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New Cafeteria Payment System

Hilliard City Schools is upgrading the system we use in our school cafeterias. This change will help families better manage their child’s meal account.

Because of this upgrade, parents will need to **set up new automatic payment options** through the MyPaymentsPlus website. Any deposits made using the old setup will not go into your child’s meal account.

Click HERE for Step-by-step instructions!

Please note: MyPaymentsPlus.com is run by a company called Horizon Software. If you have trouble using the website, the Hilliard Food Service Office won’t be able to assist. Instead, please use the help and support tools found directly on the **MyPaymentsPlus** website.



Introducing ParentSquare: Streamlined School-to-Home Communication

Welcome to ParentSquare! We are excited to adopt this new form of school-to-home communication. ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and facilitate participation at school. It provides a safe way for the school principal, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to:

  • Send and receive school and class information
  • Share pictures and files
  • See calendar items
  • Sign up to volunteer
  • and much more . . . all in one centralized place!

Parents – Getting Started video

All school/grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text or you can download the free App.

The Help & Support question mark in the top right corner can help answer most of your questions. So, join in!

Need More Help with Parent Square? If you need to update your contact information such as email, phone number or other information, login to homeaccess.hboe.org to make updates. Be sure to use the same contact information in HomeAccess that you use for ParentSquare so your students are automatically connected to your account.

Other types of support needs? Submit a request: https://www.hilliardschools.org/new-help-desk/ or contact your student’s school in early August.



HB 335 Threatens Hilliard City Schools and Property Values

HB 335 is a sweeping property tax reform bill that combines elements from several prior proposals (HB 129, HB 186, and HB 309). It would fundamentally change how property taxes are levied, limited, and allocated in Ohio, with devastating implications for public school districts. This is a critical time for community advocacy to help protect stable, voter-approved revenue.

You can click the links to find Information and FAQ’s, which are designed to help community members understand the financial, operational, and legal implications of HB 335 and actively advocate to protect Ohio’s public education system and the full HB335 Testimony from Hilliard Schools to the House Ways and Means Committee by Treasurer Melissa Swearingen and Superintendent David Stewart.

Next Steps: The provisions in this bill could be added to the budget bill during the conference committee process. It is crucial that legislators hear from you as soon as possible.  Please reach out to the following committee members to make your voice heard.  (There is a sample script below.)

Our children’s future and our community’s economic health depend on maintaining strong schools.  Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Melissa Swearingen, Hilliard City Schools Treasurer, and David Stewart, Hilliard City Schools Superintendent

 

Sample Message to send:

Subject: HB 335 Threatens Hilliard City Schools and Property Values

Dear (INSERT LEGISLATOR’S NAME),

As a [parent/resident/business owner] in the Hilliard City Schools, I’m deeply concerned about House Bill 335, which threatens to devastate our local schools and economic future.

HB 335, misleadingly called the “Property Tax Relief NOW Act,” would eliminate over $1.5 billion in school funding statewide with no replacement funding. In Hilliard, this means approximately $20.8 million, or 260 teachers could lose their jobs, and programs could be eliminated.

This isn’t real property tax relief; it’s a shell game that temporarily reduces tax bills while destroying the school quality that drives property values. No family wants to buy a home in a district that has just eliminated art, music, and sports programs.

We support targeted relief for families who genuinely struggle with property taxes. Senate Bill 22 is a property tax circuit breaker that does exactly that, helping households while protecting school quality. That’s smart policy that builds strong communities.

I urge you to oppose HB 335 and support real solutions like SB 22. Our children, our community, and our economic future depend on it.

Sincerely,

[Your name, and your title/credentials if relevant]

 

Who to Contact:

 

HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE:

 

Rep. Bill Roemer, Chair       rep31@ohiohouse.gov         (614) 644-5085

Rep. David Thomas, Vice Chair  Rep65@ohiohouse.gov   (614) 466-3488

Rep. Daniel Troy, Ranking Member  rep23@ohiohouse.gov    (614) 466-7251

Rep. Gary Click        rep88@ohiohouse.gov        (614) 466-1374

Rep. Jack Daniels    rep32@ohiohouse.gov     (614) 466-1790

Rep. Steve Demetriou  rep35@ohiohouse.gov     (614) 644-5088

Rep. Derrick Hall   rep34@ohiohouse.gov   (614) 466-1177

Rep. Beth Lear rep61@ohiohouse.gov  (614) 466-1431

Rep. Tracy Richardson   rep86@ohiohouse.gov    (614) 466-8147

Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr.     Rep42@ohiohouse.gov      (614) 466-1401

Rep. Nick Santucci   rep64@ohiohouse.gov          (614) 466-5441

Rep. Mark Sigrist      rep10@ohiohouse.gov            (614) 466-9690

Rep. Jim Thomas       rep49@ohiohouse.gov         (614) 466-8030

 



Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Daily Announcements
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

HMS Girls Tennis: Any 7th grade students interested in playing girls tennis next fall for Heritage, please email Mr. Eric Dameron, eric_dameron@hboe.org, for information.  Practice begins August 1, 9:30-11:30am, at the Darby HS tennis courts.
HMS Golf Team:  Anyone interested in playing golf next year needs to please email Coach Gilkerson at Matthew_gilkerson@hboe.org.  Tryouts will be Aug 4th.
Yearbooks:  Purchase your yearbooks for $40 Cash from Mrs. Cook in the main office!
Genius Bar Applications are in the Media Center for any 7th graders interested in becoming a Genius Bar students next school year.  See Mrs. Tremayne in the Media Center please!

May 28th                         8th Grade – iPad Turn-In

May 29th                         7th Grade – iPad Turn-In

May 30th                         LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

                                             Heritage Has Talent Show

                                             8th Grade Clap Out



Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Yearbooks:  Purchase your yearbooks for $40 Cash from Mrs. Cook in the main office!

HMS Girls Tennis:  Any 7th grade students interested in playing girls tennis next fall for Heritage, please email Mr. Eric Dameron, eric_dameron@hboe.org, for information.  Practice begins August 1, 9:30-11:30am, at the Darby HS tennis courts.

HMS Golf:  Anyone interested in playing golf next year needs to please email Coach Gilkerson at Matthew_gilkerson@hboe.org.  Tryouts will be Aug 4th.

Genius Bar Applications are in the Media Center for any 7th graders interested in becoming a Genius Bar students next school year.  See Mrs. Tremayne in the Media Center please!

May 22nd                              Find Your Grind Field Trip (7th Grade ONLY)

May 26th                               NO SCHOOL

May 30th                               8th Grade Clap Out & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

August 20th             School Starts 25/26 school year



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(614).921.7500
614.921.7501
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Principal:
Joel Assenheimer

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