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Change in Academic Calendar – No School April 8, 2024, for the Eclipse

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Change in Academic Calendar – No School on April 8, 2024, for the Eclipse

Hilliard City Schools will make a shift in its academic calendar on Monday, April 8, 2024, due to our proximity to the total solar eclipse pathway. Students will not have school, but staff will report for a work day.

The April event will mark the first total solar eclipse visible in Ohio since 1806. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our students and staff, the district has purchased eclipse glasses for every student and staff member. These glasses will be distributed to students before they leave for Spring Break.

Superintendent David Stewart stated, “Our area is expected to see a large increase in visitors who want to view the total solar eclipse. This, in combination with concerns about safety as well as many families’ desire to view the eclipse, led us to this decision.”

Additionally, please note that there will be no high school sports practices or other extra-curricular activities scheduled that day until after 6 pm and only indoors. All elementary and middle school after school activities will be canceled.

We are excited about this rare event and the learning opportunities it presents for our students. Thank you for your understanding and support as we make adjustments to accommodate this unique occasion.

Friday, February 2

Posted on February 2, 2024

Feb 2 – Carter G. Woodson is known as “The Father of Black History Month” as he established it in February of 1926 to recognize African-American achievements. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976. In his decree he stated “In celebrating Black History Month, we can seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area throughout our history.”

Wildcats, ticket sales are currently low for Winter Formal. If you plan on going to the dance, please purchase your tickets soon so we know our numbers! Tickets can be found on Local level.

Embry-Riddle will visit Davidson on Monday, February 5th at 8:30. If you are interested in talking with a representative, see Mrs. Mongolier in the Guidance Office.

GSA meets in room 167 right after school on February 8th and 22nd for fun crafts and good conversation.

Interact Club is hosting a dress clothes drive during all lunch periods from Monday to Friday. You can donate dresses, pants, or shirts on any day this week and shop starting Wednesday.

The Environmental Club will be meeting after school today in room 216.

Brett Kingsley reports that today’s weather will be high of 44 and low of 30 with partly sunny skies!

Attention softball players – there is a MANDATORY tryout meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6th immediately after school in Room 227. You must be signed up on Final Forms in order to attend and tryout. All prospective players must attend. Questions…see Coach Speakman

Attention all girls interested in playing Girls Lacrosse: There will be a preseason kickoff meeting for players and parents on Feb 8th @ 7:00pm in the commons. We would like all players and a parent in attendance as we will go over tryouts and details for the season. If you cannot make it, please reach out to Coach Smock for details.

Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences

Posted on January 31, 2024

Davidson’s Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, February 13.

Click here to be directed to the page with teachers’ sign-up links.

Scholarship Applications Now Available!

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Seniors!
Scholarship applications are now in Schoolinks.
Make sure to fully read Descriptions, Directions and Deadlines!

Below are steps to take on Schoolinks to find scholarships.

Schoolinks!

Step 1 – Log into SchooLinks

Step 2 – on the left side, click on “finances”

Step 3- Click on “Scholarship Match”

Step 4 – Students will need to fill out an “eligibility chart” only takes a couple minutes

Step 5 – Click on “District Posted” in top right

Step 6 – Complete the applications

Hilliard Cheer Celebrates Tradition and Achievements at Annual Cheerfest!

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

For the past 16 years, the competition cheerleading teams from all three high schools and middle schools get together for one evening of cheer. Cheerfest started in 2008 to get all the schools together to showcase their competition routines. Former coaches and cheerleaders evaluate the performance of each school. Each coach uses the feedback to perfect their routines for the season. Hilliard Cheer is the only school district in the state with more than one high school that continually places within the top 10 at states each year. Each school has won numerous OCC, State, and even National championships. Our robust middle school programs serve as a foundation for these exceptional programs.

This year at Cheerfest, three former coaches were inducted into the first class of the Hilliard Cheer Hall of Fame, recognizing their commitment and dedication to our cheer programs’ history. Each has made a lasting impact on our programs.

Carolyn Dougherty, a retired teacher, coached middle school sports for over 30 years. She laid the foundation for all our programs.

Aimee Jordan, an intervention specialist at Brown, coached at Heritage and Darby. She moved to Bradley when it opened and earned a State Championship the first year.

Michelle Miller was a coach and teacher at Darby High School for 17 years. Her passion for teaching and coaching was well-known throughout all of our cheer programs.

For the first time this year, the cheer programs collaborated to offer a scholarship to a senior athlete who demonstrated leadership not only in their cheer team but also in the school and community. Congratulations to all of our inductees!