Author: Nicole Markley

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

It was another good week here at Bradley High School. Our students are getting settled in and doing a great job in their classes.

I would like to recognize our acapella group Shades of Blue. Shades of Blue’s single “exile” was selected for an international compilation album called “Voices Only.” They were selected amongst some of the best high school and college a cappella groups in the country for this honor. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!

As we get into the swing of things academically, we want to remind families to use Home Access Center (HAC) for the definitive source for student grades. Canvas is great for some scores and individual assignment feedback but HAC should be used for final scores and Grading Period grades.

Next Thursday, we will be holding a club fair during lunch periods. Bradley High School has over 20 different clubs that students have the ability to get involved in during their time here in our building. Please talk to your students about finding a club and getting involved.

The building will be closed on Monday in celebration of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday and we will see your children bright and early on Tuesday morning.

Beginning Tuesday, September 7, all students, staff, and visitors in all of our schools will be required to wear masks when inside our school buildings. Every safety measure we take now is to keep our students in school five days a week.  Individuals who are wearing masks are significantly less likely to be required to quarantine.  We feel this step is necessary in order to do everything possible not only to keep our students in school but also to slow the number of positive cases in our schools.

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!!!

How You Can Help Support our PTO

• Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @HBHS_PTO
• Support our Spirit Night fundraisers at local restaurants
• Make a donation (cash, checks, credit cards accepted)
  • Credit cards accepted through Paypal Giving Fund using https://www.Paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1385135

ATTENDANCE AT A GLANCE

Easiest and fastest way to report an absence:

• SchoolMessenger App (When you sign up, you will need to use your email used in Home Access Center.)
• SchoolMessenger App is available 24/7 right up until 12:00 pm on the day of the absence.
• SchoolMessenger allows you to report a full day, leave and return, and early dismissals.

What to use if it is after the cut-off time the day of the absence:

• Please email:  HBRattendance@hboe.org with your request.

Once the attendance office has received notification of an early dismissal, your child will be sent a pass to show their teacher.

Upon release from class, your child will sign out in the attendance office and meet you in your car, or drive themselves to their appointment or home.

No need to even get out of your car.

Bradley Intramurals

The intramural program is an opportunity for students to compete in unique sports in a pressure free environment against their friends and teachers. Participating in intramural sports helps students maintain and develop healthy physical and mental habits through physical exercise. All students and staff members are welcome to participate in these fun, safe and stress free activities. Please refer to your student’s Intramural Sports Canvas course for more detailed information, or email Brad Gmerek at brad_gmerek@hboe.org.

For those students looking to take on a leadership role within the intramural program, we are looking to form a Student Advisory Committee, allowing students to help organize, facilitate and have a voice in sports that are offered. Interested students can contact Mr. Gmerek at brad_gmerek@hboe.org or stop in room B252 to see him!

E Pluribus Unum 

To support the understanding of our students’ rich experiences, their successful navigation through the complexities of the world, we have created intentional opportunities for our young people from all communities to examine concepts of identity, empathy, and advocacy, as well as consider the positive power of inclusion so that everyone has a place and a voice at the table. Please consider having your young person participate in the opportunity of our student group, E Pluribus Unum. It is a valuable way for our students to reflect our national ideal of Out of Many, One. Please click THIS LINK to learn more about this learning opportunity and to access the permission slip to participate. 

• Monday, September 6 – Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, September 15 – Open House 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 29 – Jostens Representatives (10^th Class Rings) (12^th Cap & Gown)

Voluntary Vaccination Reporting

Hilliard City Schools is committed to taking the recommended and necessary measures to protect our students and staff from contracting and spreading COVID-19. 

If you have decided to have your student receive the COVID-19vaccination, which we encourage you to do for your safety and the safety of others, we ask that you voluntarily provide a copy of your CDC-issued vaccination card. While this is purely voluntary, electing to provide us with your vaccination card will assist in determining when and under what circumstances quarantining must occur if your student is in close contact with a positive case.

The vaccination card details and information will be kept with our nurses and in student medical files. It will only be disclosed and used by our contact tracing team.

Please click here to submit the card.

