Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,
It was great to have our students and staff back in the building following spring break. Our sophomore students did an excellent job staying focused on Wednesday and Thursday during the ELA 2 exams. Next week, we will be administering the state Biology test on Tuesday and the US History & Government state tests on Thursday. Please click the following link for more testing information.
Senior Parents, next Tuesday, following the state test we will call the senior class to the gym for cap and gown pick-up at 11:45am. This will be the last large group meeting for seniors before we begin the pre-graduation celebrations in May. Please remember to submit a baby picture for your senior. The photos will be used for our end-of-year slideshow and will be shown during graduation. If your student has not submitted their photo through Canvas, please email their photo to Cindy_Cote@hboe.org.
Lastly, congratulations to our acapella group Shades of Blue who competed in the ICHSA Midwest Semifinal and placed first! They will now advance to compete at the ICHSA Finals at The Town Hall in New York City on April 25th!
Have a great weekend and Go Jags!
As we near the final months of the school year, we want to stress the importance of consistent attendance and finishing strong! While the increasing sunshine may make it feel like the year is winding down, we’re not there just yet. These next months still hold valuable learning opportunities, experiences, and celebrations! Keep discussing with your student(s) the significance of finishing the year on a high note. It’s always a great day to be a Jag!
Biology, American History & American Government End of Course Assessments
On Tuesday, April 15th, we will be administering the Biology, Part 1 & 2 End of Course Assessment and on Thursday, April 17th the American History and Government End of Course Assessments. Test takers will need to arrive at normal time. Similar to a traditional school day, breakfast will be available in the morning.
Non-testers will have a DELAYED start. They may arrive at 10:30 am and regular classes will begin at 10:44 am. Busses will run at their normal times. Please click the following link to view the remainder of the spring testing schedule.
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 Forms to Complete
Graduation (Ceremony) Participation Verification – Please let us know if you’ll be participating in the graduation ceremony. Use your HILLIARD SCHOOLS EMAIL/ACCOUNT TO ACCESS.
Senior Intention Form – After graduation, what are your plans? Complete this form to let us know if you’ll be joining the military, work force or attending a college or university.
Graduation Slide Show – Submit HERE. Please submit these photos BEFORE Spring Break, Friday, March 28th!
Graduation Cap & Gown
Do you still need to order your cap, gown & tassel unit for graduation? Place order with Jostens
Seniors – Upcoming Events
April 15th – Senior Group Picture & Cap/Gown Pick up
All Seniors plan to be at Bradley at 11:45 am – 12:30 pm in the Main Gym. This is an adjusted schedule test day and will be held during 3rd/4th period on the adjusted schedule. Tolles students that need transportation will ride the mid-day bus to Bradley. We will have a shuttle for those students that need to return to Tolles at 12:45pm.
April 17th – 2025 Military Signing
Hilliard City Schools Military Signing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 17th at 1 pm. This event will be held in the PAC at Hilliard Darby High School. Parents and guests are welcome to attend.
In order to qualify for this event: A student must have committed to join a military service branch after graduation.
If you qualify, please complete this form by April 1st.
April 23rd – Bradley’s Senior Academic Signing
This ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm. This event will be held in the PAC. Parents and guests are welcome to attend.
In order to qualify for this event:
A college or university must have offered you at least $5,000 per year (a total of $20,000 over 4 years) in combined scholarships and/or grants over four years of college. Scholarships from community organizations, loans and financial aid do not count.
If you qualify, please complete this form by April 7th
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
College and Summer Upcoming Events!
The Ohio State University Admitted Students Event!
- When: April 17
- Time: 6:30pm
- Where: Darby
- Why: We are hosting an admitted students event for Hilliard students who may want to attend OSU next fall. Representatives from OSU will lead the meeting for students and parents!
College Jump Start Orientation!
- April 29
- Time: 6:30pm
- Where: Davidson
- Why – This meeting is for students who have signed up for College Jump Start year 1 next year. Mr. Woodford and Mr. Maggied have met with all of the students and have collected all materials needed to participate. This meeting will go over the college classes students will take, review expectations within a college classroom etc.
ACT/SAT dates and registration!
ACT – www.actstudent.org
June 14 and July 12
SAT – www.sat.org/register
May 3 and June 7
College Credit Plus Scheduling!
Columbus State’s fall scheduling will open on April 21. Students will need to see Mr. Woodford to schedule fall classes.
Summer College Opportunities!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vO68f5464wDnzZv4dxxKIdcC3Sn4T-i9?usp=drive_link
Common App Essay Prompts!
- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
- Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
- Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
- Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
- Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design
Note: Students will need to select one of the above passages to use in the Common App. The essay is limited to 650 words!!!!
Bradley Theater Presents “Into the Woods”!
Only three weeks until opening night! This Tony Award-winning collaboration between James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim reimagines classic fairytales through a darkly comedic lens. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and other familiar figures venture into a mystical forest, where their wishes intertwine, revealing the complex consequences of ambition. This musical masterpiece explores the disillusionment of adulthood, ultimately suggesting that “happily ever after” is a fleeting illusion.
Friday May 2 @ 7pm
Saturday May 3 @ 2pm and 7pm
Click here for more info and tickets.
Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday May 7, 6:15 pm, in the Aux Commons at Bradley. This will be our final meeting of the school year. We will elect officers for next year and vote on any final items to wrap up this year. If you are interested in finding out more about officer positions and volunteer opportunities, please contact us at BradleyTheater@gmail.com.
We will have a boosters open house late summer and one or more student events over the summer (dates and times TBD). If you are interested, email BradleyTheater@gmail.com to request details.
These events are a great way to learn more about Bradley’s theater program and meet other theater parents and students and our directors.
For more information about the boosters, visit our boosters page at BradleyTheater.com or email us at BradleyTheater@gmail.com.
Follow our socials!
Facebook & Instagram – @BradleyTheater
April 15 – Biology – Part 1 & 2 End of Course Assessment
April 15 – Senior Group Photo / Cap & Gown Distribution, Main Gym
April 17 – American History or American Government – Part 1 & 2 End of Course Assessment
April 18 – No School
April 22 & 23 – Algebra 1 or Geometry – part 1 & 2 End of Course Assessment
April 23 – Academic Signing & Senior Scholarship Evening, 7pm
April 25 – Multicultural Fair
April 26 – Prom – Kemba Live
May 2 & 3 – Theater Production – Into the Woods, PAC
May 15 – Academic Awards – 2nd & 3rd periods
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
Last Day to Preview Preschool Curriculum Resource
The Hilliard City School District is in the process of adopting a new preschool curriculum resource called Frogstreet PreK. During the next two weeks, the Board of Education and the community will have the opportunity to preview this new resource. Click here to learn how to read more and give feedback. The deadline is tomorrow, Friday, April 11.
Aramark Student Viewpoint Survey
Parent and student feedback is valuable and will help improve the food service program offered at your child’s school. Student health and well-being is our top priority! With your help, we will build a dining program that meets the needs of our students and can be enjoyed by everyone.
To take the survey, click this link: Student ViewPOINT Survey
Registration for the 2025-26 School Year Now Open
Hilliard City Schools is now accepting new student registrations for grades K-12 for the upcoming school year! If you’re new to the district or have an incoming kindergartener or know someone moving in, now is the time to click here and get started.
Tech Camp for Girls Grades 6-12
Calling all tech-curious girls, grades 6 – 12! to attend the Cardinal Health Technology Camp April 25 – 26, 2025. Get ready to unleash your inner innovator. We hope you find a project that sparks your interest! Click here to register now!
