Why is school closed? On Thursday, March 12, Governor Mike DeWine mandated all schools in Ohio be closed due to concerns over the COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, from Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3, 2020. We are following the Governor’s orders. Will instruction continue during this three-week closure? Yes. Our teachers are preparing distance... READ MORE >

With the need of personal protective equipment (PPE) skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is answering the call by donating 69 boxes of medical gloves, 13 boxes of food-service gloves, four boxes of masks, 300 pieces of simulated PPE, 300 pairs of safety glasses, and a multitude of miscellaneous items to the Emergency Management... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education heard an update on the district’s distance learning plan and how teachers are giving back to the community in the weeks since Governor DeWine issued a three-week school closure due to COVID-19. “This is one of the most unique situations of my career,” said Superintendent Dr. Rick Smith. “In just a matter of days, our teachers... READ MORE >

Superintendent Dr. Rick Smith has announced Ohio Hi-Point will be CLOSED on Monday, March 16 so staff can prepare distance learning plans for students. Ohio Hi-Point will remain closed through Friday, April 3. You can view additional details on our website: https://bit.ly/2wVvuBq READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point will be in session for students on Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16. We will begin the Governor's mandated three-week closure starting Tuesday, March 17 through Friday April 3. Additional information for students and families will be given as soon as possible. All OHP activities including study trips, competitions, and prom are cancelled until... READ MORE >

The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority, and we want to share with our community that Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is well-aware of the concerns surrounding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to state the risk of contracting the coronavirus remains low. As of March 10, there are... READ MORE >

Tyler Barthauer and Cameron Randall, FFA chapter members in the Ohio Hi-Point agriculture satellite program at Triad High School, will compete at the Ohio FFA Ag. Power Diagnostics Contest at the University of Northwestern Ohio on March 6 after placing first in the district competition in February. The contests are designed to evaluate students’ knowledge in... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point Bellefontaine Main Campus is now offering senior-only programs. The programs are 12pt credential programs for students to graduate on time. The programs being offered include Automotive (ASE Certifications), HVAC (NCCER Certification), Ohio Certified Nursery Technician, Outdoor Careers (NCCER Certification and Equipment Operations), Robotics... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point students on the Bellefontaine Main Campus participated in a school-wide career fair on Friday, Feb. 21. This was the third career fair of the school year. Students had the opportunity to network and pass out resumés to over 30 employers. In addition, some companies hosted open interviews immediately after the career fair. Ohio Hi-Point’s students gain... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point’s Math Department hosted the school’s 10th Annual Numeracy Challenge on February 20. Each year, a team of junior and senior students from each career program compete against each other by solving real-world math problems focused on the students’ specific career program. The challenge consists of three 20-minute rounds and the highest scoring team wins... READ MORE >

On Saturday, Feb. 22, students from Ohio Hi-Point’s Culinary Arts program competed in a variety of culinary events at the FCCLA Region 4 Culinary Career Development Events hosted at Sinclair Community College. In addition to earning medals, several students received scholarships from Sullivan University, a sponsor of the competition. Skye Scott, a junior from... READ MORE >

I chose Ohio Hi-Point because: I was interested in the Outdoor Careers program. I'm involved in the following OHP activities: FFA in Outdoor Careers, National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA), and Equipment Operation.My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: Getting to go to competitions to compete against other... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: It was so different from my old school and gave me the ability to follow my dream. I'm involved in the following OHP activities: Student Delegates, FCCLA, and ProStart My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: The friendships and bonds I've made during my time here. My most memorable moment at Ohio Hi-Point was: All the competitions I... READ MORE >

Alexis Garver, a Graphic and Media Arts Academy student, explored the fast-paced world of retail marketing after job shadowing the Marketing Creative Director for EXPRESS, Laura Hardesty, in January. Garver spent two days with Hardesty, and sat in on creative meetings for the upcoming EXPRESS Spring Collection launch, met one-on-one with graphic designers,... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, cafeteria menus, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. You can download the app for free on both Google Play or the Apple App Store. Download for Android: http://bit.ly/2RiRCw5 Download for... READ MORE >

