News & Info

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

As we prepare for graduation next Wednesday, I would like to thank all of our senior parents for sharing your children with us. Over the past four years, we have watched them grow into a special group of young adults who are going to do amazing things in the future. They will truly be missed.

Bradley High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday,  May 21st, beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. Graduating seniors must arrive no later than 6:00 p.m.

The week of May 26th, we will administer final exams for underclassmen on Tuesday, May 27th, through Friday, May 30th.  As we approach final exams, please discuss with your students about the upcoming exam schedule. Click Here

Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS OF CURRENT 6TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS

In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.671, all students entering 7th and 12th grade are required to receive the meningococcal (serogroups A, C, W, and Y) vaccine:

· 7th Grade Requirement: One dose of the meningococcal vaccine is required before entry into 7th grade. This is in addition to the Tdap vaccine, which is also mandatory.

· 12th Grade Requirement: A second dose is required before entering 12th grade. This dose must be administered on or after the student’s 16th birthday, with at least 8 weeks between the first and second doses.

– If the first dose was given after age 16, no second dose is necessary.

– If the student is 15 years old or younger, only one dose is required.

If your student has already received these vaccines, please provide documentation from your healthcare provider. Acceptable proof includes:

· A copy of the immunization record

· A signed statement from your student’s healthcare provider

You may submit records via mail, fax, email, or by dropping them off at your student’s school nurse’s office.

If your student has not yet received the required vaccines, please contact your healthcare provider, a federally qualified health center, or a local pharmacy.

Franklin County Public Health offers immunizations at several locations. To schedule an appointment, call (614) 525-3719 or visit: https://myfcph.org/health-wellness/shots/ .

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your student’s school nurse:

· Memorial MS / Hilliard Bradley HS: Deborah_Ashline@hboe.org

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important health requirement.

Memory Brick

The Jaguar Times is selling bricks again this year to be placed out by the jaguar statue at the student entrance of Bradley. These make great graduation gifts, a way to permanently commemorate an award-winning sports or extra-curricular season, or just a way to say “thank you” to someone special at Bradley.

You can purchase your bricks at this link until next Friday, May 23rd.

Reach out to lauren_braemer@hboe.org with any questions.

Senior Intention Form

Please have your senior let us know their plans for after high school.

Please click on the link below to let us know your intentions for after high school and where you would like your final transcript sent.  Thank you! https://forms.gle/EQ7XMubfb8FvkeH76

Seniors – Graduation Information

Bradley’s graduation website is where you’ll find information on 2025 end of year activities and graduation. Senior Graduation Information – This page is updated throughout the year!

Graduation Parking Passes

Graduation parking passes will be on sale in the main office for $5 (cash only) while supplies last.  Parking at the Schottenstein Center will cost $10.00 (card only).  EACH GRADUATE WILL RECEIVE ONE COMPLIMENTARY PARKING PASS AT GRADUATION PRACTICE ON MAY 20^TH.

Yearbook Information

You can still order a yearbook by visiting the Jostens Website.  Orders will close at the end of the grading period!

Class of 2025 Graduation
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. (Seniors will report to the Schottenstein Center)
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Ceremony begins)
Location:  The Value City Arena/Jerome Schottenstein Center

Address: 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Dress Requirements:  See guidelines below

NO tickets are required.  There is unlimited seating for families and guests.  Handicapped parking and seating are available.  Maps will be provided during graduation practice.

A limited number of discounted parking passes will be available on a first come basis in the main office starting on Monday, May 12^th for $5.00 (cash only).  If you pay at The Schottenstein Center it will be $10 CARD ONLY – NO CASH!

Students who choose to participate are expected to observe the following guidelines:

• Students must wear the approved cap, gown, and tassel during the ceremony.—NO DECORATED CAPS OR SOUVENIR TASSELS!

