Author: Nicole Markley

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

Next week Bradley High School will be operating on our semester exam schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Please be sure to check the schedule so you are aware of the changes that will be made to our normal daily procedure.

Notes: 

-Students are not required to be here if they do not have an exam on a particular day.

-Students are not required to be here until their scheduled exam.

-Students are not required to stay after the last exam of the day.  Students will be allowed to leave after the last exam of the day at 11:00am.  If students exit the building after 11:00am, they will not be allowed to re-enter unless approved by the administration.

-Lunch will be provided to all students from 11:00am-12:00pm on exam days.

-Buses will run on our normal schedule.  If students ride the bus in the afternoon, they have a couple of options:

1. From 12:00-2:32pm, they can attend a scheduled review session with their teacher(s)
2. Sit quietly in the commons, where they will be monitored by our study hall staff and hall monitors. Students will not be allowed to enter the academic hallways after 12:00pm unless they are in a class review session or making up an exam.

Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th beginning at 7:00pm, Bradley High School will be hosting its annual Winter Fest in the performing arts center. During Tuesday night’s event the Bradley High School Art Department will also be hosting its winter art show and Ceramics Sale from 6-8 in the Bradley Art Hallway.

Finally, next Friday will be the last official day of school for students before we begin winter break.

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!

Counselor News – December 2021

The School Counseling Department is working on recruiting for our second semester senior workforce opportunities and realize the importance of parent nominations/input to ensure no student falls through the cracks who may be great!

You may already be familiar with the Worthington Industries program.  We have expanded our partnerships, and the programs we are looking to match students with include:

Worthington Industries-manufacturing steel/cylinders

RT Moore-commercial plumbing/HVAC

EcoPlumbers-repair and installation plumbing

Rosati Windows-installation/contracting

We are focusing on seniors but will take names of juniors.  The opportunities we are working on are skilled trades with lots of opportunities for future advancement and even college tuition to be paid for if the student decides later to attend college.

If you know of a student who might be interested in one of these programs please contact the school counseling office.

• Monday, December 20 – Winter Break Begins
• Monday, January 3 – Students Return from Winter Break

December Embrace, Empower, Inspire Winners

Congratulations to this month’s Embrace, Empower & Inspire Award winners, Joy Grubbs, Music teacher at Station Sixth Grade, and Tom Woodford, Post-Secondary School Counselor. These two go above and beyond the expectations of the Hilliard Way and truly make a difference to our district. If you know a staff member that goes above and beyond their way to make a difference, you can nominate them for next month’s award at https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdL2nNb…/viewform…

One Book, One Community – Book Talk in January

We invite you to save the date for a Columbus Metropolitan Library and Hilliard City Schools Book Talk.  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.

Good Afternoon Families,

The students have done a great job refocusing on their school work as they prepare for semester exams in two weeks. Next week is our final regularly scheduled five day week before winter break. The week of December 13th we will be administering semester exams on Tuesday, December 14th through Friday, December 17th.  As we approach midterm exams please have a discussion with your students about the upcoming exam schedule  Click Here

On Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th beginning at 7:00pm, Bradley High School will be hosting its annual Winter Fest in the performing arts center. During Tuesday night’s event the Bradley High School Art Department will also be hosting its winter art show and Ceramics Sale from 6-8 in the Bradley Art Hallway. Please come out and support the amazing work our choir, band, orchestra and art students have done to put on this event. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags.

PTO “Proud to Be a Jaguar  (MOM, DAD, GRANDPARENT)” shirts are available to order online at https://bradleypto.itemorder.com/ now through December 19. A variety of shirt styles are available, including long and short sleeve t-shirts and hooded and crewneck sweatshirts.  There is even an option for “Bradley 2022 Senior” t-shirts!  Show your pride for your Bradley student while supporting the PTO!

**Please note that while the projected date for pick up is mid-January, supply chain issues could impact timely delivery.  We are hopeful that any delays would not exceed mid- February.

