Good afternoon!

I hope everyone has a great three day weekend! We completed the end of the quarter on Thursday. First Quarter report cards will be available next Friday. This is a good time to take a look at your child's grades and discuss progress. If your child is an athlete, please remember that students must be passing five (.5 credit) courses each quarter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the teacher. Our next Parent-Teacher Conference Night is on Thursday, Nov. 7 (3:00-6:30pm). The easiest way to contact the teacher is through Infinite Campus or Staff Directory. If you have concerns that are in multiple classes or more global, please contact your school counselor.

We appreciate the collaboration with our families to support our student success.

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

Mike

Thursday at all three lunches we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month! It was a great celebration planned and run by our Multicultural Club. It was a great day!

In an earlier version it was noted that AYU organized the event. It was the Jerome Multicultural club that planned and ran the event. My apologies.

On Tuesday, October 22, the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered to all 11th grade students and registered 9th and 10th grade students. To accommodate testing, all DCS high schools and Emerald Campus will operate on a three-hour delay.

• For students who use district transportation services, buses will run both at their normal pick-up times and on the three-hour delay schedule. This provides flexibility for students to either arrive at their regular time or follow the delayed schedule. Students who arrive at the normal time will have a quiet space to study or work while testing takes place. Breakfast will still be available.

• Once testing concludes, the school day will resume as usual at 10:55 a.m. for the high schools and 10:50 a.m. for Emerald Campus, starting with 4th period. The remainder of the day will follow the regular bell schedule.

Next Friday is our Halloween Out. It is a little early but it is our last home game. Here are your options:

Friday, Oct. 25: HALLOWEEN OUT

• Option 1: Wear a costume
• Option 2: Wear black, orange, purple, green

Thursday, Oct. 31: HALLOWEEN

• Jerome Staff/Student Dress Up Day (Staff Photo to start the day)

Dublin City Schools invites you to a public input session on Monday, October 21, from 7-8:30 PM at Jerome High School. While our school is not directly impacted by the upcoming boundary changes, the event is open to all. Cropper GIS will present in the Center for Performing Arts (CPA), followed by a review of proposed boundaries in the Commons. We value your feedback as we work to balance student populations and plan for future growth!

As we are nearing some of the Early Action Deadlines, we wanted to remind you of a few things!

• In order to send your transcript package, we ask that you complete your Senior Inventory. It is located in your To Do List in SchooLinks. If it is not completed, this could delay your transcripts being sent to your colleges.

• Once your Common App and SchooLinks accounts are linked, counselors can then send your transcripts. You do not need to request them to be sent.

• The Parent Brag Sheet is required only if you need a counselor or teacher letter. It is also located in the To Do List in SchooLinks.

• The Common App Counselor Recommendation Form automatically populates in SchooLinks if the college requires it. This is NOT the same as a counselor letter of recommendation. If you would like to request a counselor letter of recommendation, you need to talk with your counselor. We will NOT send a letter of recommendation unless it is requested.

• Please allow 15 school days for counselor letters of recommendation and 10 school days for transcripts.

Reach out to your school counselor if you have questions. We are here as little or as much as you need us!

At the end of the 1st semester students will participate in Semester Exams. This year exams will be on Dec. 17-20. We will be on an adjusted schedule to administer the exams. As you are preparing for winter break activities here are some guidelines that we will follow for exams:

• If your child is going to miss exam week for any reason, please contact our attendance office to do a pre-arranged absence.
• Neither students nor staff can reschedule an exam without administrator approval.
• Students leaving early for winter break will take exams WHEN THEY RETURN. We will run a make up exam schedule on Jan. 7-10 for students to complete any missed exams.
• Rescheduling exams for convenience is not permitted.

If you have specific questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Three Jerome students were among the 1.27% (1,336) selected from over 105,000 applicants from across the country to continue through our selection process based on their academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities. A 150 semifinalists can become Coca-Cola Scholars and receiving a $20,000 college scholarship.

Congratulations to Suhas Beeravelli, Rahhul Elangovan, and EthanXiao!

Best of luck on the next phase of the competition!

The Dublin Jerome Marching Band had an amazing performance last Saturday at OSU and placed 4th out of 34 bands at the Buckeye Invitational! Congratulations to our students and directors Mr. Abrams and Mr. Dillion.

Each month our DJHS staff identifies students for their outstanding qualities based on our Celtic Way! September characteristic is COMMUNICATION! Congratulations to these student leaders!

October Menus

Student can log into SchooLinks to see what colleges are coming in to visit. Visits are listed on the Home page under school events. Student can look every week and sign up for any college they would like any information on. Please only sign up for visit lots that have colleges listed.

Wednesday 10/23- Columbia University in New York

Thursday 10/24-University of Kentucky, Point Park University (Theatre & Dance)

Columbus College of Art & Design

Parents: We are looking for volunteers to come in and assist colleges during their visits. You can sign up to volunteer at https://forms.gle/JFaApRmdrw6NY9mD7.

