Good Afternoon Jaguar Parents,
Our first week back from break went well. Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior scheduling meetings will begin February 4th. Please start talking to your students about their class choices to ensure they are making the best decisions about the classes they are scheduling. As we begin to build the building schedule for the 2025-2026 school year, it is essential that our students make informed scheduling decisions.
Grades will be available on January 14th. Please review your child’s grades and discuss strengths and areas of improvement to set goals for the third quarter. Take time to celebrate your child’s successes and continue to work with his/her respective teachers to achieve any improvement that needs to take place. This is also an excellent time to re-emphasize your expectations for your child for the remainder of the year.
Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!!!
Welcome back Jaguars! We are excited to see students back in the building.
ASVAB – January 29th, 7:30am – Hilliard Bradley High School Media Center
Students will have the opportunity to sit for the test with an official and approved administrator. This test offers insight into strengths for those wishing to pursue a career in the military as well as those who are not. The test offers availability to thousands of scholarships upon completion of the test. Sign up here.
COLLEGE VISITS – Sign up on Schoolinks
Marshall University, Jan. 21, 12pm
University of Rio Grande, Jan. 22, 10:30am
University of South Carolina-Columbia, Feb. 6, 9am
HONORS DIPLOMA
Attention Seniors – there is a NEW process to receive the Honors Diploma this year. Since there are new options/requirements (the “old” requirements are still an option) for the Class of 2025, our district has created an application for the Honors Diploma.
In order to receive the Honors Diploma in May, you must submit an application. It will then be reviewed and your School Counselor will connect with you next semester. Deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 17!
HONORS DIPLOMA APPLICATION
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Local scholarships are being uploaded to Schoolinks frequently. Please check and begin applying.
TOLLES
Any students interested in applying to attend Tolles for the 2025-2026 school year the priority deadline is January 20, 2025. Here is the link to apply https://tolles.enrolltrack.com/StudentPortal/#
YEARBOOK
2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale! Visit the Jostens Website to order your yearbook!
Senior parents – Order your Senior Shoutout Ad for the yearbook as soon as possible! Senior Portraits should be submitted on the Class of 2025 Canvas page.
Purple Star Military Appreciation Night
Mark your calendars NOW to join us for the Military Appreciation Basketball Game Friday, January 24, 2025!!
Join us for our Purple Star Military Appreciation Night at Hilliard Bradley HS for the boys and girls basketball game against Upper Arlington starting at 6pm.
Girls Tip-Off @ 6:00 pm
Boys Tip-Off @ 7:30 pm
All current and retired military will be given FREE admission to the games and will be recognized! We will have the presentation of colors before the varsity boys game.
Hilliard Bradley will be presented an award from the House of Representatives for our Purple Star program!!
Chuck a Duck 50/50 raffle donations will be used to fund the Purple Star Program to continue events such as these.
Go Jags!!
#PurpleStarSchools
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
Roosters Fun Card
PTO is happy to announce we are selling reusable Roosters Fun Cards: 10% Off Cards for $10.00. 100% of proceeds will go to the Bradley PTO, thank you Roosters for your kindness in supporting Bradley PTO. Let us know if you are interested and we’ll be sure to get you one. Email us at hilliardbradleypto@gmail.com.
ACT and SAT!
- Understanding ACT and SAT – Jan. 15 at 6:30pm at Davidson
College Fair!
Summer College Opportunities!
Below is a link of summer opportunities for high school students
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vO68f5464wDnzZv4dxxKIdcC3Sn4T-i9?usp=drive_link
Central Ohio Healthcare Summit – Ohio Expo Center on Thursday, February 20.
This event is for juniors and seniors who are considering a career in Healthcare after graduating from High School, there are opportunities for both college bound, and those looking for an alternative to college. The summit will focus on six areas careers you can begin exploring right after you graduate: Surgical Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Technician.
You will be able to speak with medical professionals, engage in hands on demonstrations and get career advice from those in the field!
