Family Update

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Have a great first weekend of 2026!

Mike

Per Ohio Law students phones should not be visible during the day (7:55-2:42). We understand that students were off for the last 3 weeks and are a little out of routine. We have offered several reminders this week to students. We will begin to sequester phones during the day for those students who do not adhere to the school policy.

Please have a discussion with your child to remind them of the expectations--I have to do this with my own child. The law and policy is working and we are seeing positive outcomes with students not having this distraction during the day. We appreciate your partnership and help!

1.Scheduling Kick Off Video will be shown in MODS 3/4. I will also email out to students and families.

2. Advisement/Informing Window Jan. 12-Jan. 21

• Students have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually.
• Students will start meeting with counselors on Jan. 22.

3. Photo Days (Th/F)--see below.

Dublin City Schools’ 2026-2027 Academic Programs & Pathways provide sour DCS families to prepare for course selections and post-secondary planning. Beginning Monday, January 12th we will begin the process for all students in grades 9-11 to make course selections. This is a collaborative process that students, parents, teachers and counselors work together to help students make as informed decisions as possible regarding course selections. We hope to share our expertise and insights to assist in selecting courses that meet students current needs and future goals.

Over the next month DCS and Dublin Jerome will offer several opportunities for students and families to make the best course selections possible. Below are the important dates and the 2026-2027 Academic Programs and Pathways guide for your review.

Advisement & Course Selection Timeline

Week 1

January 8th: Freshman Scheduling Presentations (in Modern World History Courses)

January 12th: Scheduling Kick-Off Video

January 12-January 16: Teacher Advisement Window

January 13: Sophomore Scheduling Presentations (English)

January 14: Junior Scheduling Presentations (English)

January 15: Emerald Campus Open House

NOTE:

• If a student is absent or does not have English at Jerome counselors are hosting make up scheduling presentations for rising 10-12 graders on Wednesday, January 21 before and after school.
• If they are not in an English class at Jerome, they can stop by the Guidance Office and pick up their scheduling card. Walk-in scheduling collection is Monday, February 2nd. They are welcome to stop in at any time on Monday to meet with their counselor and turn in their schedule card. They should enter their courses into Infinite Campus by January 30th.

Week 2

January 20: DCS Academic Planning Night (Rising 10-12 graders)

January 21: DJHS Course Fair (AM & All Lunches)

January 22: Incoming Freshman Night (Rising 9th grades and families)

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.**

Students and families are invited to explore career-connected and personalized learning opportunities, including Academies, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and Diploma, and College Credit Plus (CCP).

• Format: This is a flexible, walk-through event with short, repeating presentations offered every 30 minutes. Families may arrive at any time and visit programs, classrooms, and presentations in any order. Overview presentations highlighting district and Emerald Campus options will also be offered every 30 minutes.
• Who Should Attend: While many programs are intended for juniors and seniors, any students and families are welcome to attend as they begin to plan.

Emerald Campus Info: Located at 5175 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH, Emerald Campus serves as a district hub, with students from all three high schools traveling for part or all of their school day to complement learning at their home schools.

Additional information about programs is available on the Emerald Campus website.

Join DCS Staff Members for a series of presentations intended to help with the scheduling process. This event will equip families with the tools and knowledge needed to confidently plan their high school student’s academic future.

When: Tuesday January 20th from 6:30-8:15 (presentations will last approx. 20 minutes - there will be time to attend three presentations)

Where: Dublin Coffman High School - PAC

Target Audience: Parents of risting 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders

Presentation Topics include:

• Graduation Requirements

• Pathway Planning

• Earning College Credit in High School

• Graduation/Scheduling Info for Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services

• Registering for College Courses at Emerald Campus

• Understanding Virtual Courses

• YouScience Deep Dive

*This is an all district event taking place at Dublin Coffman High School - 6780 Coffman Rd. Dublin, OH 43017

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.

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. 12-Jan. 16: Dept./Teacher Advisement Days

Jan. 12: Scheduling Kick-Off

Jan. 14:Working Wednesday

Jan. 15: Senior Yearbook Photo Day #3

Jan. 16: Club Picture Day

Jan. 19-Jan.23

Jan. 19: No School

Jan. 21: Course Elective Fair (Main gym): AM and Lunches

Jan. 22:

• Schedule Collection Begins w/ School Counselors
• P/T Conferences #3 (3:00-6:30)
• Incoming 9th Grade Curriculum night (6:30-8:00 PM)

Jan. 26-Jan.30

Jan. 28: Working Wednesday

Jan. 30:

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

Once a month, our PTO rolls the 🔆Sunshine Cart🔆 through the halls to brighten our teachers’ day. Staff members are invited to pick out a favorite snack or drink as a small “thank you” for all they do for our students—often on long, busy days. This month we will be spreading joy on Friday, January 16th.

