Kalida High School Newsletter
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On March 24, Charlie James Schwieterman arrived! Charlie is the son of Luke and Gracyn Schwieterman. Gracyn is our elementary music teacher, high school choir teacher and one of our high school musical directors. |
A group of seniors, along with their chaperones, enjoyed a few days in Tennessee for their Senior Class Trip from March 26 through March 28. |
Trent Kahle and Case Wortkoetter have demonstrated exceptional scientific prowess at the Regional Science Fair, securing an impressive array of awards that underscore their talent and dedication. Their accolades include Superior Rating, Physics 1st Place, Engineering Award, United States Air Force Award, Early Inventor Award, Fisher Science Challenge Award, and #1 Jr. High Project. Their success is a shining example of what can be achieved through perseverance and a passion for learning. #WildcatPride
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On March 10 the Junior High Academic Club finished the year with the Putnam County Scholastic Bowl. They ended the day with 9 wins and First Place Honors.
The High School Academic Club received a 4th place finish for the year. Congrats to all the students and best wishes to the Seniors: Kate Foppe, Maddison Ricker, Emma von der Embse, Kyla Grime, Grace Schroeder, Aiden Hundley, Alex Shininger and Ryan Schnipke.
Junior members were Morgan Bockrath, Aubree Sickles, Evan Langhals and Alex Calvelage.
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Our art students received many awards for their entry's on March 8 at the Putnam County Art show.
Aydin Askins received Best of Show for her raspberry picture.
Seniors Izzy Recker and Madelynn Myers were recognized with a plaque for being four year consecutive merit winners.
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Sophia Potts received 2 merit awards for her artwork and the following students all received one merit award: Lauren Laudick, Alex Shininger, Madison Ricker, Morgan Bockrath, Nathan Wannemacher, Rylee Unverferth, Emma Shininger and Blake Remlinger. |
(f-b, l-r) Kyla Grime, Aubree Sickles, Olivia Landwehr, Kendyl Klima, Daphne Recker (2nd row) Amber Moore, Riley Horstman, Lillian Schnipke, Kara Lammers, Maddie Myers (3rd row) Henry Maag, Matt Foppe, Alex Shininger, James Bowers (4th row) Tyler Rosenbauer, Cody Decker, Alex Calvelage (5th row) Grady Houck, Andrew Bowers |
The Spring Musical will take place on
- Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
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Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m.
TICKET SALES BEGIN APRIL 1 at the Kalida School Administrative Office! (419-532-3534)
Tickest sold April 1-2 and April 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will also be sold prior to each show while supplies last.
- $9.00 for reserved seating
- $7.00 for general seating
We look forward to another fantastic performance by our talented students! Thank you to the directors: Mrs. Gracyn Schwieterman, Mrs. Wendy Stechschulte and Ms. Zoe Stechschulte for the countless hours you have spent working with the students!
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$75 Winners
- Doug Wannemacher
- Teresa Stechschulte
- Ruth L. Foppe
- Erin Bockrath
- Ashley Buss
- Mary Knueve
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Freshmen and sophomore classes opened the greenhouse earlier in March! Students were tasked to transplant their chosen plant plugs into 4 inch pots and hanging baskets and take care of them as if they were their own, including on the weekends! Students are responsible for teaming up on all aspects of caring for them including watering, fertilizing, trimming, marketing, and selling their group’s plants at the annual FFA Greenhouse Sale this May! Follow the FFA Facebook page for Flower sale day announcement. #Ag #FFA #greatertomorrow
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Congratulations to the boys on a great season! Thank you to all the Cheerleaders and Kalida Fans that supported and cheered our team on throughout the season and on the tournament trail! #Wildcat Pride
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Congratulations to Addilyn Huber for being selected to the District 8 Girls 2026 Basketball Division 7 - 1st Team. |
The Kalida Vantage students are active in and out of the classroom.
Pictured below are:
- Addison Elliott is enjoying breakfast with friends.
- Ruby Vandercook waited for her appointment time to save a life with her blood donation.
- Lexie Brinkman was volunteering at the Blood Drive.
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You are invited to support our students and the Vantage Career Center. More information for all the events listed below can be found on the Vantage Career Facebook and Website. Links to both are listed below. |
- 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
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Vaccinations need to be up-to-date in order for your child to attend the public school next year. Proof of these vaccinations must be submitted to the high school office OR uploaded to your child’s 2026-2027 FinalForms Immunization Requirements Tab (FinalForms is not available until after June 5). Students that are not in compliance by August 25 will not be able to attend school until the immunizations are completed. You might want to consider getting this completed with the 2026-27 School/Sports Physicals that can be scheduled with your provider. Forms will be available in mid to late April. Physicals must be dated after May 1.
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Incoming 7th graders (26-27 school year) are required to have one dose of both the Tdap and Meningitis (MCV4) vaccine for entry into the 7th grade.
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Incoming 12th graders (26-27 school year) are required to have two doses of the Meningitis vaccine for entry into their senior year.
Please consider scheduling an appointment early at the Putnam County Health Department (419-523-5608) or with your family physician. A letter from the Putnam County Health Department will be sent home later explaining these mandates. If you choose not to vaccinate your child, you MUST complete an Immunization Exemption Form. These forms are located at the high school office.
Students not in compliance by August 25, 2025 will not be able to attend school until the immunizations are completed OR an Exemption Form is on file in the high school office. If you have any question, contact Ashley Buss at 419-532-3529.
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Thanks to all who donated blood on March 12! We collected 75 units, which brings our yearly total to 238 units and earns us scholarship money for our graduating seniors. Great job, everyone!
The next Bloodmobile at Kalida High School is set for July 22, 2026 from Noon to 6:00 P.M. Please consider donating, if you are able. If you would like to donate blood, you should schedule an appointment. Appointments are every 15-minutes. To schedule, you can use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, go to redcrossblood.org, or contact Mrs. Grime at the high school and she can schedule it for you.
Red Cross Blood Donor App:
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Kalida Local Schools is looking to add Bus Drivers to their Substitute Route/Extra-Curricular Driver listing. Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve the valid and appropriate licensure with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW). If interested please 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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