Angela Kep, a Cosmetology student from Ridgemont, won the 2020 Poetry Out Loud local competition in January after studying, memorizing, and reciting a poem of choice. Kep selected Beautiful Wreckage by W.D. Ehrhart. Gabe Wilson (Engineering Academy) and Jeannette Price (Education Academy) were runners-up. After competing against 18 other students at the local... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently announced the career center’s Superintendent’s List, Honor Roll and half-day Honor Roll for the second nine weeks. To be eligible for the Superintendent’s List students must receive all A’s, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better. The Superintendent’s List recipients are as follows: ... READ MORE >

Forty-five students from Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Media Arts and Business satellite programs at Riverside High School advanced to the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Competition after competing at the regional level in January. Over 100 members from the OHP/Riverside BPA chapter competed in the BPA Region 16 competition at Ohio Northern... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I wanted to get a head start on my healthcare career and to take an extra step forward to better my education. I'm involved in the following OHP activities: HOSA My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: being able to learn about healthcare because I don't only get to take the normal high school classes but I get to learn about... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I wanted to try something new and I heard a lot of good things about Ohio Hi Point and i seen the all the possibilities here for a good success. My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: My lab is my favorite part of Ohio Hi-Point because of what all I have learned over the year and so much I know for my future. My most memorable... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I chose Ohio Hi-Point because of the amazing financial opportunity it offered me in getting my regularly $25,000 cosmetology license for free. I was not thrilled at first to leave the comfort of my home school and purposely place myself in an unfamiliar area with unfamiliar and extremely different people. Although that was my attitude... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I chose Ohio Hi-Point is because how there was something that I wanted to do and that was to go for an engineering field. I'm involved in the following OHP activities: SkillsUSA and TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) My favorite part about... READ MORE >

This past Thanksgiving, the OHP/USV CBI students raked leaves throughout the village of McGuffey as part of a community-wide volunteer initiative. Between November 25 and 26, the CBI students helped rake six properties and had a little fun. While raking a property beside the school, the students invited the pre-school students to jump into a giant pile of leaves. READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I chose Ohio Hi-Point because of the unique opportunities. I'm involved in the following OHP activities: I have done Experience OHP Career Days for both junior and senior year. My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: I like making friends from different schools. Because of Hi-Point, I was able to meet new people and was given a head... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I chose Ohio Hi-Point because I wanted to pursue my passions in graphic design, animation, and multimedia. I'm involved in the following OHP activities: I'm involved in Lab, Student United Way, and SkillsUSA. My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: My lab, because I get to work with industry-standard equipment and software every... READ MORE >

On Veterans Day, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center paid tribute to the servicemen and women of the American Legion Post 173 and the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. Students in Ohio Hi-Point's Automotive Academy and Diesel Technology programs provided free oil changes to veterans while the Cosmetology students provided free salon services including... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: It was a great opportunity to get a step ahead. My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: The instructors, because of their ability to teach us the skills needed in our chosen career. My most memorable moment at Ohio Hi-Point was: Participating in the numeracy challenge. What surprised me most about Ohio Hi-Point was: The... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I chose Ohio Hi-Point because of the career opportunities. I'm involved in the following activities at Ohio Hi-Point: FFA My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: My lab and how close I am with the people in my lab. My most memorable moment at Ohio Hi-Point was: When I went on CDE trips and had fun with my other classmates and was... READ MORE >

Over the past two weeks, members of Triad DECA and the Ohio Hi-Point Supply Chain Management program have competed in an international online Virtual Business Challenge. Brian Ferguson, Austin Swiatek, Jacob Partlow, and Lillian Hill placed first in their respective categories in the region, which includes the Upper Midwest of the United States, to advance to the... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently announced the career center's Superintendent's List, Honor Roll and half-day Honor Roll for the first nine weeks. To be eligible for the Superintendent's List students must receive all A's, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better. The Superintendent's List recipients are as follows: Bellefontaine... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point's Outdoor Careers students placed first and won $1,500 at the Ohio High School Landscape Olympics (OHLO) earlier this month. OHLO, which tests students' skills through hands-on, competitive events designed by industry professionals, is put on by the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association and takes place at OSU ATI in Wooster, Ohio. Ohio Hi-Point... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center hosted the annual Sloan Reception in celebration of the late Dr. Earl Sloan earlier this month. The event was an opportunity for students and staff to thank the Sloan Trustees for the vital support given to the career center. Dr. Earl Sloan established the Sloan Foundation in 1920 and listed the Trustees to establish and maintain a... READ MORE >

