We want our families planning to attend graduations this week to be aware of some construction issues that will make getting to the Jerome Schottenstein Center on time a bigger concern this year.

The Fishinger Road bridge is essentially down to one lane due to construction.  Those that have attended a graduation in the past know that trying to get across this bridge, especially for Davidson and Darby families, is trying already, but will take much more time this year.

We are asking that you give yourself more time than normal to get to the Schottenstein Center.  The ceremonies will all begin promptly at 7pm.

Seniors and senior parents…all the important information you need to know about year end events, ceremonies and graduation can be found here.  http://www.hilliardschools.org/hdb/seniorgraduation-information/

This year was the 20th local Feats of Clay competition.  Darby has taken home the trophy 12 times!  Please congratulate the 2019 Feats of Clay Champions! Bringing the Trophy back to Darby for the 6th year in a row.

Clay Queens All!
Annie Rauch
Amanda Neighbarger
Katie Faist
Erin Jamison
Megan Harris
Sydney Davis
Elise Neighbarger
Keira Porter
Nina Collins

This past winter, Dublin City Schools and Hilliard City Schools partnered to host “Be Well: A Parent University Event”. This was the first time the two districts came together to focus on such important conversations.

We invite you to watch this very short message from our two Superintendents.  They highlight the facts and emotions of the events, and more importantly share a promise for the future.

For everyone who made time to attend one of the many sessions we thank you.  The social-emotional well-being of our students is one of our top priorities.

Earlier this week we shared a Parent U video on how our teachers are incorporating Social and Emotional Learning into their curriculum.  This is the second video in that series hosted by our Director of Social Emotional Learning and Measurement, Molly Walker.  We hope you find these a beneficial glimpse into this important aspect of preparing all our students to be Ready for Tomorrow.

Having students be Ready for Tomorrow takes academics, interests, and mindset. Join us to learn more about how, and why, HCSD is emphasizing social emotional learning (SEL) attributes with our students. In the fall we held several Parent U sessions so that you could get a glimpse of what teachers might be doing in the classroom and how you can help at home. Our Director of Social Emotional Learning and Measurement, Molly Walker took that information and put it into two parent videos. We hope you find this first one beneficial.

Hilliard Darby’s Annual Academic and Military Signing Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8:00 am in the PAC.

In order to qualify for this event:

A college or university has 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.

OR

You have registered to enter a branch of the US Military Service after graduation.

If you qualify, please complete the Google for questionnaire by Friday, April 19th.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRQzn8IvrraLBme66hu8y8x5fE4MjROKJCAPVyTLCMzqfKMg/viewform

There are also hard copies of the questionnaire in the Main Office, if you have trouble signing into the Google form.