Family Update

Good Afternoon!

We had a great week here at Jerome! As a part of "You Are Loved" Week we did a Gratitude Booth for staff and students to share the love. (Click the image to watch.)

Have a wonderful weekend and hope you are able to spend it with all of your loved ones!

Mike

Shout Out to Braden Sumption, a senior at Jerome who supported a fellow student with a medical emergency when traveling back from Emerald Campus. Braden was calm under pressure, called 911 and ensured they got the medical attention they needed.

We are proud of you Braden thanks for your selfless and courageous act.

Thank you to our HopeSquad, PTO and Staff who helped bring a little bit of love to Jerome this week! We ended the week with stickers of encouragement and a Cheryl's cookie for all--EVERYONE DESERVES A VALENTINE ON VALENTINE'S DAY!

As a reminder please follow the traffic patterns on both sides of the building. We have had several reports of cars swerving in lanes and/or entering areas that are for exit only. If you are dropping off or picking up please allow yourself extra time and be mindful we have students that are entering/exiting the building.

A few extra minutes to keep everyone safe should be our priority. We will be monitoring the lots to ensure we are meeting these expectations. Thank you for your assistance with this.

To help keep our students and staff healthy, please follow the recommendations on 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

Do you know a Dublin student or colleague 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 or one of your colleagues today by completing the form below.

Feb. 16-20

2/16: NO SCHOOL-Presidents Day

2/18: Working Wednesday

2/20: Red Cross Club Blood Drive

Feb. 23-27

2/25: Working Wednesday:

2/27: Lunar New Year Lunch Celebration

Get your yearbook today! You may have it directly delivered to your house in the Fall or pick it up. Jerome delivers its yearbook in fall to be sure include all Spring Events.

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/

This weekend is a great time to submit your applications!

• List of Local Scholarships
• Application Google Form
• Financial Need Form

Thank you for your patience with the adjustments to our schedule based on the snow days.

What's Next?

• Availability (Feb. 9-20): Counselors will be available to meet with families to review requests and answer questions. Please email your child's counselor if you would like to schedule a meeting.
• Course Verifications (Feb. 18-25): Students will have the opportunity to verify their course requests. This verification will be sent via school email.

A few updates on the calendar including prom.

DJHS Crochet Club and Hope Unites All (a youth-led initiative here in Dublin) are teaming up to crochet handmade hearts for elementary students in France.Their goal is to send these hearts as messages of love and encouragement to bring the children happiness and show them that people care about them.

You are invited to join the club at their next meeting! See graphic for details!

Congrats to Reya Makadia (12th) and Sarah Zhang (9th) who spent 2 days rehearsing with national directors and had the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall on Sunday 2/8 with the Honors Performance Series, an international orchestra experience.

The Jerome Women's Fencing won the Team tournament at the Longhorn Invitational! Congrats to them for this awesome accomplishment!

Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)—a rigorous five-day, overnight immersion led entirely by current West Point cadets.
SLE offers an authentic look at cadet life and challenges students academically, militarily, physically, and socially. Participants will experience:

• Hands-on academic workshops: Choose from 17 sessions taught by West Point faculty.
• Physical and military training: Army PT workouts, obstacle courses (indoor and outdoor), the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), and more.
• Leadership and character development: Team-building exercises, the Leader Reaction Course, ethics discussions, and cadet-led activities.
• Applications for SLE open on February 15.

LEARN MORE:

• Check out the SLE 2025 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.
• West Point Summer Leaders Experience

Ohio Business Week (OBW) is a six-day, five-night residential learning camp presented by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and held June 21-26, 2026 for high school students from across the state.

Qualifications

• Attend are that the high school student is a rising sophomore, junior, or senior;
• 3.0 GPA; and has no significant discipline issues.

This program is not only for students with a passion for business, but the skills learned during the camp will translate to whatever career path a student may choose. Register for our 2026 summer camp at www.ohiobusinessweek.org. Cost is $499 for the entire week and scholarships are available.

Many of our Jerome students have community service initiatives tied to their IB Program or club affiliation. If you would like to learn more, click on the images below.

The Red Cross Club is hosting a blood drive on February 20th at Jerome! Students who are 16 and older are invited to participate in this event, and we warmly encourage parents to come and donate alongside their children. As a token of appreciation, donors will receive a $20 gift card from the Red Cross for their contribution. Your donation makes a huge impact, and it would be so helpful to our community, so please sign up today at https://bit.ly/DJHSBloodDrive26 and help us save lives!

Be Wiser Camp at The College of Wooster June 15-20. With a full daily curriculum in physics, chemistry, biology, and many more advanced topics, B-WISER is an inquiry-based learning experience.

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.

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!

2.13.26

Long Weekend Coming Up! No School February 13 or 16

There is no school February 13 or 16 due to a Professional Development Day on Friday and President’s Day on Monday.

Upload Absence Documentation via Campus Parent Portal

Dublin City Schools families now have a new, convenient option for submitting absence documentation through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Receive a medical note after reporting your child’s absence? Instead of sending a paper copy or a separate email, simply log in and upload it directly to the existing request.

After logging in, select More and then Absence Request. Click View Requests, locate the prior absence in the list, and open it. From there, select Upload Document and choose your file.

Using this feature saves paper, eliminates an extra trip to the office and reduces additional emails to attendance secretaries. It is a small step that helps streamline processes across Dublin City Schools. We appreciate families taking advantage of this new option to support efficient, timely communication.

Do you own a business and want to connect with students?

The Work in Dublin Student Job Fair is March 20. Once again this year Dublin City Schools is partnering with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to present the Work In Dublin Student Job Fair. We are looking to connect as many students and businesses as possible. Families with a business looking to hire students can register their business for the event until February 27.

Pop In Food Pantry

The Dublin Food Pantry is holding a “Pop In” Pantry on Thursday, February 19, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Dublin Food Pantry, 6608 Dublin Center Dr. Dublin OH 43017. We will be serving a variety of fruits and vegetables free of charge. We will also have dry goods available. No formal registration is required. This event is a partnership among the Dublin Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Clinic, Dublin City Schools, and the Dublin Food Pantry.

From the City of Dublin

Thank Your SRO Today!

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is Sunday, Feb. 15. These are the incredible members of the Dublin Police Department assigned to Dublin City Schools, focusing on safety, crime prevention and fostering positive relationships with students and staff. Thank you for being such an asset to our community! Learn about the SROs And if you didn't get the chance to thank them in person this week, you can send them a message.

Countdown to the State of the City

The State of the City is less than one month away! Join us March 5 at The Exchange at Bridge Park as we reflect on Dublin’s place in U.S. history and look ahead to what’s next for our community. Enjoy a community reception, engagement stations and the State of the City presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://dublinohiousa.gov/state-of-the-city/

Seeking Curious Citizens

Applications are now open for Citizen U! This program takes you behind the scenes of how Dublin runs—connecting you with City leaders, frontline staff and neighbors who care. Curiosity encouraged. Applications close March 17. Apply today!

Presidents' Day City Services Impact

Monday, Feb. 16:

• Dublin City buildings will be closed

• Dublin Community Recreation Center hours remain the same, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Yard Waste and trash/recycling collection will operate as usual

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