Good Afternoon!

We are in a very bust time of year here at Jerome. The building is busy with every activity imaginable. I know there is a lot to keep up with as a parent. I do my very best to curate a newsletter that provides as much information as possible.

Once you read the newsletter if you have questions please reach out we are happy to help!

A fun long weekend ahead!

GO BUCKS!

Mike

We’re excited to announce that the new Absence Request tool in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal is now available for families at Jerome High School, Eversole Run Middle School, and Abraham Depp Elementary!

This tool offers a faster, more efficient way to report student absences, whether you’re using a desktop computer or the Parent Portal app on your mobile device. No more waiting on hold or searching for email addresses—just a few clicks, and your student’s absence is reported.

Here’s how to use the Absence Request tool:

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

2. Select your child’s profile.

3. Navigate to More, then Absence Request.

4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.

5. Submit your request.

This pilot program is part of our commitment to improving convenience for families and efficiency for schools. If successful, we hope to roll out the Absence Request tool across all Dublin City Schools in the future. Thank you for helping us test this exciting new feature! Your feedback will play an important role in shaping its success. For detailed instructions, visit the Absence Request Guide.

As everyone is aware our lot is very busy during parent drop-off and pick-up. We ask that you please do NOT block the handicapped spaces. We have a number of students and families that need access to those spaces. This creates an issue for those trying to get to those spaces. Please be conscious of not blocking access to those spaces, it is appreciated. Thank you for you assistance.

The DJHS PTO is hosting dinner for the staff on Thursday, Jan. 23 and is looking for donations. Please use the sign-up genius below to donate. Thank you!

NHS is holding a prom dress drive next week (January 13-17) for Fairy Godmothers. Students can drop off old homecoming and prom dresses in the Commons before school, during first period and all lunches, and right after school. The first twenty students will get a gift card!

Here is some helpful information regarding scheduling and using the Academic Planning Sheet.

Students will meet with their counselor during their English class to turn in their scheduling card.

• Current 9th graders - January 21-22
• Current 10th graders - January 23-24
• Current 11th graders - January 27-29
• No English at Jerome - January 30-31 (stop by guidance anytime periods 1-7)

Students are now able to input their course requests for the 25-26 school year into Infinite Campus. Please make sure your course request is entered prior to meeting with your school counselor.

Instructions on how to enter your schedule are included below.

• High School Infinite Campus Academic Planning Step Sheet
• How to Login to Infinite Campus and Select Courses Video
• Please refer to the DJHS Scheduling FAQ's for any other questions.

Thank you,

DJHS School Counseling Team

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Our DJHS School Counseling Team has put together a helpful FAQs document for families. Check it out!

Throughout January, students in grades 9–11 will begin selecting courses for the 2025–2026 school year. You will receive detailed communication from both DCS and Jerome regarding important steps and opportunities to help students successfully complete the course request process.

Please review this section regularly for updates and encourage your student to check their email frequently. There will be multiple opportunities for students to ask questions and receive support.

January 10-January 17: Course Advisement by Teachers

• Students will have an opportunity to meet with their teacher in their course to review options in the subject area for next school year.

January 21-January 29: Course Request Collection

• Students will meet with their school counselors to submit their course requests.

February 3-February 14: Parent/Student Scheduling Meetings with School Counselors (by appointment)

• Families may request to meet with their student's counselor during this window. No meetings will be held prior to Feb. 3.

Jerome student Mehak Naqvi, as a 2024-2025 National Youth Advisory CouncilMember for The Kroger Co’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste environmental and social impact plan. They have designed, planned, and will lead a Community Impact Project this spring in Dublin, Ohio.

Kroger is committed to encouraging innovative solutions to achieve Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and based on Mehak’s project proposal, we are issuing a Zero Waste Micro-Grant to collaborate with a local nonprofit and support this impact project. Kroger is issuing a micro-grant to their nonprofit partner to collaborate and support this youth-driven initiative.

Trying to chase away those winter blues? Well, you can with DJHS’s Environmental Club’s STRAWBERRY FUNDRAISER. Coming straight from sunny warm FLORDIA’s strawberry farm, these berries are FRESH and hand-picked in peak harvest time so that they are guaranteed to have their signature RUBY RED COLOR and MOUTH WATERING JUICY FLAVOR.

Perfect for snacking, jams, smoothies, and more!

• Available in either FULL flats (8-1 quart clamshell containers) for $25 or HALF flats (4-1 quart clamshell containers) for $15. Orders must be placed by 2/11.
• Payment by check preferred. (made out to Dublin Jerome High School). Payment can be brought to Mrs.Dulin-Smith's room A208.
• Strawberries will be delivered between February 24-February 26. We will send an email for the exact pick-up date and location. Please make arrangements for prompt pick-up to keep strawberries fresh. All proceeds will go to purchasing ADA gardens for our class garden space at Jerome!

ORDER HERE

The Dublin Jerome American Cancer Society (ACS) Club is thrilled to announce our upcoming Penny Wars fundraiser! From Tuesday, January 21st, to Friday, January 31st, we'll be holding a friendly competition between 1st-period classrooms to raise funds for pediatric cancer patients and research at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

The team that raises the most money will win a donut party!

Let's come together to support this incredible cause and make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer.

Community Champion Awards - Including Senior Scholarships are now open until February 21, 2025.

• The Dublin Chamber will be awarding 12 seniors a $1,000 scholarship (4 from each of our high schools). Click the link for scholarship application form.

Attendance Reminders:

1. Classes begin at 7:55am.

2. With the arrival of winter weather, please adjust your departure times accordingly. We have many drivers and activity and we want everyone to arrive safely.