We’d love your help keeping the Sunshine Cart stocked! You can support this effort by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List. o Don’t have an Amazon account - no problem we take Venmo donations, which allows us to restock as needed throughout the year.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DRDAHJU39688?ref_=wl_share

https://account.venmo.com/u/DublinJerome-PTO

Every contribution—big or small—helps us show appreciation for the amazing teachers and staff who support our students every day. Thank you for being part of our Jerome PTO community!

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/

Will return next week!

Congrats to Nithilan Murugesan who placed 2nd at the State level in the 8-12th Grade category and qualified to compete at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, taking place June 3-5, 2026 at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan. The competition hosts over 400 young inventors from across the country

Nithilan's invention, AdaptivEyes is an adaptive vision-correction system designed to accommodate for various levels of refractive errors. They are designed to look similar to regular EyeGlasses. AdaptivEyes helps bring vision correction to the many people who don't have access and can help improve the quality of life for them.

Congrats and best of luck to Nithilan this June!

Congrats to our 2nd Quarter Trailblazer and January Knot Your Average Teacher!

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.

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!

Happy New Year and welcome back!

Summer Program Fair for Students with Disabilities

Dublin City Schools is hosting a summer program fair for students with disabilities. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Emerald Campus. The event is open to families from across Central Ohio. Learn more here. Questions may be directed to DCS Parent Mentor, Dee Marks at marks_dee@dublinschools.net.

Community Champion Award Nominations are now being accepted

Do you know a Dublin student or staff member that goes the extra mile to make our community a better place? Sponsored by the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and Dublin City Schools, these awards recognize young citizens who engage in society through leadership and service, and honor DCS students and staff members who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. We invite you to nominate an outstanding student today by clicking here no later than Friday, Feb. 20. Students may not be nominated by immediate family members.

Community Champion Scholarship Applications are Available

Scholarship Awards for seniors wishing to continue their education or enter post-high school career training or development are available here. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20.

Seal of Biliteracy Testing Opportunity

All junior and senior students received an email on Tuesday, December 9 and a reminder email this week on Wednesday, January 7, with information on how to register for the Spring 2026 Seal of Biliteracy language test. This testing opportunity will take place at Emerald Campus on Saturday, March 7. Please refer to the student email for additional details. Registration is due by midnight on January 16.

Buckeye World Language Day for High School Juniors at OSU on Feb. 14, 2026

Registration is now open for high school juniors who seek to attend the annual Buckeye World Language Day on The Ohio State University campus on Saturday, Feb. 14. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and focus on how learning a language can help with future careers. The program includes campus tours, opportunities to interact with faculty, language lessons, and a language department table fair.

From the City of Dublin

Have you seen deer in Dublin? We want to hear from you!

The City of Dublin is seeking resident input on deer-related experiences, safety concerns and potential management approaches. Your feedback will help shape data-driven, safety-oriented decisions for managing the local deer population. Share your input: https://bit.ly/TellDublinDeer

Free Open Hours at The Hub/Respawn Lounge

Game on, Dublin! Check out the newly renovated Hub and Respawn Lounge at the DCRC during FREE open hours Jan. 9–11. Explore, play and level up!

Get Your Game On: https://dublinohiousa.gov/dcrc-esports/

Give Your Christmas Tree a Green Goodbye

As you say goodbye to the holidays, stay green by recycling your live Christmas tree!

Collection will take place each Monday in January. Place trees at the curb by 7 a.m., free of decorations, wrapping or bags and cut into lengths of no more than 4 feet. Learn more using our Holiday Recycling Guide: bit.ly/DublinHolidayRecyclingGuide

National Law Enforcement Day is Today!

Let’s flood our Dublin Police with appreciation on this Friday, Jan. 9. Our officers serve with courage, professionalism and leadership every day. There are a few ways you can say thank you and show your support:

• Wear blue

• Share your stories on social media using #LEAD

• Send a note of appreciation directly to DPD: bit.ly/ComplimentDublinPolice

Reflecting on an Exceptional 2025

From parades to park days, music to markets and festivals to fireworks, we thank you for being part of the story, Dublin! Here’s to the memories we made together — and the ones to come in 2026! Reminisce With Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDfyBl0t5w

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.

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