Important Upcoming Dates!

DECEMBER

• Dec. 2 - Dec. 20 - OST Retakes for select students:

  • Tues. Dec. 3 - OST Retakes - English 2 (ELA Part 1 & 2 during periods 1-4)

  • Thurs. Dec. 5 - OST Retakes - American History (during periods 1-4)

  • Thurs. Dec. 5 - OST Retakes - Government (during periods 1-4)

  • Thurs. Dec. 5 - OST Retakes - Biology

  • Tues. Dec 10 - OST Retakes - Algebra (during periods 1-4)

  • Weds. & Thurs. Dec. 11th - 12th - OST Retakes - Algebra 1 (during periods 1-4)

• Dec. 7 Tentative Choir caroling TBD

• Dec. 10 Winter Choir Matinee Concert 1pm (student event)

• Dec. 10 Winter Choir Concert 6-8pm (student & parent event)

• Dec. 11 National Honor Society Red Cross Blood Drive

• Dec. 11 Fort Hayes Field Trip 11 am (Sophomores)

• Dec. 12 Winter Band & Orchestra Matinee Concert - 1:45pm (student event)

• Dec. 12 Winter Band & Orchestra Concert - 6:30 - 8:00 pm (student & parent event)

• Dec. 19 All Day APEX Boot Camp (Select Students)

• Dec. 19 Briggs Power of One Student Leader Experience #1 8:00am – 2:00pm (select students)

• Dec. 19 Choir Winter Outreach Tour/Senior Center Visit

• Dec. 19 Fall Sports Banquet 7:00 - 8:30 pm

• Dec. 20 30-Minute Early Dismissal

• Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 All Schools Closed - Winter Break

JANUARY

• Jan. 7 World Language Palooza` -(student event)

• Jan. 9 High School Fair(zoom) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• Jan. 17 End of Quarter 2

• Jan. 20 All Schools Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Jan. 21 Professional Development Day Students Not in Attendance

• Jan. 22 Records Day Students Not in Attendance

• Jan. 29 Parent Teacher Conference 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

• Jan. 29 Briggs Entrepreneur Career Fair 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Student, Briggs Alumni & Parent Event)

• Jan. 30 Cohort 2027 - Sensational Sophomores Celebration 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (student event)

• Jan. 30 Mid-Year Award Assembly 8:45 - 10am (Student and Family Event)

FEBRUARY

• Feb. 3 - Mar. 28 OELPA testing for ELL students begins

• Feb. 4 Parent Teacher Conference 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

• Feb. 5 Professional Development Day Students Not in Attendance

• Feb. 13 Lunch w/ Loved One 11:00-12:00 -Discuss OST Testing Requirements. (Student and Family Event) (RSVP by Feb.10th - 75 seat capacity)

• Feb. 17 All Schools Closed

• Per Columbus City School policy, parents are only allowed 9 parent authorized attendance excuses.

• Arrival - Student drop off REAR OF BUILDING as early as 7am (breakfast 7:00 am - 7:25)

• Dismissal - Pickup student REAR OF BUILDING 2:30pm
• Parents must come to the front of the building to sign a student out. Students will be called from their classroom when you arrive.
• Students that sign in after 10:00am must sign in with a parent/guardian.

ESL LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE CENTER

To assist parents, nurses, teachers and other school personnel with district communication needs between 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Please Call ESL Department at 614-365-8802. Select the number corresponding to the language you require assistance with:

• For Spanish Press #1
• For Somali Press #2
• For Nepali Press #3
• For Arabic Press #4
• For French Press #5
• For Swahili Press #6
• For Kinyarwanda Press #7
• For English Press #8

Dear Columbus City Schools Staff and Students,

We are excited to announce the reopening of the Grow Your Own (GYO) Scholarship Program application for the 2025-2026 school year! Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, this program awards scholarships to individuals entering high-need teacher training programs.

Who Can Apply?

• All Columbus City Schools employees
• Columbus City Schools’ high school seniors

High-Need Licensure Areas in CCS:

• K-12 Physical Education
• K-12 Vocal Music
• K-12 Art
• Intervention Specialist (K-12 Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Intensive Needs)
• Middle/High School Integrated Math and Integrated Science
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Scholarship Details:

• Up to $7,500/year for 4 years
• Recipients commit to 4 years of teaching with Columbus City Schools
• The District will support the hiring of GYO recipients post-graduation

Application Requirements:

• Letter of Recommendation from your school leader
• Updated Resume
• Postsecondary Transcripts

How to Apply:

1. Complete the applicant portion of the application. Click here to access the application.
2. Submit to growyourown@columbus.k12.oh.us by January 1, 2025.

