Good Afternoon!

This week was a busy one in and out of the classroom. We had Picture Day, Club Fair, Class Meetings, Meet the Teachers, and Senior Parent meeting! This provides us the opportunity to communicate and build relationships will all of the members of Jerome.

In addition our teachers began to establish behavioral and academic expectations in their classroom. The goal of these expectations is to provide students with the tools, resources and guidelines to help prepare them for success. To learn about these expectations, please review their classroom syllabus.

We are working to develop and build the skills of our students and our ability to connect and collaborate as a school community is vital for that to happen. We are appreciative for all your help and support to begin the year. It has been a great start and as a team we can continue that momentum.

Have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend!

Mike

Our Fall Stadium athletic events have begun. We are excited to have you at these events and want everyone to have a safe event to celebrate our student-athletes. To help ensure we are providing this experience we have developed a safety and security expectations to "know before you go". The documents below provide guidance on activities and items on the days of events.

Please take some time to review this information and feel free to contact Mr. Schwanke or myself with any questions.

GO CELTS!

A Student Athletic Pass: Heather Cooley

A Student Parking Pass: Gavin Baumgardner

A $25 Gift Certificate to Jacquemin Farms Cafe: Amy Niekamp

$25 Gift Certificate to Beer BarrelL: Julie Donato

Premium Graduation Seat (4 family members)Heather Cooley

The Knot Gift Card ($10): Aisling Reynolds

Celts Sweatshirt: Alissa Sway

Celts t-shirt: Wendy Keeler, Jennifer Macdonald, Carrie Everingham, Melinda Swanner

Thank you for your support!

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PTO is kicking off their annual membership drive and we need your support in being the Parent in our Parent Teacher Organization! We will be holding a raffle for the next 5 weeks with fun prizes including athletic passes, parking passes, tickets to Jerome drama productions, gift cards and even premium graduation seats! For every $25 you donate, you will be entered into the weekly drawings. The more you donate, the more you will be entered.

Donating is easy, you can support us through Zelle (djhstreas@gmail.com) or Paypal (@DublinJeromePTO) or send a check into the attendance office made out to Dublin Jerome High School PTO.

We are excited to announce our partnership with SponsorPlace. SponsorPlace is a platform that allows us to offer unique opportunities to our partners in the business community. We are excited to offer assets that our business community, small or large can support our school.

If you own a business or know someone who does, please share this opportunity with them. We are excited to cultivate relationships and build our brands together!

The PTO is helping the CAP (Celtic Advisory Program) team host a tailgate for the Dublin Jerome Class of 2028 Freshman on Friday, August 30th at 5:30 pm. There will be a fun tailgate, attended only by the Freshman and CAP team to kick off the first home Jerome football game and celebrate our FRESHMAN!! We will have pizza for all!! Lots of fun activities planned. We are asking that freshman parents please consider donating! The gift cards will be raffled off for the freshman by CAP.

See the Sign Ups below. Please bring all donations to the Jerome front office and indicate that it’s for the Freshman tailgate.

As a parent, managing links, tools, resources and logins for our high school students can be challenging. The same is true for our teachers. To help simplify and organize our tools I created a hub for our staff.

The DJHS Staff Hub has been heIpful so I have spent some time refining and created one for our families. The goal is to give you a quick and helpful stop for all your needs as a Jerome parent. It is a living document so I can update in real time. I hope you find it helpful. Any feedback welcome.

Building a positive and collaborative teacher-family relationship is extremely important to our students success. We do our best to resolve issues at the level that is closest to the situation. Next week I will provide contact levels for families when they have an issue or concern.

Here are some general guidelines as we begin the year:

• All student and parent emails will receive a response within 24 hours on a school day.
• Late evening emails should not expect a response. If a student is in need of classroom assistance, they may email the teacher and it can be addressed in the classroom the following day.
• Communications over the weekend will receive a response the following Monday.

During the school day we want our staff focused on engaging students in the classroom. Each of our teachers has work time in the morning and a plan period during the day to respond to parents. In many situations a phone call or face to face meeting is much for productive to resolve the issue. Our primary goal is to provide collaborate on a response to achieve a quality outcome.

In May, 2024, Ohio Governor DeWine signed House Bill 250, which included a requirement that school districts have policies in place for this school year that limit student cell phone use as much as possible during school hours and reduce cell phone-related distractions in classroom settings.

