Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,
The holiday break has officially started and everyone here at Bradley High School cannot express how happy we are with the progress our students have made as we reach the halfway point of the year.
When students return in January we will begin our class scheduling meetings to inform and prepare our students for the 2025-2026 school year. Please have conversations with your students about the meetings and the scheduling process so we are all prepared to make the best scheduling choices for the upcoming school year.
As we close the book on the first half of the 2024-2025 school year, let me thank you for your continued support of your children and our staff. Everyday we continue to be thankful for the opportunity we have been given to work with your students everyday.
The office at HBHS will be closed from 12/23/24-1/3/25. Our regular office hours and classes will resume on Monday, January 6.
Enjoy your time off with family and friends! Go Jags!
ASVAB TEST
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test that helps determine a person’s eligibility and suitability for military service. It’s also used to identify careers that may be a good fit for someone. This is in no way is a commitment to joining the military. Sign up here to take the test on January 29th. ASVAB Sign Up
HONORS DIPLOMA
Attention Seniors – there is a NEW process to receive the Honors Diploma this year. Since there are new options/requirements (the “old” requirements are still an option) for the Class of 2025, our district has created an application for the Honors Diploma.
In order to receive the Honors Diploma in May, you must submit an application. It will then be reviewed and your School Counselor will connect with you next semester. Deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 17!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Local scholarships are being uploaded to Schoolinks frequently. Please check and begin applying.
TOLLES
Any students interested in applying to attend Tolles for the 2025-2026 school year the priority deadline is January 20, 2025. Here is the link to apply https://tolles.enrolltrack.com/StudentPortal/#
YEARBOOK
2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale! Visit the Jostens Website to order your yearbook!
Senior parents – Order your Senior Shoutout Ad for the yearbook as soon as possible! Senior Portraits should be submitted on the Class of 2025 Canvas page.
Kroger Community Rewards:
It is easy to sign up or link your Kroger Plus card to Hilliard Bradley High School PTO!! Go to the Kroger Community Rewards website. Search for HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTO or use the code XS080.
This is a great way for the PTO to earn funds to support our school while Bradley families do their shopping.
PTO Scholarship Fundraiser – Help us increase our Student Scholarships
The Hilliard Bradley High School PTO has proudly awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior each year. To expand our support for deserving students, we aim to provide two $1,000 scholarships in the future. With your donation, we can increase the impact of our student scholarship fund. Please consider contributing today using the QR code below – 100% of your donation will go directly towards these scholarships.
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1385135
Search @BRADLEYPTO on PayPal
Roosters Fun Card
PTO is happy to announce we are selling reusable Roosters Fun Cards: 10% Off Cards for $10.00. 100% of proceeds will go to the Bradley PTO, thank you Roosters for your kindness in supporting Bradley PTO. Let us know if you are interested and we’ll be sure to get you one. Email us at hilliardbradleypto@gmail.com.
ACT and SAT!
- Understanding ACT and SAT – Jan. 15 at 6:30pm at Davidson
College Fair!
- When: Feb. 2
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Columbus Convention Center
- Registration: nacacattend.org/fairs
Summer College Opportunities!
Below is a link of summer opportunities for high school students
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vO68f5464wDnzZv4dxxKIdcC3Sn4T-i9?usp=drive_link
Central Ohio Healthcare Summit – Ohio Expo Center on Thursday, February 20.
This event is for juniors and seniors who are considering a career in Healthcare after graduating from High School, there are opportunities for both college bound, and those looking for an alternative to college. The summit will focus on six areas careers you can begin exploring right after you graduate: Surgical Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Technician.
You will be able to speak with medical professionals, engage in hands on demonstrations and get career advice from those in the field!
If you are a junior or senior looking to go directly to the workforce after high school, and are interested in attending this event, please complete this form to express interest. Please do so no later than Monday, December 23! SPACE IS LIMITED!!
Skilled Trades
More and more students are asking about jobs in the trades. This video called Intro to the Trades, takes an overhead view of many of the careers in this industry. The full series, which can be found here, takes a deeper dive into many other trades out there, and shadows and interviews those who are Carpenters, Operating Engineers, and Plumbers, just to name a few. A great resource to learn a lot about the Skilled Trades.