The district will finalize the application, and ODHE will begin reviewing submissions after the January 31, 2025 deadline.

For more information, please refer to FAQs, a YouTube video, and a slide show presentation.

Questions? Contact growyourown@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Hello Class of 2025 Students & Family Members!Read your CCS December Senior Update! This issue covers apprenticeships for trades, money for college, senior year to-dos, grades, work options after high school.

It's open! Get free help to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid!

If you ever have questions for yourself or your child, please reach out to your school counselor- we are here to help!

Take care,

The Department of School Counseling

The JV Girls basketball program at Briggs High School needs your support! The student-athletes on our team are more than just players—they are dedicated scholars, team leaders, and future stars. We had almost 30 girls come to tryouts this year, more than double from last year’s team.

With such a large turnout, we are seeking support from the community to be able to offer our students the best possible experience.

Your contribution will directly benefit our student-athletes by:

• Enhancing training facilities and equipment
• Feminine care products
• Team meals before games
• Supporting travel and competition costs
• Enriching our programs with new and innovative opportunities

Donations can be more than monetary as well. Gift cards, coupons, anything that we can potentially raffle off would help us as well. No matter how big or small, we won’t be able to do this without you!

If you are interested in contributing or would like more information about how you can help, please contact Cameron Pangallo, athletic director, at cpangallo@columbus.k12.oh.us or by phone at 614-365-8279.

What is College Credit Plus?

The State of Ohio's College Credit Plus Program can help students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from colleges and/or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options for college-ready students. Taking a College Credit Plus course from a public college or university is free, which means no cost for tuition, books, or fees. If you choose to attend a private college or university, you may have limited costs.

In place of regular high school classes, students can take college courses and earn credits that can be transferred to colleges and universities after graduation.

CCP Information Sessions

Columbus City Schools invites you and your student (s) to join us for ONE of these mandatory information sessions in order for your students to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP) courses during the 2025-2026 School Year. You can choose to attend ONLY ONE face-to-face, virtually, or watch the video. The session will include a presentation on the College Credit Plus Program and information on next steps. College/university representatives will also be presenting information and available for individual questions about their application process.

This meeting is mandatory for ALL students taking CCP courses, regardless if it's taken on the college campus, online, or in your high school. Attending the informational meeting must be completed yearly along with submitting the Letter of Intent.

For more information visit the CCS Higher Education Partnership link below.

Join Columbus City Schools’ Pathway Express for a day full of exploring STEM and Zoology!

Saturday, December 14, 2024

3 - 6pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (4850 W Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065)

Family Learning Experiences include:

• Free Flu Shots

• Marine Life Exploration with the Watters Aquatic Conservation Center

• Environmental Responsibility Awareness with Keep Columbus Beautiful

• Free Books and Giveaways (While Supplies Last)

• Experience the Magical Zoo Lights!

During December’s Pathway Express event, learning will be centered around Critical Thinking, a key quality in our Portrait of a Graduate. This means helping our students analyze and apply evidence-based reasoning to understand “big picture” challenges and how solutions affect other parts of a system.

Registration for the event opens Monday, November 18 at noon!

Families must register in advance for tickets by going to the link below.

Free transportation is provided! Buses will shuttle families from Northland, Walnut Ridge, South, and West High Schools to the zoo and back. Buses will depart from each school at 3:00 p.m. and will depart the zoo at 8:00 p.m. to drop families back off at the school that evening.

The Christmas season brings hope, joy, and togetherness. For families in need, The Salvation Army in Central Ohio offers support through our annual Christmas Cheer Program, providing toys for children (14 and under) and hearty food boxes to make the season brighter. This service is available to families across Franklin County. Please see details about the program in the flyer, or by visiting the site link below.

