Put-in-Bay School News – by Scott Mangas, Superintendent
Seventy-Six children in grades pre-kindergarten through grade twelve started the 2022 – 23 school year. We wish a warm welcome to all our students!
The Panther Volleyball team has started the year strong. The 2022 Volleyball season is in full swing and the Panthers are finding success on the court. With only six players, the girls had to work hard on all of their skills to find success. The current record for the Panthers stands at 7 wins and 4 losses. The team is led by seniors Macy Ladd and Lilian Frederick, who leads the team in kills this season. With continued improvement, the ladies look to finish the year with a winning record and enter the OHSAA tournament. Keep up the good work Panthers.
Mrs. Pippert invited grandparents and other guests to a music celebration with her students on September 12th. We had 60 plus visitors in the school to sing and dance with our students. It was a very enjoyable and exciting day for our students and guests.
The Put-In-Bay High School Quiz Bowl team hosted the first game of the season for two divisions on Tuesday morning, September 13th. The team players include: 11th graders Joe Blumensaadt and Emil Michael, and sophomores Ava Heineman and Elias Wright. Congratulations to the Team for winning two of the three matches against Saint Joseph Central Catholic and Fostoria. These are fantastic stats considering we have only four players on our team and we’re up against much larger schools.
The Seneca-Wyandot-Sandusky-Crawford-Put-In-Bay High School Quiz Bowl League includes the following schools: Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Calvert, Carey, Clyde, Colonel Crawford, Columbian, Fostoria, Fremont Ross, Hopewell-Loudon, Mohawk, New Riegel, Old Fort, Put-In-Bay, Riverdale, Seneca East, Shelby, St. Joseph Central Catholic, and Upper Sandusky. Players meet every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch, from September through December. The students practice strategy, speed and accuracy. They look forward to competitions on October 11, November 15, and December 9.
Grades five through eight will travel to Oak Harbor High School again this year to participate in the Ottawa County Academic Challenge competition on October 18 and 19. Students compete against teams from area schools to answer trivia questions on a wide variety of topics, including novels that the students were required to read. Good luck to all students who participate.
Mrs. Melissa Kowalski has been taking students out for Bird Banding. The kindergarten students even were able to make the trip. Owen Woischke, Roco Scarpelli, Skyler Stoiber enjoyed the morning with the birds.
Our school utilizes “School Messenger” to inform parents of important announcements such as school closings or delays. We will now make this available to everyone in our community. If you would like to be notified by text or voice message of school closings or delays, announcements of events, etc., please contact the school at 419-285-3614 to sign up.
Put-in-Bay School needs substitute teachers. If you are interested, please call Scott Mangas at 419-285-3614.
Put-in-Bay Panthers pounce on their feline friends the Jaguars from Horizon Science. Panther volleyball dominates from the start, winning the first game 25-5 and the second game 25-17. The third game was shortened due to injury, but the Panthers take the win.
Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion put on a terrific car show at Heineman Winery on Tuesday. The feature marques, Triumph 
Mayor Dress announces the Police Commission meeting scheduled for this evening at 6pm is moved to next Tuesday, 27 September 2022. The Mayor cites ongoing, constructive developments between Put-in-Bay Village Council and Put-in-Bay Township with regard to the 2023 Policing Contract.
Small-bore sports cars raced through the streets of the village of Put-in-Bay from 1952 to 1959 and one last time in 1963. Today’s races take place on a challenging 1.2-mile hay bale-lined course at the island’s airport. Unique in vintage racing in many ways, the Put-in-Bay event offers entry options for racing-, exhibition- and non-racing enthusiasts plus an entrants car show, tours of the original street course, social events and the unexplainable and often hysterical “rocker cover races.”
Click images below for event and racing schedules!
Put-in-Bay Police, in a Facebook announcement on Friday evening, 16 September 2022, stated, “No cars, truck, or golf carts larger than 4-passenger are allowed at 
Live music continues at Put-in-Bay venues!
Beer Barrel — 
Mojito Bay — 
Round House — 
Red Moon Speakeasy, by the Park Hotel, is where you’ll want to end a vigorous Put-in-Bay day. Make your evening a time for meaningful reflection and enjoy the finest in specialty libations.
“Something old. Something new. Something 
“According to some accounts, the word speakeasy came from “speak-softly shops,” illegal drinking establishments in England and Ireland in the 19th century. The name referenced the need for secrecy; customers were 
asked to speak quietly while inside to avoid detection. By the end of the century, speakeasy had come into usage in the United States.” 
Research on Lake Erie or its flora and fauna thrives at 
Put-in-Bay home court advantage helps Panthers sweep visiting Emmanuel Christian Warriors (25-10, 25-22, 25-22).
There is no shortage of great weekend activities for this week’s calendar at Put-in-Bay! Fly a kite if you like, but here’s what you really want to take in this Saturday, 17 September 2022 . . .
The Boardwalk Upper Deck, right on the Put-in-Bay waterfront, presents Shrimp Week!
