Welcome to Ottawa Hills High School
Welcome to Ottawa Hills High School! We are looking forward to another exciting school year! It is going to be an amazing, fearless, and exhilarating year as we welcome new and returning students and staff to our Bengal Community.
The Ottawa Hills Family cannot wait to meet you and your family and show you why we are proud of Grand Rapids Public Schools, our students, staff, and community. If you are a new family moving into our district, we hope you consider Ottawa Hills as a top choice for your child(ren). If you know your child will be a Bengal, or if you have questions regarding classes, athletics, extra-curricular activities, health needs and more, please give us a call at 616-819-2900. We are happy to assist you.
Principal
Timothy Mabin
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Ottawa Hills High School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.
School Transparency
We Can Do This!
Ottawa Hills High School is one of two neighborhood comprehensive high schools in the GRPS family. We proudly serve the amazing scholars on the south side of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ottawa Hills High School offers not only our comprehensive high school program, but also amazing opportunities for scholars to learn through community engagement, athletics, and the fine arts.  Scholars can also learn through our Early Middle College Program, Academy Programs, and dual enrollment. This means scholars of all types have an opportunity to develop the skills they need to be successful in college or career. View our Academies & Programs tab to learn more.
Ottawa Hills High School is a community where parents, teachers, and scholars take care of one another and strive to build positive relationships that support academic success and social growth. We place the highest priority on creating a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for all who enter our building, and we offer specialized support and services that meet the growing needs of all scholars and families. We prioritize the mental, emotional, and academic growth of each and every Bengal we serve.
Academies
Our academies are designed to prepare our scholars for college and career through dual enrollment and real-world experience. Scholars in each academy will have the option of pursuing their career path by enrolling in one of the many fantastic local colleges or universities including Grand Valley State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and Grand Rapids Community College. A theme school application is required to participate in our academies.
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Through the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at OHHS, scholars can explore and jump-start career paths in one of the world's largest industries, including lodging, sports, entertainment, travel, food, and event management.
By partnering with local businesses, scholars will engage in experiential opportunities to round out their education. Business partners strengthen real-world connections for scholars through advisory boards and as mentors.
Academy of Media Production
No industry is advancing and evolving as much as media production.Technological advances, changes in how the populace consumes media,and changing demographics have led to a rapidly changing media landscape.
The Academy of Media Production at OHHS will prepare scholars with the advanced skills and abilities necessary to pursue a successful career in the development and/or delivery of media, whether it be radio, television,online, social media, or print.
Programs
Early Middle College Program
Early Middle College is a 13th year experience allowing scholars to earn a high school diploma and up to 60 transferable credits and/or an association degree while attending Ottawa Hills High School. Approved through the Michigan Department of Education, Ottawa's EMC program is the only program of its kind in the City of Grand Rapids, giving scholars a unique opportunity to start and stay in college.
Advanced Placement (AP)
This program offers high school scholars the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first-year university courses. If the scholars are successful in the AP programs, they have the opportunity to receive advanced placement credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At Ottawa Hills High School, many of our upper classmen take AP courses.
Ottawa Hills High School Photo Tour
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19 Aug
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SCHOLARSDate: Aug 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Middle School Football Season BeginsDate: Aug 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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23 Aug
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No SchoolDate: Aug 23Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Aug
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Middle School Cross Country, Boys Soccer & Volleyball Seasons BeginDate: Aug 26Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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30 Aug
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No School; No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Aug 30Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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2 Sep
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No School; No LOOP Programming | Labor DayDate: Sep 2Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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9 Sep
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First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: Sep 9Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 Sep
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Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)Date: Sep 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Hundreds of families attended Save A Life A Day Outreach’s Back to School Safety Bash August 16 at Alger Middle School.
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We can't wait to see you on the first day of school Monday, August 19!
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Grand Rapids Public Schools continues to lead the way in school safety by hosting a countywide security training for area school districts.