We also have a limited supply of unisex t-shirts that can be picked up before Christmas!  Please contact the PTO directly at HilliardBradleyPTO@gmail.com.

Counselor News – December 2021

The School Counseling Department is working on recruiting for our second semester senior workforce opportunities and realize the importance of parent nominations/input to ensure no student falls through the cracks who may be great!

You may already be familiar with the Worthington Industries program.  We have expanded our partnerships, and the programs we are looking to match students with include:

Worthington Industries-manufacturing steel/cylinders

RT Moore-commercial plumbing/HVAC

EcoPlumbers-repair and installation plumbing

Rosati Windows-installation/contracting

We are focusing on seniors but will take names of juniors.  The opportunities we are working on are skilled trades with lots of opportunities for future advancement and even college tuition to be paid for if the student decides later to attend college.

If you know of a student who might be interested in one of these programs please contact the school counseling office.

Senior Pictures Due December 10th

SENIORS! Senior pictures are due for the yearbook by Friday, December 10. You must turn in your photo by that date in order to secure a portrait space in the senior section of the yearbook. Go to the yearbook website at https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/senior-pictures?authuser=0 for all the details, including online submission of your photo. Contact Ms. Dyer with questions.

• Monday, December 20 – Winter Break Begins
• Monday, January 3 – Students Return from Winter Break

Hollyfest Arts and Craft Fair This Saturday

The 38th Annual Hilliard Hollyfest will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 9am-3pm at Hilliard Davidson High School.  The Hilliard Chamber of Commerce is bringing 118 crafters with only handmade items to give you a great shopping experience.  Admission is $5.00 and $3.00 for students.  Part of the proceeds benefit scholarships awarded to students graduating from Hilliard Schools.

Library to offer Winter Reading Challenge

The Columbus Metropolitan Library is bringing back for a fourth year its Winter Reading Challenge, in which students can earn prizes just by reading over break. A twist on CML’s Summer Reading Challenge, Winter Reading Challenge aims to keep reading skills strong when students are out of school over the holidays. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

Monday, November 22nd, former OSU and NFL football player James Cotton will be speaking to our freshman and sophomore students about tackling tobacco. We are excited to have Mr. Cotton speak to our students about the danger of vaping and tobacco use.

Tuesday, November 23rd our sophomore students will be visiting the Tolles Career and Technical Center from 12:30pm-2:00pm. During their visit our sophomore students will have the opportunity to explore the many career pathways that Tolles has to offer.

Hilliard Idol is BACK! Saturday at 7pm in the Bradley performing art center Bradley’s own Elijah Qualls and Audrey Brown will host Hilliard Idol. The top 20 finalists from across the district will compete. There will also be featured performances from the 2019 winners Sydney Carter and Audrey Brown, as well as Jaguar A Cappella. Please click the following link to purchase tickets.

Finally, just a reminder that the school will be closed from November 24-26 for Thanksgiving Break. I hope everyone has a great few days with friends and family.

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags!!!

Counselor News – November 2021

The School Counseling Department is working on recruiting for our second semester senior workforce opportunities and realize the importance of parent nominations/input to ensure no student falls through the cracks who may be great!

You may already be familiar with the Worthington Industries program.  We have expanded our partnerships, and the programs we are looking to match students with include:

Worthington Industries-manufacturing steel/cylinders

RT Moore-commercial plumbing/HVAC

EcoPlumbers-repair and installation plumbing

Rosati Windows-installation/contracting

We are focusing on seniors but will take names of juniors.  The opportunities we are working on are skilled trades with lots of opportunities for future advancement and even college tuition to be paid for if the student decides later to attend college.

If you know of a student who might be interested in one of these programs please contact the school counseling office.

Attention Students!

Students grades 9-12 interested in information on West Point – United States Military Academy please see Mrs. Wintrich in the guidance office to sign up to attend a visit from them on Tuesday, November 23^rd 10:30-11:30am.

