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Tuesday, December 7

Posted on December 7, 2021

HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Happy Birthday today: Ainsley Brill, Grady Chant, Shufen Chen

IN THE NEWS

Don’t forget next week is Exam week. Get plenty of rest. It starts on Tuesday, Dec. 14-Friday, Dec. 17. All exams are done with by 11:00am.

If you do not have a ride home, you will need to stay in the commons until the buses are available to take you home at the end of the regular school day, 2:32pm.

Community Action Planning students have organized two different collection drives. Please consider donating!

There is going to be a stuffed animal drive from November 29th through December 8th. We are giving the stuffed animals to a nonprofit organization, Bed Brigade. The drop off boxes will be at B173, A134, outside of media center and outside of main office!

Email Malorie.Castle@hilliardschools.org with questions.

We are also running a winter clothes drive to benefit people in need. You can donate new or gently used coats, jackets, mittens, gloves, hats, earmuffs, and scarves.

Parents / Students: If a student has a zoom/in-building appointment with an outside source, and they will be staying in the building for this, they still need a parent permission note for missing class(es). This is the same procedure as though they are leaving the building. They will need to sign out and back in at the Attendance office to make sure they get excused. It can be reported in School Messenger, or an email, hbrattendance@hboe.org, or give your student a note to give the attendance office.

If we don’t receive notification from parents, the student will be unexcused.

Students: Please watch your speed on Walker Rd in the school zone, before and after school. The speed limit is 20mph while the flashing lights are on.

Students/Parents: When a parent is dropping off something for their student, we will let the parent in to the vestibule to drop the item off on the table. Please make sure there is a name on it (pen and sticky notes are provided), and that the student is aware it has been dropped off.

Parking tags for this year: If you have registered your vehicle, please come to the Main Office to pick up your parking tag.

Bus notes: At this time, transportation is not allowing students to ride home with a friend. We will let you know if this changes.

NO Change or vending machine refunds: The office does not have change or refunds. For refunds, you will need to call the number on the machine.

NO Food deliveries: Remember that no food deliveries are allowed during the school day.

BRADLEY CLUBS INFO:

There is a full list of clubs and descriptions in the rack on the wall in the Main office.

REMINDER: when there is no school, there are no club meetings.

*Chess Club has a new start date!*

The first meeting will be Tuesday, December 7, in the Aux Commons!

Club dates:

Art Club: Every other Tuesday, starting with Sept. 14, 2:32-3:30, C104

Chess Club: Every Tuesday, after school until 4pm, starting Dec. 7

Diversity Club: 2:45-4pm in C285; Tu-Dec. 7, We-Jan. 12, Tu-Jan 18, We- Feb 9, Tu-Feb 15, We-Mar 2, Tu-Mar 15, We-Apr 13, Tu- Apr 19, May 10, May 17

Film Club: Next meetings on Dec 8 in SC147

Future Engineers Club: Every Monday, 2:50-4:00, PA132

Future Medicals: Meets 2nd/4th Monday in SC147

Interact Club Meeting Dates: more dates soon

Jags of Clay: Tues. Dec. 7, Mon., Dec. 13

Key Club: Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2, 16

Math Club: every Friday, 2:40-3:30, in A133

The Future Business Leaders of America: 2^nd Thursday of the month

Strategy Game Club: Meets every Thursday (when school is in session) starting with Nov. 4

UNICEF Club: 2:40-4:00 – Dec. 15. Meetings are held in Room C285 (if occupied we will be in Room B254)

GUIDANCE OFFICE-STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Attention seniors!

Local Scholarship Opportunity

THE “JOHN KUDART – SKILLED TRADES” SCHOLARSHIP

INSPIRATION: Mr. John Kudart served as the District’s HVAC Coordinator for over a decade prior to his premature passing due to cancer. He was an upstanding professional that operated an energy management program of the highest level in the state of Ohio, helping save the District millions of dollars over that time. He was an outdoorsman & family man. John’s wish was to help others interested in the skilled trades to pursue their dreams and realize the satisfaction and blessings that can be found in such work.

If you are planning to attend a trade school or college for a trades skill, please go to Naviance or see Mrs. Wintrich in guidance for an application.

ATHLETICS for Tuesday, December 7

BOYS BASKETBALL

4:00 Freshman at Darby

5:30 JV at Darby

7:00 Varsity at Darby

Announcements

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Semester Exams are December 14-17

Posted on December 6, 2021

High School Exam Information / Schedule

The week of December 13th, we will be administering semester exams beginning on Tuesday December 14th, through Friday December 17th. Please be sure to check the schedule, so you are aware of the changes that will be made to our normal daily procedure. Monday December 13^th will be a normal schedule day.