Two Ohio Hi-Point-Triad DECA members were awarded the American Hotel and Lodging Association's Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) Certification after competing at the Ohio DECA Career Development Conference in March. Sidney Louck and Gregory Sizemore were both awarded the CGSP®, which is the highest acknowledgment of awarding-winning guest service for... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I wanted to start furthering my education while still in high school. I'm involved in the following activities at Ohio Hi-Point: Student Delegate Program My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: My lab and the friendships that I have made. My most memorable moment at Ohio Hi-Point was: When I was nominated for Student of the... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: Because it was the best way to pursue my passion. My home school does not offer anything close to the opportunities that Ohio Hi-Point does. I'm involved in the following activities at Ohio Hi-Point: FFA, United Way Youth Allocations Team, Teen Eco-Summit, Student Delegate My favorite part... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with renovations on the Bellefontaine Main Campus during a Special Meeting held Wednesday evening. In May 2018, voters approved a continuing Permanent Improvement Levy. The funds from the levy would allow the district to renovate the existing buildings on the Bellefontaine Main Campus and... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently announced the career center's Superintendent's List, Honor Roll and half-day Honor Roll for the fourth nine weeks. To be eligible for the Superintendent's List students must receive all A's, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better. The Superintendent's List recipients are as follows: Bellefontaine... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Class of 2019 was recognized Wednesday morning during the Bellefontaine Main Campus' annual Senior Breakfast. In addition to recognizing seniors for their accomplishments at Ohio Hi-Point, students were also recognized for entering the military, gaining employment, or earning scholarships for continuing their education. The Bellefontaine Main... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Class of 2019 celebrated Wednesday evening during the Bellefontaine Main Campus' 2019 Convocation Ceremony, which recognizes students who attend the Bellefontaine Main Campus from one of OHP's 14 partner school districts and complete a career-technical program. Ohio Hi-Point's Students of the Month led the processional followed by the posting of... READ MORE >

Board members from Ohio Hi-Point and the district's 14 partner schools enjoyed the first District Showcase before Wednesday evening's regularly scheduled board meeting. The District Showcase spotlighted Ohio Hi-Point programs and academics that are available on the Bellefontaine Main Campus as well as the district's satellite programs, which are career programs... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center inducted the school's largest class into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) this week, welcoming 54 students into the society. To be inducted, students must meet the criteria of membership, which includes having at least a 3.5 GPA, meeting attendance requirements, and having the approval and recommendation of instructional... READ MORE >

A message from Superintendent Rick Smith, Ed.D. The Ohio Hi-Point Bellefontaine Main Campus serves juniors and seniors in high school while the district's satellite programs, which bring career programming directly to students in their partner schools, serve seventh through 12th grade students in 11 out of the district's 14 partner schools. As the workforce... READ MORE >

Students from Ohio Hi-Point's Outdoor Careers program had a strong showing (two first place awards and two top 50 awards) at the annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) held at the Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. NCLC is an annual three-day powerhouse event organized by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point celebrated Pi Day in style this month. The Math Department held several challenges and competitions for students to participate in throughout the week, including the annual Pi Eating Contest on 3.14. Congratulations to all the winner! Pi Poster Contest 1st Place: Jaylen Huston 2nd Place: Danika Greulich 3rd Place: Samantha Neeley 4th Place:... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education recognized Ohio Hi-Point's 2018-19 Main Campus Students and Staff Members of the Month during Wednesday evening's regularly scheduled meeting. The following staff members were recognized for being Staff Member of the Month during the 2018-19 school year: Robert Alig (Automotive Academy instructor)Sondra Taylor (Administrative... READ MORE >