• Students must wear the following clothing under the gown:
  Men:  dress shirt and tie, dress slacks, dress shoes and socks
  Women:  dress or pants and dress top or blouse and dress shoes (flats or low heels recommended)—NO FLIP FLOPS!!! 

Each senior is responsible for his/her own keys and personal items.  We will not be able to store them during the ceremony.  Small crossbody bags or fanny packs are permitted underneath gowns.

Students are not permitted to have anything in their hands during the ceremony.  This includes phones, water bottles, purses, keys, etc.

Only pre-approved stoles and cords are permitted to be worn.  Nationality stoles are not permitted during the ceremony.  Graduates are encouraged to wear these for photos with family and friends before or after the ceremony.  DO NOT BRING THEM DOWN INTO THE SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER WHEN YOU REPORT!  LEAVE THEM WITH YOUR PARENTS DURING THE CEREMONY!

 

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

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Hilliard City Schools, we’re committed to supporting the emotional and mental well-being of every student—not just this month, but all year long. Mental health is a vital part of a child’s overall development and academic success, and families play a critical role in helping students feel supported, connected, and understood.  Click here to learn more about signs to look for and how to help.

 

If you need a Graduation Banner for a Bradley Senior, Midwest Sports has a great deal at https://midwestsports.simplephoto.com/prepay/48703197.  Or visit www.MyMidwestSports.com, select Online Ordering, select Graduation Banner Gallery, then choose Hilliard Bradley.  You can also call 614-841-7608 M-F 9am-4pm.  These are not limited to athletes.  Any Bradley Senior!

Tonight is our final Jaguar A Cappella concert of the year! All four groups have worked incredibly hard this year, and we are very excited to celebrate them tonight. You will hear songs by Goo Goo Dolls, Taylor Swift, Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Marren Morris, Hozier, Frank Ocean, and more!

https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/39507

Also, today ECHO released their very first single “Speak”! At ICHSA quarterfinals in February, Gracyn Starrett won the award for Outstanding Soloist for this song. We recorded this song in March and it is out now on all streaming platforms. Enjoy!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/speak-feat-gracyn-starrett/1814104623?i=1814104626

https://open.spotify.com/album/4jUSYGOHiYxcOSHE1DHSzQ?si=dzRH7tTUSUCjkFgD6uGJ0g

May 20 – Senior Mandatory Graduation Practice, 9am

May 21 – Graduation – Schottenstein Center, 7pm

May 26 – Memorial Day – No School

May 30 – Last Day of School

Coming This Summer: ParentSquare Communication Platform

This summer, we will transition away from School Messenger and move to ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform.

ParentSquare will streamline communication for staff, principals, coaches, fine arts advisors, and families. It offers an all-in-one solution for messages, alerts, forms, calendar events, and more. Some key features include:

• Mass notifications and urgent alerts
• Mobile app for staff and families (iOS and Android)
• Classroom and teacher communication
• Two-way direct messaging with translation
• Attendance notifications
• Forms, permission slips, sign-ups, and RSVPs
• Social media and website integration

We’re excited about this upgrade, which will help us communicate more effectively and efficiently with our school community. In the coming weeks, we will share more information and training opportunities.

Click here for a short video to explain more.

FESTA Free Summer Lunch Camp Registration

Registration is now open for the 2025 Festa Free Summer Lunch Camp. There will be three locations this summer. They will also offer adult English classes for parents during camp. Families can register their children for camp and also register for English classes by visiting our website: https://www.wearefesta.org/. There will also be in-person drop-in registration hours on June 4th at Hilliard Church of Christ, 4300 Avery Road, from 9 am- Noon and 1 pm-4 p.m

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Free Summer Reading Challenge

This summer, your child can join forces with the Reading League to keep their reading skills strong! Starting May 31, sign up at columbuslibrary.org/summerreading or stop in any Columbus Metropolitan Library location. Your child can track their reading progress to earn great prizes – and earn raffle entries to win even more! Staff at the library’s 23 locations are ready to help!