Notes:

Students are not required to be here if they do not have an exam on a particular day.
Students are not required to be here until their scheduled exam.
Students are not required to stay after the last exam of the day. Students will be allowed to leave after the last exam of the day at 11:00am. If students exit the building after 11:00am, they will not be allowed to re-enter unless approved by the administration.
Lunch will be provided to all students from 11:00am-12:00pm on exam days.
Busses will run on our normal schedule. If students ride the bus in the afternoon, they have a couple of options:

From 12:00-2:32pm, they can attend a scheduled review session with their teacher(s)
Sit quietly in the commons, where they will be monitored by our study hall staff and hall monitors. Students will not be allowed to enter the academic hallways after 12:00pm unless they are in a class review session or making up an exam.

If a review session ends before 2:32pm, students can leave for the day if they have transportation, get picked up, or walk.
If a review session ends before 2:32pm, and students ride the bus home in the afternoon, they will be required to sit in the commons until the end of the day.
Make-Up Exams: approved absences for missing an exam will for Vacation and Excused Absences ONLY.

HIGH SCHOOL EXAM SCHEDULE

Bradley – Darby – Davidson

Tuesday December 14, 2021

7:40 – 9:15: 1^st period

9:15 – 9:25: Break

9:25 – 11:00: 2nd Period

11:00 – 12:00: Lunch

12:05 – 2:32: Make-Up Exams / Scheduled Review Opportunities with Teachers

Wednesday December 15, 2021

7:40 – 9:15: 3rd period

9:15 – 9:25: Break

9:25 – 11:00: 4^th Period

11:00 – 12:00: Lunch

12:05 – 2:32: Make-Up Exams / Scheduled Review Opportunities with Teachers

Thursday December 16, 2021

7:40 – 9:15: 5th period

9:15 – 9:25: Break

9:25 – 11:00: 6th Period

11:00 – 12:00: Lunch

12:05 – 2:32: Make-Up Exams / Scheduled Review Opportunities with Teachers

Friday December 17, 2021

7:40 – 9:15: 7^th period

9:15 – 9:25: Break

9:25 – 11:00: 0/8^th Period

11:00 – 12:00: Lunch

12:05 – 2:32: Make-Up Exams

Monday, December 6

Posted on December 6, 2021

HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Monday, December 6, 2021

Happy Birthday today: Logan Calabrese, Troy Capers, Justin Chapman

IN THE NEWS

Don’t forget next week is Exam week. Get plenty of rest. It starts on Tuesday, Dec. 14-Friday, Dec. 17. All exams are done with by 11:00am.

If you do not have a ride home, you will need to stay in the commons until the buses are available to take you home at the end of the regular school day, 2:32pm.

Community Action Planning students have organized two different collection drives. Please consider donating!

There is going to be a stuffed animal drive from November 29th through December 8th. We are giving the stuffed animals to a nonprofit organization, Bed Brigade. The drop off boxes will be at B173, A134, outside of media center and outside of main office!

Email Malorie.Castle@hilliardschools.org with questions.

We are also running a winter clothes drive to benefit people in need. You can donate new or gently used coats, jackets, mittens, gloves, hats, earmuffs, and scarves.

If we don’t receive notification from parents, the student will be unexcused.

Students: Please watch your speed on Walker Rd in the school zone, before and after school. The speed limit is 20mph while the flashing lights are on.

Parking tags for this year: If you have registered your vehicle, please come to the Main Office to pick up your parking tag.

Bus notes: At this time, transportation is not allowing students to ride home with a friend. We will let you know if this changes.

NO Change or vending machine refunds: The office does not have change or refunds. For refunds, you will need to call the number on the machine.

NO Food deliveries: Remember that no food deliveries are allowed during the school day.

BRADLEY CLUBS INFO:

There is a full list of clubs and descriptions in the rack on the wall in the Main office.

REMINDER: when there is no school, there are no club meetings.

*Chess Club has a new start date!*

The first meeting will be Tuesday, December 7, in the Aux Commons!

