Author: Nicole Markley

Good Afternoon Jaguar Parents,

Next week will be our first spirit week of the 2023 school year. The week will conclude with a Cross District Rivalry Basketball Game vs. Hilliard Davidson HS, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Bradley High School.  Both schools will be uniting to celebrate our Military Recognition Night during the varsity game.

Next Wednesday, we will be having our Electives Fair.  The fair will be held during lunches (periods 4-6).  As we approach scheduling, this is an opportunity to highlight electives to our students. Students will be able to freely walk around to each table, gather information and ask questions.

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior scheduling meetings will begin in two weeks. Please begin to talk to your students about their class choices to make sure they are making the best decisions about the classes they are scheduling. During the next few weeks, take the time to review the 2023-2024 course of studies to assist you and your student as you begin to plan for next school year.

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags!

Grade 9 and 11 Vision and Hearing Screenings

Next week our school nurse will be conducting vision and hearing screenings for our freshman and junior students. Freshman will be screened on Tuesday, January 24 and juniors will be screened on Friday, January 27.  Please reach out to our school nurse, Ms. Ashline, at Deborah_Ashline@hboe.org if you have any questions.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Bradley – Tuesday, January 24, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. To sign up, please visit Redcross.org, sponsor code BradleyHS.

Parents of Seniors:

Please have your senior complete the Intent to Participate form for Graduation.Intent to Participate (Schottenstein Center Ceremony)

Also, please don’t forget to order your cap and gown. 

There are 2 EASY ORDERING OPTIONS:

1. ONLINE: WWW.JOSTENS.COM
2. PHONE:  1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367)

Military Appreciation Night- Basketball Game – Friday, January 27, 2023

Mark your calendars now and join us for a Cross District Rivalry Basketball Game vs Hilliard Davidson HS, Friday, January 27, 2023.  Both schools will be uniting to celebrate our Military Recognition Night during the varsity game.

Invite as many Bradley and Davidson supporters to recognize Students, Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors and Friends of both schools who are currently serving, have served or will serve, as well as support our efforts in pursuing a Purple Star School designation.  ALL military branches will be recognized this evening.

We will be offering the Chuck a Duck 50/50 Raffle that evening with funds to be donated to a Military Cause, and hope that our Hilliard Community will come out to support this fundraising opportunity.

In addition, we are offering a Spirit week leading up to the Friday night game, designating Friday as our “camo” day.  We would love to have you join us for that theme on Friday night in our stands.

Hello Bradley Families!  Thank you so much for your support connecting to Kroger Community Rewards and Amazon Smiles programs.  We have already seen an increase from Kroger of 30% in the funds that Bradley PTO has received!  If you have not yet, please go to the PTO webpage http://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/pto/ and scroll down to the bottom to find directions on how you can sign up.  Thank you for your continued support.

We are also in need of a new Spirit Night Coordinator.  If you are interested in helping, please email PTO at hilliardbradleypto@gmail.com

PRESENTS- THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Bradley High School is in the process of applying for our Purple Star School designation from the Ohio Department of Education. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on site to signify our continued commitment to recognition, fund raising and student support services for those families and students who serve or have served our country.

It is IMPORTANT that we capture you or your student’s (both past and present) military branch for future events and recognition.  As a part of these efforts, we have created a Military Resources webpage, a space for our military families to find resources. We invite you to visit the webpage and take a look around. Please fill out the form at the top of the page if you have any military experience you’d like us to recognize.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/military-family-resources/

February 3-5 – Bradley Theater Presents The Play Goes Wrong

February 15 – Parent Teacher Conferences

February 17 – No School

February 20 – No School

March 31- April 7 – No School

Report Cards for Students in Grades 6-12 Now Available

Report cards for students in grades 6-12 for the second marking period were finalized and posted in Home Access on Tuesday, January 10th.  If you haven’t already done so, please login to Home Access to review your child’s report card.  Click here for: Home Access Center.

 Popular Annual Financial Report

The quantity and quality of learning programs are related to the funding provided and the effective, efficient management of those funds. It follows that the district’s purposes can best be achieved through prudent fiscal management.  Each year the district issues the Popular Annual Financial Report for our community.  The 2022 report is now available by clicking here for our web page.

 High school students sought for City Rec and Parks Commission 

Hilliard City Council is accepting applications for up to three Hilliard high school students to serve on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, which provides recommendations and advice on a variety of topics.

