Oak Hill PTO

To the Oak Hill Community,

One summer, I was in Sandusky, Ohio with family and friends.  The entire time I was there, I kept having the same dream that my phone was ringing.  In fact upon our return to the Boston area, when I entered our apartment, my phone was ringing!!!  It was the Human Resources Office of the Newton Public Schools calling to offer me a job as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher - that was 1974 when I began this journey.

I have been fortunate and blessed ever since then to work in a district, the Newton Public Schools that has embraced the same beliefs about educating young people that I have embraced.  I have always felt supported in the work that I do each day and have been cared about and loved by so many people over time.  I will always be especially grateful to Dr. Young who entrusted me with the responsibility of leadership by appointing me the Principal of the Oak Hill Middle School in 2004.

Now, this part of my journey through life is about to end and a new day is dawning for me.  With that thought in mind, I am announcing my intent to retire effective, June 30th, 2009.

Dr. Young has assured me that Oak Hill will be in capable hands and that he is initiating the process for selecting my successor for the fall.  As this information becomes available in the near future, he will be in contact with our community.

Peace,

Hank Van Putten
Principal, Oak Hill Middle School

Click here to read the May 14 update.

A fourth case of H1N1 flu has been confirmed in an Oak Hill Middle School student on Grade 8/Team 2.  Click here to read the latest update.

Three of our eighth grade students have confirmed cases of H1N1 swine origin influenza.  These students are on Team 8-2.  All three students are doing well.  They have followed guidelines to remain home for at least 7 days after symptoms appear.  Click here to read the latest update.

A student, and member of our community, has been diagnosed with a probable case of H1N1 Influenza, commonly known as the Swine Flu.  Click here to read the latest update.

Unfortunately, we have been experiencing a problem with the heating system in the building this week.  Click here to read more.

Starting today (Nov. 18) the gas company, National Grid, will be doing work on Wheeler Road - this may cause some traffic problems for Brown & Oak Hill Middle Schools.

In observance of the religious holiday Yom Kippur, there will be no after-school activities on Wednesday, Oct. 8.  Click here to read more.

News from Oak Hill Principal Hank van Putten:  It is advisable for students to wear layers of clothing for early morning classes until the warmth of the day takes effect on the interior of the building.  Click here to read more.