Good Afternoon Jaguar Parents,
This was another great week at Bradley High School. The third quarter of the school year is well underway, and I hope everything is going well for you and your students.
Is there a staff member who has made or is making a difference in your student’s life at school? Don’t forget, the Embrace-Empower-Inspire Awards are presented throughout the school year to staff members who exemplify the values of Hilliard City Schools and make exceptional contributions to our district. You can click here to nominate a staff member from Bradley or from another building. Award winners are recognized at their school building, on social media, and at Board of Education meetings each month.
Your child’s regular attendance at school is vital for their academic growth and success. Each day missed is a missed opportunity for learning and growth. Your support in promoting consistent attendance sets the stage for their overall development. Let’s work together to make every school day count.
Monday, Bradley High School will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Have a great three-day weekend, and Go Jags!!!
Bradley Red Cross Blood Drive & Be the Match
In honor of a Bradley Student
Tuesday, January 23, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Auxiliary Commons
Please sign up at RedCrossBlood.org
Military Appreciation Night – Friday, January 26th
Military Scholarship Raffle
The Hilliard Purple Star will also be holding a raffle to win authentic theater-style seats from The Ohio State Stadium. (These seats were removed from the Suite Level, summer of 2022). Drawing will be held on January 26th, at the Bradley vs Davidson basketball game. All proceeds will fund annual scholarships for students of active military and veteran families at each of the Purple Star Hilliard High School. Purple Star Raffle Flyer
College Fair
- Where: Ohio Expo Center – Kasich Hall
- When: February 3 from 1-4pm
- Register: nacacattend.org/fairs
Students should register before attending. Over 200 colleges will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome!
FAFSA
Students/parents may want to watch this video before filling out the FAFSA.
The 2024-2025 Financial Aid Process – Presentation Video
In Spanish – Presentation Deck
ACT/SAT testing dates!
ACT – www.actstudent.org
- February 10 – registration deadline is January 5
- April 13 – registration deadline is March 8
- June 8 – registration deadline is May 3
- July 13 – registration deadline is June 7
SAT – www.sat.org/register
- March 9 – registration deadline is February 23
- May 4 – registration deadline is April 19
- June 1 – registration deadline is May 17
Note – All above dates are “NATIONAL” testing dates.
All Hilliard juniors will take the SAT on March 6 during the school day.
Seniors – Local Scholarships
Below are instructions to find them in SchooLinks.
Step 1 – Log into SchooLinks
Step 2 – on the left side, click on “finances”
Step 3- Click on “Scholarship Match”
Step 4 – Students will need to fill out an “eligibility chart” only takes a couple minutes
Step 5 – Click on “District Posted” in top right
Step 6 – Complete the applications
** Local scholarships are coming in weekly right now. Students should be looking at these each week. The Hollyfest Scholarship is a new one that just came in.
18 years old men!
All 18-year-old men must register with the Selective Service. It is federal law! Students will not qualify for federal student aid or in state fees without having a Selective Service number.
Go to: https://www.sss.gov/ to register.
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 may be paid beginning November 1 and must be paid prior to the first competition through your MyPaymentsPlus account. All athletes, including free lunch, must complete the payment process through MyPaymentsPlus. Free lunch must check out through MyPaymentsPlus by paying $0 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.
HILLIARD BRADLEY THEATER PRESENTS ARSENIC AND OLD LACE!
Friday January 26 – Saturday January 27. Info and tickets here.
Join the charmingly deranged Brewster sisters, Abby and Martha, as they dispense hospitality (and a touch of cyanide) in equal measure. Their Brooklyn home becomes a hilarious haven for bumbling criminals, bewildered nephews, and a whole lot of mayhem.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Classic screwball comedy: Prepare for nonstop laughs, witty dialogue, and slapstick galore. You’ll be howling at the absurdity of it all!
- A touch of the macabre: Just a pinch of poison, a dash of dead bodies, and a sprinkle of graveyard humor. This dark comedy will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- A timeless story: First written in 1941, Arsenic and Old Lace is still as relevant and entertaining today as ever. It’s a reminder that family can be the most dangerous thing of all.