Dublin City Schools is hosting three in-person events this fall to help students and families explore career pathways, DCS programs, and postsecondary opportunities. Each event will focus on specific career pathways and feature representatives from the 4 E's: Education, Employment, Enlistment, and Entrepreneurship. Attendees can connect with college faculty, local professionals, military representatives, and DCS staff to gain valuable insights for future planning.

Target Audience: Students and families in grades 6-12

Location: Emerald Campus

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm

Dates:

• Tues, Oct 22 - Featuring Business & Law, Education, Hospitality, and Human Services

• Tues, Nov 19 - Featuring Engineering/Technology, Transportation, and Arts & Communication
  
  

*Live virtual panels will also be held and recorded leading up to each DCS Pathway Fair to help educate students on different pathways - click here for more details about virtual panels

Questions? Please reach out to DCS Pathways Counselor, Kevin Patton - patton_kevin@dublinschools.net

Details and Information:

• For learning student drivers: We recommend using the Brand Road entrance for drop-off. This area offers a larger lot, providing more space for vehicle transitions.
• If you're arriving close to the start of school (7:50 or later): Please drop off on the Brand Road side. Hyland Croy entrance doors are locked at 7:55 a.m.

South Entrance: Maintain two lanes of traffic and proceed to the designated drop-off zone, following posted signs.

• Cars in Lane 1 should leave the lot via Aisle 3 (dark blue arrow)
• Cars in Lane 2 should follow the outer loop to exit. (light blue arrow)
• Aisle 2 will be blocked to all cars

North Entrance (green arrow) cars will merge into Lane 1 and follow the outlined pattern for drop-off. (dark blue arrow)

Students will still walk through the lot to enter the building and may pass in front of your vehicle. We ask that all drivers remain attentive and patient when exiting the area. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and efficient process for everyone.

Dublin's annual Global Travel Night will take place on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM via Zoom for parents & students to come and hear about all of the tour options as well as receive info on what’s included, the educational value of these experiences, and how to enroll. One of the amazing tours offered summer of 2026 is Wildlife, Culture, and Service in Rwanda!

Please RSVP if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/UFhPjpN5fzLyaWZ57.

(The Zoom link will only be sent to those who register).

Join us for the second annual Because You Can 5K Halloween Fun Run and Walk! This event supports Kateswell, a Central Ohio non-profit dedicated to helping cancer patients during their treatment journey. Thanks to our sponsors, every penny of race registration fees and donations goes to Kateswell’s Leslie Ungerott Fund, honoring an avid runner and Halloween enthusiast whose life was cut short by breast cancer.

Kateswell is a Central Ohio non-profit that supports cancer patients in Ohio during their treatment journey. Kateswell has commited provide$50,000 in assistance to DCS faculty, staff, and families in 2025 who need assistance in their cancer journey. To learn more about Kateswell, click here.

Last year’s race saw over 800 participants and raised more than $60,000, directly benefiting local families navigating their cancer journey. Let’s make this year even bigger and better! Costumes are highly encouraged!

We are also looking for volunteers--, you can sign up here. Helping out with the candy walk or the bounce houses would be a great way for older students to collect volunteer hours! Questions? Feel free to reach out to nate@kateswell.com.

Dublin Jerome High School Chess Club is excited to announce that they will be holding a chess tournament for any student in grades K-12. This is a great opportunity for young chess players of all skill levels to participate in a local event.

Details

When? Sunday November 3rd 10am to 4pm

Where? Dublin Jerome High School

Prizes: Separate prize categories for USCF rated and non-rated players, so everyone has a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

Registration: Form

Dublin Youth Athletics (DYA) is recruiting youth basketball officials for the upcoming season.The DYA Youth Basketball Officials program is open to 8th-12th graders.

Youth officials work games in the Boys 3rd-5th Grade & Girls 3rd-5th Grade Divisions of the DYA Recreation Basketball League. Regular season games begin in December and the tournament concludes in early March. Games are played on Saturday mornings and afternoons at elementary and middle school gymnasiums in the Dublin City School District.

Youth Officials earn $15-20 per game (games are typically 45-50 minutes) and can expect to work 20 to 40 games per season. Registration to become a DYA Youth Official is OPEN through November 3.

Preseason training clinics take place on Sundays in November. All training is facilitated by licensed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) officials. Additional information regarding training clinics will be e-mailed to all registered applicants.

For more information, visit https://www.dya.com/Default.aspx?tabid=707115

If you have any questions, please email office@dya.com

The Celts came out strong at the OCC Championships with decisive victories in both the Varsity and JV races. Notable performances came from Natalie Fouts (Junior, 1st), Helen Randolph (Senior, 4th) and Jillian Randolph (Freshman, 5th) who all earned 1st Team OCC honors in the Varsity race.

