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

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.
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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.
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22 May
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Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation Ceremony 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMGrand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Graduation CeremonyDate: May 22Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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City High Middle School Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMCity High Middle School Graduation CeremonyDate: May 22Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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23 May
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Half Day for Scholars | No School (pm)Date: May 23Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 May
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Memorial DayDate: May 26Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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28 May
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Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduation Ceremony 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMGrand Rapids Learning Center Graduation CeremonyDate: May 28Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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3 Junthru Jun 5
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Half Day for Scholars | Exams (am); No School (pm)Date: Jun 3 - Jun 5Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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5 Jun
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SCHOLARSDate: Jun 5Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 Aug
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First Day of 2025-2026 School YearDate: Aug 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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Due to the forecasted weather, Thursday's graduation ceremonies will be held indoors at the Ottawa Hills High School Gymnasium.

Southwest Middle High School Academia Bilingüe seniors started their graduation day by returning to the place many of them started their education, Southwest Elementary School Academia Bilingüe.

Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 by tuning in to live streams of every GRPS graduation ceremony! Friends, families, and community members can watch each event in real time at live.grps.org. Spanish interpretation is available.