Author: Nicole Markley

IT’S INCLUSION WEEK

Please join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion in the Hilliard City Schools. For the week of January 18-22, we will celebrate the diversity of Hilliard City Schools students, staff, and community with a focus on what it means to seek equity, celebrate diversity, and be inclusive. Each day has a different focus we invite you to tweet along with us.  You can watch a short video and find each day’s theme on our web page.   Please be sure to tag your posts with #InclusionHCSD.

Tuesday – “My Story Matters” Celebrate what makes you unique. Celebrate ethnicities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, orientations, etc.

Wednesday – “Your Story Matters” We want you to share how you support others in fostering inclusive environments; how you make everyone feel welcome.

Thursday – “I Am Always Learning” This is the day to recognize and shout out to people you have learned something from or share a resource you recommend.

Friday – “I’m Ready for What’s Next” Share how you will pledge to continue moving forward.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Students will be in HYBRID this week.

Jan. 19    B Day Students

Jan. 20   A Day Students

Jan 21    B Day Students

Jan 22    A Day Students

Feb. 12  Parent Teacher Conferences (more information coming soon)

Feb. 13  No School

Feb. 15  No School

ATTENTION SENIORS 

It is time to start checking the Scholarship section in Naviance. Local Scholarships are being added frequently and deadlines are approaching.

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY

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! 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!

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

CLICK HERE to find information about plans after high school.  You can always reach out to your child’s school counselor if you have specific questions.

Learning Mode Continues in Hybrid

 The District will continue in the Hybrid Learning Mode.  We will continue to monitor case counts, and community spread and keep our families updated.

Meals will continue to be provided free to all students on their Hybrid days in school and when they are out of school.  You can find details on how to get lunches on the out of school days on our food service web page.

New Quarantine Guidance

 The Ohio Department of Health has released new guidelines regarding quarantine rules for both students and staff regarding exposures in a school setting. It’s important to note these new guidelines only apply to in-person learning and on buses, not after school activities.  You can read more details on our webpage.

 Kindergarten Registration Open for the 2021/22 School Year

 If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2021, he/she is eligible to start kindergarten during the 2021-22 school year.  Please start the process on our Welcome Center Web Page.

YOUR CHILD’S ‘AT HOME’ DAY

We want to make sure our students are getting back into a solid routine as we back into our 2nd week back to school.  Please encourage a set schedule for their ‘at home’ days.  If students need help during the day, that is the best time to reach out to teachers.  Unfortunately, many students start working in the evening and then do not have the resources available for assistance.  Working during the day allows for students to reach their teachers with questions and get responses in a timely manner.

MEALS DURING HYBRID

Meals will continue to be provided free to all students on their Hybrid days in school and when they are out of school.  You can find details on how to get lunches on the out of school days on our food service web page.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Students will be in HYBRID this week.

Jan. 11    A Day Students

Jan. 12   B Day Students

Jan 13    A Day Students

Jan 14    B Day Students

Jan 15    B Day Students

Jan. 18.  Martin Luther King Day – No School

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY

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! Email Ms. Dyer with any yearbook questions at cassidy_dyer@hboe.org.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS 

College Rep visits are being scheduled!  All visits will be virtual for this school year. You can sign up in your Naviance account. Please note – after clicking the registration button in Naviance, you must copy and paste the college’s registration link into your browser to complete the registration process. This is where you will enter your email address, so the college reps are able to email you the Zoom link on the day of the visit. Visits will continue to be scheduled over the next couple of months so be sure to check Naviance regularly. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wintrich in the Guidance office.

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!

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

CLICK HERE to find information about plans after high school.  You can always reach out to your child’s school counselor if you have specific questions.

New Student Logins for Zoom

Beginning on Mon, Jan 11, 2021, students will need to login to Zoom before entering a Zoom class session. Zoom authentication will identify each student with their official district name (first name/last name) just as they are identified within Canvas.

Here is a Student tutorial on how to login.

If the student has problems logging into Zoom or they do not remember their password, please submit a Helpdesk ticket at hilliardschools.org/helpdesk.

 Kindergarten Registration Open for the 2021/22 School Year

 If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2021, he/she is eligible to start kindergarten during the 2021-22 school year.  Please start the process on our Welcome Center Web Page.

WELCOME BACK!

The Hilliard School District will return to Hybrid Learning on Monday, January 4, 2021.  Students in Hybrid Group A will be in school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, those in Group B will be in school Tuesday, and Thursday.

We are asking every family to do a home health assessment before sending a student to school.  You should first take their temperature.  If it’s above 100.4, you need to keep the student home.  You should also check for COVID-19 Symptoms and contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms.

On the in school days, students will follow their regular bell schedule.  On days they are home, they will work on assignments in Canvas at their own pace.

Meals will be provided to students on their Hybrid days in school and when they are out of school.  You can find details on how to get lunches on the out of school days on our food service web page.