The open race accomplished a perfect score, not only sweeping the first 5 places of the race, but placing 8 in the top 10: Kiara Van Staden (Sophomore, 1st), Sienna Higbee (Junior, 2nd), Annabel Heitcamp (Freshman, 3rd), Heidi Herman (Junior, 4th), Mary Siston (Freshman, 5th), Adrianna Calcasola (Freshman, 7th), and Kaitlyn Layel (Senior, 8th).

Next up, the team competes at Districts on Saturday, October 19th at Hilliard Darby High School. The top 6 teams (out of a 14 team field) will advance to Regionals. Monday, the JV ladies will compete at JV Districts at Watkins Memorial High School. Let’s go Celts!

Please join us on social media for the latest up to date information from the PTO

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Twitter. https://twitter.com/JeromePto

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/djhspto/

October 18, 2024

Senate Bill 29 - Notification Regarding Device Monitoring

In compliance with Senate Bill 29 (SB29) and federal regulations, Dublin City Schools is providing this notice to inform families about the monitoring of school-issued devices. As a participant in the federal E-Rate program, Dublin City Schools adheres to the requirements of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This means that the district has an internet safety policy in place, which includes measures to block or filter access to inappropriate online content. Beyond compliance with CIPA, Dublin City Schools utilizes monitoring tools through our technology provider(s) for other permissible reasons as outlined under SB29 (ex: location tracking, web-browsing activity, and other student interactions with school-issued devices). These monitoring practices not only help in filtering content and alerting designated school personnel to potential threats, instances of violence, or indications of suicidal or self-harm ideation, but they also assist teachers in ensuring that students remain on task during class. These measures support the safety, learning, and productivity of our students both online and in the classroom. If you have questions about this notice, please email us at info@dublinschools.net.

Financial Aid/FAFSA Resources

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Financial Aid/FAFSA meeting that was hosted at Dublin Scioto High School on Tuesday. If you missed the presentation, here is a resource that was provided that has a link for the presentation slides. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kevin Patton, patton_kevin@dublinschools.net.

Beyond the Classroom

If you’re looking for something for your student, check out the Beyond the Classroom section on the Families Quick Links page on our website. This is where you can find lots of information and opportunities that happen outside school such as Athletics, After School Activities, the Info Hub, and Global Travel. These pages were just updated with new opportunities this week.

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA) is an organization that supports Black students as they progress through the school district. We organize social gatherings, mentorship opportunities and community service activities. We also host academic recognition programs which include annual scholarships for our graduating seniors. For more information email us at dublinaaparents@gmail.com or fill out our DPBSA Interest Form.

Explore the Extraordinary! International Travel Opportunities with Teachers

The DCS Global Travel Program is hosting a virtual Travel Information Night on October 29. Parents and students are invited to participate! This is your chance to hear about international educational opportunities being offered in 2026. Learn how District teachers will lead your student beyond the classroom on an enriching journey (you can come too)! Sign up for the Zoom session on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. We'll discuss travel plans, itineraries, what’s included, and how to enroll! RSVP to receive the Zoom link! Can’t make the meeting but want more information? RSVP and mark “Request information.” Want more detail? Check out the Global Travel page on our website!

Dublin Library’s Grave Tales Wednesday, October 23, 7-8 p.m.

Gather on the hill in front of the historic Dublin Cemetery for an evening of spooky family fun!

Grave Tales is an hour-long program of spooky storytelling. The stories start out gently for the younger crowd, but be warned: the stories get scarier, so older kids might want to stick around. All ages. Arrive early and bring a blanket. In case of rain, Grave Tales will be held indoors with limited seating.

Driver’s Education Classes

Is your student getting ready to get their driver’s license? Did you know that Dublin City Schools hosts Driver’s Education Classes right here in our three high schools? Training is provided by Driving Schools of Ohio and classes are available this Fall. Learn more here.

From the City of Dublin

Public Transit Options with LinkUS
LinkUS is COTA’s plan to connect Central Ohio with transit, sidewalks, bikeways and trails. What’s in that for Dublin? Learn more about Issue #47 and COTA plans to enhance public transit accessibility for people, families and communities.

Save the Date: Document Destruction Day

Ready to toss out your old documents? Bring your docs to shred and recycle them onsite at the City Fleet Building, 6351 Shier Rings Road, from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 2. Find the list of accepted items and how many boxes for shredding you can bring.

If you would like to have better access. to the Jerome Community community calendar please "subscribe" using the link below to add to your phones and in their calendar app.

Administrative Team

Principal: Mr. Mike Aurin

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Donita Hampton(Last Names A-E)

Assistant Principal: Mr. Mike Wayt (Last Names F-Lin)

Dean of Building Leadership Mrs. Julie Schoeler (Last Name Lip-R)

Assistant Principal: Dr. Bryan Arnold (Last Names S-Z)

Athletic Director: Mr. Jay Schwanke

Email: Jerome_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://jerome.dublinschools.net/
Location: 8300 Hyland-Croy Road, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614-873-7377
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dublinjeromehs/
Instagram: @dublinjeromehs