Club dates:

Art Club: Every other Tuesday, starting with Sept. 14, 2:32-3:30, C104

Chess Club: Every Tuesday, after school until 4pm, starting Dec. 7

Diversity Club: 2:45-4pm in C285; Tu-Dec. 7, We-Jan. 12, Tu-Jan 18, We- Feb 9, Tu-Feb 15, We-Mar 2, Tu-Mar 15, We-Apr 13, Tu- Apr 19, May 10, May 17

Film Club: Next meetings on Dec 8 in SC147

Future Engineers Club: Every Monday, 2:50-4:00, PA132

Future Medicals: Meets 2nd/4th Monday in SC147

Interact Club Meeting Dates: more dates soon

Jags of Clay: Tues. Dec. 7, Mon., Dec. 13

Key Club: Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2, 16

Math Club: every Friday, 2:40-3:30, in A133

The Future Business Leaders of America: 2^nd Thursday of the month

Strategy Game Club: Meets every Thursday (when school is in session) starting with Nov. 4

UNICEF Club: 2:40-4:00 – Dec. 15. Meetings are held in Room C285 (if occupied we will be in Room B254)

GUIDANCE OFFICE-STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Attention seniors!

Local Scholarship Opportunity

THE “JOHN KUDART – SKILLED TRADES” SCHOLARSHIP

If you are planning to attend a trade school or college for a trades skill, please go to Naviance or see Mrs. Wintrich in guidance for an application.

ATHLETICS

No events today.

Announcements

Julien Kleiv won the 106 lbs. championship at the Olentangy Wrestling Tournament to open the season. Zach Hammond and Saimir Refatllari placed 3rd and Caden Ellison finished 4th. The JV wrestlers competed in the Hilliard Darby JV Duals. Van Diehl and Hayden Janson were undefeated on the day. Congratulations Wrestlers!

Bradley eNews – December 3, 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021

Good Afternoon Families,

The students have done a great job refocusing on their school work as they prepare for semester exams in two weeks. Next week is our final regularly scheduled five day week before winter break. The week of December 13th we will be administering semester exams on Tuesday, December 14th through Friday, December 17th. As we approach midterm exams please have a discussion with your students about the upcoming exam schedule Click Here

On Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th beginning at 7:00pm, Bradley High School will be hosting its annual Winter Fest in the performing arts center. During Tuesday night’s event the Bradley High School Art Department will also be hosting its winter art show and Ceramics Sale from 6-8 in the Bradley Art Hallway. Please come out and support the amazing work our choir, band, orchestra and art students have done to put on this event. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags.

PTO “Proud to Be a Jaguar (MOM, DAD, GRANDPARENT)” shirts are available to order online at https://bradleypto.itemorder.com/ now through December 19. A variety of shirt styles are available, including long and short sleeve t-shirts and hooded and crewneck sweatshirts. There is even an option for “Bradley 2022 Senior” t-shirts! Show your pride for your Bradley student while supporting the PTO!

**Please note that while the projected date for pick up is mid-January, supply chain issues could impact timely delivery. We are hopeful that any delays would not exceed mid- February.

We also have a limited supply of unisex t-shirts that can be picked up before Christmas! Please contact the PTO directly at HilliardBradleyPTO@gmail.com.

Counselor News – December 2021

The School Counseling Department is working on recruiting for our second semester senior workforce opportunities and realize the importance of parent nominations/input to ensure no student falls through the cracks who may be great!

You may already be familiar with the Worthington Industries program. We have expanded our partnerships, and the programs we are looking to match students with include:

Worthington Industries-manufacturing steel/cylinders

RT Moore-commercial plumbing/HVAC

EcoPlumbers-repair and installation plumbing

Rosati Windows-installation/contracting

We are focusing on seniors but will take names of juniors. The opportunities we are working on are skilled trades with lots of opportunities for future advancement and even college tuition to be paid for if the student decides later to attend college.

If you know of a student who might be interested in one of these programs please contact the school counseling office.

Senior Pictures Due December 10th

SENIORS! Senior pictures are due for the yearbook by Friday, December 10. You must turn in your photo by that date in order to secure a portrait space in the senior section of the yearbook. Go to the yearbook website at https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/senior-pictures?authuser=0 for all the details, including online submission of your photo. Contact Ms. Dyer with questions.

important dates

Monday, December 20 – Winter Break Begins
Monday, January 3 – Students Return from Winter Break

Hollyfest Arts and Craft Fair This Saturday

The 38th Annual Hilliard Hollyfest will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 9am-3pm at Hilliard Davidson High School. The Hilliard Chamber of Commerce is bringing 118 crafters with only handmade items to give you a great shopping experience. Admission is $5.00 and $3.00 for students. Part of the proceeds benefit scholarships awarded to students graduating from Hilliard Schools.

