Category: Bradley Connections

Good Afternoon Jag Families,

I would like to thank everyone who came out to support our students’ performance of Eurydice. It was wonderful to see many of our families, students, and staff during the troops’ first-weekend performance of the school year.

Parent-teacher conferences will be held next Wednesday, October 16th. Please click the live link for signups or go to the Hilliard Bradley homepage. Directions for signup are available on the sign-up page if needed. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the main office at 614-921-7400.

On October 23rd, we will administer the PSAT10 for all of our sophomore students and the NMSQT for our junior students who have pre-registered. We will operate on a testing delay schedule on this day. We will send out a separate email with more information next week.

Finally, next Friday the building will be closed in observance of COI Day.  Have a great weekend and Go Jags!

ATTENDANCE

Did you know?

Did you know? Chronic absence in Ohio is a student missing 10% more of the school year for any reason. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year, or approximately two days a month, negatively affects a student’s academic performance.

 

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP (Advanced Placement) Exam Registration is now open! If you (or your student) are currently in an AP course, please register to take the exam on MyPaymentsPlus. Taking the AP Exam and getting a qualifying score helps students save time and money by earning college credit or advanced placement, which allows them to skip introductory college courses. Most colleges grant credit, advanced placement or both for qualifying AP Exam scores.

• The registration window is 9/25/24 – 10/25/24 
• Each AP exam is $99
• Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch have a fee of $53 per exam

See Mrs. Buscemi or Mrs. Wintrich in guidance with any questions!

College Visits – Sign up on Schoolinks

Tuesday, Oct 15, 9:00am – Xavier University

10:30am – University of Mount Union

12:00pm – Ball State University

Wednesday, Oct 16, 10:30am – Queens University of Charlotte

12:00pm – Michigan State University

Tuesday, Oct 22, 9:00am – Mount Carmel College of Nursing

10:30am – Bowling Green University

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Parent / teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 16^th from 2:45pm – 7:00pm. Click on this link https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/conference-links/to schedule conference times with your student’s teacher.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org , sponsor code: BradleyHS or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Blood Drive Hilliard Bradley High School

Enter at Door B9 to Auxiliary Commons

2800 Walker Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026

On October 16th, Bradley PTO will be providing the staff with a coffee cart. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office by Monday, October 14th. PTO has heard that the Coffee Cart is one of the staff’s favorite things that we do for them! Please click on this link to sign up PTO Coffee Cart Sign Up.  Thank you for your donation!

Kroger Community Rewards:

It is easy to sign up or link your Kroger Plus card to Hilliard Bradley High School PTO!! Go to the Kroger Community Rewards website.  Search for HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTO or use the code XS080.

This is a great way for the PTO to earn funds to support our school while Bradley families do their shopping.

PTO Scholarship Fundraiser – Help us increase our Student Scholarships

The Hilliard Bradley High School PTO has proudly awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior each year. To expand our support for deserving students, we aim to provide two $1,000 scholarships in the future. With your donation, we can increase the impact of our student scholarship fund. Please consider contributing today using the QR code below – 100% of your donation will go directly towards these scholarships.

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1385135

Search @BRADLEYPTO on PayPal

 

Suburban College Fair – September 13 at Otterbein from 1:00 – 3:30.

To register, go to:  https://app.strivescan.com/registration

• Click on:  Ohio
• Click on:  Oct. 13 – Suburban College Fair
• Put in student information then receive a QR code to take to the fair
• 143 colleges will be in attendance
• Students should wear something “Hilliard” to the fair

Resource for students with disabilities and Ohio colleges!

Ohio Colleges and Universities Disability Resource Directory

Financial Aid!

The FAFSA will not open until December 1.  Remember, parents of seniors will complete the 25-26 FAFSA.  The student and parents will need to get a FSA ID# before creating a FAFSA account.  You can do this now!  Below is a link for instructions to get a FSA ID#.

https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/creating-using-fsaid.pdf

CCP Scheduling – Columbus State

Scheduling will begin on Monday, October 21 for fall.  CSCC will like all schedules completed by December 9.  Also, all students taking classes at CSCC may have seen the below image pop up in their account.  Please complete this form, but understand this does not change the fact that Hilliard will continue to pay for fees.  CSCC’s billing department put this out and it has caused a lot of confusion.

Understanding College Loans meeting – October 29 at 6:30pm at Darby!

Most students will have some form of student loan after attending college.  It is important for students/parents to understand how student loans work and what their payment options are after graduation.  This meeting will help everyone better understand how student loans impact the student and family.

 

In order for athletes to participate, all of the following must take place. 

**Physicals must be updated prior to participation.  Upload two forms from the physical — Physical Exam Form and Medical Eligibility Form — to the parent’s Final Forms account (paper physicals will not be accepted).