Generally, topics the committee has been reviewing have included development of existing parkland; recreational facilities; trails and bikeways; health, wellness, and recreational programming and policy; and updates to strategic plans. Major topics under review include the future Wellness and Recreation Center and its associated athletic fields and other park amenities.

In addition to representatives of Hilliard City Council and Hilliard City School District, the committee includes residents and up to three students from Hilliard’s three high schools.   To apply for one of these vacant high school student positions on the Recreation and Parks Committee, send a letter of interest and a resume by March 1, 2023, to Diane Werbrich at councilclerk1@hilliardohio.gov

Fun-filled Social Evening Supports Innovation in Hilliard City Schools

Join the Hilliard Education Foundation for the fifth annual Denim and Diamonds event supporting innovative learning experiences for Hilliard City Schools students! This casual yet classy event, attended by more than 200 community leaders and supporters, includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, bourbon and wine pulls, DJ, a photo booth, a cash bar and much more. Proceeds benefit the classroom learning grant program.

The party will take place on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 7-11 p.m. at Heritage Golf Club in Hilliard. To purchase tickets or view sponsorship information, please visithttps://bit.ly/3ZuO7oz.

Good Afternoon Jaguar Parents,

Next Monday, Bradley High School will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

On Tuesday, January 17, Beth Weinstock of Birdie Light will talk to all of our 10^thand 11^th grade students about the dangers of fentanyl. Ms. Weinstock lost her son to an unintentional fentanyl overdose in 2021. Her presentation will focus on prevention and awareness of this dangerous drug.

Mark your calendars NOW to join us for a Cross District Rivalry Basketball Game vs. Hilliard Davidson HS, Friday, January 27, 2023.  Both schools will be uniting to celebrate our Military Recognition Night during the varsity game.

Invite as many Bradley and Davidson supporters to recognize Students, Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors and Friends of both schools who are currently serving, have served or will serve as well as support our efforts in pursuing a Purple Star School designation.  ALL Military branches will be recognized this evening.

Have a great three-day weekend and Go Jags!!!

Parents of Seniors:  Please have your senior complete the Intent to Participate form for Graduation.

Intent to Participate (Schottenstein Center Ceremony)

Also, don’t forget to order your cap and gown. 

There are 2 EASY ORDERING OPTIONS:

1. ONLINE: WWW.JOSTENS.COM
2. PHONE:  1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367)

Military Appreciation Night – Basketball Game – Friday, January 27, 2023

We will be offering the Chuck a Duck 50/50 Raffle that evening with funds to be donated to a Military Cause, and hope that our Hilliard Community will come out to support this fundraising opportunity.

In addition, we are offering a Spirit week leading up to the Friday night game, designating Friday as our “camo” day.  We would love to have you join us for that theme on Friday night in our stands.

Hello Bradley families! Please consider helping the PTO with raising funds to continue our support of Bradley High School students and teachers.  Go to the bottom of the PTO website for directions to the 2 simple ways you can help.  Also, be on the lookout for a sign up to the next coffee cart in February.   We hope to see you at our next meeting on January 17, at 5pm in the front office conference room.

Thank you for your support!

Purple Star School

Bradley High School is in the process of applying for our Purple Star School designation from the Ohio Department of Education. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on site to signify our continued commitment to recognition, fund raising and student support services for those families and students who serve or have served our country.

It is IMPORTANT that we capture you or your student’s (both past and present) military branch for future events and recognition.  As a part of these efforts, we have created a Military Resources webpage, a space for our military families to find resources. We invite you to visit the webpage and take a look around. Please fill out the form at the top of the page if you have any military experience you’d like us to recognize.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/military-family-resources/

January 16 – No School

February 17 – No School

February 20 – No School

Parent Voice in Health and Math 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 district is seeking input on two content areas, Health and Wellness and Math.  You can read the Health and Wellness course of study by clicking here. If you are interested in providing feedback in regard to your child’s Math curriculum, please click this link and respond to a brief, two-question survey.

Parent/Guardian Book Selection Exemption Form

If you wish to request that a book or resource, not be checked out to your student from their Innovation & Discovery/Media Center, you must complete an exemption form.  You can access more information and the form by clicking here.  Each submitted form will accept up to 10 book titles/author’s names.   This exemption form is for the current school year, and will need to be filled out each year.

