Kalida High School Newsletter
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On Friday, December 12, fifteen new members were inducted into Kalida High School National Honor Society. They join the current members: Alex Shininger - Co-President, Camdyn Warnecke - Co-President, Katelyn Foppe - Secretary, Grady Kuhlman - Treasurer, Lauren Bockrath, Kyla Grime, Logan Kerner, Kara Lammers, Madelynn Myers, Claire Nartker, Isabel Recker, Malia Romes, Grace Schroeder. Congratulations to the following students who pledged to uphold the high purposes of the Kalida High School Honor Society to which they have been selected.
- To be true to the principles for which it stands.
- To be loyal to their school.
- To maintain and encourage the high standards of Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character.
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Newly inducted members: (f-b, l-r) Isabelle Swyers, Mya Wehri, Zach Unverferth, Adam Bockrath, Mallory Kerner, Addi Huber. Middle row: Aubree Sickles, Carlie Siefker, Kennedy Simon, Enna Meyers, Nicole Siebeneck. Back row: Anna Schumacher, Hannah Bendele, Morgan Bockrath and Riley Horstman. |
The Kalida High School Academic Team will kick off their season in January. Advisors, Dale Liebrecht and Neil Gerding, have been working with members to prepare for their matches. Members include: Seniors - Kate Foppe, Kyla Grime, Aiden Hundley, Madison Ricker, Ryan Schnipke, Grace Schroeder, Alex Shininger, Emma von der Embse; Juniors - Morgan Bockrath, Alex Calvelage, Max Langhals, Henry Maag, Sophia Meyer, Amber Moore, Aubree Sickles; Sophomores - Grady Houck, Leo Parisi, Olivia Verhoff, Ross Zeller; Freshmen - CJ Recker, Daphne Recker, Tyler Rosenbauer, Eli Selhorst |
Students receiving top scores on the Americanism and Government test were recognized by the American Legion Post #63 on December 17, 2025. Quinn Unverferth, Olivia Verhoff, Riley Horstman and Kate Foppe were Ottawa American Legion Post winners. The laides test scores were sent on to compete at the county level competition.
Pictured below (f-b, l-r)
Quinn Unverferth, Olivia Verhoff, Riley Horstman, Kate Foppe. Back Row Mr. Denny Hanneman -Post #63 American Legion Member, Mr. Neil Gerding - High School Social Studies Teacher, Matt Foppe, Tobin Anspach, Zachary Unverferth, Logan Kerner, Mr. Ken Hanneman - Post #63 American Legion Commander
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Senior students in Mr. Liebrecht’s Engineering Capstone class designed and built pneumatic (air-powered) aluminum can crushers as an engineering design project. Students used pneumatic cylinders and valves in their projects as a way to crush cans. Students who built the projects: (left) Grady Kuhlman & Eli Patrick; (below l-r) Landon Verhoff & Cole Goubeaux; Gage Hammond & Alex Shininger. |
Freshman orientation for all current 8th grade students and their parents will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. in the High School Auditeria. It is important that you and your child attend this event so that information can be given to you that is relevant for your child's academic future and success. Graduation requirements which will impact this class, course scheduling, and exciting programs for high school students will be discussed. More information will be mailed to parents in January. |
The following students were accepted into the Putnam County Band and Choir after their auditions in December. They will perform on March 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Columbus Grove High School as part of the Putnam County Arts Festival.
Grady Houck - Baritone
Lillian Schnipke - Clairnet
Alex Calvelage - Tenor Saxaphone
Riley Horstman - Trombone
Henry Maag - Trumpet
Cody Decker - Trumpet
Matt Foppe - Trumpet
Alex Shininger - Trumpet
Students selected for the Choir are Kyla Grime, Kendyl Klima, Kara Lammers, Maddie Myers, Aubree Sickles, James Bowers, Daphne Recker, Andrew Bowers, Olivia Landwehr, Amber Moore and Tyler Rosenbauer.
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The OMEA District III Music Festival concert will take place on January 18, 2026 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert at 3 P.M.
Congratulations to Aubree Sickles, Tyler Rosenbauer and Grady Houck for being selected to perform in the Honors Choir. Also congratulations to the students selected to perform in the Honors Band, Henry Maag, Riley Horstman and Alex Calvelage.