Dylan Van Tassell won the Personal Financial Literacy event at the Ohio DECA Career Development Conference in Columbus last week and became the first state champion for Ohio Hi-Point's DECA program at Triad High School. Van Tassell, along with 19 other students, represented Ohio Hi-Point and Triad High School in a variety of category events like business, finance,... READ MORE >

Students from Logan County were recognized for their academic accomplishments at the 43rd annual Bellefontaine Rotary Club Honors Night earlier this week for having a 3.5 or higher GPA. The following Ohio Hi-Point students from Logan County were recognized for this accomplishment: Wyatt Auflick (Smart Technology Engineering), Kiarra Coats (Multimedia Marketing),... READ MORE >

In February, the staff and students at the Ohio Hi-Point Bellefontaine Main Campus held a Pennies for Patients drive to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The collection ran for three days as a competition among the 15 career program labs. Students and staff brought in pennies and other change to donate to the LLS. Together, the student body raised $855. The... READ MORE >

Ohio Hi-Point's math department hosted the 9th Annual Numeracy Challenge last week, a competition among all career programs (junior and senior level) to solve a variety of different math problems. The math problems correlated with each career program on the Bellefontaine Main Campus, showing how math is a part of every day life. The following students and programs... READ MORE >

LIMA, Ohio – Nine students enrolled in the Ohio Hi-Point Multimedia Marketing program advanced to the BPA State Leadership Conference after competing at the Regional Competition in January. Ethan Edwards (Urbana), Shawn Stump (Urbana), Trevor Vanhoose (Indian Lake), and Trent Devine (Indian Lake) placed first in Video Production. Ondrea Bryant (Benjamin Logan)... READ MORE >

Taylor Preston '16 Advertising & Graphic Design major, Columbus College of Art and Design Program: Printing and GraphicsI chose OHP because... I wanted a new start. They offered the high school education I needed and the life skills I wanted. I knew that OHP would provide me with better resources than my home school had to offer. I also wanted to expand my... READ MORE >

Several students from Ohio Hi-Point's Allied Health and Nursing programs advanced to the HOSA State Leadership Conference after competing at the regional level.Students competed in a variety of event categories including: Medical Law and Ethics, Medical Math, Human Growth and Development, Knowledge Bowl, Biomedical Debate Team, Nursing Assisting, and... READ MORE >

Matthew S. Jarvi '17 Communications Technician, Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center Program: Supply Chain Management at Marysville High SchoolWhy did you choose the Supply Chain Management program at Marysville?I was first exposed to this program during Mr. Martins first year at Marysville High School. Many students where put into the supply... READ MORE >

Xienna Cafe, a Welding and Fabrication student from Riverside High School, won the 2019 Poetry Out Loud local competition in January after studying, memorizing, and reciting a poem of choice. Xienna selected Light Shining out of Darkness by William Cowper. After competing against 21 other students, Xienna will compete at the Regional Semi-Finals taking place in... READ MORE >

MARYSVILLE, Ohio – A group of students enrolled in Ohio Hi-Point's Engineering satellite program at Marysville Early College High School (MECHS) worked hand-in-hand with industry professionals to create a solution to a need during Tiny Term, which is a two-week window between semesters for students to take advantage of enrichment courses or remediation work. "These... READ MORE >

Students from the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Aviation Satellite program participated in the Science, Discovery and Family Fun event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sunday, Jan. 14. The students assisted with a display and presentation about the Champaign Aviation Museum and the B-17 restoration as well as explained the Norden Bombsight used during... READ MORE >

ProStart Culinary students Anna Nance (Bellefontaine) and Emily Folk (Ben Logan) attended the Ohio Restaurant Association Industry Awards with Culinary instructor, Donna Beale, this past weekend at M at Miranova. Ohio Hi-Point was one of three schools selected to attend, and Nance and Folk networked with over 300 leaders and professionals of Ohio's restaurant and... READ MORE >