Parents can pay PARTICIPATION FEES for winter sports by logging into MyPaymentsPlus.com.  Choose “Events and Activities”, the follow the steps to put your athlete’s sport in your shopping cart.  Even if your athlete is on free or reduced lunch, you must follow these steps, then check out with a $0 or half fee.  Neither checks nor cash will be accepted for participation fees.

Update your athlete’s FINAL FORMS account now!  1) parent and athlete both sign all forms; 2) pay participation fees; and 3) upload your athlete’s physical for my clicking the small black folder in the top right corner.  All of these are required to be completed before your athlete is allowed to compete.

Bradley’s Hope Squad is selling “You Matter” shirts until 11/23. This will help support Hope Squad and Mental Health Awareness!  The shirts will be shipped to Bradley at no charge — or you can pay a small fee to have it delivered to your home.  You can purchase a shirt HERE.

Ski and Board Club signups are available through My Payments Plus.

1. Mad River Mountain- Weekly Tuesday trips by chartered bus to Mad River Mountain beginning Tuesday, January 4th

**Special Note** We will be absorbing Davidson’s Waitlist on Monday, November 22nd. To ensure your spot, sign up this weekend!!!

2. Holiday Valley, NY- Saturday January 22nd This trip is SOLD OUT. If you are still interested, you can sign up for the waitlist.

• Tuesday, November 23 – Sophomore Tolles Visit
• Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – No School
• Monday, December 20 – Winter Break Begins
• Monday, January 3 – Students Return from Winter Break

Former Ohio State & NFL Football Player to Speak About the Dangers of Vaping

Hilliard Schools and CancerBridge will be hosting James Cotton next Monday and Tuesday to educate our students on tobacco-free living, and the dangers of vaping.

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Cotton will have an encouraging conversation about keeping your health a top priority with nearly 5,100 Hilliard City School students, focusing on health as a top priority. Cotton will be discussing healthy behaviors that lead to better outcomes and brighter futures.

He will share with all 7^th, 8^th, 9, and 10^th grade students the importance of a tobacco-free lifestyle by illustrating the short and long-term effects of tobacco use and vaping!

​​​​​​​College Credit Plus Planning Meeting

All students interested in taking college classes next school year should attend a College Credit Plus informational meeting at Bradley on December 1 at 6:30 pm.  Representatives from The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and Kenyon College will be attending.  We will review CCP rules and timelines outlined by the state of Ohio.

This is your best chance to learn about this program, and how your student can earn college credits while taking classes in Hilliard and beyond during their secondary years with our district.

 

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

The second quarter of the school year is well underway and I hope everything is going well for you and your students. Is there a member of the staff who has made or is making a difference in your student’s life at school? If so, consider nominating that person for staff member of the month. You can recognize anyone who works for Bradley High School — teachers, administrators, aides, office staff, custodial staff or food-service workers. CLICK HERE for a Staff Member of the Month form and submit it to the main office.

Tonight, November 12th the Hilliard Bradley Theater presents The Odd Couple! The Odd Couple runs from November 12th through November 14th. Performances on Friday and Saturday are at 7pm, and Sunday’s performance is at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased through Local Level. The link is on our website at www.bradleytheater.com

Finally, I would like to say congratulations to our following students for earning student of the month for the month of October: Jack Anderson, Kyleigh Banta-Heaberlin, Meghan Bee, Ibrahim Belmahi, Joseph Chapman, Shufen Chen, Ella Demianenko, Carson Dever, Zavier Frost, Micah Gallebo, Charles Gill, Elene Harb, Samantha Hosni, Ashley Jimenez, Madeline Johnson, William Linse, Tayshaun Mayfield, Bryan Nashalsky, Ryan Perez, Julian Perez, Yenci Gabriela Pleites Morales, Raquelle Pope, Cullen Schafler, Arianna Van, Delaney Warner, Kassandra Yano and Grant Zoller!

