Join our Director of Special Education Debbie Cochran for a Zoom on Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 pm.  We know our families have many questions as to how this year will look, and how services will be provided for their child.  Mrs. Cochran will give a short overview presentation of her team’s plans for the year and then take questions from our families.  You can send questions prior to 6pm to Stacie_Raterman@hboe.org.  Please note that we can’t comment on specific cases or individual children.

Here is the link for the Zoom session.

Individuals with questions about the Zoom link may email the technology Help Desk.

As we move closer to the first day of school we want to keep these important dates on your mind.

After consultation with legal counsel and review of FCPH recommendations, the Hilliard City School District will return Fall high school athletic and band programs to Phase 1 of Skills Training per Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Sector-Specific Operating Requirements on Friday, July 31, 2020.  Golf and Tennis will follow the Ohio Department of Health Sector-Specific Requirements for each sport.  Coaches will notify athletes about specific plans as we return to Phase 1.

The Hilliard City Schools anticipates updates from the Governor’s Office, ODH, and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) in the coming weeks.  Our legal counsel will work with the district on the implementation of any changes.

Below is a letter the Hilliard City School District received at 9:59 AM this morning from Franklin County Public Health.

In following the Board Resolution passed on Monday evening, Superintendent John Marschhausen is directing all athletic, band, and extracurricular activities to be suspended effective 9:00 PM tonight, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. This suspension of these activities comes as a result of the recommendations from Franklin County Public Health.

Dr. Marschhausen is working with FCPH, Governor DeWine’s Office, and our legal counsel to explore returning to the Responsible Restart Plan for Skills Development for athletic and band students. This would be a return to Phase 1 for us – pods of 9 students with one coach/teacher.

He will be in contact with the President of the Board of Education today and ask about having an emergency Board of Education Meeting to discuss the impact of the FCPH Recommendations.

FCPH Updated K-12 School Guidance – July 29, 2020.

Superintendent John Marschhausen shared the Hilliard City School District’s Restart Plan with our staff and community on July 7th. This plan represents months of work by a variety of teams; all focused on preparing for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.

The plan is intended to provide an overview of the three educational delivery scenarios and a fully online option that we are prepared for as a district:

• All-In Plan: Fully in-person education
• Hybrid Plan: A combination of in-person and online education
• eLearning 2.0: Online education
• Online Academy: Fully online education

The plan also outlines the health and safety measures that will be put in place to deliver in-person learning.

If you were unable to join the Zoom, you can find details from his presentation on our 2020/21 web page. There is also an FAQ page where you can find many answers to questions you might have.

Registration for the Hilliard Online Academy, a 100% online option, is currently open and the deadline for registration is July 24th.

Dr. Marschhausen will host another Community Q&A Zoom on July 14th at 6:30 pm.

Join The Meeting

Password: forum2020

Individuals with questions about the Zoom link may email the technology Help Desk.

Important Dates to Remember!

Kindergarten Parent Only Curriculum Night  –

Zoom meeting information for the week of 8/17 sometime—stay tuned

Kindergarten Assessment Day –

has been CANCELED!

DCR iPad Distribution Day  –

First Day of School –

School Supplies

Check out our grade-level school supply list.

Additional Information:

Please make sure all information is updated in Home Access
If you are a bus rider, you may be interested in the First Time Riders information day.

• • 20-21 School Year Updates
  • Online Academy
  • Put Money on your Lunch Account
  • Find My Bus Stop
  • New Student Registration
  • Attendance Area Map
  • Student Insurance

As we enter our summer break, our students’ mental health remains a top concern.  We want to be sure our students and families know there is help available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

One tool is the Safe Schools Hotline.  This 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 number they can text or a web page where they can report their concerns and talk to a trained mental health counselor.

800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359

800-418-6423 ext. 359

Text TIPS to 66746

The events of the week, from the senseless death of George Floyd to the unrest in our cities and country, have left us angry and heartbroken. As one of the largest school districts in Ohio, we have a responsibility to take action in times of crisis. We have an obligation to provide a place where every student is welcomed, respected, supported, and celebrated.

The Hilliard City School District is proud to announce the immediate formation of the Inclusivity & Justice Task Force. Mrs. Samantha Chatman, Principal at Alton Darby Elementary School, has been appointed by Dr. John Marschhausen, Superintendent, as the district’s Diversity and Inclusivity Coordinator. Mrs. Chatman will serve as Taskforce Chair. Taskforce members will be officially named at the Board of Education Meeting on June 15, 2020.

Our commitment to diversity in Hilliard doesn’t start now; this is an additional resource on our journey. The work of Mrs. Janet Monseur-Durr and Mrs. Sabine Canty has earned national and international acclaim. The United States Department of Homeland Security has recognized Hilliard’s diversity efforts as a model for schools and communities. Hilliard hosted Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, and our school team was sent to Belgium to share our work and engage in dialogue.

“Today’s crisis demands new action. We live our values, our passion for growth, to embrace the complex work and create a better tomorrow,” shared Dr. Marschhausen. “We can’t wait. We must root out racism in our behavior and demand justice in our actions.”

“Racial injustice has plagued our country for hundreds of years. The time is now! The time for our Hilliard community to engage, to educate, to model, to break down barriers, and to change systems and policies that perpetuate racism,” said Mrs. Chatman.  “Together we will lead and do the work to end systematic racism.”

“The recent death of George Floyd has again shined the light on the problem of prejudice and racism.  As civic leaders we are called on to take action and lead in times of crisis,” said Mr. Abate, Board of Education President.  “The Hilliard Way has always been about building a strong community and now is the time for us to come together and model the way forward in eliminating racism and prejudice from our nation and community.”

We join with our city leaders and the Hilliard Division of Police in a commitment to open dialogue and purposeful action. Working together focused on improvement, we will make our schools and community a better place for everyone. The Hilliard City School District is also part of a larger Greater Columbus Community. We will seek input and support from The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.