**Both athlete and a parent/guardian must sign all forms in Final Forms.

**Participation Fees may be paid beginning November 1 and must be paid prior to the first competition through your MyPaymentsPlus account.  All athletes, including free lunch, must complete the payment process through MyPaymentsPlus.  Free lunch must check out through MyPaymentsPlus by paying $0 payment.  Fees must be paid prior to the first competition.

ATHLETES MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITIVE SEASON UNTIL ALL OF THE ABOVE IS COMPLETED.

Bradley Theater Presents….

Our next show, Blithe Spirit, is a classic comedy you won’t want to miss!

Thursday 11/14 and Friday 11/15 @ 7pm
Saturday 11/16 @ 2pm and 7pm

And congratulations to our cast who began rehearsals this week!

Charles – Tyler Seymour

Ruth – Annabelle Brock

Elvira – Addi Creeger-Tom

Madame Arcati – Vivi Robinson

Dr. Bradman – Caleb Kaufman

Mrs. Bradman – Katey Kirk

Edith – Julia Shivers

Stage Manager/Cover – Annabelle Roberts

Stage Manager/Cover – Ellison Paul

Click here for more info and tickets.

Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters

Next meeting:  Tuesday October 22 at 7 pm

Want to know more about Bradley’s theater program?  Is your student interested in acting or the technical and behind-the-scenes aspects of theater?  Join us at our next meeting!  You’ll also get to meet our directors and booster officers.  For more information, visit our boosters page at BradleyTheater.com or email us atBradleyTheater@gmail.com.

Follow our socials!

Facebook & Instagram – @BradleyTheater

 

October 11 – End of Grading Period

October 16 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service

October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT

November 5 – No School – Professional Learning Day

November 27-29 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

December 20 – End of Grading Period

December 23 – January 3 – No School – Winter Break

January 6 – Students Return to School

January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr Day

 

Another Issue 39 Community Conversation Date Added

Please join us for a Levy Information Community Conversation. Each meeting will begin with a short presentation from Superintendent David Stewart and Treasurer Melissa Swearingen. Then, community members will have time to ask questions regarding the November 5, 2024, ballot levy initiative.  The newly added dates are highlighted.

October 11 – 10 am at Coffee Connections 4004 Main St, Hilliard

October 16 – 6:30 pm at Brown Elementary

October 17 – 8 pm at Crooked Can 5354 Center St, Hilliard

October 23 – 6:30 pm at Ridgewood Elementary

October 30 – 6:30 pm at Horizon Elementary

Preliminary Design for Issue 39 Phase 1 Elementary Schools

Hilliard City Schools is taking important steps to prepare for the future. Below is a conceptual design of the new elementary schools that will be built if Issue 39 passes. We are planning now so that, if successful, work can begin as soon as possible. Please note that these designs are preliminary, and many details are still being finalized. Click here for photos and a few items to highlight.

Parent Voice in Hilliard Science Curriculum

The Hilliard City School District’s Curriculum Department is in the midst of a multi-year curriculum revision cycle for several content areas. An important part of this process is seeking input from our parents on what is important to them in each content area. The next content area that a district committee will revise is Science. If you are interested in providing feedback in regards to your child’s Science curriculum, please click this link and respond to a brief, two question survey. Thank you for your consideration.

Important Dates

October 11 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 10 am at Coffee Connections 4004 Main St, Hilliard

October 16 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Brown Elementary

October 17 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 8 pm at Crooked Can 5354 Center St, Hilliard

October 18 – No School

October 21 – Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm at Central Office

October 23 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Ridgewood Elementary

October 30 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Horizon Elementary

November 4 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Bradley High School

November 5 – Election Day, No School

November 25 – Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm at Central Office

November 27- 29 – No School

December 9 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Tharp

December 23 – Winter Break Begins

January 6 – Winter Break Ends, Students Return to School

Good Afternoon Staff,

It was another great week at 2800 Walker Road. As we head into fall and the final week of the first quarter, I want to emphasize the importance of staying focused on academics. Please take time to talk with your child to ensure that all assignments, assessments, projects, etc. are complete before the end of the quarter Friday, October 11th. Remember that you can look up your child’s progress using Home Access anytime, so you never have to be in the dark about your child’s academic status.

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 16th. Please click the live link for signups or go to the Hilliard Bradley homepage. To schedule a conference, please click on a teacher’s name. We ask that you sign up for only one-time slot per teacher. Directions for signup are available on the sign-up page if needed. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the main office at 614-921-7400.

Beginning tonight, Hilliard Bradley Theater presents Eurydice. Please support our program and the outstanding students who have worked hard on this production. Eurydice runs on October 4th and 5th. The performance tonight will begin at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s shows will start at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Local Level. The link is on our website at www.bradleytheater.com.

Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!!!

ATTENDANCE

Did you know?

Students who regularly meet with mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school, 37% less likely than their peers to skip a class period, and are 36% more likely to aspire to enroll in and graduate from a post-secondary program.

The Jungle is full of opportunities and we are always looking for ways to get your students connected!