Good Afternoon Jaguar Parents,

Our first week back from break went well. Freshman, Sophomore and Junior scheduling meetings will begin at the beginning of February. Please talk to your students about their class choices to make sure they are making the best decisions when scheduling their classes. As we begin to build Bradley’s schedule for the 2023-2024 school year, it is important that our students make informed scheduling decisions.

Grade cards will be available January 10th. Please review your child’s grades and discuss strengths and areas of improvement in order 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 a good time to re-emphasize your expectations for your child for the remainder of the school year.

Finally, congratulations to Tiffany Thomas who was named the OCTELA Outstanding Language Arts Educator in the high school category. We are lucky to have Ms. Thomas as a member of our staff and we look forward to her continued success.

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!!!

Parents of Seniors:  Please have your senior complete the Intent to Participate form for Graduation.

Intent to Participate (Schottenstein Center Ceremony)

Also, don’t forget to order your cap and gown. 

There are 2 easy ordering options:

1. ONLINE: WWW.JOSTENS.COM
2. PHONE:  1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367)

Hello Bradley families! Did you know that PTO offers a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior?  Did you know we also support families in need as well as have a hardship budget for times when teachers need special items. In the past, we have helped a class cook a Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy together.  We have also supported students who need one class to graduate through the Keystone credit program.  We provided cookies for the Celebration of Excellence and for each Senior in the spring!!  However, we are struggling to fundraise the needed money to keep these things going!  There are 2 simple things you can do to help…and it costs you nothing!

First you can link your Kroger Plus card to the Hilliard Bradley PTO. Second if you shop using Amazon, you can link your account through the Amazon Smiles Rewards Program.  Go to the bottom of the PTO website for directions.  These are two simple ways to help us get the funds we need to continue to support these (and other) needs in our Bradley community!

We will be selling spirit t-shirts at some of the home basketball games.  We have an order form ready so pre-orders can be made.

Lastly, our next meeting is January 17, at 5pm.  We hope to see some of you there!  Thank you for your support!  Brooke Germaine

Bradley High School is in the process of applying for our Purple Star School designation from the Ohio Department of Education. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on site to signify our continued commitment to recognition, fund raising and student support services for those families and students who serve or have served our country.

It is IMPORTANT that we capture you or your student’s (both past and present) military branch for future events and recognition.  As a part of these efforts, we have created a Military Resources webpage, a space for our military families to find resources. We invite you to visit the webpage and take a look around. Please fill out the form at the top of the page if you have any military experience you’d like us to recognize.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/military-family-resources/

January 9 – Board Organizational and Regular Meetings, 6:30 pm Bradley HS

January 16 – No School

February 17 – No School

February 20 – No School

Happy Holidays Bradley families,

Thank you for your continued support this school year!

Bradley High School is in the process of applying for our Purple Star School designation from the Ohio Department of Education. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on site to signify our continued commitment to recognition, fundraising and student support services for those families and students who serve or have served our country.

It is IMPORTANT that we capture you or your student’s (both past and present) military branch for future events and recognition.  As a part of these efforts, we have created a Military Resources webpage, a space for our military families to find resources. We invite you to visit the webpage and take a look around. Please fill out the form at the top of the page if you have any military experience you’d like us to recognize.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/military-family-resources/

Red Robin is giving back 20% of Dine-in and To-Go sales for Bradley PTO Spirit Night on December 21, from 5-9pm. Join us in person at 1865 Hilliard Rome Rd. and mention Bradley PTO. Or order online at order.redrobin.com, select the Hilliard Rome Rd location, add Bradley PTO to your cart, and order away. We will be at the basketball game on December 22, selling Jag spirit wear t-shirts!  We accept PayPal, cash, and checks!

Have a great break!  We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

Attention Seniors:

Seniors, plan when/where/how you are going to take your senior photos now! Go to the Bradley Yearbook website for a list of requirements and details about submission.

Don’t forget to order your cap and gown for graduation. 

There are 2 EASY ORDERING OPTIONS:

1. ONLINE: WWW.JOSTENS.COM
2. PHONE:  1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367)

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 must be paid prior to the first competition through your MyPaymentsPlus account (check or cash will not be accepted).  All athletes, including free or reduced lunch, must complete the payment process through MyPaymentsPlus.  Free or reduced lunch must check out through MyPaymentsPlus by paying half (reduced lunch) or $0 (free lunch) 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.

December 19 – January 2 – No School, Students Return January 3, 2023

January 9 – Board of Education Organizational and Regular Meetings, 6:30 pm at Bradley HS

January 16 – No School

February 17 – No School

February 20 – No School