If you are a junior or senior looking to go directly to the workforce after high school, and are interested in attending this event, please complete this form to express interest. Please do so no later than Monday, December 23! SPACE IS LIMITED!!
Skilled Trades
More and more students are asking about jobs in the trades. This video called Intro to the Trades, takes an overhead view of many of the careers in this industry. The full series, which can be found here, takes a deeper dive into many other trades out there, and shadows and interviews those who are Carpenters, Operating Engineers, and Plumbers, just to name a few. A great resource to learn a lot about the Skilled Trades.
Tolles Adult Ed. Classes
If you or your student is looking for other opportunities, don’t forget about Tolles’ Adult Education programs. High School graduates looking to begin a career without attending college, or adults looking to level-up their own career path can take advantage of the opportunities offered at Tolles. They offer programs and training in Firefighting, Welding, Multi-Craft Maintenance, as well as those interested in becoming an EMT or earning their State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA) certification. These programs have fees, but open doors to promising careers!
Bradley Theater Presents “Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood”
Join us for a gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale which has been adapted for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble?
Friday January 31 @ 7pm
Saturday February 1 @ 2pm and 7pm
Click here for more info and tickets.
Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters
Next meeting: Tuesday February 11 at 7 pm
Want to know more about Bradley’s theater program? 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 at BradleyTheater@gmail.com.
Follow our socials!
Facebook & Instagram – @BradleyTheater
January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr Day – No School
January 24 – Military Appreciation Night, 6pm
January 29 – ASVAB – Media Center 7:30am
February 14 – No School
February 17 – President’s Day – No School
March 7 – End of Grading Period
March 31 – April 4 – Spring Break – No School
Kindergarten Registration January 13, 2025
Hilliard City School District will begin Kindergarten Registration on January 13, 2025, for the 2025-26 school year. If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2025, they are eligible to start kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year. Parents can access the registration website (on or after January 13, 2025) to complete online registration. Once you have completed the registration process and provided all required documentation, you will be given access to schedule your child’s kindergarten screening appointment for August. Please don’t delay. The District uses registration numbers in the spring to determine how many kindergarten classes will be offered at each building. Please make sure that your child is enrolled as soon as possible to secure a spot at the building assigned to your address.
Contact the Hilliard City Schools Welcome Center at (614) 921-7096 with questions. For more information, please visit the Hilliard City School District website at www.hilliardschools.org.
Understanding Snow Day Decisions
Winter weather in Central Ohio brings its fair share of challenges, and deciding whether to delay or cancel school is one of the most difficult responsibilities our team faces. We know these decisions impact families, staff, and our entire community, and take this responsibility very seriously. Click here to read about what goes into making these important decisions.
City of Hilliard MLK Day Event
Honor Dr. King’s legacy and make a difference this MLK Day at the City of Hilliard’s annual Heart for Service Volunteer Fair and Community Luncheon at the Hilliard Community Center on January 20. Connect with local non-profit agencies, create art at the Hilliard Arts Council’s pop-up art table, watch a film, enjoy music, a balloon twister, and much more. Additionally, help launch two new collaborative kindness projects: A Little Bag of Birthday and No Sew Fleece Blankets. All supplies will be provided. Lunch will be available for purchase, served in bowls handmade by Hilliard City School District students. All proceeds will be donated to the Hilliard Food Pantry.
Here is the link to the event page on the city website: https://hilliardohio.gov/events/heart-for-service-volunteer-fair-community-luncheon/
National Veterans Memorial And Museum Events
Here are two upcoming events at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) that will provide educational experiences for students and families, specifically on days when Hilliard City Schools’ students are out of school. These events highlight history, service, and community engagement, aligning perfectly with your district’s goals of fostering learning and civic involvement.
Battle of the Bulge: 80 Years Later
Date: Saturday, January 18, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission: $8 per person (Free for children five and under, Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, and Gold Star Families)
- Step into history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with an immersive experience.
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Date: Monday, January 20, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission: $5 per person (Free for children five and under, Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, and Gold Star Families)
- Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a day of reflection and community service:
