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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.
Next Wednesday, September 11th, we will host our annual Club Fair in the gymnasium. Please talk to your students about the importance of joining a club or activity at Bradley.
Next Saturday, 9/14, at 3:35 p.m., the Hilliard Bradley Marching Band will compete at the Hilliard Invitational in the stadium. Please come out and support our students as they put on an excellent show for our community.
Finally, homecoming will be held on Saturday, September 28th, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the football field. Homecoming is a Hilliard student-only event. We will share more information in the upcoming weeks about the parade, spirit week, and other activities.
Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!!!
Shout out to our Jag Times broadcast team who kicked off Start Strong September with our building-wide “Hats Off to Perfect Attendance” challenge. We encourage your students to join us and tune in to the daily news for multiple opportunities to win a Bradley hat and other prizes!
Did you know?
It’s a common misconception that missing 1 to 2 days a month is not a big deal. Actually, absences can add up quickly. A student missing 1 to 2 days a month can end up with as many as 18 days of school missed over the course of the year. That’s the equivalent of over 3 weeks of school missed!
Bradley Attendance Pro Tip:
As much as possible, schedule appointments outside of the school day.
College Visits
College representatives frequently visit our Hilliard High Schools to talk about their campuses. This is an excellent opportunity to visit with reps and ask any questions you have.
To Sign Up: Go to Schoolinks, Click on Events, Pick College and Click Register
- Once you are signed up, the guidance office will send you a pass to go to the event.
- Your absence from class on this day will be excused, but you are still responsible for missed work.
- Remember to check Schoolinks often for any changes.
- College visits are open to Juniors and Seniors ONLY.
- You must sign up at least 24 hours before the visit.
- All visits take place in MC 104 unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, Sept 10 – Hiram College – 10:30am
Wednesday, Sept 11 – The College of Wooster – 10:30am
Washington University in St. Louis – 12:30pm
Thursday, Sept 12 – Ohio Dominican University – 10:30am
23-24 Yearbooks
Yearbooks from the 2023-24 school year are now being distributed during lunch periods. Pick up in Room C291!
2024 Graduates can pick up their yearbooks in the main office between the hours of 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Reporting an Absence – For more details visit: https://www.hilliardschools.org/attendance/
There are 3 ways to report an absence before 12:00pm for your student.
- Download School Messenger App on your device. Create your account with the email address specified in Home Access Center
- Go.schoolmessenger.com. Create your account with the email address specified in Home Access Center
- 1 (844) 413-8801
After 12:00pm you may report an absence by emailing HBRattendance@hboe.org.
Purple Star
Hilliard Bradley is a Purple Star School and we would like to welcome all military-affiliated families to attend the Football game against Marysville on Friday, September 13th free of charge. Look for the Purple Star table near the stadium entrance. There will be a presentation of colors and a special coin toss before the start of the game.
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.
Grades: Canvas vs. Home Access
Canvas is our learning management system where work can be assigned, submitted, and graded. Observers (guardians) can choose to receive notifications of work completed in Canvas: click here to learn how. Teachers may choose to send score updates from Canvas into Home Access Center.
Home Access Center is the district’s official grade portal. Teachers may also choose to enter some scores directly into Home Access Center; for this reason, Home Access shows students’ most accurate grades. Guardians can choose to receive notifications from Home Access. This video shows how.
PSAT 10 & PSAT-NMSQT
On October 23rd, each high school will operate on an adjusted schedule for the administration of the PSAT 10 to all sophomores and the PSAT/NMSQT to those juniors who have registered to take it.
The PSAT 10 measures readiness for college and prepares our sophomores to take the SAT during their junior year. It also connects students with scholarship opportunities and shares Advanced Placement (AP) potential.
PSAT-NMSQT! – Juniors only!
- College Bound Juniors: The PSAT/NMSQT will be held October 23.
- Registration for the PSAT-NMSQT will be September 1 – September 13.
- The cost is $18 and you must pay and register through MyPaymentsPlus. If you have free/reduced lunch the charge will be $0 but you still MUST register through MyPaymentsPlus.
- This is the test that is used for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. It will also help prepare juniors for the SAT which they will take in the spring.
There is additional information for families on the College Board website: www.collegeboard.org.
Juniors Register on My Payments Plus from Sept 1 – Sept 13.
11th Graders! PSAT Prep Session!
Registration for the PSAT will come out very soon. I wanted to create an opportunity for students to prepare for the PSAT by offering a PSAT prep session.
The PSAT Workshop will be held on two Mondays – September 23 & 30, 2024 – from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hilliard Darby in the Media Center.
- To register, email school, student name, parent name, parent and student email, & parent phone to howardt@actreview.com.
- Bring $40 cash or check payable to The ACT Review to class on September 23, 2024.
- Seating is limited; register early to ensure a spot. • Students should bring a calculator, pen/pencil, and a notebook to class.
- Students will be given over 20 hours of homework to help them master test material.
Hilliard Bradley Theater Presents….
Eurydice – October 4 & 5 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
CAST:
Eurydice — Addi Creeger-Tom
Orpheus — Tyler Seymour
Eurydice’s Father/Pit – Drums — Ethan Kaufman
A Nasty Interesting Man/Big Stone — Annabelle Brock
The Lord of the Underworld — Ben Haskins
Little Stone — Annabelle Roberts
Loud Stone/Pit – Piano — Ally Hunt
Female Cover/Stage Manager/Pit – Piano — Callene Laslo
Male Cover/Stage Manager/Pit – Viola/Drums — Benjamin Adelman
TECH CREW:
Assistant Technical Director — Eliza Wheeler
Stage Manager — Jolie Hoang
Assistant Stage Manager — Zachary Saiyoeun
Assistant Stage Manager — Fabian Cruz Ramirez
Costumes and Makeup — Andi Hughes
Costumes and Makeup — Camryn Peck
Lights — Will Moine
Sound — Ally Mayberry
Props — Conan Chan
Set Designer — Alexa Peck
Stagehand — Alexander Diaz
House Manager/Stagehand — Camila Angeles
Click here to get your tickets for all of our shows this season!
Facebook – @BradleyTheater
Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters
September 11 – Club Fair during lunches
September 24 – ASVAB
September 25 – Jostens – 8:30am – 10:15am, Class rings & Cap & Gown
September 28 – Homecoming
October 8 – Picture Re-take Day
October 9 – Jostens order pickup during lunches
October 11 – End of Grading Period
October 16 – Parent / Teacher Conferences
October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service
October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org. CLICK HERE for a resource from WELCOA.
CLICK HERE for additional information on what to do if someone you know needs help.
Issue 39 Know the Facts
Did you know we’ve added a new feature to all of our Hilliard City Schools web pages? In the upper right corner of both our school and district homepages, you’ll find a button labeled Issue #39 Levy 2024. This link takes you to all the key information and facts about the levy, which will be on the ballot for the November 5th general election. CLICK HERE to access all the key facts and information about Issue #39!
Treasurer’s Office Wins Award
Hilliard City School District has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in the preparation and issuance of our budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year! This award, presented by ASBO International, recognizes our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and high standards in financial planning.
We are incredibly proud of our team for their hard work and dedication to upholding the best practices in school budgeting.
Important Technology Reminders
Summer HomeAccess updates and the Technology Protection Plan (TPP) – If you haven’t done so already this summer, please check HomeAccess to confirm your contact information is up to date. It is especially important we have an accurate MAIN/PRIMARY phone number listed as well as an e-mail address for you. We synchronize this information across many of our systems and use this contact information to keep you up-to-date as well as important notification messages, like snow days! You can also view and sign off on the student handbook and purchase the Technology Protection Plan for any student in grades K-12. August 19 will be here sooner than you think, so why not do this all now, and not have to worry about it before the first day of school? Here are some links to help:
More about the Technology Protection Plan
How to enroll and purchase the TPP
To learn more about Home Access visit the Help Page
Canvas Accounts for Parents & How to use Canvas as a Parent or Guardian – 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, you are already enrolled as a Parent Observer in all of your child’s active Canvas courses. To login to Canvas as a parent observer go to hilliard.instructure.com or click on the link to Canvas from our HCSD Parent page. Your parent/guardian 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” using the link below:
Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,
The first full week of school is complete, and our students did an outstanding job. We are excited to continue the positive momentum that has gotten this school year off to a great start.
Congratulations to our after-school programs, which are officially in full swing. It has been great to see our students back in the building participating in clubs, theater, band, and athletics again. On September 11th, we will host our annual club fair in the gymnasium. Please talk to your students about the importance of joining a club or activity at Bradley.
As students grow older and more independent, families play a key role in ensuring they access learning opportunities and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job. Students should miss at most nine school days each year to stay engaged, successful, and on track to graduation.
The building will be closed on Monday in celebration of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday; we will see your children early on Tuesday morning.
Have a great weekend and Go Jags!!!
Did you know? September is Attendance Awareness Month!
And it’s no surprise because absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
Encourage your student to join us here at 2800 Walker Rd. for Start Strong September to earn entries for prizes throughout the month of September!
Important Tolles Transportation Information
On days Hilliard City Schools are in session, students will either ride their scheduled bus or drive to Bradley High School. Once there, students will catch the shuttle bus out to Tolles in the mornings. After school, the shuttle bus will return those students back to Bradley and then transport the remaining students WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR TRANSPORTATION (see directions below) home. Important: you must register your student to request transportation home.
On days that Hilliard City Schools are not in session, students WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR TRANSPORTATION (see directions below) will be picked up/dropped off at a stop near their home unless they reside in a non-transportation area. Students who reside in the non-transportation area and/or drive, may ride the shuttle bus to and from Tolles out of their assigned high school.
It is important to note that we DO NOT offer transportation services, other than the shuttle to or from Tolles, in the middle of the day regardless if Hilliard City Schools is or is not in session.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRANSPORTATION
Students who reside in the transportation area and will need services to and/or from school on non-Hilliard school days or in the afternoons on Hilliard school days, MUST REGISTER FOR TRANSPORTATION.
To request transportation service, families need to complete the online request through the Hilliard City Schools’ bus request link. You may access this link directly at https://www.hilliardschools.org/bus-request/.
Technology Protection Plan (TPP)
We strongly encourage you to enroll your student’s device in our Technology Protection Plan for the 2024-25 school year. The Technology Protection Plan is only $25 per year and can be purchased through August 30th! Without the TPP, your potential out-of-pocket expenses could be as high as $330.00 per incident!
Payment is easy and can be paid online by logging into your My Payments Plus account.
(Note: The Technology Protection Plan is automatically provided for those students who are on the Free Lunch or Reduced Lunch Program.)
Here are some links to help:
View the Technology Protection Plan
To enroll/purchase click here.
After August 30th, iPads will need to be inspected for damage before payment is accepted.
2023-24 Yearbooks
Yearbooks from the 2023-24 school year are now being distributed during lunch periods. Pick up in Room C291!
2024 Graduates can pick up their yearbooks in the main office between the hours of 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Purple Star School News – Upcoming Events for September:
Family Camp
- Kelleys Island: Sept. 13-15
- Camp Ohio: Sept. 27-29
- Registration: go.osu.edu/OMKEvents
- Family Camps are weekend retreats perfect for family fun and bonding! A range of activities are available for campers of all ages. Activities offered may include crafts, canoeing, campfires, and hiking! Family camps are $60 per person for Ohio Army National Guard; $100 per person for others.
Military Appreciation Football Friday Nights
August 30, 2024 at Hilliard Davidson H.S.
Hilliard Davidson vs. Canal Winchester at 7pm
September 13, 2024 at Hilliard Bradley H.S.
Hilliard Bradley vs. Marysville at 7pm
September 27, 2024 at Hilliard Darby H.S.
Hilliard Darby vs. Olentangy Berlin at 7pm
Come out and support our military families in Hilliard. Admission is free of charge for all retired or active military personnel. Please present your military ID badge or service card at the gate for your free entry.
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.
Updating Home Access
It is extremely important to have the most current contact information updated in Home Access for your student. This information is used for all communications to parents. The link below contains information on logging into and updating Home Access.
How to update Registration Information/Contacts and more in HomeAccess
PSAT Test Registration Window Opens September 1st!
On October 23rd, each high school will operate on an adjusted schedule for the administration of the PSAT 10 to all sophomores and the PSAT/NMSQT to those juniors who have registered to take it.
The PSAT 10 measures readiness for college and prepares our sophomores to take the SAT during their junior year. It also connects students with scholarship opportunities and shares Advanced Placement (AP) potential.
For participating juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT also prepares students for the SAT, but is different in that it is a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
There is additional information for families on the College Board website: www.collegeboard.org.
Juniors Register on My Payments Plus from Sept 1 – Sept 13.
11th Graders! PSAT Prep Session!
Registration for the PSAT will come out very soon. I wanted to create an opportunity for students to prepare for the PSAT by offering a PSAT prep session.
The PSAT Workshop will be held on two Mondays – September 23 & 30, 2024 – from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hilliard Darby in the Media Center.
- • To register, email school, student name, parent name, parent and student email, & parent phone to howardt@actreview.com.
- • Bring $40 cash or check payable to The ACT Review to class on September 23, 2024.
- • Seating is limited; register early to ensure a spot. • Students should bring a calculator, pen/pencil, and a notebook to class.
- • Students will be given over 20 hours of homework to help them master test material.
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 August 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….
Eurydice – October 4 & 5 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
Eurydice is a contemporary play by Sarah Ruhl that reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The play focuses on Eurydice’s perspective after she dies and descends into the Underworld. She navigates the challenges of life in the afterlife, including her longing for her husband Orpheus and her struggle to find meaning in her new existence. The play explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the nature of existence itself.
Mark your calendars for the rest of our 2024 – 2025 season lineup!
Blithe Spirit – November 14 – 16 (Thu. – Sat.)
7 pm each day plus 2 pm matinee on Sat., black box, four shows total
Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood – January 31 and February 1 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
Into the Woods – May 2 and 3 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
Stay tuned to our socials and visit our website for more info and tickets (and info for students interested in becoming involved with theater)!
BradleyTheater.com
Facebook – @BradleyTheater
Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters
September 2 – No School – Labor Day
September 24 – ASVAB
September 25 – Jostens – 8:30am – 10:15am, Class rings & Cap & Gown
September 28 – Homecoming
October 8 – Picture Re-take Day
October 9 – Jostens order pickup during lunches
October 11 – End of Grading Period
October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service
October 23 – PSAT/NMSQT
Issue 39 Hilliard School Combined Levy/Bond for November 5 Election
The Hilliard City Schools Board of Education has taken steps to place a crucial school levy on the ballot for the November 5 general election. In a unanimous decision, the Board passed the necessary resolutions to address the district’s growing needs and future plans.
This is the first school levy request in eight years. Here are the key details of Issue 39:
- Operating Levy: A 6.9 mill operating levy, costing homeowners $242 per $100,000 in home valuation per year.
