Good Afternoon Jag Families,
Today is the start of Spring Break. The office at Hilliard Bradley High School will be closed from 3/31/25 – 4/4/25 for Spring Break. Our regular school hours will resume on Monday, April 7th.
When we return in April, the state testing season will begin. On Wednesday, April 9th and Thursday 10th, the building will operate on a three-hour delay schedule for the ELA 10 part one and two exams. Please click the following link to review the state testing schedule for April.
Have a great Spring Break and Go Jags!
We wish you a restful and refreshing spring break!
Local Scholarships
Local scholarships are being uploaded to Schoolinks frequently. Please check and begin applying.
Senior Families – 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 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.
SUMMER SCHOOL INFO IS OUT AND SIGN UPS ARE LIVE!
Summer School Sign-Ups are Live! https://www.hilliardschools.org/summerschool/
See attached document for more information. HCSD Summer School Information
Tolles Students – Spring Break Transportation Information
On days that Hilliard City Schools are not in session, students WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR TRANSPORTATION 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. If a student needs a ride, they need to follow up with their Tolles Driver to make sure they are on the list.
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.
The Bradley HS shuttle schedule is as follows (bus #’s are subject to change)
AM – 7:50 am – Bus #99 & #55 – Departs from Bradley.
MID-Day – Bus #144, #13 & #127 – Pick up from Tolles at 10:50 am and drops off at 11:25 am. Bus #101 – Departs from Bradley at 11:50 am and drops off at Tolles at 12:10 pm.
PM – Bus #99 – Will drop off at Bradley first, then will take other students home.
Muffins with Military
Mark your calendars!! On Friday, April 25th, during periods 1 and 2, Bradley will host its signature Purple Star military appreciation event, “Muffins with Military.” We cordially invite you, a military-affiliated Bradley student, your veteran or servicemember guardian or sibling, and any military-interested students. We will serve light breakfast snacks with a guest speaker. Student’s attendance will be marked as school business.
This is a special event intended to connect the Bradley military community. Our guest speaker will honor us with a few remarks and we enjoy our snacks.
Past Bradley Students veterans or currently serving—Please email Mrs. Cunningham at rae_cunningham@hboe.org if you are interested in attending this special event.
Please fill out the google form so we can gauge our refreshment needs. RSVP’s needed by April, 9th. Muffins with Military Sign Up
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
OST Tutoring Sessions
Hilliard Bradley High School plans to hold Ohio State Test tutoring sessions for the English Language Arts (ELA) II and Algebra 1 assessments. Passing the state test for both ELA II and Algebra 1 is a graduation requirement for all students in the state of Ohio. The tutoring sessions will incorporate test practice questions, test-taking tips, and insight into what to expect on test day. The technology-based interactive questions are unique to the state test, and any prior exposure to these types of assessments can help improve student achievement.
Tutoring sessions will run from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm. ELA II & Algebra 1 Tutoring Sessions
2025 Ohio State Spring Testing – Dates and Bell Schedule
Information from Mr. Woodford
Military Service Academy Information Seminar!
- Thursday, April 24
- 6:00 – 8:00pm
- St. Charles HS
Representatives from Senator Jon Husted, Senator Bernie Moreno, Congressman Troy Balderson, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Congressman Mike Carey, Congressman Jim Jordan and Congressman Mas Miller will be in attendance.
Financial Aid Terms!
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): This is the application you complete to be considered for federal and some state financial aid. You need to fill this out every year you plan to be in college.
- SAI (Student Aid Index): This is the amount the government estimates your family can contribute to your education. Don’t panic if the number seems high—this is just an estimate and doesn’t always reflect what your family can actually afford.
- COA (Cost of Attendance): This is the total estimated cost to attend a college for one year, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, and other expenses.
- Grants: Free money that doesn’t have to be repaid. These can be federal, state, or institutional grants.
- Scholarships: Another form of free money, often awarded based on merit, talent, or need.
- Work-Study: A program that allows students to work part-time jobs to help cover college costs.
- Loans: Borrowed money that must be repaid.
- Subsidized Loans: The government pays the interest while you’re in school.
- Unsubsidized Loans: Interest begins accumulating as soon as the loan is disbursed.
Any questions about financial aid, students/parents should reach out to the financial aid office at the university.
College Credit Plus Information!
Upcoming Events!
