Welcome back Briggs Families and Students. I am honored to serve as your principal for another school year. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 21, 2024. I want every student to be present on the first day of school and thereafter. We will host a family and staff meet and greet for incoming 9th grade students and new students on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6pm-7:30pm.
My main objectives this year are to continue to provide a safe learning environment and strengthen the existing academic and Social Emotional Learning structures which include our Bruin STRONG PBIS program, student Power of One leadership program, Student Led Restorative Practices. My other main objectives are to increase our community partners and alumni involvement, increase graduation rate, increase daily student attendance, academic performance on all state assessments, and student participation in our CCP(College Career Credit Plus) and AP courses, and student extracurricular activities. During the 2023-24 school year the percent of students passing the Algebra Ohio State Achievement test increased by 6% for the second year in a row, which makes our math algebra OST passing rate the 4th highest in the district. If you have any questions throughout the year please communicate with your child's administrator, counselors, and teachers.
Additionally, check the school website www.ccsoh.us/briggshs for ongoing updates and resources to stay up to date on important information, including staff emails, weekly Smores Family Engagement Newsletter and much more!
Pamela Smith
Principal
Briggs High School
We are Bruin STRONG (Supportive, Trustworthy, Respectful, Open Minded,
Never Give Up, Growth Minded)
Briggs Mission: To empower students to succeed and reach their goals.
Briggs Vision: Cultivating Learners and Leaders
Arrival, Dismissal, Attendance Procedures
ARRIVAL
- All students must enter Briggs at the rear of the building as early as 7:00 AM – please be cautious and drive slowly around the school as both staff and students are crossing the drive.
- All students will be required to go through a security check to remove all metal objects from his/her person (e.g., belt buckles, jewelry, keys, coins, batteries, electronic devices, etc.) and to place the metal objects and any bags, backpacks, briefcases, knapsacks, purses, or parcels on a table. Please Click Here for details regarding metal detector procedure (https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11349)
- Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM -7:25 AM and school begins promptly at 7:30 AM.
- All students should be at school on time. If a student arrives after 10:00 am, a parent or guardian must sign student in at the attendance office (front doors) with a written excuse.
- Per Columbus City School policy, parents are only allowed 9 parent authorized attendance excuses.
If you need to pick your student up early for an appointment, please do your best to do so before 2:00 so that you will be able to exit – after this the buses will block the exit for the safety of students and so that the buses can exit promptly.
- Students are released at 2:30 pm and are to exit the building unless they are here for an extra-curricular activity and supervised by a Briggs coach or staff member.
Important Upcoming Dates! 24/25 SY
Briggs HS 2024 - 2025 Calendar
AUGUST
Aug. 15 9th Grade & New Student Orientation - 6-7:30 pm
August 17 CCS Back-to-School Family Resource Fair 10 am - 2 pm (546 Jack Gibbs Blvd's campus)
Aug. 19-20 Professional Development Days Students Not in Attendance
Aug. 21 First Day for Students
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 2 All Schools Closed - Labor Day
Sept. 17 Open House - 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sept. 18 Professional Development Day Students Not in Attendance
Sept. 23 Picture Day
Sept. 23 - Sept. 28 HOCO Week/Spirit Week
Sept. 23 Seniors Day - Dress up like a old person
Sept. 24 00’s Day - Dress up like a 2000’s artist
Sept. 25 Trading Places Day - Teachers dress like students & students dress like teachers
Sept. 26 Anything but a bookbag day
Sept. 27 Purple/Yellow Day
Sept. 26 Homecoming Game Briggs vs. Eastmoor
Sept. 28 Evening Homecoming Dance - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
OCTOBER
Oct. 8-9 PSAT 10th & 11th grade
Oct. 10 Parent Teacher Conference 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct. 10-11 Briggs HS Internship Fair for 9th & 10th grade
Oct. 18 Professional Development Day Students Not in Attendance
Oct. 21 Parent Appreciation Coffee/Hot Chocolate Donut Event - Panorama 6:30 AM - 8 AM
Oct. 22 End of Quarter 1
Oct. 23 Records Day Students Not in Attendance
Oct. 24 Parent Teacher Conference 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct. 24 Open Lab College Application Support 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Oct. 24 Senior Parent Meeting 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Get in the Game – Sign Up for Fall Sports! 🏈⚽🏐
Hey students! Ready to show your school spirit, stay active, and have a blast with friends? Fall sports are kicking off soon, and we want YOU on the team! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, there's a place for everyone.
Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of the action! 💪
I KNOW I CAN -
Have Questions? Please Contact:
Natalie Cosgray
College and Career Advising Manager
Briggs High School
https://scheduler.zoom.us/ncosgray-briggs
I Know I Can
Dream Big. Work Hard. We'll Help.
215 N. Front Street
Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Have Questions? Please contact:
Mrs. Diawara (Jah-war-rah) or Mrs. D.Phone: 380.997.1024
Cell: 614.641.0410
Email: hdiawara2730@columbus.k12.oh.us
Students, please click the link below for internship opportunities from Mrs. D.
https://sites.google.com/columbus.k12.oh.us/whs20-diawara/home-page
Need parent portal support?
Parents/guardians MUST update your parent portal to recieve the following:
Stay engaged in your child’s education through the Parent Portal. Families are able to securely access valuable student information:
- School communication (phone calls, attendance calls, phone dialers)
- School Bus Transportation/view bus route
- Update Contact Information and Address
- Teacher Contact
- Grades and Course Schedules
- Daily Attendance
- Paperless Applications for: School Choice, Summer School, and Career Tech
- Missed Assignments for Middle and High schoolers
- Pay Fees
Need assistance logging in or signing up for Parent Portal?
Please call CCS Factline at 614-221-3228 or email parentportalaccess@columbus.k12.oh.us (in the email upload a picture of your photo ID, your name, your student's name and student's D.O.B)
Download the Campus Parent App to your phone. Visit ccsoh.us, click on the Families link, and Create a CCS Parent Portal account.
ESL Assistance For Families
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.
Sheila Warbington - Family Ambassador - Briggs HS
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