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Schools across Hilliard City Schools came together to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. From elementary classrooms to high school auditoriums, students and staff took time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s veterans.

Each building found its own special way to pay tribute through assemblies, musical performances, letters of gratitude, and displays of red, white, and blue. These moments not only celebrated those who have worn our nation’s uniform but also helped students understand the importance of service, sacrifice, and community.

Hilliard City Schools is deeply grateful for all veterans and their families who have given so much to protect our freedom. Their courage and selflessness continue to inspire our students and remind us all of the power of service and the importance of gratitude.

To every veteran, thank you for your service and your sacrifices you have made.

Congratulations to this month’s Embrace, Empower & Inspire Award winners, Jerry Drobnick, Doug Saunders, Alex Francis, Steve Schaeffer, Jamie McClary, Theresa Mummert, and Adam Story, and Chris Lewis.

“I would like to nominate Jerry Drobnick, Doug Saunders, Alex Francis, Steve Schaeffer, Jamie McClary, Theresa Mummert, Chris Lewis, and Adam Story, our ParentSquare Implementation Team, for their incredible work in bringing ParentSquare to life in our district. From preparing complex data and building user-friendly training materials to patiently troubleshooting countless questions, they have gone above and beyond to make this transition a success. Their dedication has not only streamlined communication but also strengthened the partnership between home and school, making families feel more connected than ever. This team’s commitment, care, and excellence truly reflect the heart of the merits of the Embrace, Empower, Inspire award.”

These staff members go above and beyond the expectations of the Hilliard Way and truly make a difference in our district. If you know a staff member who goes above and beyond their way to make a difference, you can nominate them for next month’s award by clicking HERE!

Hilliard City Schools is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our high school marching bands this season! Each of our three programs, Bradley, Darby, and Davidson, has demonstrated talent, dedication, and pride at competitions across the state.

The Hilliard Bradley Marching Band delivered an outstanding performance at the Dawson-Bryant OMEA Invitational, earning Best Auxiliary, Best Percussion, First Place in Class AA, and taking home the title of Grand Champion.

At the OSU Buckeye Invitational, the Hilliard Darby Marching Band made history by earning 2nd place overall and Best Music, marking the highest finish ever by a Hilliard band at this prestigious event.

Meanwhile, the Hilliard Davidson Marching Band had an incredible weekend, bringing home 12 trophies from two OMEA competitions, including top honors in color guard, percussion, best music, and overall general effect. These victories mark their second and third consecutive Grand Champion titles this season, earning Superior Ratings from every judge.

We couldn’t be prouder of our talented students, directors, and staff who represent Hilliard City Schools with excellence and passion both on and off the field. Congratulations to all three bands for an unforgettable season of success and school pride!

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Hilliard City Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who have been named National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Scholars in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. These exceptional students have demonstrated remarkable academic achievement and dedication to excellence, representing the very best of our district.

Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Program honors the top-performing students across the nation based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores. Semifinalists represent the highest-scoring students in each state and are eligible to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships. Commended Scholars are recognized for placing among the top 50,000 scorers nationwide.

National Merit Semifinalists

Darby High School

• Rohan Narisetti

• Brady Wallen

Bradley High School

• Yash D. Patel

• Kaichi J. Sasaki

National Merit Commended Scholars

Bradley High School

• Mohamedkadar Ahmed

• Bryn Bunnell

• Colton Overly

• Nima Raychaudhuri

• Ammar Siddiqui

Darby High School

• Kalyan Cheruvu

• Aiza Khuhro

Davidson High School

• Matthew Banyots

• Lucas Dupaix

• Dominic Ferrari

• Tasneem Hassan

• Samuel Mann

• Daniel Monfort

• Ella Tornes

A special congratulations to Rohan Narisetti of Darby High School, who not only earned recognition as a National Merit Semifinalist but also achieved a perfect score on the ACT—an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects his dedication and academic excellence.

We are proud to celebrate all of our National Merit honorees for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning. Their success is a reflection of their determination and the unwavering support of their families, teachers, and school communities.

Congratulations to all of our National Merit Scholars—you make Hilliard City Schools proud!

Hilliard City School District has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in the preparation and issuance of our budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year! This award, presented by ASBO International, recognizes our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and high standards in financial planning.

We are incredibly proud of our team for their hard work and dedication to upholding the best practices in school budgeting.

To view our certificate presented by ASBO International, click below.