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP (Advanced Placement) Exam Registration is now open! If you (or your student) are currently in an AP course, please register to take the exam on MyPaymentsPlus. Taking the AP Exam and getting a qualifying score helps students save time and money by earning college credit or advanced placement, which allows them to skip introductory college courses. Most colleges grant credit, advanced placement or both for qualifying AP Exam scores.

• The registration window is 9/25/24 – 10/25/24 
• Each AP exam is $99
• Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch have a fee of $53 per exam

See Mrs. Buscemi or Mrs. Wintrich in guidance with any questions!

College Visits – Sign up on Schoolinks

 

 

Oct. 10 – 9:00am – Wittenberg University

10:30am – Virginia Tech University

12:00pm – Grand Canyon University

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Parent / teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 16^th from 2:45pm – 7:00pm. The link to schedule conference times with your student’s teachers willgo live at noon on Wednesday, October 2nd.  https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/conference-links/

School Photo – Picture Retake or Absent Day

Next Tuesday is Picture Retake Day.  Any student that was absent on picture day as well as anyone requesting a retake picture will have the opportunity to have their picture taken in the Main Gym on October 8.

If your student would like a retake of their photo, and they have received their original photo package, please have them bring their photo packet with them on Tuesday and give to the photographer.

Yearbooks

*SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER* Order your 2024-2025 Bradley Yearbook at the LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR! CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM JOSTENS

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org , sponsor code: BradleyHS or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Blood Drive Hilliard Bradley High School

Enter at Door B9 to Auxiliary Commons

2800 Walker Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026

 

PTO Scholarship Fundraiser – Help us increase our Student Scholarships

The Hilliard Bradley High School PTO has proudly awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior each year. To expand our support for deserving students, we aim to provide two $1,000 scholarships in the future. With your donation, we can increase the impact of our student scholarship fund. Please consider contributing today using the QR code below – 100% of your donation will go directly towards these scholarships.

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1385135

Search @BRADLEYPTO on PayPal

 

Class Rings Orders

Class of 2027, now is the time to place your class ring order – online orders due Oct. 8. Hilliard Bradley High School HILLIARD, OH – Class Rings | Jostens

Graduation Orders

Congratulations Class of 2025!  Click on this link to place your online orders with Jostens. Bradley Graduation – Jostens

 

Bradley Theater – It’s opening night for Eurydice!

Friday October 4 at 7 pm
Saturday October 5 (two shows!) at 2 and 7 pm on Sat.

In a humorous and poetic reimagining of the classic myth, Eurydice must travel to the Underworld after dying on her wedding day. Once there, she must choose between returning to Earth with her love, Orpheus, or staying in the Underworld with her father.

Click here for more info and tickets.

Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters

Our Tuesday October 8 meeting is being rescheduled.  Stay tuned to this section of the weekly eNews for the new date.

Want to know more about Bradley’s theater program?  Is your student interested in acting or the technical and behind-the-scenes aspects of theater?  Join us at our next meeting!  You’ll also get to meet our directors and booster officers.  For more information, visit BradleyTheater.com or email us at BradleyTheater@gmail.com.

Follow our socials!

Facebook & Instagram @BradleyTheater

 

October 8 – Picture Re-take/Absent Day

October 9 – Jostens order pickup during lunches

October 11 – End of Grading Period

October 16 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service

October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT

November 5 – No School – Professional Learning Waiver

November 27-29 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

 

 

What is the Impact of Rising Home Values & House Bill 920 on District Revenue

Since 2016, home values in our district have increased by 89.1%, but district property tax revenue has only risen by 14.3%. This is due to House Bill 920, which was passed in 1976, which protects homeowners from significant tax increases. Unfortunately, this growth is partially offset by a $4 million reduction in state funding this year.  Click HERE for more details in our Issue 39 FAQ’s.

Parent Voice in Hilliard Science Curriculum

The Hilliard City School District’s Curriculum Department is in the midst of a multi-year curriculum revision cycle for several content areas. An important part of this process is seeking input from our parents on what is important to them in each content area. The next content area that a district committee will revise is Science. If you are interested in providing feedback in regards to your child’s Science curriculum, please click this link and respond to a brief, two question survey. Thank you for your consideration.

Important Dates

October 7 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Heritage Middle School

October 9 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 9 am, at Ajwa Coffee and Ice-cream 4311 Cosgray Road, Hilliard

October 9 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Davidson High School

October 11 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 10 am at Coffee Connections 4004 Main St, Hilliard

October 16 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Brown Elementary

October 17 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 8 pm at Crooked Can 5354 Center St, Hilliard

October 18 – No School

October 21 – Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm at Central Office

October 23 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Ridgewood Elementary

November 4 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Bradley High School

November 5 – Election Day, No School

November 25 – Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm at Central Office

November 27- 29 – No School

December 9 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Tharp

December 23 – Winter Break Begins

January 6 – Winter Break Ends, Students Return to School

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

Homecoming is here! Tonight’s homecoming game against Upper Arlington High School starts at 7:00 p.m. Due to potential rain storms, the homecoming dance will be in the gym tomorrow, September 28th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Please remind your students to download their tickets and bring a picture ID.