Library to offer Winter Reading Challenge

The Columbus Metropolitan Library is bringing back for a fourth year its Winter Reading Challenge, in which students can earn prizes just by reading over break. A twist on CML’s Summer Reading Challenge, Winter Reading Challenge aims to keep reading skills strong when students are out of school over the holidays. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

Bradley eNews – November 19, 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

Monday, November 22nd, former OSU and NFL football player James Cotton will be speaking to our freshman and sophomore students about tackling tobacco. We are excited to have Mr. Cotton speak to our students about the danger of vaping and tobacco use.

Tuesday, November 23rd our sophomore students will be visiting the Tolles Career and Technical Center from 12:30pm-2:00pm. During their visit our sophomore students will have the opportunity to explore the many career pathways that Tolles has to offer.

Hilliard Idol is BACK! Saturday at 7pm in the Bradley performing art center Bradley’s own Elijah Qualls and Audrey Brown will host Hilliard Idol. The top 20 finalists from across the district will compete. There will also be featured performances from the 2019 winners Sydney Carter and Audrey Brown, as well as Jaguar A Cappella. Please click the following link to purchase tickets.

Finally, just a reminder that the school will be closed from November 24-26 for Thanksgiving Break. I hope everyone has a great few days with friends and family.

Have a Great Weekend and Go Jags!!!

Counselor News – November 2021

You may already be familiar with the Worthington Industries program. We have expanded our partnerships, and the programs we are looking to match students with include:

Worthington Industries-manufacturing steel/cylinders

RT Moore-commercial plumbing/HVAC

EcoPlumbers-repair and installation plumbing

Rosati Windows-installation/contracting

If you know of a student who might be interested in one of these programs please contact the school counseling office.

Attention Students!

Students grades 9-12 interested in information on West Point – United States Military Academy please see Mrs. Wintrich in the guidance office to sign up to attend a visit from them on Tuesday, November 23^rd 10:30-11:30am.

Parents can pay PARTICIPATION FEES for winter sports by logging into MyPaymentsPlus.com. Choose “Events and Activities”, the follow the steps to put your athlete’s sport in your shopping cart. Even if your athlete is on free or reduced lunch, you must follow these steps, then check out with a $0 or half fee. Neither checks nor cash will be accepted for participation fees.

Update your athlete’s FINAL FORMS account now! 1) parent and athlete both sign all forms; 2) pay participation fees; and 3) upload your athlete’s physical for my clicking the small black folder in the top right corner. All of these are required to be completed before your athlete is allowed to compete.

Bradley’s Hope Squad is selling “You Matter” shirts until 11/23. This will help support Hope Squad and Mental Health Awareness! The shirts will be shipped to Bradley at no charge — or you can pay a small fee to have it delivered to your home. You can purchase a shirt HERE.

Ski and Board Club signups are available through My Payments Plus.

1. Mad River Mountain- Weekly Tuesday trips by chartered bus to Mad River Mountain beginning Tuesday, January 4th

**Special Note** We will be absorbing Davidson’s Waitlist on Monday, November 22nd. To ensure your spot, sign up this weekend!!!

2. Holiday Valley, NY- Saturday January 22nd This trip is SOLD OUT. If you are still interested, you can sign up for the waitlist.

important dates

Tuesday, November 23 – Sophomore Tolles Visit
Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – No School
Monday, December 20 – Winter Break Begins
Monday, January 3 – Students Return from Winter Break

Former Ohio State & NFL Football Player to Speak About the Dangers of Vaping

Hilliard Schools and CancerBridge will be hosting James Cotton next Monday and Tuesday to educate our students on tobacco-free living, and the dangers of vaping.

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Cotton will have an encouraging conversation about keeping your health a top priority with nearly 5,100 Hilliard City School students, focusing on health as a top priority. Cotton will be discussing healthy behaviors that lead to better outcomes and brighter futures.

He will share with all 7^th, 8^th, 9, and 10^th grade students the importance of a tobacco-free lifestyle by illustrating the short and long-term effects of tobacco use and vaping!

College Credit Plus Planning Meeting

All students interested in taking college classes next school year should attend a College Credit Plus informational meeting at Bradley on December 1 at 6:30 pm. Representatives from The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and Kenyon College will be attending. We will review CCP rules and timelines outlined by the state of Ohio.

This is your best chance to learn about this program, and how your student can earn college credits while taking classes in Hilliard and beyond during their secondary years with our district.