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Congratulations to Henry Maag for being selected to perform with the Lima Area Youth Orchestra. |
$200 Winner
$150 Winners
$100 Winners
- Garrett Jerwers
- Jill Zeller
- Leonard Schnipke
$75 Winners
- Jaxsyn Unverferth
- Donna Ellerbrock
$50 Winners
- Marilyn Becker
- Mike Knueve
- Peter Flemmons
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Thank you to all who purchased Cooper Farm Turkey Rolls to benefit the Kalida FFA. Funds will be utilized for FFA conventions, ag shop materials and student scholarships. Thank you for your support of youth and Agriculture! |
FFA members will be taking orders for Strawberries & BBQ sauce in late January. Contact the office at 419-532-3529 to place an order if you have not been contacted by an FFA member. Thank you for supporting the Kalida FFA. |
The public is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vantage Career Center on January 26, 2026 form 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Explore the halls, meet the instructors, tour the 18 hands-on-program labs, connect with current students and alumni, and enjoy delicious food from local restaurants - all in one night. |
Cats Who Care Senior Ambassador's ran the 2025 Toys for Tots campaign at Kalida High School . Seniors pictured below (f-b, l-r) Malia Romes, Mylie Rampe, Karlie Heitmeyer, Kendal Krouse, Maddie Myers, Kyla Grime, Emma von der Embse, Kate Foppe
(b)Izzy Recker, Grace Schroeder, Camdyn Warnecke, Eli Patrick, Owen Siebeneck, Caden Looser, Cole Goubeaux, Grady Kuhlman
Missing from the picture is the Advisor: Mrs. Darla Warnecke
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The Cats Who Care service organization donated a tree to The Meadows of Kalida Christmas Tree Gala. The vision of The Gingerbread Tree began in the Biomedical Science classroom following a curriculum discussion led by Mrs. Warnecke about public health and related educational campaigns. The students expanded the discussion to include service and giving to our community, with a focus on promoting the health and well-being of community members. Very quickly a small but mighty group of students assembled and kicked off this student driven project. The wooden ornaments were designed by some Civil Engineering and Architecture senior students, in Mr. Liebrecht’s class. They used CAD to create ornaments including three styles of Gingerbread houses and a Gingerbread man. These students with the assistance of Mr. Gable in the Ag Science lab, uploaded their designs into GloForge and cut the ornaments with the laser engraver. Students in Biomedical Innovations class created decorative stencils, finished off the painting of the ornaments and decorated the tree. Creators: Cole Goubeaux, Eli Patrick, Grady Kuhlman,
Camdyn Warnecke, Aubree Sickles, Emma von der Embse, Maddie Myers, Mylie Rampe, Lauren Laudick, Izzy Recker, Owen Siebeneck, and Ryan Schnipke
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The National Honor Society ran a food drive from December 8 to the 12. Each class earned points for the items they donated. The Juniors class came in first place with the most points collected! Thanks for cleaning out your pantries to support our local Food Banks in Ottawa. |
- 1/5/26—Classes Resume
- 1/13/26— End of Second Nine Weeks
- 1/19/26—Martin Luther King Day—No School
- 2/4/26 - Current 8th grade have Freshman Orientation meeting at 6 PM
- 2/6/26 - 26-27 High School Class Scheduling begins
- 2/10/26 - College Credit Plus Meeting at 6 PM
- 2/13/26—County-Wide Professional Development—No School
- 2/16/26—Presidents’ Day—No School
- 3/19/26—End of Third Nine Weeks
- 4/3/26 through 4/6/26—Spring Break—No School
- 4/7/26—Classes Resume
- 5/2/26—Prom
- 5/21/26—Last Day for Students—2 Hour Early Dismissal
- 5/22/26—Teacher Workday
- 5/24/26—Graduation—Class of 2026—2:00 p.m.
- 5/25/26—Memorial Day
Possible Make-Up Day: Monday, April 6
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Kalida Local Schools is looking to add Bus Drivers to their Substitute Route/Extra-Curricular Driver listing. Our greatest openings are for substitute route drivers and field trips that are held during school hours.
Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve the valid and appropriate licensure with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW).
If interested, contact Dean Brinkman, Superintendent, ka_supt@kalidaschools.org or call 419-532-3534 to apply or inquire about information on how to obtain your Class B CDL with School Bus/Passenger Endorsement.
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