Briggs High School

Relationship Week

The Office of Whole Child Supports invites you to participate in Relationship Week from Monday, February 10-14, 2025. This year’s theme is Promoting Healthy Communities.

Celebrate kindness, connection, empathy, and belonging in your classroom, school, organization, or community. Research has shown that more hopeful students perform better, believe in pathways to desired goals, and are naturally motivated to pursue them.

*Click Here - Briggs HS Cohort 2025 Senior Year Events Calendar

Check back regularly! If any changes are made to the senior calendar, this link will reflect those changes.

*Click Here for Senior Parent Updates!

FEBRUARY

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

• Feb. 4 Parent Teacher Conference & FAFSA Workshop 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 Deadline Feb. 10th 75 seat capacity - Pizza) Click Here to signup

• Feb. 15 (*Seniors - Deadline to submit graduation survey https://forms.gle/YduWR4MwuXaRGRnY8) Click Here for more information!

• Feb 19 & 20 Signs of Suicide Program 10th grade

• Feb. 17 All Schools Closed

• Feb. 27 (*Seniors - Senior Milestone Cap & Gown Picture Day @ Briggs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM -caps and gowns will be provided)

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. 12 Junior & Seniors -Job Fair @ Briggs HS 8 AM - 10 AM (Flyer & RSVP LInk Below)

• Mar. 21 End of Quarter 3

• Mar. 24 OST English 2 testing begins

• Mar. 26 Records Day Students Not in Attendance

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

• 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/Young Picture, Senior Portrait & Post a Note- email Christy Olson, Yearbook Editor colson@columbus.k12.oh.us (see senior parent updates below)

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

• May 22 Senior Fest 2025

• May 23 Region 1 Senior Scholar Walk

• 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

• June 19 All Schools Closed - Juneteenth

AUGUST

• Summer Graduation (Date & Time To Be Determined)

• 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.

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.

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

Purchase Briggs High School Events and Apparel

1. Open LocalLevel events

2. Type Briggs into the Category, Organization, Event space as shown with red arrow above.

3. Pick your event or Spirit Wear

School Year 2024-2025

Please fill out this Sports Sign Up Sheet.

After Completion, your form will go direct to the coaches.

GO BRUINS!

Dear Parents/Guardians of Senior Graduates Class of 2025,

We are pleased to inform you that in this school year’s yearbook, we will be adding a “personal” section for your graduate from you! We are also planning to show these pics at the senior graduation ceremony.

You will have the choice of one or two or all of the following:

1. Post your graduates Senior Portrait

2. Post your graduates baby picture or a young picture

3. Post a message to your graduate (Try to keep under 5 sentences)

Once you have decided what you want to submit, email it to colson@columbus.k12.oh.us (Christy Olson) Yearbook Editor.

Please make sure to include your graduates first and last name.

Deadline is May 2, 2025.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Olson at the email address above.

Thank you so much for your time!

Pamela Smith

Christy Olson
Briggs HS
Art I-IV

Happy New Year, and happy snow day! Read your CCS January Senior Update! This issue covers getting those dollars for college, top 10 high paying jobs that don't need any four years of college, support for foster care students and how to earn diploma distinctions!

Does your child have missing assignments bringing down their Semester 1 Final grades? Use today to get those done and bring up grades by NEXT week!

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

Dear Briggs Families,

Do you know of businesses or agencies who may be able to participate in the Briggs HS Job Fair and offer our students volunteer or employment opportunities? If so, please share this flyer and RSVP link with them!

Please complete this form to confirm your participation in the Briggs High School Job Fair scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Job Fair Description:

This job fair is designed to foster employment connections and career opportunities for junior and senior high school students, both during their high school years and beyond. We kindly request that you RSVP using the link provided below and respond to a few questions regarding how your business or organization can contribute to this initiative. Thank you for your participation and support. Click Here

I Know I Can's traditional scholarships and grants (Founders, IKIC Grant, Columbus Promise) are exclusive to CCS seniors. Scholarship and Grant applications will be available starting January 6, 2025.

