Vote For Oak Hills

Earlier this month, the Ohio May primary election saw an unprecedented number of school districts on the ballot. Nearly 70 school districts were seeking tax levies from their local communities due to uncontrollable financial pressures, and many more districts will be on the ballot in the fall. Through strong stewardship initiatives, including spending levels well below the county average, Oak Hills Local Schools has only had one tax levy increase since 1997.

Our district is appreciative of the community's support of the November 2025 bond issue. As a reminder, this bond issue did not increase taxes and will allow our district to modernize our buildings with three new schools, as well as adding air conditioning to Oak Hills High School. By law, the funds from the bond issue are restricted to facility improvements and cannot be used for daily operations. Also, through this bond issue, our district took a proactive creative approach to secure at least $70 million from the State of Ohio which will be used to fund over 50% of the construction project. Had our district not partnered with the State of Ohio, the $70 million would have been disbursed to another school district.

Our district is experiencing the same financial pressures in our general operating fund that our colleagues are experiencing across the state. Many of these pressures, such as changes in state funding, reductions in township funding, and record high prices (including school bus diesel prices) were experienced after our November bond issue and are out of our district's control. These financial pressures have led to deficit spending in the current fiscal year, meaning our district is quickly depleting our cash reserve.

The one page document in this post will provide a deeper look into our district's financial position. As a reminder, all financial updates are available at ohlsd.us. Our district is committed to continued transparency as we navigate through these challenging times and will communicate next steps accordingly.

We are excited to share this update with our amazing voters!

Thank you for your continued support of our district’s construction project. Since the successful passage of the November bond issue, Oak Hills Local Schools has been actively moving forward with the next steps in bringing three new schools to our community.

It is an exciting time across the Oak Hills Local School District, and we are committed to keeping you informed with regular updates as this work continues.

You can also visit our website for more information as we navigate this process:
https://www.ohlsd.us/parent-resources/building-our-future%3A-master-facilities-plan-35/

🎉📚 It’s Public Schools Week — Let’s Celebrate Oak Hills Local School District! 📚🎉
Public schools are the heart of our community, and this week we proudly recognize the students, educators, staff, families, and leaders who make Oak Hills such a special place to learn and grow.

From dedicated teachers who inspire curiosity, to support staff who keep everything running smoothly, to families who partner in education — it truly takes everyone to create the strong tradition of excellence we see across the district. Go Highlanders!

Save the date! The 15th Annual One Hope, One Heart fundraiser is Friday, March 13 from 6-9 p.m. in the gymnasium at Oak Hills High School.

This year's event includes a volleyball tournament between the nine OHLSD school buildings and district office along with basket raffles, split-the-pot and concessions. Funds raised at the event help district families that are experiencing hardship. Over the past 14 years, this event has raised more than $140,000 to help our local families in need!

Online presale admission is $12 per family of six; Tickets the evening of the event are $15 per family of six or $5 per adult/ students in grades 6-12. Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult at the door. You can purchase your tickets, T-shirts or donate at the link below:

https://www.onehopeoneheart.org/

Mark your calendars now!

Due to the impending winter storm, Oak Hills Local Schools will close all district buildings beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

All district facilities will remain closed on Sunday, January 25 to allow district maintenance staff the necessary time to safely clear parking lots and walkways in preparation for the week ahead. No building activities on Sunday, January 25.

Stay safe and warm!

Thank you for your service, Veterans! 🇺🇸🦅

🖤❤️ THANK YOU, OAK HILLS! ❤️🖤

We did it together, and we couldn’t be more grateful for every single one of you who showed up, shared your voice, and supported our schools.