Family Update

Happy Friday, Davis Families!

I want to thank everyone who had any part in our PTO APEX Color Games Fundraiser! Whether you donated, spread the word to potential donors, volunteered your time on Thursday to help out, or simply endured all of the texts and emails 😁 and cheered us on...THANK YOU! The fundraiser was extremely successful for our PTO and was a lot of fun for our students and staff. The spirit that our students showed during the last two weeks was super contagious and we hope to carry it on throughout the year. Finally, thank you to our PTO and especially, Melinda Norfleet, for all of the behind the scenes work. We are truly lucky to have such a great partnership between Davis and our PTO!

Have a great weekend.

Go Irish!

Jaime

October 1 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 1 -- 8th Grade Washington, DC Informational Meeting 7:30pm (for those unable to attend last spring)

October 7 -- PSAT for 8th grade students (students who take classes at the high school will not attend those classes on this day)

October 17 -- No School

October 20 -- No School

Student wellness is an essential component of educating the whole child. Here at Davis, students will take the Panorama survey within their teams one day between September 22 and October 3. Please see the parent information letter linked below. Included in the letter is the parent opt out form if you do not wish your child to take part in this questionnaire. Please complete the opt out form no later than Friday, September 19.

If you have questions about how this questionnaire helps us meet District goals or the process we use, please contact Dublin City Schools’ Director of Student Wellness, Tyler Wolfe at wolfe_tyler@dublinschools.net

Panorama Parent Letter Fall 2025

HB 123/SAVE Act mandates annual instruction in suicide awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion for students in grades 6-12.

Programs approved by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce are used to satisfy the requirements of HB 123/SAVE Act. Approved programs can be found HERE.

Dublin City Schools will comply with this mandate by using an approved program. Please contact your student's counselor, or Dr. Stewart, for information on which program will be used.

The form linked below is provided to families to opt their student OUT of the Ohio House Bill 123/SAVE Act requirements. Please complete this form only if you wish to opt your Davis student OUT of the mandated requirements of HB123/SAVE Act. Opt Outs should be completed by Friday, September 19.

Tech fees must be paid now to be covered for the remainder of the school year. If the tech fee is not paid, the student’s family will be responsible for any repair costs.

✅ Tech Fee: The $50 annual technology fee covers repairs caused by unintentional damage https://payschoolscentral.com/

It’s very important to keep the protective cover on student Chromebooks at all times.

To ensure the longevity and functionality of Chromebooks issued to students, each device is equipped with a protective snap-on case. This case is specifically designed to protect the Chromebook from impacts, scratches, and general wear and tear.

Important Guidelines:

• Keep the Case On: Students must keep the protective case intact at all times to safeguard the device and maintain eligibility for repairs.

• Do Not Remove Without Authorization: If the protective case is intentionally removed without explicit permission from the building principal, the device will no longer be eligible for repair coverage under the district's policy.

Damaged or Lost Case Replacement: If the protective case is damaged or needs to be replaced, the cost to replace it is $25, which will be charged to the student’s account. Please contact Davis librarian Meggan Aston if you need a replacement cover. aston_meggan@dublinschools.net

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, all 8th-grade students will be offered the free PSAT 8/9 assessment. The PSAT 8/9 is the first assessment in the College Board's SAT Suite offered by Dublin City Schools.

8th grade students who have 1st period classes at Scioto or Emerald Campus will not attend their high school classes on October 7. They should plan to ride the middle school bus to Davis instead.

For more information about the PSAT 8/9, please click here.

Proof of Residency

A friendly reminder that if you lease a home or an apartment that you are required to provide an updated copy of your lease and utility bill each year. Our Guidance Secretary Mrs. Frazee may be reaching out to request a copy if we have not gotten one yet from you. You can also email a copy to her at Frazee_Laura@DublinSchools.net.

Moving?

If you are moving please contact our Guidance Secretary, Laura Frazee, at frazee_laura@dublinschools.net or 614-718-8663. She will be able to follow up with you regarding next steps and can help get your student's bussing updated. Thank you!

Food Assistance

If your family needs assistance with food, please let us know by filling out this form. We are happy to connect you with options.

