Welcome to ParentSquare! We are excited to adopt this new form of school-to-home communication. ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and facilitate participation at school. It provides a safe way for the school principal, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to:

• Send and receive school and class information
• Share pictures and files
• See calendar items
• Sign up to volunteer
• and much more . . . all in one centralized place!

Parents – Getting Started video

All school/grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text or you can download the free App.

The Help & Support question mark in the top right corner can help answer most of your questions. So, join in!

Need More Help with Parent Square? If you need to update your contact information such as email, phone number or other information, login to homeaccess.hboe.org to make updates. Be sure to use the same contact information in HomeAccess that you use for ParentSquare so your students are automatically connected to your account.

Other types of support needs? Submit a request: www.hilliardschools.org/helpdesk/ or contact your student’s school in early August.

Our summer facility work is in full swing, and we’re excited to share some updates with our community!

Playground installations are nearing completion at several elementary schools. These new, inclusive play spaces will soon be open and ready for students and families to enjoy.  We will let you know when those are open!

Construction on new secured entrances is now underway. By the end of August, students and staff will see upgraded, more secure main entrances at:

• Hilliard Darby High School
• Hilliard Davidson High School
• Hilliard Bradley High School
• Tharp Sixth Grade
• Heritage Middle School
• Weaver Middle School

These improvements are part of Phase 1 of the Master Facilities Plan (MFP) and focus on enhancing student safety throughout our district.

Additional projects are also taking place this summer, including roof work at Washington Elementary. These types of maintenance and infrastructure improvements are funded through our Permanent Improvement (PI) fund, which supports ongoing upkeep of district facilities to ensure safe and functional learning environments.

All of this work is made possible thanks to the continued support of our community.

Click here to visit the MFP web page and view playground progress, conceptual designs for our new elementary schools, and additional MFP updates.

Playground Updates Underway Thanks to MFP Support

During the June Board of Education meeting, the Schematic design for the new Brown Elementary was presented as part of Phase 1 of our Master Facilities Plan (MFP). While this is an early-stage design and subject to further refinements, it provides an exciting glimpse into the future of elementary learning environments in Hilliard City Schools.

The proposed layout prioritizes flexible learning spaces, natural light, collaborative areas for students and staff, and enhanced safety and security features. This vision for Brown will also serve as the baseline design for the future rebuilds of Ridgewood Elementary and Beacon Elementary, ensuring equity, consistency, and high-quality learning environments across our district.

We are grateful to our community for supporting Phase 1 of the MFP and making these long-overdue improvements possible. As the design continues to evolve, we will keep families, staff, and community members informed and involved throughout the process.

Katie Everetts Snider

A 2019 graduate of Hilliard Darby High School, Katie Everetts Snider said it has been her lifelong goal to be an attorney. Thanks to the fast-track opportunities Hilliard City Schools provides, her dream came true when she passed the July 2024 Bar Exam, and was sworn in and admitted to the Ohio bar as an attorney. She is now an Associate Attorney at Warnock Law in Delaware, Ohio.

Starting in her sophomore year of high school, she participated in AP courses. During her senior year of high school, she attended The Ohio State University through the College Credit Plus dual enrollment program/Ohio State Academy. She graduated in 2021 from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in English, with a concentration in writing, rhetoric and literacy. 

She went on to graduate summa cum laude from Capital University Law School in 2024 in the top 5% of her class. She gained experience with several local companies before landing her current role, including Northwest Title and Safelife. She also served as a judicial extern with Judge Graham in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and received honors for her pro bono work. Additionally, Katie has volunteered with National Adoption Day, working with both guardians and children. 

Beyond academics, Hilliard’s extracurriculars — namely band — gave Katie a well-rounded experience. For three years of high school, she played the snare drum on the drumline and continues to be proud of her musical accomplishments. 

Katie named Rachel Creamer, her guidance counselor, as one of the people who helped her get where she is today. She said, “She connected me with the right people.”

As Associate Attorney at Warnock Law, Katie specializes in family law and is committed to meeting her clients’ divorce, dissolution, estate planning and probate needs. For more information on Katie and Warnock Law, click here.

Luke Snider

Luke Snider, a successful engineer at Honda Research & Development, said Hilliard Schools provided great opportunities for him to get ahead in his field. 

A 2019 graduate of Hilliard Darby, he studied mechanical engineering at The University of Akron for two years before returning to the Columbus area to marry his high school sweetheart. He finished his degree at Otterbein University — with a job already in hand.  

He is proud to work on the design of new cars in Honda’s Automotive Development Center. Specifically, he focuses on transmissions. 

“I’ve always been passionate about engineering. Mr. Dieterich did a great job with the engineering classes when I was in school,” he said. 

Luke also credits Project Lead the Way and his math classes (and teachers, especially Mr. Zody) with helping him excel. He was also a swimmer and said his coaches, including Mr. Dickman, taught him discipline and the importance of team building. 

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