The OSU Engineering Program came and taught Alton Darby Creek fifth graders about the science behind sound and why speakers do what they do. Then the fifth graders made speakers and were able to take them home.
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If you weren’t able to make it to the New Graduation Requirements Webinar on January the 19th, here’s a link to the recording of the webinar so you can know what the new requirements are for graduation.
We invite you to join the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Hilliard City Schools for a Book Talk this month. There will be a panel of students and adults to discuss the book, “When Stars Are Scattered” by Victoria Jamieson. The event will take place at 6:30 pm. on January 19 at the Hilliard Branch. You can reserve the book now at any Library.
Over the past weekend, we had 3 Hilliard Darby students – Will Coney, Will Fisher, and Lydia VanVleet – march in the 2022 Rose Parade as part of the Bands of America Honor Band. Lydia successfully tried out in 2020 and was set to march last year, but the parade was unfortunately canceled. She was allowed to participate in this years parade, joined by two other Darby students who earned the same honor.
Along with our 3 Darby students that marched, there were also numerous Hilliard City School graduates in the OSU marching band that marched in the Rose Parade as well. Congratulations!
Online sign-up begins January 4th, 2022
Hilliard City School District will begin Kindergarten registration on January 4th, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year. If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2022, they are eligible to start kindergarten during the 2022-2023 school year. Parents should visit the HCSD website (www.hilliardschools.org/enroll) beginning January 4th to complete online registration and sign up for a registration appointment using the online tool SignUp Genius. Please follow all instructions on the website and don’t delay. Appointment times fill up quickly. Parents will be given the option to upload their documentation with the online registration form and schedule a phone appointment through SignUp Genius. Parents who are not able to upload their documentation will need to make an appointment through SignUp Genius to come to our Welcome Center at 2140 Atlas Street, Columbus.
Once you have reviewed the information on the registration website, if you have additional questions, please contact the Welcome Center at 614-921-7096.
As we approach the winter break, we want to be sure our families know there is help available 24 hours a day, seven days a week if a student is in crisis.
If a friend or family member hears direct warning signs like, “I’ve decided to kill myself,” “I wish I were dead,” “I’m going to end it all,” or “If this doesn’t happen, I’ll kill myself.” The most important thing to do is call 911 for emergency help.
If there are indirect warning signs like, “I’m tired of life; I just can’t go on,” or “my family would be better off without me,” you should contact local police non-emergency lines or the Safe Schools Helpline.
The Safe Schools Helpline is a free and confidential option for our students to report threats of violence, illegal activity, or any activity they think can harm students or staff in our schools. There is a toll-free number students can call or a number they can text or a web page where they can report their concerns and talk to a trained mental health counselor.
During the school year, we utilize The Hope Squad program. This is a school-based peer support team that partners with local mental health agencies. Peers select students who are trustworthy and caring individuals to join the Hope Squad. Squad members are trained to watch for at-risk students, provide friendship, identify suicide-warning signs, and seek help from adults. The Hope Squad students know who to contact when they see a peer in crisis.
Non-Emergency Police Safe Schools Hotline
Hilliard PD – 614-876-7321 800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
Dublin PD – 614-889-1112 800-418-6423 ext. 359
Columbus PD – 614-645-4545 Text TIPS to 66746