I ask all of you to please talk to your sons/daughters about drinking and drugs. Many students may be asked to attend parties before and after the dance. If your child is attending a party, please make sure there will be parent supervision and that there are no drugs or alcohol.  A simple phone call can save a life. We want all of our students to have a great weekend, and it’s critical that everyone remains safe.

Parent-teacher conferences are on Wednesday, October 16th, from 2:45-7:00 pm. Please go to the Hilliard Bradley homepage and click the signup link that will go live at noon next Wednesday, October 2nd. To schedule a conference, please click on a teacher’s name. We ask that you sign up for only one-time slot per teacher.  Directions for signup are available on the sign-up page if needed. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the main office at 614-921-7400.

Have a great weekend!  Go Jags!!!

Attendance

We have been focusing on good attendance patterns in the district, but what exactly is a satisfactory attendance rate? Satisfactory student attendance is not necessarily perfect attendance, but is a 95% or better attendance rate. As we are nearing the end of Start Strong September, we want to remind families that although our goal is 95% or better, we want 100% of our students to be successful!

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP (Advanced Placement) Exam Registration is now open! If you (or your student) are currently in an AP course, please register to take the exam on MyPaymentsPlus. Taking the AP Exam and getting a qualifying score helps students save time and money by earning college credit or advanced placement, which allows them to skip introductory college courses. Most colleges grant credit, advanced placement or both for qualifying AP Exam scores.

• The registration window is 9/25/24 – 10/25/24 
• Each AP exam is $99
• Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch have a fee of $53 per exam

See Mrs. Buscemi or Mrs. Wintrich in guidance with any questions!

College Visits – Sign up on Schoolinks

Oct. 2 – 10:30am – Kent State University

12:00pm – Baldwin Wallace University

Oct. 10 – 9:00am – Wittenberg University

Oct. 15 – 12:00pm – Ball State University

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Parent / teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 16^th from 2:45pm – 7:00pm. The link to schedule conference times with your student’s teachers will go live at noon on Wednesday, October 2nd.  https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/conference-links/

School Photo – Picture Retake or Absent Day

Any student that was absent on picture day as well as anyone requesting a retake picture will have the opportunity to have their picture taken in the Main Gym on October 8.

If your student would like a retake of their photo, and they have received their original photo package, please have them bring their photo packet with them on this day and give to the photographer.

Yearbooks

*SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER* Order your 2024-2025 Bradley Yearbook at the LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR! CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM JOSTENS

Homecoming 

Parade – The Homecoming Parade will start at 6:00pm tonight. Participants, please arrive no later than 5:45 to get in order.  

Game – Tonight’s Homecoming game against Upper Arlington starts at 7:00pm.

Dance, “Under The Stars,” will be held tomorrow, September 28th, from 7:00pm to 10pm in the Field House.

Students will be admitted through the Student Entrance (B9).  Tickets are $20 for current Hilliard Bradley High School students and $25 for a guest.  Non-Bradley guests must either be a current Hilliard City Schools student (Darby or Davidson) or a graduate of Hilliard Bradley High School under the age of 21.  No middle school students or guests outside of the district are permitted.

Tickets can be purchased through Local Level Events or follow this link: Homecoming Dance Tickets.

Kroger Community Rewards:

It is easy to sign up or link your Kroger Plus card to Hilliard Bradley High School PTO!! Go to the Kroger Community Rewards website.  Search for HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTO or use the code XS080.

This is a great way for the PTO to earn funds to support our school while Bradley families do their shopping.

 

Class Rings Orders

Class of 2027, now is the time to place your class ring order – online orders due Oct. 8. Hilliard Bradley High School HILLIARD, OH – Class Rings | Jostens

Free & Reduced Lunch Application

The grace period for parents of free & reduced-price students will end on Wednesday October 2nd.  Free & Reduced Lunch Application

Graduation Orders

Congratulations Class of 2025!  Click on this link to place your online orders with Jostens. Bradley Graduation – Jostens

Bradley Theater Presents….

Our next show:  Eurydice

October 4 & 5 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.

In a humorous and poetic reimagining of the classic myth, Eurydice must travel to the Underworld after dying on her wedding day. Once there, she must choose between returning to Earth with her love, Orpheus, or staying in the Underworld with her father.

Click here for more info and tickets.

Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters

Next meeting:  Tuesday October 8** at 7 pm

Want to know more about Bradley’s theater program?  Is your student interested in acting or the technical and behind-the-scenes aspects of theater?  Join us at our next meeting!  You’ll also get to meet our directors and booster officers.  For more information, visit BradleyTheater.com or email us at BradleyTheater@gmail.com.

** We will have a guest speaker at this meeting from the school district’s leadership team who will present information and answer any questions about Issue 39, the combined operating and bond levy on the November 5 ballot.

Follow our socials!

Facebook – @BradleyTheater

Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters

September 27 & 28 – Homecoming Game / Dance

October 8 – Picture Re-take/Absent Day

October 9 – Jostens order pickup during lunches

October 11 – End of Grading Period

October 16 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service

October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT

November 5 – No School – Professional Learning Waiver

November 27-29 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

 

Issue 39 Community Conversations Continue

Please join us for a Levy Information Community Conversation. Each meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a short presentation from Superintendent David Stewart and Treasurer Melissa Swearingen. Then, community members will have time to ask questions regarding the November 5, 2024, ballot levy initiative.

October 2 – Hoffman Trails Elementary

October 9 – Davidson High School

October 16 – Brown Elementary

October 23 – Ridgewood Elementary

Parent Voice in Hilliard Science Curriculum

The Hilliard City School District’s Curriculum Department is in the midst of a multi-year curriculum revision cycle for several content areas. An important part of this process is seeking input from our parents on what is important to them in each content area. The next content area that a district committee will revise is Science. If you are interested in providing feedback in regards to your child’s Science curriculum, please click this link and respond to a brief, two question survey. Thank you for your consideration.

Child Find

Hilliard Schools is responsible for locating any child birth through 21 with a suspected disability who resides within the Hilliard School District.   The school district provides special education services to any child who qualifies as having a disability according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ages 3 through 21 years of age.  If you know of a child who is suspected to have a disability, please call Jamie Lennox, Director of Special Education, at 614-921-7000 or contact your building principal for more information.

Detección de Niños

Las Escuelas de Hilliard son responsables de localizar a cualquier niño desde su nacimiento hasta los 21 años de edad que se sospeche discapacitado y él cual resida dentro de los limites del Distrito Escolar de Hilliard.  El Distrito Escolar proporciona servicios de Educación Especial a cualquier niño que califique como tal, de acuerdo con la Ley del Mejoramiento Educativo pará los Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEIA de acuerdo con sus siglas en ingles) o la Sección 504 de la Ley Rehabilitación para las edades comprendidas entre los 3 hasta los 21 años de edad.  Si Usted conoce a algún niño con discapacidades o tiene la sospecha de que sufre de alguna, por favor comuníquese con la Señora Jamie Lennox, Directora de Educación Especial,  al teléfono 614-921-7000  o contáctese con el Director de la Escuela correspondiente a su área para mas información.

Important Dates

October 2 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Hoffman Trails Elementary

October 7 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Heritage Middle School

October 9 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Davidson High School

October 16 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Brown Elementary

October 18 – No School

October 21 – Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm at Central Office

October 23 – Issue 39 Community Conversation, 6:30 pm at Ridgewood Elementary

November 4 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Bradley High School

November 5 – Election Day, No School

November 25 – Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm at Central Office