Don’t miss your chance to see this theatrical gem! Get your tickets today!
January 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 22 – Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting 7pm
January 23 – Red Cross Blood Drive 8am – 2pm
January 26 – 27 – Bradley Theater – ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
February 14 – Parent / Teacher Conferences
February 16 – No School
February 19 – No School – Presidents’ Day
March 6 – SAT – Juniors
Cold Weather Precautions
As we anticipate colder temperatures next week, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of our students during their commute to school. With the possibility of colder weather affecting road conditions, there may be transportation delays. Please check your emails or phone messages in the morning for any updates regarding transportation delays. This will help ensure that your child is not waiting at the bus stop for an extended period in the cold.
For families with students who walk to school, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the cold weather. We plan for outdoor recess time as much as possible and try to only keep students in when it dips below 20 degrees.
If your child is in need of winter gear, including coats, hats, gloves, or scarves, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or principal. We have donated winter clothing available, and able to provide the necessary winter gear to ensure your child stays warm and comfortable. Stay warm and safe!
K-12 Math Course of Study Revision
The Hilliard City School District is in the process of revising its K-12 Mathematics Course of Study. We invite all families and the community to preview the K-12 Mathematics Draft Course of Study and provide feedback by clicking here.
Kindergarten Registration – Open
Hilliard City School District will begin Kindergarten Registration on Monday, January 8, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year. If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2024, they are eligible to start kindergarten during the 2024-25 school year.
Parents can access the registration website (on or after January 8, 2024) to complete online registration. The earlier you complete the registration process, the more likely your student will be able to attend the school assigned to your address. You will also have more flexibility in scheduling the kindergarten screening. Once you begin the registration process, you have 30 days to complete it, or your application will be deleted. Once finished, the Welcome Center will schedule your 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. Contact the Hilliard City Schools Welcome Center at (614) 921-7096 with questions. For more information, please visit the Hilliard City Schools’ website atwww.hilliardschools.org.
Community Survey
Beginning Monday, January 15, you may be contacted by phone or text to participate in a scientific community survey. In collaboration with the district, Fallon Research will be conducting the survey to gather valuable feedback from our community. Your input is crucial, and we encourage your participation to help shape the future of our district. Thank you for your time and contribution.
Parent Accounts for Canvas and How to use them
Canvas is the online Learning Management System we use in Hilliard Schools. Your child’s teacher(s) may use Canvas in a variety of ways. Some examples are: to provide access to important resources, to create online discussions where students can post and reply, and to receive, evaluate, and/or provide feedback on work your child submits digitally. As a parent or guardian, you are already enrolled as an Observer in all of your students’ active Canvas courses. To login to Canvas as an observer, go to hilliard.instructure.com or click on the link to Canvas from our HCSD Parent page. Your parent observer username and password match your username and password for Home Access Center. If you want to learn more about how to navigate Canvas as a parent, find the course “How to Use Canvas for Parents” on the homepage after you login.
College Savings Strategies for K-8 Families
Hilliard City Schools is hosting an event to inform parents about strategies to save for college. Mr. Woodford, College Counselor, will present along with J.D Archer and Sara Canterbury from Rider+Reinke Financial Group. We will dig into the pros and cons of all options that are available, as well as cover some potential pitfalls to avoid. This will be an informative conversation on what is available to help you and your student pay for college. There will be a short Q & A session at the end.
What: Saving for College
Where: Davidson HS
When: Jan 23 at 6:30 pm
Any questions, please reach out to Tom Woodford at Tom_Woodford@hboe.org
ROX Event for Fathers and Daughters
You are invited to join Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), a district partner and local nonprofit, for a fun and empowering workshop for dads and their girls, grades 6-8, on Saturday, January 20. You’ll start off the day in peer groups, with girls getting to discuss how to find their voice and dads learning simple strategies for communicating with their girls. Then, together, you will get a safe archery lesson and target practice from the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Click here to learn more and register.
