Class of 2025 Senior Information

📅 Briggs High School 2024–2025 Calendar Highlights

MAY

• Mon, May 12 – 8th to 9th Grade Challenge Day (All-Day)

• Tues, May 13 – 8th to 9th Grade Challenge Day (All-Day) & Meningitis Clinic

• Thurs, May 15 – Matriculation Field Trips (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)

  • Deadline to complete graduation requirements for May 31 ceremony

• Fri, May 16 – Prom @ The Vue, 7:00–10:00 PM (Juniors & Seniors -CLICK HERE for Prom Details)

• Sat, May 17 – Senior Breakfast w/ Chris Cakes @ Briggs, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (CLICK HERE to RSVP & Event Details) - Limit 200 - First Come, First Served

• Weds, May 21 – End-of-Year Awards Assembly & Senior Recognition @ 8:45 AM

• Thurs, May 22 – Senior Kings Island Matriculation Trip 9:00 AM–7:30/8:00 PM (Flyer - Click Here)

• Fri, May 23 –

1. Senior's Last Day of School -
2. 7:30 AM- 12:15 PM -Senior Region 1 Scholar Walk/Senior Clap Out
3. CDHS Completer Ceremony (9:30 AM or 12 PM depending on which CTE program student is in)

• Mon, May 26 – Memorial Day (All Schools Closed)

• Tues, May 27 – Fort Hayes Completer Ceremony (Click Here For More Information)

• Thurs, May 29 –

1. Graduation Rehearsal-Seniors MUST attend and arrive no later than 8 AM
2. Last Day for Students

• Fri, May 30 – Records Day (No School for Students)

• Sat, May 31 – Class of 2025 Graduation starts @ 12:00 PM (All seniors must arrive between 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM)

  • Location: Nationwide Arena Graduation Schedule, Dress Attire, & Directions - Click Here

JUNE

• Weds, June 19 – Juneteenth (All Schools Closed)

AUGUST

• TBD – Summer Graduation

Summer School/Summer Experience Registration is now open! Encourage your student(s) to sign up for this great opportunity to stay on track or get ahead.

📍 Briggs High School is a Summer School Site.
📅 June 9 – July 18 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📚 APEX in-person learning

How to Register:
Applications for the 2025 Summer Experience can be found and submitted through the Parent Portal.

👉 [Click here for Summer School/Summer Experience details]
👉 [Click here for a Parent Portal registration walk-through]

Don't miss out—space limited!

Make It To The Finish Line May 2025 Important Parent Information

Briggs PROM - Enchanted Dreams - Junior & Senior Information

Briggs Senior King's Island Matriculation Trip

2025 Yearbook Order Link -Deadline to order June 12th

Senior Baby Pictures and More!

We are excited to announce that this year’s yearbook will include a special “personal” section to celebrate your graduate! We are also planning to showcase these pictures during the senior graduation ceremony.

You have the option to submit one, two, or all of the following:

• Your graduate’s Senior Portrait

• Your graduate’s baby picture or a picture from their younger years

• A personal message to your graduate (Please keep it under 5 sentences)

Once you’ve decided what you’d like to submit, please email it to colson@columbus.k12.oh.us (Christy Olson, Yearbook Editor).

Make sure to include your graduate’s first and last name with your submission.

Deadline: May 2, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Olson at the email above.

Thank you so much for your time and support!

Best regards,
Pamela Smith

Christy Olson
Briggs High School
Art I-IV

Here you can find helpful links and information to assist you with college and career readiness, the college search process, financial aid, resources for social and emotional learning, and contact information for the BHS School Counselors.Click Here - Briggs HS Counseling Webpage

Information on all of these pages are updated on an ongoing basis- so check back & click on each for new resources!

• CCS Resources for High School FamiliesGraduation (Requirements, Promotion, Diploma Types)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kendall Lawrence, Briggs School Counselor

klwarence1772@columbus.k12.oh.us

614-365-5915

Briggs School Counseling Website

Columbus City Schools has released its commencement schedule for the Class of 2025.

Dear Senior Parents,

Starting January 23, 2025, in order for students to participate in senior events, students must meet the following requirements:

1. MUST HAVE On TRACK STATUS at Beginning of Q3

1. Earned 17.5 credits AND 3.5 credits in English & Math

1. NO APEX NEEDED

1. Have at least 1 seal Submitted or Earned

1. Have 90 Internship Hours DOCUMENTED w/ Mrs. D

We encourage all families to review these requirements with their student and ensure that they are on track to meet them. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our seniors as they approach this exciting milestone!

Kendall D. Lawrence

School Counselor

Briggs High School

Cohort 2025

klawrence1772@columbus.k12.oh.us

MARCH

• SAT Testing - 11th graders Class of 2026 (Week of March 3rd)

• Mar. 5 Professional Development Day Students Not in Attendance

• Mar. 11 PSAT Testing 9th graders Class of 2028 (Week of March 10th)

• Mar. 11 & 12 Briggs HS Internship Fair

• Mar. 21 End of Quarter 3

• Mar. 24 OST English 2 testing begins

• Mar. 26 Records Day Students Not in Attendance

• Mar. 28 Senior Fundraiser Movie Night 3pm-6pm Concession Available

APRIL

• Apr. 2 Honor Roll Celebration (Student Event)

• Apr. 10 - May 9 OST Testing: Algebra, Geometry, American History, Government

• April 12. Briggs Arts Festival 9 AM - 12 PM

• April 17 Talent Show hosted by Senior Council 12:45pm (during 7th & 8th period)

• Apr. 17 30-Minute Early Dismissal

• Apr. 18-25 All Schools Closed - Spring Break

MAY

• May 1 Spring Band Matinee Concert 1:45pm (Student Event)

• May 1 Spring Band & Orchestra Concert 6:30-8:00pm (Student & Parent Event)

• May 2 Deadline to submit senior baby pics Click Here for More Info email colson@columbus.k12.oh.us (Christy Olson) Yearbook Editor

• May 6 Spring Choir Matinee Concert 1:15 pm (Student Event)

• May 6 Spring Choir Concert 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Parent & Student Event)

• May 7 Professional Development Day Students Not in Attendance

• May 16 Prom 7pm-10pm

• May 17 Senior Breakfast w/ Chris Cakes (Tentative) 10am-12pm

• May 21 End of Year Awards Assembly & Senior Recognition 8:45 am (Parent & Student Event)

• May 22 Senior Fest 2025 (Tentative Date)

• May 23 Region 1 Senior Scholar Walk(Tentative Date)

• May 26 All Schools Closed - Memorial Day

• May 29 Last Day for Students

• May 30 Records Day Students Not in Attendance

• May 31 Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony 12PM - Graduation Schedule - Click Here

JUNE

• Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony (Date & Time To Be Determined)

• June 19 All Schools Closed - Juneteenth

AUGUST

• Summer Graduation (Date & Time To Be Determined)