- Bond Issue: Authorizes the District to issue $142 million in bonds to construct, renovate, and improve facilities. This levy will appear on the ballot at 1.84 mills, but due to maturing debt, no additional millage will be collected. In a resolution passed by the Board of Education on June 10, 2024, it was stated that in 2024, the district collected about 4.00 mills in property taxes to pay off existing bonds, as calculated by the Franklin County Auditor. If voters approve the new bond issue on November 5, 2024, the district plans to keep the property tax rate for paying off bonds at no more than 4.00 mills for 2025 and the following years.
Click here for the Issue 39 web page to read more about the purpose, impact, and FAQs. The district will also be hosting several Issue 39 Community Conversations. The dates/times/locations are listed below under Important Dates.
Treasurer’s Office Wins Award
Hilliard City School District has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in preparing and issuing our budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year! This award, presented by ASBO International, recognizes our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and high standards in financial planning.
We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work and dedication to upholding the best practices in school budgeting.
Important Technology Reminders
Summer HomeAccess updates and the Technology Protection Plan (TPP) – If you haven’t done so already this summer, please check HomeAccess to confirm your contact information is up to date. It is especially important we have an accurate MAIN/PRIMARY phone number listed as well as an e-mail address for you. We synchronize this information across many of our systems and use this contact information to keep you up-to-date as well as important notification messages, like snow days! You can also view and sign off on the student handbook and purchase the Technology Protection Plan for any student in grades K-12. August 19 will be here sooner than you think, so why not do this all now, and not have to worry about it before the first day of school? Here are some links to help:
More about the Technology Protection Plan
How to enroll and purchase the TPP
To learn more about Home Access visit the Help Page
Canvas Accounts for Parents & How to use Canvas as a Parent or Guardian – 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, you are already enrolled as a Parent Observer in all of your child’s active Canvas courses. To login to Canvas as a parent observer go to hilliard.instructure.com or click on the link to Canvas from our HCSD Parent page. Your parent/guardian 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” using the link below:
Columbus Metropolitan Library After-School Space
Help your student stay on track this school year with Columbus Metropolitan Library. They’ll have access to homework help, after-school tutoring, snacks, and more. Visit columbuslibrary.org to learn more.
Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,
Thank you all for your help this week. During our first three days of school, your students made the start of the 2024-2025 school year memorable.
This week, we held class meetings with our students to discuss expectations and class goals to create an overall plan for a successful school year and future.
Congratulations to all of our after-school programs that are officially in full swing. It has been great to see our students back in the building participating in clubs, theater, band, and athletics again.
We will hold our first spirit week next week. Monday: PJs, Tuesday: Twin Day, Wednesday: Hawaiian Shirts, Thursday: Camo, Friday: Blackout.
This year, we will continue to focus on improving absenteeism. We will send out information throughout the year to help keep our students in school. You can now help by setting routines to prepare your student for success. Talk about the exciting things to come, and contact your student’s teachers or counselors if you have any concerns.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the school year. Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!
Attendance Talk
Did you know that of our students who had 4+ absences by the end of October of last year, 96% of them went on to miss 10+ days of school? While of those students who had less than 4 absences by the end of October, only 29% of them went on to miss 10+ days of school? This is another reminder that early intervention matters! Keeping students under 4 absences by the end of October sets good attendance patterns for the year!
We also saw that students with a 95% or better attendance rate scored 10% better on their state Language Arts assessment and 15% better on their state math assessment last year. Showing up matters!
SEE YOU AT 2800 WALKER RD.
Technology Protection Plan (TPP)
The Technology Protection Plan (TPP) is highly recommended to all families of students in grades 2-12 as a way to help protect/repair their iPad in case of an accident either at school or at home.
For only $25 per school year, the device loaned to your student will be covered against all 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. NEGLECT/ABUSE IS NOT COVERED. The Technology Protection Plan will only cover two incidents per school year.
If paid, the TPP will release the parent/guardian from having to pay for loss or damage for the following reasons:
- Damages resulting from normal use and accidents.
- Loss or damages resulting from theft. An official copy of a police report is required.