It is the start of 2nd semester.  We want to make sure our students are getting back into a solid routine with school.  Please encourage a set schedule for their ‘at home’ days.  If students need help during the day, it’s the best time to reach teachers.  Many students start working in the evening and then do not have the resources available for assistance.  Working during the day allows for students to reach their teachers with questions and get responses in a timely manner.

GET OUT OF BED!  GET ON CANVAS!  GET BUSY!   

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Students will be in HYBRID this week.

Jan. 4     A Day Students

Jan. 5    B Day Students

Jan 6    A Day Students

Jan 7    B Day Students

Jan 8   A Day Students

ATTENTION SENIORS! 

Class of 2021 Senior Pictures

Attention Class of 2021, it’s never too early to turn in your senior pictures for the 2021 yearbook! For an extensive list of the criteria and directions for turning in senior pictures visit the Bradley Yearbook Website.

Here’s the full link: https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/senior-pictures?authuser=0

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS 

College Rep visits are being scheduled!  All visits will be virtual for this school year. You can sign up in your Naviance account. Please note – after clicking the registration button in Naviance, you must copy and paste the college’s registration link into your browser to complete the registration process. This is where you will enter your email address, so the college reps are able to email you the Zoom link on the day of the visit. Visits will continue to be scheduled over the next couple of months so be sure to check Naviance regularly. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wintrich in the Guidance office.

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!

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

CLICK HERE to find information about plans after high school.  You can always reach out to your child’s school counselor if you have specific questions.

Check Bus Routes for Second Semester

 Due to the shift in students entering and leaving the Online Academy bus routes could be changed.  The newest routes will be posted online beginning Monday, December 21.  You will need your student’s ID to access this information.

Columbus Library Winter Programs

 The Library is holding their yearly Winter Reading Challenge.  This is designed to keep students’ reading skills sharp throughout the winter months. The 9-week program runs through Jan. 30 and enables students to earn prizes just by reading and completing literacy activities. Learn more at columbuslibrary.org/winterreading.

IT’S HYBRID WEEK!

We will return to Hybrid Learning on Monday, December 14.  As a reminder, students in Hybrid Group A will be in school on Monday, and Wednesday, those in Group B will be in school Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

We are asking every family to do a home health assessment before sending a student to school.  You should first take their temperature.  If it’s above 100.4, you need to keep the student home.  You should also check for COVID-19 Symptoms and contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms.

On the in school days, students will follow their regular bell schedule.  On days they are home, they will work on assignments in Canvas at their own pace.

Meals will be provided to students on their Hybrid days in school and when they are out of school.  You can find details on how to get lunches on the out of school days on our food service web page.

This only impacts Online Academy students who attend in-school classes.  All other OA students will continue with their regular schedule.

The below message was sent to students on Friday:

On Monday Dec. 14, we will be back to Hybrid Learning.  We are looking forward to seeing you!    December 14-18 will be a normal hybrid schedule.  It is a very important week to be here as it is the last week of the quarter and the end of the 1st semester.  Some of you still have missing assignments.  Please take some time this weekend to look at your Canvas classes to see if you have anything missing or incomplete.  Reach out to your teachers if you have any questions.

Your teachers are planning for a very productive week and are excited to see you!

GO JAGS!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Students will be in HYBRID this week.

Dec. 14     A Day Students

Dec. 15.    B Day Students

Dec. 16.    A Day Students

Dec. 17.    B Day Students

Dec. 18.    B Day Students

Dec. 14 – 18 – State Testing for those students who have been contacted – see your counselor if you have not received information about this.

December 19 – January 3    Winter Break – No School

TTENTION SENIORS.! 

Graduation Cap & Gown

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to order your cap and gown for graduation is Friday, December 18. Order online at https://www.jostens.com/graduation/high-school/high-school-products-graduation

Class of 2021 Senior Pictures

Attention Class of 2021, it’s never too early to turn in your senior pictures for the 2021 yearbook! For an extensive list of the criteria and directions for turning in senior pictures visit the Bradley Yearbook Website.

Here’s the full link: https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/senior-pictures?authuser=0

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS 

College Rep visits are now being scheduled!  All visits will be virtual for this school year. You can sign up in your Naviance account. Please note – after clicking the registration button in Naviance, you must copy and paste the college’s registration link into your browser to complete the registration process. This is where you will enter your email address, so the college reps are able to email you the Zoom link on the day of the visit. Visits will continue to be scheduled over the next couple of months so be sure to check Naviance regularly. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wintrich in the Guidance office.

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!

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

CLICK HERE to find information about plans after high school.  You can always reach out to your child’s school counselor if you have specific questions.

STATE OF THE SCHOOLS 2020

We invite you to take a few minutes to watch this year’s State of the Schools Address. The plan to hold this event in person this year had to be changed. We look forward to gathering together for this event again in 2021.

Watch the 2020 State of the Schools video here!