The season nears its end, and the last Garden Club Meeting is Cooking with Herbs. The event features tasty, sample treats. Meet at 4:30pm on Wednesday, 14 September 2022, at the Cornerstone Room of Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
10:00 am – 6 pm – Observation Deck Open – Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center to reserve your time.
The Lake Erie Islands Conservancy is an amazingly vibrant organization with profound success on the Bass Islands in Lake Erie. The latest edition of the fall newsletter makes it readily apparent how deeply dedicated the membership is.
Put-in-Bay School’s volleyball team shows determination and resilience thus far in the 18-game season. With their 3-2 record, The Panther girls and Coach Shuffenecker deserve community support: Let’s get our GROWL ON!
2022 Season Schedule ~ games are free and open to the public.
Tuesday night the Panther volleyball team traveled to Horizon Science Academy looking to continue their hot streak. The host Jaguars could do little to stop the streaking 
After kicking off the Labor Day rust, the girls played well together. Leading the Panthers was El Kostura with a career-high 5 kills; Ava Heineman had 14 assists and Lilian Frederick led the team with 12 kills. The win moved the Panthers record to 3 wins and 2 losses on the year. The team looks to improve in practice before their road game at Start High School on Thursday. Go Panthers–Get your growl on!
The current contract between the two governing bodies expires 31 December 2022, but no official communication took place since the last Police Commission meeting on 17 August 2022. Ms. Berry stated, “We were in default about police presence on Middle Bass Island this year, but we need to hash this out. The Township needs to come to the table.” Mayor Dress affirmed, “We are here to continue the conversation about policing on the Bass Islands and what the future is going to be.” Mr. Cox added, “I ask the Township, ‘what do you want?’; but I’ve received radio silence. We feel, and I speak for the Council, it is right for the islands to have one police force.”
Miller Boat Line announces schedule changes for Middle Bass and South Bass Islands operations. The Middle Bass Island schedule is active as of today.The Put-in-Bay schedule change begins on 12 September.
The Put-in-Bay Police Commission meets this evening at 6pm in the Town Hall. To review the information shared at earlier meetings, click the links below:
Perry’s Monument observation deck for public entrance is now open only on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 
2022 Annual Meeting ~ November 13 at Topsy Turvey: 11:30 AM available by Zoom; invite will be in email.
The Boathouse — 
Mojito Bay — 
GET YOUR GROWL ON!
Another superb sunset, captured by Cathy Domer from East Point–South Bass Island, reminds us how nature’s glory enlivens our days.
The Lake Erie Islands Conservancy and the Put-in-Bay Township Park District are proud to announce the dedication of the Duff Woods Preserve to be held on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 2:00pm at the entrance on Mitchell Rd. on South Bass Island. Parking is in adjacent areas designated by signs. 
A reception/cookout will be held immediately afterwards with a short annual meeting for the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy at the Heineman Winery. 
We will have food for the grill; please bring a side covered dish to share. Cake and gelato will be provided by member Patty LoPresti. We will be holding a green event so bring your own table service. Please rsvp for the reception/annual meeting at 419-366-2087 or 
The Put-in-Bay Panthers split a double header at Clyde on Monday. The Panthers opened versus the home town Clyde Fliers. The Panthers did not have a lot of practice time due to concert week at Put-in-Bay School.
found their groove.
NEAR TERM THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT:
The Cleveland Browns host The Chicago Bears in a preseason game on Saturday!
The Boathouse — Bad JuJu Cleveland ~ 
REEL Bar — Dave Clo ~ toured extensively with Grammy® and Dove Award nominated artists
Mr. Ed’s — Sushi Roll ~ Pop from Chicago; revved-up versions of your favorite pop and rock hits
Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center (LEINWC), located on Put-in-Bay–South Bass Island, has benefited the past two years from Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) grants totaling $12,475. The grant monies further camp accessibility and geology education.
Established in 1999, OCCF provides a steady support system for dozens of nonprofit community organizations across Ottawa County. OCCF receives contributions from individuals, families, businesses and other entities wishing to help their community neighbors. It is an extension of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation and has approximately $11 million in assets. More than 100 locally-grown funds benefit the fields of education, health and social services, economic development, natural resources and the arts. OCCF has distributed more than $6 million in Ottawa County community grants and scholarships since its inception.
The Put-in-Bay School Panther Volleyball team opened the season on the road against a strong BG Christian competitor. Coach Shuffenecker reports, “The Panthers fought hard, but they were defeated in four: 15-25, 25-21, 18-25, and 20-25.” Macy Ladd led the Panthers with five aces, eight kills, and seven digs. Next Monday, the Panthers play an away double-header against Clyde.
Put-in-Bay delivers culinary and activity satisfaction to a variety of tastes, but three favorite events continue to claim top-booking. Don’t miss the 
20 August 2022–Put-in-Bay Property Owners Association meeting was held Saturday morning from 10am until noon at the Put-in-Bay Senior Center. The agenda included the 2022 PiBPOA project, a report by Perry’s Victory Superintendent Barbara Rowles, Rich Hahn’s update on the 2022 Sport Car Reunion, a presentation–question/answer session about the proposed Put-in-Bay Township levy to fund police service, and EMS information updates.
