Family Update

Good afternoon!

We had a very busy week! It has been great walking around the building and seeing everyone digging into the semester. I was able to see speeches, labs, ceramics projects as well as great learning discussions. It's great to see our teaching staff and students engaging in meaningful learning experiences.

I know there is a lot of anticipation about the weather and just maybe I won't see you until Tuesday 🤞⛄🤞! Stay tuned to all of our social media and/or news outlets for delays/closures.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mike

1. Tuesday, Jan. 27: LOCKDOWN Drill

• Mike W. and Officer Patrick will be sharing a scenario and details for you to run the drill in your classroom.

2. Friday, Jan. 30 (100th Day of School!)

• MOD 3/4: Staff vs. Student VB Tournament
• MOD 12/13: Staff vs. Student Finals

A few updates on the calendar including prom.

Advisement & Course Selection Timeline

Week 2/3

January 22-Feb. 2: Individual Counselor Meetings w/Students and Schedule Collection

January 30: All rising students Gr. 10-12 schedules due in Infinite Campus

NOTE:

• Counselors will be available to meet with families from February 9-February 20 after students have submitted course selections in IC. They will not be available to meet prior to this time.**

We will be holding our Staff vs. Student Volleyball Match on Friday, January 30. This is also the 100th day of school. The beneficiary of this event is the Becky Ansari Scholarship. Becky was the long time nurse for Jerome who passed away a couple of years ago.

This scholarship will support a students who would like to major in the nursing field. All proceeds will be donated to the scholarship. To raise funds we will do the following:

• We sell student tickets so that students can attend the preliminary matches MOD 3/4. Tickets are $6.
• We will hold the finals and Staff vs. Student match during MODS 12/13 and is free for students but we will accept donations.

We are very fortunate that our students have a significant amount of flexibility for student schedules Emerald Campus, CCP, Virtual, etc. This is a reminder that if a student is supposed to be OUT of the building for those classes, they are NOT permitted to stay at Jerome.

This is a significant safety concern. If we have a student that does not have a Jerome class on their schedule in the building we will ask them to leave. Students are welcome to be here but will need to be added to a study hall. Thank you for your assistance with this.

If your child is feeling sick, please see below regarding when to keep your child home. This can also be found on our district website.

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When to Stay Home

Your child is too ill to go to school if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Temperature above 100.4°F
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
• Shortness of breath or an increase in wheezing during normal activity
• Has a cough that interrupts normal activity
• Rash over the body or localized to one area of the body
• Fatigue and needs bed rest (common with flu-like symptoms)
• Signs of conjunctivitis such as red, crusty or swollen eyes

Questions?

Contact Kelly Miller, DJHS School Nurse or Mandy Boyles, DJHS Clinic Aide

Dublin Jerome does NOT yet have possession of the multi-use field, Baseball Field, or Softball Field. At the moment it is still under the purview of the contractors.

We ask that NO students, families, or community members use the areas until we take possession. This will be communicated by Mr. Schwanke when completed. We are almost there!

Drop Off/Pick Up: Jerome is a very busy place and experiences high volume of traffic at certain points during the day. Please be mindful of your speed and etiquette during these time. It takes all of us to keep our school community safe. One brief lapse can impact many.

AM Lifting: The end of AM workouts for our athletes increase the traffic in the Hyland Croy lot especially in the spring. The majority of our staff parks in this lot and arrive around the same time. If you have an athlete that drives or you are doing the pick-up please mindful of pedestrians and others.

Jan. 26-Jan.30

Jan. 28: Working Wednesday

Jan. 30:

• 100th Day of School
• Staff vs. Student Volleyball Match

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/

Local Dublin Scholarships will become available on February 1st! Dublin organizations, clubs and community members offer scholarships to only Dublin City Schools graduating seniors. Last year, nearly $150,000 was awarded throughout the district. Information packets will be posted on Schoology, SchooLinks and hard copies available in the guidance office on Monday, February 2nd.

Model UN students attended a competition at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor over the long weekend and did a great job! We sent a delegation of 20 students, and 12 of them received awards ! The students who received awards are:

- Vibhaas Appaji - Best delegate

- Advik Behera - Best delegate

- Shravya Kallam - Best delegate (only her second competition, rising star alert!)

- Risheeth Kankeyan - Best delegate

- Raghava Deivanaathan - Outstanding delegate

- Dhriti Earla - Outstanding delegate

- Olivia Lee - Outstanding delegate

- Lexie Gonzalez - Honorable delegate (first competition in a General Assembly!)

- Nischith Srikanth - Honorable delegate

- Rudy Anumula - Verbal commendation (for his first competition!)

- Shubhan Garani - Verbal commendation (also his first competition!)

- Akshay Madala - Verbal commendation

And last but not least, the Jerome delegation won the Best Medium Delegation award!

Organized and led by the Department of Philosophy at The Ohio State University, this week-long summer learning program is designed to introduce high school students to the exciting world of philosophy through engaging and dynamic discussions, guest lectures and collaborative problem-solving. Over the course of the week, you’ll reflect on issues you care about most, practice critical thinking skills, share some laughs and tackle a few of the biggest questions in philosophy today.

