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Hilliard City School District will begin Kindergarten Registration on January 12, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year.  Due to a recent change in Ohio law, school districts must now use a uniform age-eligibility cutoff for kindergarten enrollment. As a result, our registration guidelines have been updated to reflect this new requirement. If your child will be five years of age on or before August 19, 2026, the first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year, they are eligible to start kindergarten that year. This replaces the previous September 30 cutoff.

Parents can access the registration website (on or after January 12, 2026) 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 Hilliard City School District.

At the November 24th Board of Education meeting, members viewed preliminary virtual tours of the new Beacon Elementary and our other upcoming elementary buildings. These early renderings offer a first look at the learning spaces taking shape for our students. This work is made possible by the community’s support of Issue 39 and represents a key milestone in Phase 1 of the MFP. We’re excited to share this glimpse into the progress ahead.

Hilliard City Schools recently celebrated an inspiring display of student learning at the 7th Grade Design Thinking Showcase and Gallery Walk, held at the HUB. Over the past several weeks, students engaged in a meaningful project centered on empathy, accessibility, and understanding the diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities.

As part of the design thinking process, each student selected a specific disability, such as blindness, dyslexia, autism, cerebral palsy, or ADHD, and conducted research to better understand the daily challenges faced by those who live with it. Using that knowledge, students created prototypes, designed interactive activities, and built awareness-focused presentations to help others experience the world from a new perspective.

During the showcase, families, teachers, and peers were invited to walk through a gallery of student-designed stations. Students guided visitors through hands-on experiences, shared their research and insights, and presented slideshows that demonstrated their learning journey. The event highlighted not only their academic growth, but also their compassion, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

We are incredibly proud of our 7th graders for their dedication and for creating an event that truly embodied empathy in action.

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!