November 27- 29 – No School

December 9 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Tharp

December 23 – Winter Break Begins

January 6 – Winter Break Ends, Students Return to School

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families, Starting Monday, September 23rd, we have a host of Spirit Week and Homecoming activities planned. We encourage all our students to participate in these events as we prepare for Friday’s outdoor pep rally and football game against Upper Arlington High School. Homecoming week will culminate with our Homecoming Dance, “Under The Stars,” which will be held on Saturday, September 28th, from 7:00pm to 10pm on the football field. Tickets are $20 for current Hilliard Bradley High School students and $25 for a guest.  Non-Bradley guests must either be a current Hilliard City Schools student (Darby or Davidson) or a graduate of Hilliard Bradley High School under the age of 21.  No guests outside of the district are permitted. Tickets can be purchased through Local Level Events or follow this link: Homecoming Dance Tickets. Spirit Week Themes: Monday: Adam Sandler Day, Tuesday: Inside Out Day (dress as your emotion), Wednesday: Jersey Day (Powder Puff tonight!), Thursday: Anything but a Backpack (TSA approved rules), Friday: NEON. Please know that we are here to partner with you to ensure a successful school year for you and your student(s).  If you ever have any questions or need to contact us, feel free to call the school at 614-921-7400. We are eager to assist you. Have a great weekend!  Go Jags!!!   We’re Celebrating at 2800 Walker Road! We’ve been having a great start to the school year! When comparing data from September 2023 to our current data, we are excited to highlight that… Our Jags are joining us in this work! The average attendance rate increased from 90.89% at this time last September to 93.41%! Our upperclassmen are leading by example! And although juniors and seniors currently have the highest attendance rate, ALL grade levels have made improvements! Looking for an additional resource to help start the conversation? Watch this district Attendance Video – English, Arabic, Spanish Advanced Placement (AP) Parents & guardians of students taking an Advanced Placement (AP) course – you will receive a letter in the mail this week with information on how to register your student for an AP exam(s).  MyPaymentsPlus will open on September 25.  To register to take an AP Exam(s), your student must be enrolled in the class section on College Board AND pay for the exam(s).  Feel free to contact Melinda Wintrich, Guidance Secretary or Jessica Buscemi, School Counselor, with any questions!  Cash/check is also accepted in guidance until October 25. Cap & Gown & Class Ring Ordering Our Jostens representative will meet with seniors and sophomores on Wednesday, Sept 25th.  Jostens will return on Wednesday, Oct 9th to collect those orders during lunch periods. College Visits – Sign up on Schoolinks Sept. 24 – University of Toledo – 9:00am Sept. 25 – University of Akron – 10:30am School Photo – Absent or Retake Day Any student that was absent on picture day as well as anyone requesting a retake picture will have the opportunity to have their picture taken in the Main Gym on October 8. If your student would like a retake of their photo, and they have received their original photo package, please have them bring them on this day and give to the photographer. Yearbooks *SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER* Order your 2024-2025 Bradley Yearbook at the LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR! CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM JOSTENS   Homecoming The Homecoming game is on Friday, September 27th. The annual homecoming parade will take place before the game on the Bradley High School Campus. The theme is Neon. Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 28th from 7-10 PM at the Hilliard Bradley Stadium.  Only Hilliard City School students will be permitted as guests. Recent Bradley graduates from the class of 2024 can be permitted as a guest of a current Bradley student.  Middle School students are not permitted to attend the dance. Tickets will go on sale next week through Local Level $20 for students, $25 for guests.  Note: No high heel shoes will be permitted on the stadium turf.  Flat shoes only will be allowed.       Kroger Community Rewards: It is easy to sign up or link your Kroger Plus card to Hilliard Bradley High School PTO!! Go to the Kroger Community Rewards website.  Search for HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTO or use the code XS080. This is a great way for the PTO to earn funds to support our school while Bradley families do their shopping.       11th Graders! PSAT Prep Session! The PSAT Workshop will be held on two Mondays – September 23 & 30, 2024 – from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hilliard Darby in the Media Center. Register, student name, parent name, parent and student email, & parent phone to howardt@actreview.com. Bring $40 cash or check payable to The ACT Review to class on September 23, 2024. Seating is limited; register early to ensure a spot. • Students should bring a calculator, pen/pencil, and a notebook to class. Students will be given over 20 hours of homework to help them master test material.   Bradley Theater Presents…. Our next show:  Eurydice October 4 & 5 (Fri. & Sat.) 7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat. Click here for more info and tickets. Meet our directors! Director, Alexa Rybinski:  Alexa holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Capital University Conservatory of Music.  She has performed in many Columbus and regional theater productions.  Click here to read Alexa’s full bio on our Facebook page. Assistant Director, Mackenzie Leland:  Mackenzie holds a Bachelors in Theatre Arts from Capital University.  She has toured as an actor and is also an experienced teaching artist and director.  Click here to read Mackenzie’s full bio on our Facebook page. Tech Director, Olivia Rossi:  Olivia is a recent graduate of Otterbein University with a degree in Theatre Design and Technology.  She got her start with theater right in our Bradley PAC!  Click here to read Olivia’s full bio on our Facebook page. Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters Next meeting:  Tuesday October 8 at 7 pm Want to know more about Bradley’s theater program?  Is your student interested in acting or the technical and behind-the-scenes aspects of theater?  Join us at our next meeting!  You’ll also get to meet our directors and booster officers.  For more information, visit BradleyTheater.com! Follow our socials! Facebook – @BradleyTheater Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters   September 24 – ASVAB September 25 – AP Test Registration & Payment window opens September 25 – Jostens – 8:30am – 10:15am, Class rings & Cap & Gown September 28 – Homecoming October 8 – Picture Re-take/Absent Day October 9 – Jostens order pickup during lunches October 11 – End of Grading Period October 16 – Parent / Teacher Conferences October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT November 5 – No School – Professional Learning Waiver November 27-29 – No School – Thanksgiving Break   Issue 39 Community Conversations Please join us for a Levy Information Community Conversation. Each meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a short presentation from Superintendent David Stewart and Treasurer Melissa Swearingen. Then, community members will have time to ask questions regarding the November 5, 2024, ballot levy initiative. September 25 – Darby High School October 2 – Hoffman Trails Elementary October 9 – Davidson High School October 16 – Brown Elementary October 23 – Ridgewood Elementary Entertainment Supporting Innovative Learning Denim and Diamonds is back with a new entertainment twist: Dueling Pianos. The Hilliard Education Foundation is excited about the February 28 event at The Makoy to help raise money for innovative learning opportunities for Hilliard Schools. Stay tuned for more details, and mark your calendars now for this exciting event! Tolles Electives Information for Parents of 6-11th Graders Thinking college and career? Attend an upcoming coffee chat to learn more about the “super electives” your kids can take later in high school with Tolles. Options include engineering, healthcare (pharmacy, nursing, exercise science, veterinary), cybersecurity, art design, digital graphics, fire management/EMS, construction, welding, and more, including several senior-only programs. Two webinar dates to choose from. Click to register: October 8 at 6:30 pm or November 13 at 6:30 pm. All registrants receive the recording. Ohio Fights Childhood Cancer Event Ohio Fights Cancer invites you to help Bridge the Gap in childhood cancer support and funding! Join them at The Dublin Link Bridge for the first Annual ‘Ohio Fights Childhood Cancer’ Event, which will take place on September 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, crafts, giveaways, music, and all things gold!

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

It was another good week here at Bradley High School. Our students are getting settled in and doing a great job in their classes.

Next Wednesday, September 11th,  we will host our annual Club Fair in the gymnasium. Please talk to your students about the importance of joining a club or activity at Bradley.

Next Saturday, 9/14, at 3:35 p.m., the Hilliard Bradley Marching Band will compete at the Hilliard Invitational in the stadium. Please come out and support our students as they put on an excellent show for our community.

Finally, homecoming will be held on Saturday, September 28th, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the football field. Homecoming is a Hilliard student-only event. We will share more information in the upcoming weeks about the parade, spirit week, and other activities.

Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!!!

 

Shout out to our Jag Times broadcast team who kicked off Start Strong September with our building-wide “Hats Off to Perfect Attendance” challenge. We encourage your students to join us and tune in to the daily news for multiple opportunities to win a Bradley hat and other prizes!

Did you know?

It’s a common misconception that missing 1 to 2 days a month is not a big deal. Actually, absences can add up quickly. A student missing 1 to 2 days a month can end up with as many as 18 days of school missed over the course of the year. That’s the equivalent of over 3 weeks of school missed!

Bradley Attendance Pro Tip:

As much as possible, schedule appointments outside of the school day.

 

College Visits

College representatives frequently visit our Hilliard High Schools to talk about their campuses. This is an excellent opportunity to visit with reps and ask any questions you have.

To Sign Up: Go to Schoolinks, Click on Events, Pick College and Click Register

• Once you are signed up, the guidance office will send you a pass to go to the event.
• Your absence from class on this day will be excused, but you are still responsible for missed work.
• Remember to check Schoolinks often for any changes.
• College visits are open to Juniors and Seniors ONLY.
• You must sign up at least 24 hours before the visit.
• All visits take place in MC 104 unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, Sept 10 – Hiram College – 10:30am

Wednesday, Sept 11 – The College of Wooster – 10:30am

                                     Washington University in St. Louis – 12:30pm

Thursday, Sept 12 – Ohio Dominican University – 10:30am

23-24 Yearbooks

Yearbooks from the 2023-24 school year are now being distributed during lunch periods. Pick up in Room C291!

2024 Graduates can pick up their yearbooks in the main office between the hours of 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Reporting an Absence – For more details visit: https://www.hilliardschools.org/attendance/

There are 3 ways to report an absence before 12:00pm for your student.

• Download School Messenger App on your device. Create your account with the email address specified in Home Access Center
• Go.schoolmessenger.com.  Create your account with the email address specified in Home Access Center
• 1 (844) 413-8801

After 12:00pm you may report an absence by emailing HBRattendance@hboe.org.

 

Purple Star

Hilliard Bradley is a Purple Star School and we would like to welcome all military-affiliated families to attend the Football game against Marysville on Friday, September 13th free of charge.  Look for the Purple Star table near the stadium entrance.  There will be a presentation of colors and a special coin toss before the start of the game.

 

Kroger Community Rewards:

It is easy to sign up or link your Kroger Plus card to Hilliard Bradley High School PTO!! Go to the Kroger Community Rewards website.  Search for HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTO or use the code XS080.

This is a great way for the PTO to earn funds to support our school while Bradley families do their shopping.

 

Grades: Canvas vs. Home Access

Canvas is our learning management system where work can be assigned, submitted, and graded. Observers (guardians) can choose to receive notifications of work completed in Canvas: click here to learn how. Teachers may choose to send score updates from Canvas into Home Access Center.

Home Access Center is the district’s official grade portal. Teachers may also choose to enter some scores directly into Home Access Center; for this reason, Home Access shows students’ most accurate grades. Guardians can choose to receive notifications from Home Access. This video shows how.

PSAT 10 & PSAT-NMSQT

On October 23rd, each high school will operate on an adjusted schedule for the administration of the PSAT 10 to all sophomores and the PSAT/NMSQT to those juniors who have registered to take it.

The PSAT 10 measures readiness for college and prepares our sophomores to take the SAT during their junior year. It also connects students with scholarship opportunities and shares Advanced Placement (AP) potential.

PSAT-NMSQT! – Juniors only!

• College Bound Juniors: The PSAT/NMSQT will be held October 23.
• Registration for the PSAT-NMSQT will be September 1 – September 13.
• The cost is $18 and you must pay and register through MyPaymentsPlus. If you have free/reduced lunch the charge will be $0 but you still MUST register through MyPaymentsPlus.
• This is the test that is used for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. It will also help prepare juniors for the SAT which they will take in the spring.

There is additional information for families on the College Board website: www.collegeboard.org.

Juniors Register on My Payments Plus from Sept 1 – Sept 13.

11th Graders! PSAT Prep Session!

Registration for the PSAT will come out very soon.  I wanted to create an opportunity for students to prepare for the PSAT by offering a PSAT prep session.

The PSAT Workshop will be held on two Mondays – September 23 & 30, 2024 – from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hilliard Darby in the Media Center.

• To register, email school, student name, parent name, parent and student email, & parent phone to howardt@actreview.com.
• Bring $40 cash or check payable to The ACT Review to class on September 23, 2024.
• Seating is limited; register early to ensure a spot. • Students should bring a calculator, pen/pencil, and a notebook to class.
• Students will be given over 20 hours of homework to help them master test material.

 

Hilliard Bradley Theater Presents….

Eurydice – October 4 & 5 (Fri. & Sat.)

7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

CAST:

Eurydice — Addi Creeger-Tom

Orpheus — Tyler Seymour

Eurydice’s Father/Pit – Drums — Ethan Kaufman

A Nasty Interesting Man/Big Stone — Annabelle Brock

The Lord of the Underworld — Ben Haskins

Little Stone — Annabelle Roberts

Loud Stone/Pit – Piano — Ally Hunt

Female Cover/Stage Manager/Pit – Piano — Callene Laslo

Male Cover/Stage Manager/Pit – Viola/Drums — Benjamin Adelman

TECH CREW:

Assistant Technical Director — Eliza Wheeler

Stage Manager — Jolie Hoang

Assistant Stage Manager — Zachary Saiyoeun

Assistant Stage Manager — Fabian Cruz Ramirez

Costumes and Makeup — Andi Hughes

Costumes and Makeup — Camryn Peck

Lights — Will Moine

Sound — Ally Mayberry

Props — Conan Chan

Set Designer — Alexa Peck

Stagehand — Alexander Diaz

House Manager/Stagehand — Camila Angeles

Click here to get your tickets for all of our shows this season!

BradleyTheater.com

Facebook – @BradleyTheater

Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters

September 11 – Club Fair during lunches

September 24 – ASVAB

September 25 – Jostens – 8:30am – 10:15am, Class rings & Cap & Gown

September 28 – Homecoming

October 8 – Picture Re-take Day

October 9 – Jostens order pickup during lunches

October 11 – End of Grading Period

October 16 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service

October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT

 

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org. CLICK HERE for a resource from WELCOA.

CLICK HERE for additional information on what to do if someone you know needs help.

Issue 39 Know the Facts

Did you know we’ve added a new feature to all of our Hilliard City Schools web pages? In the upper right corner of both our school and district homepages, you’ll find a button labeled Issue #39 Levy 2024. This link takes you to all the key information and facts about the levy, which will be on the ballot for the November 5th general election.  CLICK HERE to access all the key facts and information about Issue #39!

Treasurer’s Office Wins Award

Hilliard City School District has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in the preparation and issuance of our budget for the 2024-2025 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.

Important Technology Reminders

Summer HomeAccess updates and the Technology Protection Plan (TPP) – If you haven’t done so already this summer, please check HomeAccess to confirm your contact information is up to date.  It is especially important we have an accurate MAIN/PRIMARY phone number listed as well as an e-mail address for you.  We synchronize this information across many of our systems and use this contact information to keep you up-to-date as well as important notification messages, like snow days!  You can also view and sign off on the student handbook and purchase the Technology Protection Plan for any student in grades K-12.  August 19 will be here sooner than you think, so why not do this all now, and not have to worry about it before the first day of school?  Here are some links to help:

More about the Technology Protection Plan

How to enroll and purchase the TPP

To learn more about Home Access visit the Help Page

Canvas Accounts for Parents & How to use Canvas as a Parent or Guardian – Canvas is the online Learning Management System we use in Hilliard Schools. Your child’s teacher(s) may use Canvas in a variety of ways.  Some examples are: to provide access to important resources, to create online discussions where students can post and reply, and to receive, evaluate, and/or provide feedback on work your child submits digitally.  As a parent, you are already enrolled as a Parent Observer in all of your child’s active Canvas courses.  To login to Canvas as a parent observer go to hilliard.instructure.com or click on the link to Canvas from our HCSD Parent page. Your parent/guardian username and password match your username and password for Home Access Center.  If you want to learn more about how to navigate Canvas as a parent, find the course “How to Use Canvas for Parents” using the link below:

How to Use Canvas for Parents