- Loss or damages resulting from a fire. An official fire report from the investigating authority is required.
- Loss or damages resulting from a natural disaster.
- Damages resulting from a power surge.
- Damages resulting from vandalism by another individual. If found guilty, the vandal will be liable to pay for damages.
Without the TPP, your potential out-of-pocket expenses could be as high as $330.00 per incident!
We strongly encourage you to enroll your student’s device in our Technology Protection Plan for the 2024-25 school year. Payment is easy and can be paid online by logging into your MyPaymentsPlus account.
For just $25.00 the TPP will cover 2 incidents with no deductible. Coverage lasts for the entire school year and is renewable each subsequent school year. The Technology Protection Plan will follow Board Policy-JN.
To view the agreement, or for more information, please visit the One2One Initiative site at: http://www.hilliardschools.org/one2one/
After August 30th, the iPad will need to be inspected for damage before payment is accepted.
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 August 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….
Mark your calendars for our 2024 – 2025 season lineup!
Eurydice – October 4 and 5 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
Blithe Spirit – November 14 – 16 (Thu. – Sat.)
7 pm each day plus 2 pm matinee on Sat., black box, four shows total
Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood – January 31 and February 1 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
Into the Woods – May 2 and 3 (Fri. & Sat.)
7 pm on Fri., 2 and 7 pm on Sat.
Stay tuned to our socials and visit our website for more info and tickets (and info for students interested in becoming involved with theater)!
BradleyTheater.com
Facebook – @BradleyTheater
Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters
August 28 – Picture Make-up Day
September 2 – No School – Labor Day
September 25 – Jostens – 8:30am – 10:15am, Class rings & Cap & Gown
September 28 – Homecoming
October 8 – Picture Re-take Day
October 11 – End of Grading Period
October 18 – No School – Central Ohio In-Service
District Safety Training Day Update
Earlier this week, Hilliard Schools, the City of Hilliard Division of Police, and the Norwich Township Fire Department conducted an all-day safety training exercise at Bradley High School and Memorial Middle School. The exercise focused on the reunification of students and parents after a major incident, and many valuable lessons were learned.
All Hilliard School staff participated in this live-action training, which included extensive involvement from police and fire personnel to ensure authenticity. You can look at our local news organizations’ platforms if you want to read more. Several attended and documented the day on their web pages.
We are deeply grateful for our strong partnership with the City of Hilliard Division of Police and the Norwich Township Fire Department. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and this training was an essential step in our ongoing efforts to enhance safety measures. Thank you for your continued support in making our community a safer place.
Columbus Metropolitan Library After-School Space
Help your student stay on track this school year with Columbus Metropolitan Library. They’ll have access to:
- Reading Buddies, 15 minutes of one-on-one reading practice for K-3 students
- School Help Centers, offering K-12 students free help with their schoolwork plus use of computers, printers, digital research tools and other resources
- HelpNow, connecting them one-on-one with a virtual tutor Monday-Friday, 2-11 p.m.
- Online school help tools available 24/7
- YouMedia, an open lab space at nine locations where teens can explore technologies
- After-School Snack, offered at 16 locations in partnership with the Children’s Hunger Alliance
Visit columbuslibrary.org to learn more.
Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,
Congrats to our journalism students who earned all OCC Academic League 2024 Journalism Awards as Bradley’s representatives. Way to go, Austin Weitz, Cameron Gale, Lucy Cotter, and Max Lowe! These students were recognized this past Wednesday during the OCC Journalism Awards.
Senior parents, next Wednesday, March 20th, we will have a senior student meeting, 3rd period in the PAC, to discuss our plans for their final months here at Bradley High School. Please remember to submit a baby picture for your senior. The photos will be used for our end-of-year slideshow, that will be shown during the graduation ceremony. If your student has not submitted their photo through Canvas, please email their photo to Cindy_Cote@hboe.org.
