Parent Zoom Meeting February 23rd More Info To Come Middle School Program of Studies Visit Middle School Websites for More Information: Heritage Middle School Memorial Middle School
Parent webinar: February 8th @ 6:30pm – Directions to change language of the closed captioning. See below in the program of study for more information on class options and requirements. Sixth Grade Program of Studies Counselors will be visiting 5th grade classrooms February 9th-17th to share more important information. Scheduling window opens February 22nd. See your elementary eNews for more details to come!
As we approach the winter break, we want to be sure our families know there is help available 24 hours a day, seven days a week if a student is in crisis. If a friend or family member hears direct warning signs like, “I’ve decided to kill myself,” “I wish I were dead,” “I’m going to end it all,” or “If this doesn’t happen, I’ll kill myself.” The most important thing to do is call 911 for emergency help. If there are indirect warning signs like, “I’m tired of life; I just can’t go on,” or “my family would be better off without me,” you should contact local police non-emergency lines or the Safe Schools Helpline. The Safe Schools Helpline is a free and confidential option for our students to report threats of violence, illegal activity, or any activity they think can harm students or staff in our schools. There is a toll-free number students can call or a number they can text or a web page where they can report their concerns and talk to a trained mental health counselor. During the school year, we utilize The Hope Squad program. This is a school-based peer support team that partners with… read more →
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.… read more →
We would like to announce a new staff appreciation award that will be given to Hilliard City School employees. The Embrace, Empower & Inspire Award will be presented throughout the school year to staff members who exemplify the values of the Hilliard City Schools and make exceptional contributions to our district. These staff members demonstrate the Hilliard Way by making a difference every day, investing time in others, and pursuing excellence. We hope our students, families, community members, and staff will take some time to nominate the staff member they feel best meets the criteria. You can watch the a video and get more details this web page.