Good Afternoon!

We have successfully navigated the first 12 days of school! It has been a really good start and the energy is the building is amazing. As we head into this long weekend, my hope is that you have some time for rest, relaxation, and a little fun.

There are lots of activities this weekend for everyone to enjoy. Be safe and we will see everyone on Tuesday!

Thank you for all your help and support!

Mike

Congratulations to our Week 2 WINNERS! See the image below.

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DONATE IN TIME FOR WEEK 3 DRAWINGS!

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)
• 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!

Thursday: NFL Kickoff (Wear your favorite team T-Shirt, Jersey!) You can also pick your favorite sports team in general ; )

Friday: Superhero Out!--The Celts travel Hilliard Davidson next Friday! Dust off your capes and wear them to school Friday and then come out to support the team that night!

Sept. 9-13: Spirit Week (Details coming soon!)

Sept. 13: Pep Rally (School Day)

Sept. 13: Homecoming Parade (5:00pm)

Sept. 13: Homecoming Football Game vs. Westerville Central (7:00pm)

Sept. 14: Homecoming Dance (8:00-10:30pm)

We are excited to host Homecoming here at Dublin Jerome. To ensure that we have a safe and enjoyable event for all students we are sharing expectations for the evening. This is a well-attended event by the Jerome students (last year over 1500). Everyone must take ownership of their 20 square feet. Any reinforcement or discussion that you have with your child is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your help and support!

Tickets go on sale on Monday, Sept. 9-Friday Sept. 13.

• If a student is bringing a guest from another school, they must complete the guest form linked below.
• Student
• NO TICKET SALES WILL BE MADE ON SATURDAY.
• DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE EVENT THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Homecoming is just a few weeks away!

• Homecoming parade will be Friday, September 13th at 5:00 pm on Brand Road
• Homecoming dance will be at Dublin Jerome High School on Saturday, September 14th from 8:00-10.30pm.

We need parent help to make it a wonderful weekend and a brilliant "Night in Paris"! Please see the attached signup below for the needed food items and volunteer opportunities!

The 2023-2024 Yearbooks have been delivered to DJHS. If you chose to have your yearbook delivered to your home, you may have already received it. Our Yearbook classes are currently going through the 3 pallets of yearbooks, taking inventory and organizing delivery. Due to the large volume of books it does take some time to distribute. We appreciate your patience.

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Also as a reminder this is a student driven product and there could be a mistake or typo. We make every effort to limit but they do happen each year. Thank you for your understanding.

Mr. Bookmyer and Mrs. Chandler were highlighted last Friday during the TV broadcast of the Jerome football game. Thanks to them for representing Jerome in a positive way.

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.

The PSAT is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. All juniors are registered for the test. Any 9th or 10th grade students who want to take the test will have the opportunity to register.

More information to come regarding registration for our 9/10 students will be COMING SOON!

Registration will open from September 3rd to October 15th. Payment for the exam(s) will be

completed online through the district’s PaySchools system: https://www.payschoolscentral.com.

Please double check you are selecting the correct exams.

Please click on the button below for detailed instructions and information.

HB 123/SAVE Act mandates specific instruction in suicide awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion every year for students in grades 6-12.

Programs approved by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce are used to satisfy the requirements of HB 123/SAVE Act. Approved programs can be found HERE. Dublin City Schools will comply with this mandate by showing three(3) 23 minute pre-approved videos to groups of students during the school day.

Please complete the form below ONLY if you wish to opt your child OUT of the mandated requirements of HB123/SAVE Act.

OPT OUT FORM

Student wellness is an essential component of educating the whole child. Here at Dublin Jerome, students will take the Panorama survey between Sept. 19 and Oct. 1. Please see the parent information letter below. Included in the letter is the parent opt out form if you do not wish your child to take part in this questionnaire.

If you have questions about how this questionnaire helps us meet District goals or the process we use, please contact Dublin City Schools’ Director of Student Wellness, Tyler Wolfe at wolfe_tyler@dublinschools.net

Panorama Parent Letter 2024

Senior Meningitis Vaccination:

If you have received notifications requesting your student(s) vaccination records, and you have not done so already, please be in contact with the nurse clinic aide, Mandy Boyles, at boyles_amanda@dublinschools.net as soon as possible. The district exclusion date is 9/5.