- 11th Grade College Application Process Event – April 10 at 6:30pm at Bradley
- Middle School College Planning Event – April 15 at 6:30pm at Bradley
- OSU Admitted Students Event – April 17 at 6:30pm at Darby
- College Jump Start Year 1 Orientation meeting – April 29 at 6:30pm at Davidson
- ACT Prep Session – June 3 and 4 from 9:00am – noon at Bradley – More information will come out in May about this event
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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Bradley Theater’s production of “Into the Woods”!
This captivating musical is a powerful and unforgettable theatrical experience that will stay with you long after the final curtain.
“Into the Woods” weaves together classic fairy tales (Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk) with a modern twist. A childless baker and his wife embark on a quest to break a witch’s curse, encountering unexpected challenges and learning that wishes often have unintended consequences.
Friday May 2 @ 7pm
Saturday May 3 @ 2pm and 7pm
Click here for more info and tickets.
Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters
Next meeting: Tuesday April 8 at 7 pm
Want to know more about Bradley’s theater program? Join us at our next meeting! You’ll also get to meet our directors and booster officers. For more information, visit our boosters page at BradleyTheater.com or email us at BradleyTheater@gmail.com.
Follow our socials!
Facebook & Instagram – @BradleyTheater
March 31 – April 4 – Spring Break – No School
April 9 & 10 – English Language Arts – Part 1 & 2 End-of-Course Assessment
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 20 – Senior Mandatory Graduation Practice
May 21 – Graduation – Schottenstein Center 7pm
Master Facilities Plan March Update
We are committed to providing updates to our staff and community as we move forward with Phase 1 of the MFP. Click here to read the March 2025 update. Remember, all information regarding data, research and planning for Phase 1 can be found by clicking here for our Blueprint for Tomorrow web page.
Preschool Curriculum Resource Preview
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.
District Web Page Feedback
Please take a minute to answer this very short survey on the district web page and tell us how we can make it better. We appreciate your help in providing a better product for our staff and community.
Click here for survey
Out of District Opportunities for Hilliard Students
Go For Launch Columbus – Open to students in grades 8-12 from anywhere and is not restricted to only those residing in Ohio. Running April 5-6, 2025, Go For Launch! Columbus will be held at The Ohio State University. Interested students can register online at www.GoForLaunch.space. Financial aid is available to students who need assistance with the registration fee to attend this event.
Code I/O 2025 – Middle School Hackathon – Students are invited to attend CODE I/O, a one-day hackathon designed for middle schoolers. It offers a platform for both coding enthusiasts and beginners. This event, hosted OHI/O and Youth for STEM Equity, features a coding STEM Escape Room, immersive problem-solving experiences, drone demonstrations, and resources for hands-on exploration of real-world challenges with guidance from industry professionals. The event is on Saturday March 29th, 2025 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in Dreese Laboratories Room 113 ( 2015 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210.) Click here to register.
We Grow Scientists – The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host the third annual “We Grow Scientists” event on Wednesday, April 30th, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory. This afternoon of hands-on learning and activities will showcase the many STEAM fields and will include a look at the Waterman facilities, such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex. “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEAM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival (April 30 – May 3, 2025).
Child Find
Hilliard Schools is responsible for locating any child birth through 21 with a suspected disability who resides within the Hilliard School District. The school district provides special education services to any child who qualifies as having a disability according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ages 3 through 21 years of age. If you know of a child who is suspected to have a disability, please call Jamie Lennox, Director of Special Education, at 614-921-7000 or contact your building principal for more information.
Detección de Niños
Las Escuelas de Hilliard son responsables de localizar a cualquier niño desde su nacimiento hasta los 21 años de edad que se sospeche discapacitado y él cual resida dentro de los limites del Distrito Escolar de Hilliard. El Distrito Escolar proporciona servicios de Educación Especial a cualquier niño que califique como tal, de acuerdo con la Ley del Mejoramiento Educativo pará los Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEIA de acuerdo con sus siglas en ingles) o la Sección 504 de la Ley Rehabilitación para las edades comprendidas entre los 3 hasta los 21 años de edad. Si Usted conoce a algún niño con discapacidades o tiene la sospecha de que sufre de alguna, por favor comuníquese con la Señora Jamie Lennox, Directora de Educación Especial, al teléfono 614-921-7000 o contáctese con el Director de la Escuela correspondiente a su área para mas información.