Over the summer all Dublin 9-12 buildings collaborated to develop a set of practices for students throughout their school day. Our team reviewed DCS Policy 5136 to develop our practices. The poster to the right included the practices and details for our students during the 2024-2025 School Year.

If you would like to learn more about the policy requirements in House Bill 250, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce created a webpage which can be accessed here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This year we have a new team running the Jerome Clinic: Mandy Boyles, Clinic Aide and Kelly Miller, Nurse.

They have been hard at work ensuring that our clinic is in compliance and up to date for our families. Please see a few reminders from them below:

1. Please be sure to complete your Infinite Campus annual updates for their students. Pay specific attention to mark and sign the emergency medical authorization portion.

2. If you are a Senior please submit your second meningitis vaccination record and/or obtain their vaccine if they haven't yet. Date of exclusion is 9/5.

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

HOW TO APPLY (Video)

APPLY HERE

We have a number of colleges that visit DJHS throughout the fall. We are looking for parent volunteers to greet and assist the college reps when they arrive. Click the button below to volunteer!

Financial Aid/FAFSA Presentation - DCS Parent Meeting (students welcome)

Representatives from OSU's Financial Aid Office will guide parents and students through a presentation designed to help families with the college financial aid process. Come learn about the recent changes to the FAFSA and gain knowledge that will help with how to navigate this process.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 15th 7:00-8:30 (45 min presentation followed by time for questions with OSU financial aid reps)

Where: Dublin Scioto High School - Performing Arts Center

Target Audience: Primarily Parents of Seniors and Juniors, but all DCS parents and students are welcome!

Administrative Support Staff: Mrs. Michelle McConnell and Mrs. Jeannie Vaccari

Registrar: Mrs. Becky McPherson

School Counselors

• Lisa Bauer (A - Ch)
• Jennifer Rodgers (Ci - Han)
• Tyler Baker (Hao - Lin)
• Andrea Baylin (Lip - Pa)
• Andy Zweizig (Pe - So)
• Aaron Bauer (Sp - Z)

Student Support/Social Emotional Services

• Mrs. Kirsten Borton Mental Health Professional (MHP)
• Ms. Heather Feehan Mental Health Professional (MHP)
• Mrs. Dana JacksonMental Health Professional (MHP)/Safe and Drug Free Schools Focus
• Mrs. Erin Potenzini School Psychologist

At the beginning of the school year, we see an increase in DJHS parody accounts (Jerome Barstool, Almost Friday Jerome). These are not sanctioned or run by DCS or Dublin Jerome. They are typically created by anonymous Jerome students and are difficult to pinpoint who is running them.

These accounts are emulate popular national social media accounts. We do our best to guide and reinforce appropriate content however, it is not always followed. If there is content that you feel is not appropriate, please contact me. I would also encourage that you report the content or the account.

Please have a conversation with your child about these accounts and the impact it can have on fellow classmates and the school community.

We have a number of students enrolled in a DCS Virtual Course or College Credit Plus. Students in these courses will have a scheduled Study Hall or with permission are scheduled OUT.

For safety and security purposes if they have OUT on their schedule they are expected to not be in the building. If students would like to remain in the building to complete course work they will need to be placed in a study hall.

Please contact your school counselor or assistant principal if you have any questions .

Students are not permitted to have food delivered to Jerome during the school day (7:15-2:42). This is a safety and security concern. If a student orders food they will not be permitted to pick up until the end of the day. Students have the ability to purchase a school lunch or bring their own lunches.

Seniors receive an email with specific details for parking passes that will include a link to register. Students may drive next week without a pass but will be required to purchase one during their designated window.

• Students are permitted to drive to school on the first days without a pass.
• Parking passes for the school year are $60. All spots are first come, first serve and student parking will be assigned in the Brand Road Lot first.

DCS buses pick up students riding the bus at the end of the day on both sides of Jerome. Below are the locations/bus numbers for pick up. If you are unsure which bus your child rides, please check Infinite Campus.

HYLAND CROY BUS PICK UP (Stadium Side)

6, 14, 15, 40, 52, 58, 75, 93, 122, 131, 138, 146, 148, 152, 154, 155

BRAND RD SIDE BUS PICK UP
2, 42, 60, 71, 77, 86, 117,140, 145, 150, 153

1. Parents may drop-off at the Brand Road or Hyland Croy sides of the building. Busses also drop-off on both sides of the building.

2. Traffic is at its peak at 7:45am. Please be patient and plan accordingly.The first few days for traffic is messy. Thank you!