Need help filling out your 2025 FAFSA application? I Know I Can is here to help.

Contact:

Natalie Cosgray

College and Career Advising Manager

Briggs High School

ncosgray@columbus.k12.oh.us

ncosgray@iknowican.org

https://scheduler.zoom.us/ncosgray-briggs

College Credit Plus

Students who will be in 7th through 12th grades for the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to apply for CCP. Admission into the program is determined by the college/university for which the student takes CCP courses.

Information Sessions

• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at Dominion Middle School (100 Arcadia Ave.) at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Feb. 12, 2025 at Mifflin High School (3245 Oak Spring Street) at 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2025 - Webinar at 6:30 p.m.

Types of School Choice Applications:

School Choice Lottery: For parents/guardians of KG-12th grade students wishing to apply to attend a school other than the school assigned.

Reservation Admissions: For students who currently attend a school that is eligible to reserve a seat in the next school with the same programming. Reservation applications will be available on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted by January 31, 2025 via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Request to Return to Home School: For students attending a school in Columbus City Schools that is not their school of address. The request will be available for submission beginning on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by March 21, 2025.

Selective Admissions: For students who meet specific criteria. The Selective Admissions application will be available on January 8, 2025, for students who qualify, and must be submitted via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by January 31, 2025.

Inter-District Open (IOE) Enrollment: For students living outside of the Columbus City Schools boundaries and wish to attend a school in the CCS District. IOE application deadlines follow the same deadlines as the School Choice Lottery.

Airforce Junior ROTC: For students entering 9th-12th grade who want to join the Airforce Junior ROTC on the campus of Fort Hayes HS. Students who are accepted to Fort Hayes through the Junior ROTC lottery, must adhere to all ROTC guidelines. Students who are accepted to Fort Hayes through the Junior ROTC lottery will be returned to their school of address should a decision be made that drops ROTC from the student's schedule. ROTC applications will be available on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted by February 21, 2025.

School Choice Dates to apply for the 2025-2026 School Year:

• High School & Middle School Lottery Applications: Accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday, February 28, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt.
• Elementary School Lottery Applications: On-time lottery applications accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, February 3, 2025 through Monday, March 31, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt.
• Selective Admissions Applications: Applications available to eligible students Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a submission deadline of Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the Parent Portal.
• Request to Return to Homeschool Application: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025.
• Reservations: Accepted via the Parent Portal for eligible students from Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, January 31, 2025.
• ROTC: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday February 21, 2025.

2025 CCS SUMMER OPPORTUNITY AND ENGAGEMENT FAIR

Saturday, February 8, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

East High School

1500 E Broad Street (Free parking. Translation services available.)

Dive in and explore what Columbus has to offer this summer for kids and teens at the 2025 Summer Opportunities and Engagement Fair on Saturday, February 8, at East High School, 1500 E. Broad Street from 10am-1pm.

Over 50 community organizations, partners, and Columbus City Schools departments have gathered to share information on camps, academic enrichment, STEM, arts, and overall summer fun.

This year's festivities also feature workshops to guide families through the graduation requirements, college financial aid updates, special needs opportunities, and more.

Get the resources you need to plan your summer!! Register Today!

Brought to you by the Columbus City Schools' Office of Engagement.

Essential Resources for Winter

Click the links below for helpful resource lists and tools:

• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – Interactive Map
• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – PDF
• Clothing, Hygiene Items, and Home Goods Resource List
• Utility & Housing Payment Assistance Programs
• Best Gas Prices in Columbus
• Free Home Weatherization for Income-Eligible Franklin County Residents
• Grief Support, Support Groups, Substance Use Help, and More
• Emergency Food Help
• Emergency Housing Help
• Helpful Hotlines
• Columbus Street Card
• How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

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

Need parent portal support? 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.

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