—for helping to make this calendar possible.
| | Click each of the images for information about our the calendar sponsors. | | High School Construction Update Presentation – September 9 | | |
The Bowling Green City Schools Board of Education will host a New High School Construction Update on Monday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The presentation, led by DLR Group architects, is open to the community, staff, and students.
The update will provide an exciting preview of what’s ahead for the new 155,000-square-foot Bowling Green High School, a project funded through the $72.8 million bond issue. The district has partnered with Rudolph Libbe Group as the Construction Manager at Risk, and the project remains on budget and on schedule following the May 1 groundbreaking.
With major construction set to ramp up, the new high school is on track to open in the fall of 2027.
All are encouraged to attend and see what’s coming next for the future of BGHS!
| | BGCS Welcomes New Educators with Comprehensive Orientation Program | |
Bowling Green City Schools recently hosted its annual New Staff Orientation, designed to ensure that all incoming staff members feel welcomed, informed, and ready to begin the school year. The program provided tools for classroom and school success while also helping staff build meaningful connections with colleagues and the community.
New staff heard from the Bowling Green Education Association and district leaders in student services, technology, communications, operations, HR, and finance. They also participated in sessions focused on teaching and learning, the Resident Educator Program, and began engaging in professional development activities. A bus tour gave staff the chance to explore district schools and facilities, followed by a visit to the Wood County District Public Library to learn about available resources.
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon, where speakers included Mayor Mike Aspacher, Chamber members, and a 2024-2025 Kiwanis Inspirational Teacher, Michelle Thomas. Staff also attended a Partner Resource Fair, where community organizations shared ways they can support educators in their work.
The orientation concluded with principal-led meetings at each school building, giving staff time to get acquainted with their new environments and prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year.
Bowling Green City Schools is proud to welcome these new staff members and looks forward to the positive impact they will have on students and the community.
| | Fifth Grade Outdoor Education Camp Information Night | | |
All parents of 5th graders are invited to attend an informational meeting about Fifth Grade Outdoor Education Camp on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m.in the PAC.
Parents will have the opportunity to meet the director of Camp Michindoh and learn more about the exciting experiences awaiting our 5th graders at camp.
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PACE Students Recognized by BOE for Performance in 2025 Perennial Math Competition
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Bowling Green City Schools is proud to celebrate this year’s Perennial Math Gold Medalists from the PACE program. Perennial Math is an international competition that challenges students in grades 3–8 with advanced logic and problem-solving tests. More than 2,400 students and 145 teams from around the world participated in this year’s season.
BGCS students continued the district’s strong tradition of success, earning team plaques, perfect scores, and gold medals across all levels of the competition. The students and their PACE teacher, Laura Weaver, were recognized at the August Board of Education meeting. Highlights include:
- The Rookie Team (grades 3–4) posted the highest score of all teams internationally, with four BGCS students earning perfect scores out of nine perfect scores worldwide. Congratulations to Declan, Jessa, Nathan, and Ryann!
- The Intermediate Team (grades 5–6) saw five BGCS students achieve perfect scores—half of all perfect scores awarded worldwide at this level. Congratulations to Jonathan, Aiden, Mazie, Quinn, and Ruby!
- The Advanced Team (grades 7–8) had two BGCS students achieve the only perfect scores in their category worldwide. Congratulations to Jonathan and Quinn!
This year’s Gold Medalists for Perennial Math:
- Declan Koontz (3rd)
- Jessa Donaldson (4th)
- Nathan LaWarre (4th)
- Ryann Dennis (4th)
- Aiden Xu (6th)
- Jonathan Thangdik (6th)
- Ruby Underwood (6th)
- Quinn Camera (6th)
- Mazie Perkins (6th)
These achievements reflect not only the talent and hard work of our students but also the dedication of their teachers and families. We are excited to see their continued growth and success!
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Yearbook Information:
- The 2024/25 yearbooks are in! Please stop in the HS library to pick yours up if you ordered one!
- To order a BGHS yearbook for the 2025/26 school year, go to: https://yearbookforever.com/
Seniors: Create a yard sign that celebrates your graduation – simple, creative, and original. Your peers will vote on the designs, and the top designer will win a FREE yard sign!
Details:
- Up to 3 ink colors: red, white, and black
- Size: 18"x24" horizontal
- Must include words/phrases about BGHS Graduation 2026 (ex: “Congratulations,” “Bobcats,” “BGHS Grads”)
- Media: Digital or hand-drawn (final design in color)
- Deadline: Friday, September 26
- Submit your design (photo or screenshot) with your name here: https://tinyurl.com/2026-yard-sign
- Questions? Contact Mrs. Myers (nmyers@bgcs.k12.oh.us) or Mrs. Parish (historygeek476@outlook.com).
Sophomores: Class rings will be delivered on Friday August 29th before school in the gym lobby. You will need to pay your remaining balance due to pick up your order! Please pay online in advance or on delivery day with cash or money order.
| | From our Alumni: BGHS Class of 1970 | | |
The Bowling Green High School Class of 1970 came together for a memorable reunion over the weekend of August 8–9, 2025, at the Bowling Green Country Club.
Friday night kicked off with thirty-eight classmates gathering to catch up and celebrate the birthday of Maridy Roper. By Saturday evening, the crowd had grown to fifty-three, with laughter and conversation filling the room. Over forty former classmates shared stories, old memories, and plenty of smiles.
High school tales flowed freely. With most of the class now retired, it was fascinating to hear how everyone spends their days. Some have embraced woodworking, painting, or needlepoint, while others remain active in Girl Scouts or other organizations, keeping busy and engaged in meaningful ways.
The reunion was also a time to remember those who are no longer with them. The sixty classmates who had passed away were fondly recalled.
The event was chaired by Judy Milligan Myerholtz, with invaluable help from Art Myerholtz, Cathy Horger Nutter, Jane Bishop Shively, Kathy Esdale Newlove, Jan Wood Peterson, and Pat McGiffin Wilhelm.
As old friends reconnected, the weekend became a heartwarming reminder of shared history, enduring friendships, and the passage of time.
| | From our Alumni: BGHS Class of 1980 | | |
The Bowling Green High School Class of 1980 is celebrating 45 years! Join your classmates for an evening of reminiscing, laughter, and reconnecting.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: Arlyn’s Good Beer, 520 Hankey Avenue, Bowling Green, OH
RSVP by August 30 to Beth Crawford Ault by email: Aultbeth@gmail.com or text: 419-389-7848
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