DJHS has about 170 lockers that students may request to have assigned. Earlier today students were sent a Google Form to request a locker if they would like to have a locker during the school day.

• Students that request a locker will be contacted by a school administrator.
• Students are permitted to have backpacks throughout the school day for their supplies and materials.

Looking forward to HOCO 2024-- "A Night in Paris"

Saturday, Sept. 14 (8:00-10:30pm)

Applications for National Honor Society memberships are now open! Juniors and seniors with cumulative weighted GPAs as of June 2024 that are 3.500 or above are eligible to apply. Students received an email with full application information-- it is also available here. In order to apply, there are service hour requirements. The deadline for student applications is Wednesday, September 18 at 11:59pm. No late applications will be accepted. Please visit our website for FAQs or have your student email Ms. Pochodylo with any questions.

Check out the all new Student Council Website. There is also a link to APPLY to be a member of Student Council! Due by Thursday, Aug. 29, 11:59PM.

Throughout the Fall we have spirit days on Fridays. We will also have two spirit weeks to celebrate Homecoming and our 20th Anniversary. Here is the Fall Theme Schedule and Friday night recognitions.

We encourage all students to participate but we also invite all families to take part and wear the corresponding theme to the football game!

The Sports Patronage Club is putting up a drop box! The drop box will be near the main entrance of the school building, in front of the main office, and will aim to collect all usable sports equipment. Anything collected will be donated to Leveling the Playing Field, a non-profit organization with the mission of providing adequate sports equipment to underprivileged athletes. Every piece of equipment goes a long way toward creating a society where everyone can experience the wonders of sports, not just people with the means for it.

Will return soon!

The Celts came out strong in their first meet this season. Varsity finished 5th in a field of 30 teams while JV finished 2nd in a field of 14. Some highlights were a 2nd place individual finish from Junior Natalie Fouts in the Varsity race as well as an individual victory and podium finishes from Freshman Allie Guster (1st), Freshman Annabel Heitcamp (8th) and Sophomore Eva Weber (10th). Nice job ladies! Next up is the Pickerington North XC Classic.

The Jerome Field Hockey team is selling FALL MUMS through 8/31/24. FREE DELIVERY is available within the Dublin School District! Members of the Jerome Field Hockey team will deliver your order around 9/8/24 right to your doorstep! With autumn in the air, now is the perfect time to secure your fall mums all while supporting a worthwhile cause.

Mums will come in a 9" pot and are approximately 20-22" across and 18-20" tall. Choose from an array of colors.

Orders may be placed online here: MUM ORDER FORM LINK

Thank you for your support! If you have questions or need assistance ordering, please contact jeromefhboosters@gmail.com

Come out and eat and support DJHS Field Hockey!

The Dublin high school athletic departments will be continuing a partnership with Hometown Ticketing for the 2024-2025 school year.

We charge admission for ALL levels (freshman, JV, Varsity) Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Pre-sale/On-Line admissions are $8, while it is $10 cash at the gate. Senior guests (60+) and pre-school children are free. These ticketing policies are consistent across the league.

To avoid the hassle of “paying as you go,” and incurring on-line ticket charges for each transaction (you only pay a one-time Hometown Ticketing processing fee when purchasing ALL-SPORT PASSES), we make the following passes available below for pre-sale. Passes not valid for OHSAA playoff events.

Student Digital Pass: $63.00

Adult Digital Pass: $103.00

Family of 4 Digital Pass: $253.00

*There is a one time processing fee when purchasing passes.

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

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1819262148247948

Twitter. https://twitter.com/JeromePto

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

Annual Update Reminder

If you have not yet completed the annual update for your student, please complete this process as soon as possible. Items that can be confirmed or changed as part of the Annual Update include street address, phone number, email, and emergency contacts. The information gathered as part of the Annual Update supports the efficient operation of our district and is critical regarding our ability to communicate with parents in the event of an emergency.

Labor Day

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 2 is recognition of the Labor Day holiday.

Redistricting Webinar on August 27

Dublin City Schools is hosting a public information webinar on Zoom to discuss the upcoming redistricting process, led by third-party expert Cropper GIS. The session will cover the process, timeline, and how parents can provide input. The link to join will be available on the district's redistricting webpage the day of the event. At this time, impacted schools include Glacier Ridge Elementary, Abraham Depp Elementary, Eli Pinney Elementary, Deer Run Elementary, Sells Middle School, Karrer Middle School, Grizzell Middle School, and Eversole Run Middle School.

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