Registration Dates:

November 16th 10:00am -2:00pm (Citadel, Hilltop, East Main and Chapel at Worthington Woods locations Only)

November 18th 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm – 7:00pm

November 20th 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm-7:00pm

November 21st 10:00am-1:00pm

December 2nd 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm – 7:00pm

December 4th 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm-7:00pm

December 5th 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday

Locations:

Salvation Army Citadel Worship and Service Center 3662 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43224 614-262-8450 ext. 205

Salvation Army Hilltop Worship and Service Center 2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43204 614-274-7600 ext. 201

Salvation Army/Stowe Mission Center 888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206 614-449-8066 Salvation Army East Main Worship and Service Center 966 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205 614-437-2153

Salvation Army Chapel at Worthington Woods 760 Worthington Woods Blvd., Columbus, OH 43081 614-846-1884 ext. 10

Parents/Guardians will select toys and pick up a food box the week before Christmas. The time and location will be shared at Registration. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (614) 221-6561 x600

Didge Community Center will be offering a free holiday meal giveaway from 1pm-3pm December 19th.

• 667 Sullivant Ave
  Columbus, OH 43215 United States
• December 19th, 1pm-3pm

Bloom and Faith Community Church serve families on the west side of Columbus by providing clothes, shoes, accessories, and toys for children ages 0-3. Clients can shop up to 2x per month. Open shopping days operate on a first come, first serve basis.

• FCC shopping days are usually the last Tuesday of every month.

• Date: 12/17/24 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Faith Community church

Join Sullivant Gardens Community Center for a Winter Dinner on Friday, December 20th at 5PM! Food, cookie decorating, and a toy giveaway.

WAV workshops are open to the public at no cost, and encourages participants to come as they are with no art skill required. They are a great opportunity to find community through creative expression!

When: Ongoing, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-5:30 PM

Where: We Amplify Voices Studio, 1327 Sullivant Ave.

What: Drop-in program with social emotional learning activities including freestyle, dance, music, and art.

No registration required.

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) will be at the Hilltop Library (511 S. Hague Ave, 43204) the following Mondays from 4-6PM to answer questions. First come, first served. To receive free advice, you must have a gross household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Please be prepared to show proof of immigration status (if a non-citizen). Attorneys are available to answer questions only, and they will not attend court with you.

• 12/9: Family/Education Law (5:30-7:30)

Formerly HandsOn Central Ohio, LSS 211 provides community access to thousands of programs and services available from nonprofit, government, and healthcare organizations in Central Ohio. For a full list of resources and programs offered by LSS 211, please click the link below.

Freshtrak is an online tool that can be used to search for food access “events” in your community. Daily pantry hours, pop-up food events, and neighborhood resources are organized by zip code.

The State of Ohio offers FREE ID cards for Residents.

Who is eligible for a free Ohio Identification Card?

In order to qualify for a Free Ohio Identification Card (ID):

• You must be an Ohio resident
• You must be 17 years old or older
• Ohioans who are under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
• You can not already hold a valid driver license. Driver License holders can, however, choose to downgrade to a State ID.

Where do I get a free Identification Card (ID)?

In-Person

Visit any BMV deputy registrar license agency in Ohio.

Online

Many individuals who already have a valid State Identification card can renew their ID online through BMV Online Services. Replacement IDs for lost or stolen cards may also be obtained in certain circumstances through BMV Online Services.

How do I get a free Identification Card (ID)?

Ohio Identification (ID) Cards are issued to Ohio residents who do not have a valid driver license. If an individual has a driver license in a different state and applies for an Ohio ID, the driver license from that state will be canceled.

Ohio ID cards are valid for four years or eight years and there is no minimum age for obtaining one. You must provide proof of:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Social Security number (if ever assigned)
• Legal presence
• Ohio residency

Visit the link below for more information.

Divine Dignity helps bridge the gap for people in the community by providing access to free hygiene and cleaning products each month. Divine Dignity will be at Dodge Rec Center (667 Sullivant Ave) from 10AM-5PM on the third Friday of the month to distribute 6 free hygiene or cleaning items. Please bring your ID.

• The 3rd Friday of the month
• 10am-5pm

Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages? Please share the document below with your staff and families in the event that they need assistance in another language.

https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/6810

Email: swarbington@columbus.k12.oh.us

Website: Briggs High School Homepage

Location: 2555 Briggs Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43223

Phone: 615-365-5915

Attendance: 614-365-5639