Spotlight - June 2023
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Seren Kotula |
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Seren Kotula just completed her 4th Grade year at Toth Elementary School.
“In class, she is the first to volunteer to help someone in need,” shared Emily Bechtol, 4th Grade Teacher. “She's extremely patient, understanding and accepting of others, and she produces quality and thoughtful work in English Language Arts. She perseveres when faced with challenges and is enthusiastic about learning.”
“She exhibits the Jacket Way behavior in various ways,” shared Nicole Gongwer, 4th Grade Teacher. “She is respectful on a regular basis towards all of her teachers. Oftentimes, she volunteers her time to help out in the classroom or other classrooms. I know I can count on her if I need any assistance. She always comes to school ready to learn with all materials required for the day. During transitions, she is quiet and ready to go. She is a great role model for her peers. Seren always has her work turned in on time!”
Seren is very active in sports outside of school. She plays basketball, soccer and softball.
“Seren is always a kind friend to others,” shared Jason Koval, School Counselor. “She is super responsible at Safety Patrol as she is always on time and willing to help other safety patrollers in need. She is a leader amongst her peers and an all-around sweet kid who does an amazing job of including others, making people feel valued and appreciated, and a great example of the Jacket Way.”
We are so proud of you, Seren! |
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Employee Spotlight Denise Zielske
Child Nutrition Director
Perrysburg Schools
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Denise Zielske, Child Nutrition Director at Perrysburg Schools, has been named the 2023 recipient of the School Nutrition Association of Ohio Sue Whitaker Membership Award!
“Thank you for your tireless efforts in working with today’s children,” Janelle Brunswick, SNA of Ohio President, shared in a letter to Ms. Zielske.
Sue Whitaker was involved with SNA for over 15 years, and she believed that with the right tools, anyone could make a difference in their school district. She strongly believed that being an SNA member and attending educational events would help to provide these tools through professional development and networking.
“Sue was a huge help to me when I became involved in food service, so this really is a special award for me,” shared Ms. Zielske.
The goal of the Sue Whitaker Membership Award Program is to honor Sue’s memory by helping to provide the tools she found so important in her school food service career. These tools are in the form of an SNA membership and financial assistance of up to $500 for the 2023 SNA of Ohio Annual Conference to be held June 20-22 in Dublin, Ohio.
"We are pleased to see Denise recognized with this honor,” shared James Mapus, Executive Director of Operations, Perrysburg Schools. “We are so happy to have Denise on our team!”
Thanks for all you do for our students, Ms. Zielske! |
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Congratulations, Class of 2023! |
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Board of Education Recognitions - May 2023 |
Isaiah Lake excels in Science Competitions
Isaiah Lake, 7th Grade Student at Perrysburg Junior High School, earned a rating of Superior at PJHS’s Second Annual Science Fair and went on to present at the District 2 Science Day held by The University of Toledo. At Northwest Ohio District Science Day, Isaiah earned a superior rating and went on to compete at the State Science Day! |
Tara Zechman Finalist for Presidential Award
Tara Zechman, Mathematics Teacher at Perrysburg High School, was nominated for this year's Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). She has been selected as a state/jurisdiction-level finalist and her application has been forwarded to the national level for review by the National Science Foundation! |
DECA
In March, 91 juniors and seniors from Perrysburg High School competed in the Ohio DECA State Competition. This is the largest number of students the PHS DECA chapter has qualified for states to-date. Fifty students qualified for finals, and from those 50, PHS DECA had 41 students place in the top 10 in the state. The Board of Education recognized 14 students who qualified to attend the International DECA Conference in April. At the International DECA Conference, Jack Bowe received a Top Role Play Score, Lauren Drown received a Top Role Play Score and Daniel Cavanagh earned a Second Place honor! |
Gymnastics
The Board of Education recognized 14 PHS Gymnasts for being State Qualifiers this winter! |
Scott Buker earns Perrysburg Schools Shining Star Award
Congratulations to Scott Buker, who has been named Perrysburg Schools’ Spring 2023 Shining Star Award Recipient. He is Principal at Perrysburg Junior High School. The award is presented only twice annually to an employee who is nominated by his/her colleagues as a Shining Star of our school district. A panel representing a cross-section of the school district chooses the award recipient from a pool of nominees. The Griffioen Insurance Agency also recognized the recipient with a gift certificate. |
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Facilities & Growth Update |
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Financial Update from the May Regular Board of Education Meeting:
• Investment interest continues to be strong
• Income tax receipts strong
• Will end year better than November forecast
• Expenditures up 3.1% year-over-year
• Benefits expenses year-over-year difference off due to insurance postings in 2022 |
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Now Hiring - Custodial, Transportation and Food Service |
Perrysburg Schools prides itself on hiring the very best candidates to work with and for our students. We accept applications year-round via our online application system. All applicants must register in the district’s application system linked below in order to be considered for any position with Perrysburg Schools. Click on the link below to view our open positions. Please note that submitting an application is not the same as applying for one of our jobs. You must also apply to a specific job for us to view your application. Once you have applied for a position, we will contact you if you are chosen for an interview.
https://tinyurl.com/PburgSchoolsJobs
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Mission Ensuring ALL Students Achieve Their Greatest Potential Vision Where Passion Drives Exemplary Education Core Values We value students as individuals. We inspire students to discover their passion. We challenge our students and ourselves. We provide a safe and inclusive environment. We manage resources efficiently. We enrich our community. We are trailblazers. The Jacket Way Respectful Responsible Ready |
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Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2023