Good Afternoon,
I would like to thank you for attending last weekend’s a cappella competitions and this week’s orchestra concert. The students did an excellent job, and we look forward to their next concert.
The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2024, that have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. Hilliard Bradley High School’s Finalists in the 2024-2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition include Alexander Diaz, Charles Pforsich, Nicholas Woodham. These students will be recognized at the March 10th board meeting.
Next Wednesday, March 5th, from 7:40 am to 12:00 pm, we will administer the SAT to all Junior students. Students not taking the SAT will work remotely from home for the day.
This weekend is a big event weekend for our Jaguars. Wrestling Districts begin today at Darby High School beginning at 4:00 pm. The Bradley boys basketball team will compete in the District Finals on Saturday, 6:00 pm at Taft Coliseum at the fairgrounds. Girl’s wrestling will compete in Regionals at Big Walnut at 10:00 am on Sunday. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these events this weekend.
Have a great long weekend and Go Jags!
Reach Out for Support if Needed
If you’re facing challenges getting your child to school—whether it’s related to transportation, internet access, food, or other issues—let someone at the school know and we can try to help and connect you to resources.
Attention Junior Students and Parents
Per Ohio state law, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will be paying for one administration of a college readiness examination to all juniors. For this school year, Hilliard City Schools has chosen the SAT for our students. On March 5th, all juniors (according to their grade in Home Access) will have the opportunity to take the SAT test at their home building. This date was pre-assigned by the state and SAT. Students will report to school as normal, and the district will mimic the administration procedures typically enforced at a national, Saturday administration of the SAT. Below is additional information that will be helpful on both test day and leading up to test day. Please contact your building counselor’s office for additional questions or clarification.
Students will NOT need to register individually; we have registered students at the district level directly with SAT.
- All SAT test security measures will be in place for this state assessment. Students should be prepared NOT to bring their cell phones into the testing location, and should have proper identification with them. (Current school ID, driver’s license, state ID, etc.)
- Students who are found to be in violation of the “No Cell Phone” rule may have their phone confiscated, and face additional discipline consequences, including possible suspension.
- Students should have done the pre-administration portion of the test PRIOR to test day. If you have not yet completed this stop and see Mrs. Wintrich in student services.
- Students can bring an SAT approved calculator to the test administration. There is a desmos graphing calculator embedded in the platform. (Calculator information linked hereLinks to an external site..)
- Students should be able to see their scores from the state administration in their SAT college board account approximately 2 weeks from the test date.
- Please check the College Board website for specific questions:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/Links to an external site.
*Note: this is a remote learning day for all other students so when your test is complete you are free to go home.* The standard time test takes a little over two hours and accommodations if used could add some time to that number. Once your test has been formally submitted you are finished for the day.
College Visits
Tuesday, March 4, 2025: Marshall University 12pm
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: University at Buffalo 12pm
Sign up for college visits via SCHOOLINKS
DONUTS ANYONE?
The Girl’s Golf Team is holding a Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser. Use the link to purchase a digital dozen for $15.00. A redemption code will be sent to your email that can be redeemed at any Krispy Kreme donut shop. The codes do not expire and can be used any time. Please help support the team by purchasing your digital dozen TODAY.
Order Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Supporting Bradley Girls Golf Team!
Local Scholarships
Local scholarships are being uploaded to Schoolinks frequently. Please check and begin applying.
SAT
SAT will be administered to all Junior students on Wednesday, March 5th. Students not taking the SAT will work remotely from home on this day.
Selective Service
It is federal law that all 18-year-old males register with the Selective Service. Go to: https://www.sss.gov/register/. Note: CCP students who are 18 years old will need to send their Selective Service Number to the college they are taking classes with otherwise they will charge the student “out of state” fees for those classes. If the university is asking for your Selective Service Number, you must send it to them.
Seniors
Graduation (Ceremony) Participation Verification
Seniors, please be sure to fill out the above link with your intent to participate in the ceremony at the Schottenstein Center. Use your HILLIARD SCHOOLS EMAIL/ACCOUNT TO ACCESS. There is an option to submit an audio file for pronunciation as well as phonically to spell out your name if that will be helpful for our readers. If for some reason you are not going to participate, this also helps us as we start to plan for the big day on 5/21!
Reminder – Practice the morning before graduation on May 20th is mandatory.
