Glacier Ridge Gazette

Each middle school will host a parent/guardian-only information night on January 29 from 6-7 pm. Principals and staff will share important information, including:

• Daily schedules

• School practices and procedures

• Course scheduling details

Slides from the presentation will be available on each school's Transition to Middle School webpage for families unable to attend. More detailed information about scheduling will be sent to families via a special edition e-newsletter on Sunday, January 25.

Parents of Rising 6th Graders - Music Fitting Dates

Band: Students interested in participating in the band should attend an instrument fitting on one of the following dates.

• Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Coffman High School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

• Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Davis Middle School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

• Saturday, Feb. 7 - Sells Middle School, 12-4 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

• Monday, Feb. 9 - Scioto High School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

Sign up for your fitting time in SignUp with these steps:

1. Click this link to see our SignUps on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/tTryacZ

2. Review the SignUps listed and choose the one(s) you like.

3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.

Orchestra: Students interested in participating in the orchestra should attend the instrument fitting on Monday, Feb. 2, at Davis Middle School from 5-7:30 pm. Orchestra fittings are open house style, and sign-up is not necessary.

Choir: Voice placement and auditions are not required; just sign up on your course selection sheet!

The yearbook sale has been extended through Friday, February 6. You can order online by visiting the HRImaging link . The cost of the yearbook is $18.00. If you order and pay online, you do not need to turn anything in at school. If you choose to pay by check, you will use the order envelope to fill in your information, enclose payment, and return it to school. We prefer that you do not send cash, but if you must, it needs to be the exact amount of $18. We do not have cash on hand at school for change. All orders are due by Friday, February 6, 2026. Reserve your copy today! We anticipate that yearbooks will be delivered to the school and sent home with your students the last week of school.

At Glacier Ridge, we believe in the power of connection — and what better way to Start with Hello than by leading the morning announcements!

This is now open to ALL students in 1st thru 5th grade!

If your child would like to be part of the morning announcements, sign up using the link below and practice the script at home:

👉GRE Tiger Announcements Signup 25-26

👉 GRE Student Announcements Script

Nationwide Children's Hospital Community Service Project

5th grade girl scout troop 7188 wants to help kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital! This is a combined community service effort at Bishop and Glacier Ridge Elementary. We are making care packages. Please consider donating to make someone smile! All donations will be sent through our Amazon registry. No in person donations required. Donations accepted through 2/20/26.

Amazon registry - Troop 7188 Care Drive for Kids

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.

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

February 5- Art it up Night at GRE (6:30pm-8pm)

February 12- Valentine's Day parties

February 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development

February 16 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Join our GRE Community Calendar (click on button below) for more extensive list of event dates throughout the school year.

Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://glacier.dublinschools.net/
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012

Instagram: @glacierridge1