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 11:00 a.m.  If students exit the building after 11:00 a.m., they will not be allowed to re-enter unless approved by the administration.

-Lunch will be provided to all students from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on exam days.

-Busses will run on our normal schedule.  If students ride the bus in the afternoon, they have a couple of options:

1. From 12:00-2:32 p.m., they can attend a scheduled review session with their teacher(s)
2. 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 12:00 p.m. unless they are in a class review session or making up an exam.

-If a review session ends before 2:32 p.m., students can leave for the day if they have transportation, get picked up, or walk.

-If a review session ends before 2:32 p.m., 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 be for Vacation and Excused Absences ONLY.

The vacation form needs to be turned into the attendance office by Wednesday December 1, 2021.

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.

SENIOR PICTURES! Class of 22, submit your senior pictures to the yearbook by December 9, 2021. Visit our webpage for details and FAQ’s: https://hilliarddarbyyearbook.weebly.com/senior-portraits.html

The last time Hilliard City Schools was on the ballot was in 2016. However, last night at the Board of Education meeting, Treasurer Brian Wilson delivered the five-year forecast with news that due to tight fiscal management, the district will not need to ask taxpayers for a levy increase until 2024. That will be a full eight years between levy requests.

“During the 2016 campaign, the board of education and district officials promised our community that if it passed, we wouldn’t be on the ballot again for four more years,” said Board of Education Member and Finance Committee Member Mark Abate. “We understand the tax burden for our residents, and we are proud to be able to stay off the ballot even longer.”

In the five-year forecast, Mr. Wilson predicts Hilliard will not see a significant increase in revenue from the new state funding model. However, “Property taxes in 2020 and 2021 came in significantly better than projected in 2017,” he said. He also noted, “salaries and benefits are significantly less in 2020 and 2021 than originally projected in 2017. Part of this is a result of COVID as we reallocated staff to handle the changes in the learning environment. We were also able to use some of the federal dollars to offset some of our costs that would normally fall in the General fund.”

In early winter, Superintendent David Stewart and Deputy Superintendent Mike McDonough will bring back together the Master Facility Planning Committee. Before the pandemic, this group of community members, staff, and business experts conducted an extensive facility assessment on each building throughout the district. Reconvening this group will help the district create short-term and long-term plans for our facilities while maintaining current funding levels. In addition, although our schools have been well maintained, we must assess whether the costs associated with repairing facilities and mechanical systems are no longer a prudent investment of taxpayer dollars. 

Help us write history for Hilliard Darby High School!

Supporters of Darby H.S. and Heritage M.S. are embarking on a once in a lifetime journey.  This journey will benefit both students and athletes for years to come. Please visit the DarbyAPC website for additional information and opportunities to make a difference.