Tolles Adult Ed. Classes
If you or your student is looking for other opportunities, don’t forget about Tolles’ Adult Education programs. High School graduates looking to begin a career without attending college, or adults looking to level-up their own career path can take advantage of the opportunities offered at Tolles. They offer programs and training in Firefighting, Welding, Multi-Craft Maintenance, as well as those interested in becoming an EMT or earning their State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA) certification. These programs have fees, but open doors to promising careers!
December 20 – End of Grading Period
December 23 – January 3 – Winter Break
January 6 – Students Return to School
January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 14 – No School
February 17 – No School – President’s Day
Digital Wellness for Families During Winter Break
What’s topping your kids’ holiday wish lists this year? Chances are it has a screen, Internet access, and games. With a little planning — and kids’ assistance — you can balance your family’s tech activities with much-needed face time. We want to provide families with Digital Wellness tips and strategies to consider during the Winter break. These two weeks are an opportunity to exhibit a healthy balance with device use.
Here are some ideas to try from CommonSense Media.
·Be jolly — but firm. Let your kids know you’ll enforce stricter time limits to create more quality family time. And tell them that the rules will apply to the grown-ups as well.
·Make a list (and check it with your kids). Don’t go cold turkey. Schedule some daily tech time for yourself and your kids. Get their input on which devices they absolutely can’t live without, and allow some limited use.
·Plan a device-free dinner. Put the phones and tablets in a basket, and don’t check ’em til the dishes are done.
·Make setup fun, not frustrating. No matter how easy to use companies make new devices, there’s always some (often frustrating) setup time. Truth be told, kids often figure out thorny tech glitches faster than parents, so involve your kids in the process. Use that time to discuss responsible use of the new device.
·Try some tech togetherness. Unplugging for its own sake isn’t the point. Family time is. Plan a night of video games, movies, or maybe preselected YouTube videos you can enjoy together.
·Combine online- and offline activities. Document your family memories and consider compiling them into journals, cards, and scrapbooks. This is a perfect time to share your own holiday memories with your kids.
·If no creatures are stirring … don’t check your email. Remember, your kids learn their media habits partly from you.
By January 5th, discuss questions with your students related to this activity, such as:
- Did you feel more present with your family?
- What was the most challenging part of the break for you?
- What was the one offline activity we did that you enjoyed the most?
- Can you help our family create a plan to make this a more frequent practice?
Wishing you and your family a wonderful and digitally smart winter break. The HCSD Technology Department.
2024 Popular Annual Financial Report
We proudly present the Hilliard City School District’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. As part of our commitment to transparency, the PAFR is intended to communicate our financial situation in an open and accountable manner. The PAFR offers an easy-to-understand overview of the district’s general operating activities, as well as key financial trends and data. The PAFR is unaudited and is compiled using data taken from the audited information in our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which will be published in early 2025.
Click here to read the full PAFR.
Senior Center Volunteer Opportunities in our Schools
The Back-to-School Senior Volunteer program pairs volunteers with elementary school students to help improve reading, social, and classroom skills. This program is an organized partnership with the City of Hilliard Social Center and the Hilliard City School District. Click here to learn more, and please share this opportunity with family members who don’t receive this newsletter.
Central Ohio Healthcare Summit for High School Students
We can take students from each HS to the Central Ohio Healthcare Summit sponsored by the Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio. This will occur at the Ohio Expo Center on Thursday, February 20. This event is for juniors and seniors considering a career in Healthcare after graduating from High School, and there are opportunities for both college-bound and those looking for an alternative to college. The summit will focus on six areas of careers you can begin exploring right after you graduate: Surgical Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Technician.
You can speak with medical professionals, engage in hands-on demonstrations, and get career advice from those in the field! If you are a junior or senior looking to go directly to the workforce after high school and are interested in attending this event, please complete this form to express interest. Please do so no later than Friday, December 20! SPACE IS LIMITED!!
Kindergarten Registration January 13, 2025
Hilliard City School District will begin Kindergarten Registration on January 13, 2025, for the 2025-26 school year. If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2025, they are eligible to start kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year.
Parents can access the registration website (on or after January 13, 2025) 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 the Hilliard City School District website at www.hilliardschools.org.
