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Kalida High School

A Tradition of Excellence

February 10, 2026- Tuesday

Posted Date: 02/10/26 (08:35 AM)


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KHS Announcements

2/10/2026

~Lunch Today: Walking Taco, Carrots, Fruit, Breadstick, Milk
~Happy Birthday today to: Dominic Vorst
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School News and Updates

*All students need to remember to not run in the parking lot, you may get hit! If your older siblings leave without you, we will call your parents and they will make your sibling come back to get you! 
*Students grades 5-8, keep your hands out of the snow and to yourselves when going to and from religion. ANY students caught throwing snowballs will receive detentions.
*ALL STUDENTS: When crossing the highway towards the church, PLEASE, use the crosswalk lights. This ensures safety for yourselves and the driver of the vehicle.
*Group & Activity Picture day has been rescheduled for March 2. Seniors your group picture will begin at 8:00am.
*Activity Period tomorrow: Mr. Clement will send the Sophomores and Seniors the Pride Survey. Seniors please go to the Community Room, Sophomores stay in your classroom. The Prom Committee will meet in the Auditeria.
* THE KHS Cheerleaders are doing a fundraiser during lunch. Donate cash and cast your vote to decide who is going to be the mascot for the boy’s Senior night game.
*CCP Parent meeting tonight at 6:00pm in the community room.
*Next year’s HS Schedules need to be turned in by Thursday. Freshman=Mrs. Maag, Sophomores=Mrs. Unverferth, Juniors= Mrs. Grime, 8th grade= Mr. Huber
*Congratulations to the Kalida 7th graders who competed in the Putnam County Science Fair last Saturday. Cohen Unverferth, Lawson Brinkman, Henry Wehri, Jenna Unverferth, Kyla Unverferth, Natalie Recker, Lillian Krouse, Graciella Flemmons, Kaley Dickman, Brynleigh Michel, Kensley Smith, Evie Slusser, Colt Schumacher, Ayden Unverferth, Trenton Kahle, and Case Wortkoetter participated and did extremely well. The team research projects presented by Lillian Krouse and Natalie Recker, Kensley Smith teamed with Evie Slusser, Colt Schumacher and Ayden Unverferth, Trenton Kahle and Case Wortkoetter all earned superior ratings. The individual projects presented by Kaley Dickman, Graciella Flemmons, and Brynleigh Michel also received superior ratings. The team of Kensley Smith and Evie Slusser won the Agriculture Award. The team of Colt Schumacher and Ayden Unverferth designed and built a golf product called the "Birdie Buddy," and won the Excellence in Innovation Award. Lawson Brinkman and Henry Wehri won the Chemistry award. Kaley Dickman won the Medical Award. Each earned a plaque and a $50 scholarship. Trenton Kahle and Case Wortkoetter's research project on bowling velocity earned a perfect score and 3 awards; Engineering and Physics Award, the Sight-Related Award, and the Young STEM Excellence Award. Trenton and Case earned $200 in scholarships.
*Good Job last night to the: Jr. High boys’ basketball teams, they both won over Miller City
*Good Luck tonight to: JV/Varsity girls’ basketball at 5:30pm at Spencerville 

Upcoming Events

2/11- 3rd quarter midterms
2/11- Academic Club at 4:00pm at Columbus Grove
2/12- 8th grade girls’ basketball tournament at home at 6:00pm
2/12- JV/Varsity girls’ basketball at 6:00pm at Continental (2 quarters JV)
2/12- Jr. High boys’ basketball at 5:00pm at home against SPPS
2/13- NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day- midterms sent home
2/13- JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at 6:00pm at home against Continental
2/14- 7th grade girls basketball tournaments 10:00am at Ft. Jennings (if they win 2/7)
2/14- 8th grades boys’ tournament at 10:00am at Ottoville against Ottawa
2/14-7th grade boys’ tournament at 12:30pm at Continental
2/14- JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at 6:00pm at home against Antwerp
2/16- 8th grade boys’ tournament at 5:00pm against Miller City at Ottoville (if they win 2/14)
2/17- JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at 6:00 at home against Ayersville
2/18- HS & Jr. High Academic Club at 4:00pm at home against Pandora-Gilboa
2/19- 8th grade boys’ tournament at 5:30 at Ottoville (if they win 2/16)
2/19- 7th grade boys’ tournament at 6:15pm at Continental (if they win 2/14)
2/20- JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at 6:00 at home against Holgate (SENIOR NIGHT)
2/21- 7th grade boys’ tournament at 10:00am at Continental (if they win 2/19)
2/21- Varsity girls basketball tournament game 2:00pm at OGHS
*Girls grades 5 & 6: please return all softball papers to the office by Friday. 
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Important Reminders

*Track Meeting on Feb. 18 during activity period. Coach Miller sent an email if you would like to participate in track.
*Athletic Boosters Chicken BBQ tickets. Please return any money to the HS office ASAP. If you would like Chicken BBQ tickets, you can contact the HS office.
*The Softball team is selling laundry detergent. Please contact a Varsity softball player or the office to order. You can pick up your order at the Chicken BBQ.
*BBQ sauce and Strawberry fundraiser will continue until Feb. 20. Delivery will be the week of March 9th. Please call the office or see an FFA student to order. Payments need to be made when ordering, all checks payable to KHS.
*The spring testing schedule has been posted to the school’s website. Please avoid any appointments during your child’s testing times.
 

Basketball Concession Stand Workers:

Friday, February 13, 2026. Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Jeff & Meredith Schmersal, Peter & Jennifer Flemmons, Adam & Jamie Huber, Keith & Ann Rea Fortman, Leo & Kelly Wortkoetter, James & Lynne Bowers
Saturday, February 14, 2026. Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Michael & Sarah Calvelage, Rob & Jaime Frye, Brain & Jennifer Erhart, Mandy Schroeder, Lindsay McGraw, & Dusty & Leanna Schnipke
Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (MAKE UP GAME) Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Gary & Sarah Bendele, Jesse & Wendy Stennett, Doug & Dawn Siefer, Dave & Sarah Kallay, & Duane & Cheryl Simon.
Friday, February 20, 2026. Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00 (Senior Night). Chris & Ashleigh Kahle, Ross & Heather Kleman, Nick & Tristine Bockrath, Mike & Dani Westrick, Aric Webken, Doug & Dawn Bockrath, Courtnie Billingsley.
*Reminder when you are scheduled to work, we ask your child(ren) involved in the music program please come and help clean up the gym after the game.