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center hosted the annual Sloan Reception in celebration of the late Dr. Earl Sloan on Wednesday afternoon in the Sloan Inn. The event was an opportunity for students and staff to thank the Sloan Trustees for the vital support given to the career center. "Dr. Sloan would be proud of where career-technical education is," remarked... READ MORE >

Auditor of State Dave Yost recently announced Ohio Hi-Point Career Center as a recipient of the Auditor of State Award for the district's clean audit report for the 2016-2017 year. The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts that meet the qualifications of a clean audit upon the completion of a financial audit. Timely... READ MORE >

For current and incoming Ohio Hi-Point (OHP) students, there are several College Credit Plus (CCP) opportunities available that enable them to attend classes in person or online and obtain college credit. Last school year, OHP students earned 473 College Credit Plus credits for free, which means students are "earning credit that can satisfy some of their college... READ MORE >

Students in Ohio Hi-Point's Advanced Manufacturing satellite program at Triad High School were announced as the winners of the first Champaign County Design Challenge after the county judging at Urbana University on November 2.The winning group, consisting of Christopher Roy, Justin Overholser, Brian Ferguson, LiaMarie L., and Morgan Swiatek, beat out almost 100... READ MORE >

On May 8, 2018, voters approved Ohio Hi-Point's 0.6-mill permanent improvement levy. The issue was passed after a collective vote was counted from all 14 partner high school districts in the 5 counties Ohio Hi-Point serves. The Board of Education, administration, staff, and students at Ohio Hi-Point want to thank voters for approving the permanent improvement... READ MORE >

Brock Bennett, a senior Welding student from Mechanicsburg High School participated in a summer internship at Shaffer Equipment in Urbana, OH after a study trip to Shaffer Equipment last school year. The Welding students spoke with several employees and practiced a variety of welds. However, Bennett stood out to Shaffer Equipment's shop foreman, Matt Sergeant, and... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I wanted to be able to start my career early and to be able to work my way through college with cosmetology. I'm involved in the following activities at Ohio Hi-Point: Student Council and Student Ambassadors My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: My friends and the staff. I have met amazing people at OHP who have... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I wanted to open up to new opportunities and advance my career. I'm involved in the following activities at Ohio Hi-Point: HOSA My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: How involved with the students the staff are. The students are treated equally and with the level of maturity they choose to have. My most memorable moment at... READ MORE >

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center unveiled the new Dr. Sloan Smart Technology Center to community members, business, industry and educational partners as well as local and state politicians Wednesday evening. Dr. Sloan Smart Technology Center was created to address the growing industry needs in the district's local communities. "When the US... READ MORE >

Matthew Smith, an Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Multimedia Marketing student from Riverside High School, advanced to the BPA National Leadership Conference after competing at the BPA Ohio Leadership Conference last week. Smith placed first in Prepared Speech with his "S.N.A.P Out of It" presentation, which focused on addressing distractions to increase... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: There were many opportunities to help me decide what I would like to do after high school. I'm involved in the following activities at Ohio Hi-Point: SkillsUSA, Electronic Advisory Committee My favorite part about Ohio Hi-Point is: Meeting new people making connections. My most memorable moment at Ohio Hi-Point... READ MORE >

NORTH LEWISBURG, Ohio – Congressman Jim Jordan visited the Advanced Manufacturing students at Triad High School on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Congressman Jordan spoke one-on-one with students about projects they had completed or were working on in the classroom. After the student presentations, the group discussed the importance of the manufacturing industry and why... READ MORE >

Eight Ohio Hi-Point Career Center students advanced to the Business Professionals of America (BPA) state competition after competing at the regional level last week at Apollo Career Center in Lima, OH. The following students placed first in their respective category and will compete at the BPA State Leadership Conference in Columbus on March 8, 2018. Prepared... READ MORE >

Why I chose Ohio Hi-Point: I chose Ohio Hi-Point because I needed something different. I had all these aspirations and goals set for myself, and knew that taking action was the only way I could tackle these things to the best of my ability. I've wanted to make music my career for just about as long as I can remember, and when Ohio Hi-Point presented... READ MORE >