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families, 

The first full week of school is complete and our students did an outstanding job. This past Tuesday, we finished our opening class meetings for the 2021-2022 school year. We are excited to continue the positive momentum that has gotten this school year off to a great start.

On September 15, we will be holding an open house here at Bradley high school.  From 6:00 pm- 6:30 pm we will hold a senior parent only meeting hosted by our Post-Secondary Counselor Mr. Tom Woodford in the PAC to talk about the college admissions process. Beginning at 6:30pm we will hold a traditional open house where parents will have an opportunity to walk your students’ schedules and meet their teachers from 6:30pm-8:00pm. In the upcoming weeks you will receive more information with a detailed schedule.

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!

How You Can Help Support our PTO

• Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @HBHS_PTO
• Support our Spirit Night fundraisers at local restaurants
• Make a donation (cash, checks, credit cards accepted)
  • Credit cards accepted through Paypal Giving Fund using https://www.Paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1385135

Guidance Update

Last Day for a schedule change is September 1^st.

If you are requesting a schedule change, please use the “request a schedule change” link on the Bradley School Counselor Web Site.  It will allow us to process these requests more efficiently.  Please only submit one request.  Multiple request only slows the process down.  We are working as diligently on these requests please be patient.  Check HomeAccess periodically for updates on the schedule change request.  The link is below.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/guidance/

All Bradley and Memorial home game tickets can be purchased at www.HilliardSchools.org/BradleyJaguars/Tickets

Friday Night Football!!!

Bradley at Darby WHITE OUT

Parents:  Remember to pay participation fees on MyPaymentsPlus.com by selecting Events & Activities.  Be sure physicals are updated and uploaded to Final Forms.

• Monday, September 6 – Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, September 15 – 12th Grade Parent Meeting – PAC – 6:00 pm -6:30 pm
• Wednesday, September 15 – Open House 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 29 – Jostens Representatives (10^th Class Rings) (12^th Cap & Gown)

iPad Technology Plan Important for Students in All Grades

The iPad Technology Protection Plan* (TPP) covers the iPad loaned to the student for the 2021-2022 school year against incidental damage or loss over $50. Accessories (charger and case) and damages valued at less than $50 are NOT covered and are the sole responsibility of the student. Coverage is 24 hours per day. The Technology Protection Plan will only cover two incidents for the school year. NEGLECT IS NOT COVERED.

Because K-4 students now take their iPads home each day, we would encourage you to purchase the TPP. If the device is damaged, and you are not covered, you will receive a bill for needed repairs to the device.

The total premium cost for the 2021-2022 school year is $25 per student. The Technology Protection Plan is not refundable.

Payments can be made through MyPaymentsPlus.com through August 27th or by check made out to Hilliard City Schools. If paying by check, please write your student’s ID number and TPP in the memo line on your check and turn it into your school office.

For electronic payments go to MyPaymentsPlus.com, create an account if you haven’t already done so, ‘add’ your student(s), then click the ‘Events & Activities’ tab to view and pay the TPP option.

For more detailed information about the TPP, please go to our website: https://www.hilliardschools.org/one2one/ipad-tech-tpp/

Tag Day This Saturday

This Saturday morning our high school band students will be heading into the community to collect donations for the Hilliard Band programs. With the generosity of our wonderful Hilliard residents, we are hoping to raise $30,000.  If you will not be home Saturday morning but would still like to donate to these amazing young musicians, please click the link.  https://app.99pledges.com/fund/tagday2021

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s School Help Centers Now Open

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s School Help Centers are now open, offering afterschool help to the students in your family. Plus, they can get connected with virtual tutors for one-on-one help Monday through Friday from 2-11 p.m. Visit columbuslibrary.org/schoolhelp to learn more. Masks are required to visit the School Help Center

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

I want to thank all of you for your help this week. During our first two days of school our students have done an amazing job of making the start of the 2021-2022 school year memorable.

I would like to thank all of the freshmen parents who had an opportunity to attend the new parent meeting last week. If you did not have an opportunity to attend freshman parent night you can access the freshmen parent powerpoint.

This upcoming week we will hold class meetings with our students to discuss expectations, class goals, and create an overall plan for a successful school year and future.