As long as you communicate with us regarding future appointment dates, your student will not be excluded, however, we do need some kind of communication! If we do not receive communication from you or receive vaccination records in compliance with State of Ohio requirements by Monday 9/2, you will be receiving a phone call early next week as one last reminder. Please do not ignore this! (Thank you to all of you who have already contacted us and/or sent in vaccination records:)

Infinite Campus Annual Update:

If you have not already done so, please complete your student(s) annual update in Infinite Campus. The portal closes this weekend.

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

You may drop off your child at either the Hyland-Croy or Brand Road side of the building. Please be mindful that we have students and staff walking into the building. A couple of reminders:

• Please maintain a 10-15 mph speed limit and only drop off your child.
• If you are dropping off in the Hyland-Croy lot please stay on the outer loop and not down the middle aisles.
• If you don't want to get stuck in traffic dropping off prior to 7:40am is advisable.

Aramark our food service provider has shared the lunch menus for September.

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.

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.

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!

Come be a part of the action and support the Dublin Jerome Cross Country Team at the 8th annual Celtic Clash. This is a unique, nighttime event and the biggest fundraiser for our growing program. We have over 105 Teams confirmed and close to 2000 runners.

Sign up to help (service hours available for students).

Dublin Jerome High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2024 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!

On September 26th, if you order in the online app from 6830 Perimeter Loop Road McDonald's they will donate 10% of all digital sales made in the McDonald’s App to Jerome's athletic department.

If you would like to support check out the flyer--->

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

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.

Once a month, our Sunshine Cart rolls out to brighten our teachers' day with a special snack and beverage. This small gesture brings so much joy to the hardworking educators and staff.

We need your help to keep the Sunshine Cart rolling! We’re looking for donations of snacks, drinks, and other treats to keep our teachers smiling.

How You Can Help:

Donate individually wrapped snacks (chips, granola bars, candy, etc.) or beverages (juice, soda, coffee, tea, etc.) by using one of these links: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DRDAHJU39688?ref_=wl_share and https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAEAF2AA57-50743302-djhs

Monetary donations are also welcome for us to purchase items:

• Zelle: djhstres@gmail.com.
• PayPal: @DublinJeromePTO

Drop-off Information:Please bring to front office labeled - PTO SUNSHINE CART☀️

Let’s show our teachers just how much they’re appreciated! Your generosity will make a huge difference.

Thank you for supporting our wonderful educators!💛💚

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/

Labor Day

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 2 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

From the City of Dublin

A Squeaky-Clean DCRC

Staff have put in the work during the annual shutdown at the Dublin Community Recreation Center! Regular hours of operation and programming will resume Sept. 3. Sign up for a fall program using the Healthy Guide: https://bit.ly/DCRCHealthy

Pool Season Ending This Weekend

Labor Day weekend is your last chance to soak up the sun at Dublin Community Pool North and Ballantrae Spray Park. Both locations are closed for the rest of the year starting Sept. 3. Get your swimming in this weekend: https://bit.ly/DublinPools

City of Dublin Holiday Reminders

City Offices: Closed, Monday, September 2

Yard Waste: Tuesday, September 3

Recycling/Trash: Thursday, Sept 5

Dublin Community Rec Center: Closed Monday, Sept 2

Dublin Community Pools:

North: 10: a.m. - 8:p.m.

South: Closed

ES/MS Redistricting

To keep families informed and engaged, Cropper GIS has developed a dedicated DCS Redistricting webpage. This webpage serves as a central hub where you can access interactive maps, view planning blocks, and find all relevant information related to the scientific and data-driven redistricting process. If you have feedback or questions, please use the Cropper GIS Feedback Form to share your thoughts directly with the team. Your input is valuable and will be taken into consideration throughout the redistricting process.

HS REDISTRICTING

Thank you for your engagement and interest in our redistricting efforts. Currently, our primary focus is on the ongoing elementary and middle school redistricting process. We will not begin work on high school redistricting until after the New Year. Answers about how high school boundaries will shift will not be available until the summer of 2025.

To keep our community well-informed, we will soon be adding a Frequently Asked Questions section specifically for high school redistricting on the district website. We encourage everyone to hold their questions and comments until we begin working with Cropper GIS in 2025. At this time, district leadership and staff are unable to provide answers to redistricting-related questions, as attempting to predict how boundaries might change would be premature.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work together to ensure the best outcomes for all students and families.

Driver's Education

Driver’s Education Classes are offered to DCS students through the After School Activities program. Training is provided by Driving Schools of Ohio and offers classes during non-school hours this fall at each of our high schools. Learn more.

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