For more information, visit: philosophy.osu.edu/pact

It's time for the Env. Science Club annual Florida strawberry sale. To place an order for strawberries please click this link. Orders are due by 2/10! Proceeds will go towards the environmental sustainability and societies program and coral preservation.

JAN 26 - FEB 12th during lunches!

DCS families are invited to purchase discounted tickets for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup at Scotts Miracle-Gro field (formerly lower.com field) on March 4. Watch Argentina vs Colombia @ 3:30 and the USWNT take on Canada at 6:45! We might even get to see Jerome Alum and current USWNT member Emma Sears in action if she is called on to play that night!

Click here for details and discounted tickets.

Dublin Jerome High School has earned Gold recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll. To be considered for the honor roll schools are rated in three areas:

• College Culture : 71% percent of students in the Class of 2025 took an AP exam at any point in high school, regardless of score.
• College Credit: 62% percent of students in the Class of 2025 who scored 3+ on any AP Exam.
• College Optimization: 28% percent of students in the in the Class of 2025 who took 5 or more AP Exams in high school, where at least 1 exam was taken in 9th or 10th grade.

To qualify for the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, schools must meet or exceed the criteria for a given recognition level for all three metrics.

Congrats to Jerome Staff and Students!

Nominations for 3rd quarter will open in January.

"Awarded to those whose journey inspires us all." The Trailblazer Award celebrates those who boldly embrace the journey and inspire others along the way. Like true trailblazers, they open new doors of possibility, lead with heart, and encourage others to grow by walking beside them.

If you would like to nominate a DJHS staff member please complete the form below. The deadlines to submit your nomination for Quarter 3 by March 13, by 4:00 pm.

There can be time especially during the holiday season that you can feel alone--Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Dinner night out Sunday, Feb. 1!

You are invited to the 2026 Dublin Jerome Lacrosse LAX Bash fundraiser — join us by taking the first face off of the 2026 season by celebrating our lacrosse program, our players, and the incredible community that supports them.

We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for supporting DJHS Boys Lacrosse - Go CELTS!

ALL-SPORTS PASSES. All-sports passes are currently on sale for the 2025-2026 school year. This pass is valid for all regular season sporting events held at Dublin Jerome High School for the 2025-2026 school year. There’s student ($68), single adult ($113), and family ($268) options. Click on the Jerome Athletics Ticket Box Office to purchase!

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GO CELTS!

1.23.26

Discounted tickets for 2026 SheBelieves Cup Doubleheader

DCS families are invited to purchase discounted tickets for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup at Scotts Miracle-Grow field (formerly lower.com field) on March 4. Watch Argentina vs Colombia @ 3:30 and the USWNT take on Canada at 6:45! We might even get to see Jerome Alum and current USWNT member Emma Sears in action if she is called on to play that night!

Click here for details and discounted tickets.

Check Out the Info Hub for Events & Activities for Students and Families

The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school. We have recently added a softball skills camp, a Cub Scouts Information meeting and two Father-Daughter dances. Check out the Info Hub to see all the opportunities for DCS families. Bookmark it and check back frequently because we add new opportunities all the time.

From the City of Dublin

SportsOhio names New General Manager

SportsOhio named Joe Bauserman as its new General Manager, marking a significant milestone in the venue’s history. A former Ohio State quarterback and MLB draft pick, Bauserman brings more than 15 years of experience in athletics, facility management and operations, as he guides daily operations and long-term growth at the City-owned sports campus becomes a premier sports and recreation campus. bit.ly/BausermanSportsOhio

Meet our Greenest, Grandest Leprechaun, Joe Fox.

Some families may recognize Joe for his exceptional leadership of the Miracle League of Central Ohio. He is taking a new role as our 2026 Grand Leprechaun of the City of Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Join us in celebrating Joe, and don’t miss the Greenest, Grandest parade happening on March 14. bit.ly/2026GL

Cents-ible Stewardship

For the 4th year in a row, Dublin earned the GFOA Triple Crown Award, recognizing excellence in financial reporting, budgeting and transparency. Strong financial practices create a stable, predictable environment for business growth. Read more: bit.ly/DublinTripleCrown

There's a “Pole” Lot of Progress in Historic Dublin!

Phase 2 of the South High Street Burial Project is nearly complete. All overhead utility lines are now living their best - and safest - lives underground! Why did we do it? bit.ly/SouthHighBurial

Try Something New at the DCRC!

From coding with Minecraft and video editing to exploring AI and esports, our winter and spring camps are the perfect way to expand your learning, spark creativity and discover a new passion. Make this the year you learn, create and level up! Reserve your spot today! bit.ly/DCRCWinterAndSpringPrograms

Finding Balance in the Digital World is a campaign from Dublin City Schools designed to help families reset their relationship with screen time and digital habits. Through short, engaging podcast episodes, local experts and educators share personal stories and practical tips to support parents and students in building healthier digital routines.

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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