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags!!!

Counselor News – November 2021

Just a quick reminder that we will be giving Ohio State/Air Test Exams later this month.  They will be given during November 29 through December 10^th.   Students who have missed an Air Test or need to retake a test will be contacted by their counselor.

The school counseling office is offering three groups to support our mental health concerns for our students – see list below.  If your child might be of interest, please contact one of our mental health specialists, Ms. Burgos or Mrs. O’Neil.

“JAG Social”  – “Healthy Relationships Group” – “Mending Mindset”

Attention Students!

Students grades 9-12 interested in information on West Point – United States Military Academy please see Mrs. Wintrich in the guidance office to sign up to attend a visit from them on Tuesday, November 23^rd 10:30-11:30am.

Parents can pay PARTICIPATION FEES for winter sports by logging into MyPaymentsPlus.com.  Choose “Events and Activities”, the follow the steps to put your athlete’s sport in your shopping cart.  Even if your athlete is on free or reduced lunch, you must follow these steps, then check out with a $0 or half fee.  Neither checks nor cash will be accepted for participation fees.

Update your athlete’s FINAL FORMS account now!  1) parent and athlete both sign all forms; 2) pay participation fees; and 3) upload your athlete’s physical for my clicking the small black folder in the top right corner.  All of these are required to be completed before your athlete is allowed to compete.

Ski and Board Club signups are available through My Payments Plus. There are two options for Ski and Board Club this year.

1. Mad River Mountain- Weekly Tuesday trips by chartered bus to Mad River Mountain beginning Tuesday, January 4th

2. Holiday Valley, NY- Saturday January 22nd This trip is open to all high school students in Hilliard City Schools and ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN!

Questions, contact Becky_Waller@hboe.org

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Seniors, plan when/where/how you’re going to take your senior photos now! Go to the Bradley Yearbook website for a list of requirements and details about submission. The deadline to submit your senior photo to the yearbook is Friday, December 10th, 2021.

• Tuesday, November 23 – Sophomore Tolles Visit
• Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – No School
• Monday, December 20 – Winter Break Begins
• Monday, January 3 – Students Return from Winter Break

Skilled Trades Expo Success

Hilliard was proud to welcome close to 3,000 students to the first ever Skilled Trades Expo.  You can watch a short video recap of the day by clicking this link.

The event was held in collaboration with the Ohio Contractors Association, the Associated General Contractors of America, and the Building Trades Council to educate our students about alternative career pathways through hands-on experiences. The students learned about skilled trades like bricklaying, carpentry, masonry, roofing, and plumbing. While many job sectors have reported slow to no job growth since the start of the pandemic, the skilled trades industry is seeing a boom across the nation.

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

It was another great week here at Bradley High School. I would like to begin by congratulating The Bradley Marching Band who wrapped up the 2021 competitive season with an 11th consecutive overall “Superior” rating at OMEA State Marching Band Finals this past Saturday. The band received a Superior from all seven judges. Congratulations to our students and staff that worked extremely hard to have a successful season.

The week of December 13th, we will be administering semester exams beginning on Tuesday December 14th, through Friday December 17th.  Click the following link to view the semester exam schedule. Please be sure to check the schedule, so you are aware of the changes that will be made to our normal daily procedure.  If your student will be present for the entire school day, buses will run at their normal time and meals will be provided.   Students who are not testing or meeting with teachers for intervention or make up will be in a quiet study hall in the commons.

Next Friday, November 12th the Hilliard Bradley Theater presents The Odd Couple! The Odd Couple runs from November 12th through November 14th. Performances on Friday and Saturday are at 7pm, and Sunday’s performance is at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased through Local Level. The link is on our website at www.bradleytheater.com

Finally, tonight at 7:00 pm the Jaguars will be taking on Pickerington Central at Pickerington Central High School in the second round of the high school football playoffs. We look forward to seeing those of you who can make the trip.