Graduation Slide Show Guidelines
- Choose a picture you love and represents you as a baby or a young child for the Graduation Slide Show
- Also choose a picture that represents your “current” self. It can be a formal graduation picture or it can just be a great pic of you!
- These should be a photos of just you.
- The best pictures are vertical, have good lighting, and be in focus.
- If you have questions, come see Mrs. Cote in the media center.
- You can submit the photos through a “quiz” located in Canvas Class of 2025 modules or click HERE
Deadline – 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? Don’t panic, you still have time to catch up with the group order. For a la carte ordering, click the link below, then scroll down on the Jostens website to locate individual items including the cap, gown & tassel unit.
If you would like to order graduation party accessories, custom school announcements, senior photo party cards (similar to shutterfly) or any senior apparel gifts for your graduation please click below to place a new order with Jostens.
Tolles Seniors – All tolles seniors should place their cap & gown order under Hilliard Bradley High School with the link below. Tolles seniors will wear their Hilliard Bradley cap, gown, & tassel unit at tolles ceremony.
CLICK HERE
YEARBOOK
2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale! Visit the Jostens Website to order your yearbook!
Senior parents – Order your Senior Shoutout Ad for the yearbook as soon as possible! Senior Portraits should be submitted on the Class of 2025 Canvas page.
Muffins with Military
Mark your calendars!! On Friday, April 25th, 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
Thank you and check your e-mail for a message from Mrs. Cunningham.
Jet’s Pizza
Looking for an excuse to indulge in your favorite cheesy, saucy slice? Here’s your chance! Make Monday, March 24th Jet’s Pizza Night. Eat pizza and help raise money for Bradley HS. Jet’s Pizza will donate 10% of their pizza sales back to our school. Jet’s Pizza Menu
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 Spring Tutoring Sessions
We will also offer Algebra 1 tutoring sessions in advance of the Algebra 1 testing dates: April 22 and April 23. That Algebra 1 tutoring schedule will be made available soon.
Upcoming Ohio State Testing dates and information can be found here: 2025 Ohio State Spring Testing – Dates and Bell Schedule
Tolles is offering a free Career Fair!
March 5, 2025
10AM – 2:30PM
Tolles Career Center
Come connect with top employers from Franklin, Delaware, Madison & Union Counties. The Career Fair will also be beneficial for students who are interested in internship opportunities for their Senior year. It will be a chance to connect with the businesses Tolles works with and explore potential placements.
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.
Bradley Theater Presents “Into the Woods”!
This is a show for (almost) the whole family (rated PG-13). While “Into the Woods” tackles mature themes, its timeless message resonates with audiences of all ages. Younger viewers will be captivated by the familiar fairy tale characters, while older audiences will appreciate the show’s nuanced exploration of human nature.
Friday May 2 @ 7pm
Saturday May 3 @ 2pm and 7pm
Click here for more info and tickets.
Hilliard Bradley Theater Boosters
Next meeting: Tuesday March 11 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 atBradleyTheater@gmail.com.
Follow our socials!
Facebook & Instagram – @BradleyTheater
March 5 – SAT – Students not taking the SAT will work remotely from home
March 7 – End of Grading Period
March 31 – April 4 – Spring Break – No School
April 15 – Senior Group Photo / Cap & Gown Distribution, Main Gym
April 18 – No School
April 23 – Academic Signing & Senior Scholarship Evening, 7pm
April 25 – Multicultural Fair
April 26 – Prom – Kemba Live
May 20 – Senior Mandatory Graduation Practice
May 21 – Graduation – Schottenstein Center 7pm
New Preschool Location
As part of Phase 1 of our Master Facilities Plan, we are excited to share that the future home of Hilliard City Schools’ new preschool will be on the Britton Norwich campus, connected to Norwich Elementary. This location will provide a welcoming, accessible space for our youngest learners while keeping them connected to the broader school community.
While this is an important milestone, we want to emphasize that there is still much work to be done. Our team is carefully considering key factors such as traffic flow, parking, pedestrian safety, playground design, and bell schedules to ensure a safe and efficient environment for students, staff, and families. Additionally, we are working closely with the City of Hilliard and Norwich Township Fire Department to address environmental and safety concerns, ensuring that the project aligns with all regulations and best practices.
You can click here to see a conceptual design.
Scholarship Application Deadlines Looming
Seniors looking to apply for scholarships need to apply soon. Many local and national scholarship deadlines are fast approaching or past due. Scholarship applications are available in SchooLinks.