Come out tonight to support our football team as they play their first home game and season opener against Sylvania Northview.  Tickets to the game and all athletic events are available only online through the athletic website.  The game will kick off at 7:00pm.

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!

How You Can Help Support our PTO

• Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @HBHS_PTO
• Support our Spirit Night fundraisers at local restaurants
• Make a donation (cash, checks, credit cards accepted)
  • Credit cards accepted through Paypal Giving Fund using https://www.Paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1385135

Guidance Update

If you are requesting a schedule change, please use the “request a schedule change” link on the Bradley School Counselor Web Site.  It will allow us to process these requests more efficiently.  Please only submit one request.  Multiple request only slows the process down.  We are working as diligently on these requests please be patient.  Check HomeAccess periodically for updates on the schedule change request.  The link is below.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/guidance/

Please note, counselors are working as fast as we can to complete the schedule change requests.

SUPPORT YOUR BRADLEY JAGUARS!!

Tickets will be available online only this season.  Purchase athletic tickets by visiting www.hilliardschools.org/bradleyjaguars/tickets/.

*All-Sport Season Passes*

*Student Passes, Adult Passes, Family Passes*

*Reserved Football Season Passes*

*Individual Games*

• Monday, August 23 – Make Up Picture Day
• Monday, September 6 – Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
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• Wednesday, September 15 – Open House 6:00 pm

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

May 26-27    iPad Collection

May 24 – 28 Final Assessments (based on each course, see below)

May 28  Last Day of School Grades 9-11 – this is a full day of school

May 28  Graduation @ 7pm at The Schottenstein Center

FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Students will follow a regular bell schedule all week.  See below for specific days that teachers will give assessments.  Some of the assessments could be projects or papers instead of traditional tests.  If you have questions, please talk to your teacher.

ATTENTION SENIORS 

Friday is the BIG DAY!  We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Thursday May 27 is the MANDATORY Graduation Practice – you MUST attend this in order to be able to walk in graduation.

9am – Pancake Breakfast                                                                                                                      10am – 12pm Practice in the Field House

Check out the CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION INFO page for all the details of the celebration.

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW

This is a year for the history books and what better history book than a yearbook? You won’t want to forget the interesting “new normal” of this year. Buy a 2021 yearbook as a way to document this year forever at jostensyearbooks.com! The deadline to order is June 18th! Email Ms. Dyer with any yearbook questions at cassidy_dyer@hboe.org.

STUDENT SERVICES TEAM

Check out the COUNSELING TEAM WEBSITE.  Also, there is a lot of information on your “Class Of” Canvas page to assist you with any counseling needs.  The TEAM is here for YOU!

Last Day for Meal Pick-Up May

 Aramark has informed us that the last day for our families to pick up a weekly meal package at Bradley High School will be May 24.  The district is not able to provide these meals through the summer in this capacity.  We will be providing meals through the Summer Bridge Program.

 High School Summer School

We will offer a selection of high school courses online this June for summer school.

• Credit recovery = free
• New credit = $150/course
• Free/reduced lunch = free

If interested, learn more and sign up at: https://www.hilliardschools.org/summerbridge/high-school/

Fill out the contact form on the website if you have additional questions!

 2021 FESTA Summer Lunch Program

 The FESTA Sumer Lunch Camp, formerly SON Ministries, will run Monday through Friday June 7 through July 30.  This is for rising first grade students through 8^th grade.  High School students are welcome as volunteers.  You can fill out this registration form to attend this summer.

 Leftover Money in Meal Accounts

If your student has leftover money in their meal account there are a few options for you.  You can leave it as, transfer to another student or get a refund if it’s over $20.  Check out the details on our web page.

Columbus Library’s Free Summer Reading Challenge

This summer, your child can join forces with the Reading League to keep their reading skills strong! Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Challenge will be available online only. Starting May 29, log in at columbuslibrary.org/summerreading or download the free READsquared app through the App Store or Google Play. Your child can track their reading progress to be entered into raffles for great prizes. Plus, visit columbuslibrary.org/summerreading-events to check out Summer Reading Challenge virtual programs.