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags!!!

Counselor News – November 2021

Colleges are coming to Bradley to talk about their schools.  Please sign up through Naviance, you will find the dates and time of their visits.  The school counselor web site has a link on how to complete the common application process, check it out.

The school counseling office is offer three groups to support our mental health concerns for our students.  They are the following, if you child might be of interest please contact our mental health specialist, Ms. Burgos and Mrs. O’Neil.

“JAG Social”

This group is for students who are new to Bradley, or are having trouble acclimating, and those who could benefit from opportunities to form connections with peers. This group will be (mostly) unstructured and we will have activities and conversation starters to help with peer connection, bonding, and sense of belonging. This group will take place during/immediately after students’ lunch, so ideally, it should not affect class time.

“Healthy Relationships Group”

This group will focus on ways to integrate healthy communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution into our relationships, while learning how to identify and prevent problematic unhealthy and/or abusive relationship behaviors. This group will also discuss difficult topics such as teen dating violence and assault in all forms. Because of some of the sensitive nature of our discussions, the mental health specialists will be screening membership for this group to ensure a healthy group dynamic.

“Mending Mindset”

This group will be focused on all things anxiety and learning about your mind and how to cope with anxiety. These groups will be held once a week and will occur during the school day. During this time, we will focus on understanding what anxiety is, where it comes from, and how to help! Our topics will include ways to be mindful, ways to use coping strategies in our daily routines, how to problem-solve to help avoid anxiety, and more!

Tickets for tonight’s FOOTBALL PLAYOFF at Pickerington Central can be purchased at www.ohsaa.org/tickets.  Presale $10 until 4:00pm; $12 after 4:00pm. No passes accepted.  Join us in cheering on our JAGS!!!

Parents can pay PARTICIPATION FEES for winter sports by logging into MyPaymentsPlus.com.  Choose “Events and Activities”, then follow the steps to put your athlete’s sport in your shopping cart.  Even if your athlete is on free or reduced lunch, you must follow these steps, then check out with a $0 or half fee.  Neither checks nor cash will be accepted for participation fees.

Update your athlete’s FINAL FORMS account now!  1) parent and athlete both sign all forms; 2) pay participation fees; and 3) upload your athlete’s physical for my clicking the small black folder in the top right corner.  All of these are required to be completed before your athlete is allowed to compete.

Concessions Volunteers Needed

We Need You!!  Please consider volunteering to work concessions for our home events – Winter Sports are just around the corner. To sign up visit the Fall/Bradley Memorial Sign up Genius page. Concessions profits go back directly to both music and sports programs.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aeaa2fa3fdc07-winter

Bradley’s Ski and Board Club is BACK!

Club signups are available through My Payments Plus. There are two options for Ski and Board Club this year.

1. Mad River Mountain- Weekly Tuesday trips by chartered bus to Mad River Mountain beginning Tuesday, January 4th

2. Holiday Valley, NY- Saturday January 22nd This trip is open to all high school students in Hilliard City Schools and is filling up fast.

Don’t miss out!  Any questions, please contact Mrs. Waller @ becky_waller@hboe.org

Blood Drive

Bradley Interact Club and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.  Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

Drive Details:

Site: Hilliard Bradley High School
Room: Auxiliary Commons (doors by the gym)
Date: Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bradley HS or call 1-800-RED CROSS or:

Click here to make an appointment

Your blood donation is needed now to prevent delays in patient care. Hospital demand continues to outpace donations, and your help is vital.

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Seniors, plan when/where/how you’re going to take your senior photos now! Go to the Bradley Yearbook website for a list of requirements and details about submission. The deadline to submit your senior photo to the yearbook is Friday, December 10th, 2021.

• Tuesday, November 9 – Tolles presentation to Sophomore Class
• Tuesday, November 23 – Sophomore Tolles Field Trip
• Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – No School