On Tuesday, March 26th, we will administer the (ELA) English Language Arts—Part 1 & 2 End-of-Course Assessment. Test takers need to arrive at standard time. Similar to a traditional school day, breakfast will be available in the morning. Non-testers will have a DELAYED start. Lunch starts at 11:40 a.m., and regular classes begin at noon. March 26th Testing Schedule
Finally, at Hilliard City Schools, our core mission is to prepare students to be Ready for Tomorrow. We believe every student possesses the ability to achieve this mission. Regular attendance is the cornerstone of making this happen for every student, without exception.
Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!!!
Muffins & Military Event
As a Purple Star school, we will be celebrating our active and retired alumni as well as military affiliated families during the Month of the Military Child on April 19, 2024. This event will be held in the Bradley Media Center from 7:45am – 10:45am. Please join us for this Military recognition event celebrating Bradley’s Military families. To RSVP sign up here Muffins & Military. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in April!
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.
College Visits
Columbus State Community College – March 20th
The RecW – School of Audio & Music Production – March 21st
Seniors
Graduation Cap and Gown – Click on this link to order and purchase a graduation cap and gown. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CAP & GOWN | Jostens
Scholarships – Reminder to check out the Scholarship section in Schoolinks. Local Scholarships are being added frequently.
State Testing Tutoring Sessions
Bradley High School will hold Ohio State Test tutoring sessions for both the English Language Arts II (ELA) and Algebra 1 assessment. Click here English Language and Algebra study sessions for more information, dates and times.
Yearbook – Don’t miss your opportunity to order a yearbook!
Click here to order a 23-24 Yearbook! Senior Parents – Click here to purchase a Senior Shout Out ad in the Bradley Yearbook!
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 March 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR TWO HILLIARD BRADLEY THEATER SPONGEBOB EVENTS!
Ahoy, Bradley Families! Are you ready to dive deep into laughter and undersea fun? We’ve got two fun-packed family events and you’re invited!
Saturday April 13: SpongeBob character breakfast!
A morning full of fun for kids and adults of all ages! Pancakes, photo ops, autograph signing, musical performances, and more!
Click here for more info and tickets!
Friday April 19 – Saturday April 20: The SpongeBob Musical
The hit musical based on the beloved SpongeBob cartoon is coming to you live in the Bradley PAC!
Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, and the rest of the Bikini Bottom gang for an unforgettable underwater adventure. This family-friendly musical is filled with catchy tunes, hilarious jokes, and all the iconic characters you know and love.
Don’t miss this splashtastic experience! ️
Click here for more info and tickets!
Follow Bradley Theater:
Facebook – @BradleyTheater
Instagram – @BradleyTheaterBoosters
March 19 – No School – Professional Learning Day
March 20 – Senior Student Meeting – 3rd period
March 20 – Department Awards (By invitation) – PAC, 2:45pm
March 29 – April 5 – No School – Spring Break
April 8 – No School, Calendar change
April 10 – No School
April 16 – Senior Cap/Gown Pick-up, Group Photo – 3rd period
April 27 – Prom – Kemba Live 7pm
May 17 – Seniors Last Day of School
May 23 – Seniors Mandatory Graduation Practice – Bradley HS 9am
May 24 – Graduation – Schottenstein Center 7pm
May 27 – No School – Memorial Day
May 31 – Last Day of School
Musical Instrument Drive
If you are going through and starting your spring cleaning and find band or orchestra instruments just lying around, we’d love for you to consider donating them to our district. These will be used for beginner students with financial needs. You can bring them on April 27 to Station Sixth Grade School, door C6, from 10am-Noon. If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily_Thomas@hboe.org.
National Veteran Memorial Eclipse Program
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is excited to open its doors to students and families with discounted admission, hands-on learning activities, and a place in downtown Columbus to witness the Great North American Eclipse.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, April 8
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Admission: $5 students/$10 adults/Free for children under 5.
You can click here for more details.
