We are proud to announce that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released the 2023-24 Ohio School Report Cards, and Hilliard City Schools has much to celebrate. Our district earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, signifying that we exceeded state standards. Even more exciting, the Hilliard City Schools was ranked #1 out of 606 public school districts in Ohio for overall value-added composite (value-added score), according to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This is the second year in a row that the Hilliard City Schools has been ranked #1 in the state of Ohio on this critically important measure. The value-added score, a pivotal measure of our students’ academic growth, goes beyond mere test scores. It zeroes in on the progress each student makes over the school year despite their starting point. This underscores the unwavering commitment of our teachers and staff to ensure every student is making strides and growing academically. The Progress Component, based entirely on value-added data, compares students’ growth to what was expected based on their previous state test performance. This approach helps ensure we’re focusing on the individual progress of every student and their readiness for future success. I want to… read more →
Why is Hilliard City Schools on the November 5 ballot? For the first time in eight years, Hilliard City Schools will be on the ballot. Starting in Fiscal Year 2023, our district’s expenditures began to exceed revenues, requiring us to dip into our cash reserves to cover the gap. While this has allowed us to maintain operations, our latest five-year financial forecast, updated in May 2024, shows the urgent challenges ahead. Without additional revenue, our cash balance is projected to decline rapidly, leading to a negative balance by the end of the 2028 school year. Currently, our revenue is projected to grow by only 1.5% or less each year, while our expenditures are expected to increase between 3% and 5% annually. This growing gap highlights the need for new funding to ensure the long-term financial health of our district. The new revenue from Issue 39 would help address this financial shortfall and provide funding for critical improvements, including: Replace and build three new elementary schools Add a third sixth-grade building Additional Preschool Center District-wide safety upgrades Enhancements to all performing & fine arts spaces Improvements to middle & high school athletic fields Renovating all elementary playgrounds For more information on… read more →
Did you know we’ve added a new feature to all of our Hilliard City Schools webpages? In the upper right corner of both our school and district homepages, you’ll find a button labeled Issue #39 Levy 2024. This link takes you to all the key information and facts about the levy, which will be on the ballot for the November 5th general election. CLICK HERE to access all the key facts and information about Issue #39!
Hilliard City School District has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in the preparation and issuance of our budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year! This award, presented by ASBO International, recognizes our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and high standards in financial planning. We are incredibly proud of our team for their hard work and dedication to upholding the best practices in school budgeting. To view our certificate presented by ASBO International, click below. ASBO Meritorious Budget Award Certificate
SAVE THE DATE: May 14th, 4-7 PM! Join Hilliard City Schools, the City of Hilliard, and Hilliard City Lab for an Innovation Showcase at The HUB. Explore cutting-edge projects, hands-on activities, and creative solutions from students, community members, and local innovators. This event is an opportunity for students and community members to demonstrate how they’re making a difference in the community and in learning through innovation. There will be food trucks and activities for kids of all ages.
Hilliard Darby High School and Washington Elementary have been recognized as a Purple Star School by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This award celebrates the school’s dedication to supporting military-connected students and their families. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! These two join Davidson and Bradley High Schools which have already been designated as Purple Star Schools. To learn more about the Purple Star Award, click here!
Business Meeting begins at 6:30pm Program begins at 7:00pm Meeting Date Program Meeting Location September 16th ISPTO Function/Expectations Building Use District Wellness Updates from Dr. Marschhausen Crossing Elementary October 21st Tour of Tolles Tolles Technical Center November 18th Arts & Music Davidson HS January 20th Technology Implementation Science Curriculum Updates Memorial MS February 17th Aramark/Tour of Cafeteria Bradley HS No March Mtg. unless Feb cancelled due to weather. April 21st District Finances Options in HCSD from student perspective Hoffman Trails Elementary