3. Winter Weather procedures are issued for the district in the Operations & Safety section.

4. Absence reporting using Infinite Campus is LIVE in the Parent Portal. More details to come later this week, but if you are an "early adopter" the basic steps can be found in the announcement below.

5. You may review all Attendance Policies and Procedures in the DCS Handbook (pg. 15).

Parking Reminders:

1. Parking Passes: Please be sure your parking pass is displayed at all times.

• If you need a pass, see Mr. P!

2. DO NOT PARK in the Visitor Spots. We have a number of guest teachers and visitors at Jerome.

These spots are clearly marked and detentions will be issued.

3. Drive Slowly.

Give the gift of lasting memories. Buy your child a 2024/ 2025 yearbook. The book is pre-ordered now and delivered either to you (if you opt for home delivery) or to Jerome High School in the fall of ‘25. The yearbook is a great way for your teen to remember this year’s events at Jerome High School. As a parent, you know the importance of remembering your teen years and all of the people and events that made that time special.

• The price of this year’s yearbook is $80.00.
• Buy online with a credit card, debit card or PayPal at yearbookforever .Remember, buying a yearbook today will provide a lifetime of memories.

Senior Parents: add your touch by purchasing a senior ad for your senior. Design an ad that speaks from you sharing your pride in their accomplishments. Click here

Thank you!

Mrs. McJunkin and DJHS Yearbook Classes

January Menus

Class of 2025 Students and Parents---Local Scholarship list and applications will be released on February 1st. Each year, Dublin organizations, clubs, and community members offer scholarships to Dublin City Schools graduating seniors. Last year, nearly $150,000 was awarded to DCS seniors. Applications will be open all February and submissions are due by March 1st. Information will be on our school's website and on Schoolinks.

Our spring assessment will take place Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. For details see below.

The 25-26 FAFSA is now live! The F in FAFSA means it is FREE. Make sure you are logging onto the correct website, fafsa.gov. There is not a charge to complete the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA form allows your student to apply for federal student aid, such as grants, work-study, and loans. In addition, most states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to award non federal aid. Make sure to check out the priority deadlines for Ohio Colleges.

In the event of a delay or closure due to inclement weather, families will be notified by voice call, email and text message using our broadcast communication system, School Messenger. Families can also check our district's social media channels and local news stations for timely updates.

For more details and some frequently asked question please visit our Winter Weather Procedures page on our website, linked below.

Greetings from the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy--We are pleased to be able to offer two great opportunities!

V.I.P.2 (Very Important Potential Pharmacists) Day

Date: March 28, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration

18th Annual Pharmacy Summer Camp

Dates: June 8-11, 2025 or June 22-25, 2025

Registration

Parent Meeting Date: Jan 22nd Time: 7:00 PM Location: Via Google Meet

Register Now: To confirm your attendance, please register using the link below: https://bit.ly/4gHerUl

Japan Trip Teacher Video

Student Excitement Slideshow

Developed to inspire, engage and mentor the next generation of cancer researchers, the Cancer Research Experience for the Advancement and Training of Emerging Scientists (CREATES-HS) Program is an eight-week funded summer research experience for rising high school seniors from underrepresented in medicine (URM) backgrounds.

Applications are open through Feburary 16th, 2025.

It is now the time for current sophomores to apply for Zoo School program through the Delaware Area Career Center. The application deadline is January 17, 2025.

Below are several links for any interested students.

• Main Zoo School website: https://www.delawareareacc.org/o/dacchs/page/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-school
• Online application for DACC (Zoo School-specific information in "Step 7"): https://www.delawareareacc.org/o/dacchs/page/high-school-admissions
• Zoo School Open House (1.9.25): https://www.delawareareacc.org/page/open-house

Jerome Women's Basketball Coach has returned after an absence. Check out the article about her family journey. Grateful to have her at Jerome.

Come out and Support our Celts!

Jerome Athletics

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GO CELTS!

YOU have all been so helpful in bringing in drinks/snacks for the teachers and staff! Next month - we will capture their pure joy when they see the cart coming!! There is an option of Sign Up Genius for you or your student to drop the supplies in the main office - or an easy click option of Amazon to delivery for YOU!!
AGAIN - you are the most supportive parents and we THANK YOU!!

• https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DRDAHJU39688?ref_=wl_share
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAEAF2AA57-52000562-djhs

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/

January 17, 2025

Did you know Students Can Sign up for Building Notifications?

Yes, this is a thing! If interested, students (or anyone!) can sign up to receive building e-newsletters, district announcements such as school closure notifications, and more! Learn more here.

It’s time for Spring Youth Sports registration

Dublin Soccer League is accepting online registrations for spring soccer now through February and Jerome Softball is holding a camp on February 9. Check out the Info Hub Page for details about DSL soccer, softball, and other athletic opportunities as well as special events and non-athletic activities.

Scioto Theater Presents Titanic: The Musical

Don’t miss Scioto Theatre’s Advanced Acting Emsemble’s presentation! Showtimes are Friday and Saturday January 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at: https://dshstd.booktix.com/

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 January 18 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Emerald Campus. The event is open to families from all of Central Ohio. Learn more about the event here. Questions about the event may be directed to DCS Parent Mentor, Dee Marks at marks_dee@dublinschools.net.

Is your student getting ready to get their driver’s license? Did you know that Dublin City Schools hosts Driver’s Education Classes right here in our three high schools? Training is provided by Driving Schools of Ohio and classes are available this Fall. Learn more here.

From the City of Dublin

MLK Day Service Impacts

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. City offices will be closed for the holiday; Rumpke pickups will proceed on a regular schedule while the Dublin Community Recreation Center is open 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Extended Ice Rink Hours for MLK Day

Skate on Monday! The Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink is open Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Take the kids for a spin on their day off from noon to 8 p.m. Visit the City of Dublin website for admission pricing and skate sizes.

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