Winter sports information has been posted on the Davis Athletic Website. Winter season offers both girls' and boys basketball, wrestling, and basketball cheer. Check out the main Winter page for sport-specific information on open gyms, open mats, and tryouts. You can also click on the link below for a quick view of upcoming winter sports and guidelines. (Basketball Cheer Tryouts will be posted on (9/15/25)

Click here for Winter Sports Information

Fall Sports Pictures: Pictures are in! Coaches passed out all the ordered pictures this week. Ask your athlete about them this weekend!

Irish Athletic Schedule this Week:

Monday - (9/22)

- Girls Tennis vs. Marysville (Home) - 5:30 pm

- Boys Golf vs. Delaware @ Oakhaven G.C. - 4:45 pm

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Tuesday - (9/23)

- Irish Volleyball @ Dublin Eversole - 5:00 pm

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Wednesday - (9/24)

- Boys Golf vs. Hilliard Weaver @ Mill Creek G.C. - 4:30 pm

- Volleyball vs. Hilliard Memorial (Home) - 5:30 pm

- 7th Football @ Karrer - 5:00 pm

- Cross Country @ Thomas Worth. H.S. vs. Kilbourne - 5:00

- Dublin Girls Golf vs. Big Walnut @ Royal American Links - 5:00

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Thursday - (9/25)

- 8th Football vs. Dublin Karrer (Home) - 5:00 pm

- Girls Tennis vs. Pickerington Lakeview (Home) - 5:30 pm

- Volleyball @ Dublin Karrer - 5:00 pm

-Dublin Girls Golf vs. New Albany @ Rolling Meadows - 4:30 pm

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Saturday - (9/27)

- Girls Tennis @ Dublin Coffman H.S. - Dublin Cup - 09:00 am

COMING SOON.....

Elementary Football Night

We invite our Davis elementary school families to join the 8th grade football team Thursday, October 9th as they take on Jackson Middle School at Davis Field!

Love Social Media? 📱🎨 PTO Needs You!

Davis PTO is searching for a creative, fun-loving parent to help jazz up our social media! If you enjoy making cute graphics, clever captions, or just love scrolling Instagram a little too much — this is your moment. We need someone to help us keep families in the loop and make our posts pop! It's a low-commitment, high-fun way to support our school — and you can do it all from your couch in PJs. 🎉

Interested? Shoot us a message at ptodavis@gmail.com — we’d love to have you on our team!

Redistricting Public Input Opportunity: Review & Feedback on High School Boundaries

Dublin City Schools invites families to attend upcoming Public Input Sessions with Draft Maps on Monday, September 29. These sessions are an opportunity to review draft high school boundary maps and share feedback before boundaries are finalized. Cropper GIS will present in the Performing Arts Center, followed by a review of proposed boundaries in the Commons. The first session will take place at Coffman High School at 6:00 p.m., followed by a second session at Jerome High School at 7:30 p.m. Families are welcome to attend the session that is most convenient for them. We hope to see you there as we work to balance student populations and plan for future growth!

Get Text Alerts from Dublin City Schools

On occasion, Dublin City Schools may need to send you a text message. These texts, straight to your mobile phone, could include important event information, school closings, safety alerts and more! To get registered for the service to receive texts, simply text "Y" or "Yes" to Dublin City Schools' short code number 67587. School Messenger and Dublin City Schools take care of their mobile phone users, keep information safe, and will never give or sell your information to anyone.

Dublin City Schools Hall of Fame

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate and honor seven amazing alums and one current staff member as they are inducted ino the Dublin City Schools Hall of Fame, Friday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. at the Coffman PAC. These eight amazing individuals have left an indelible mark on our school district, the community and the world! Learn more about the inductees and RSVP here.

Distinguished Alumni Award:

Jessica Ashooh, Coffman, 2002

Andrea Bucilla, Jerome, 2006

Carey Kight, Jerome, 2006

Andrew Powers, Dublin HS, 1994

Tyler TerMeer, Scioto, 2001

Young Achievement Alumni Award:

Oliver Lewis, Coffman, 2014

Kyle Vandeveer, Coffman, 2014

Outstanding Service Award:

John Witt, Scioto Teacher

Info Hub

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

The beginning of the school year is a great time to become familiar with all the sources of information and activities available to our students and families. The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school, including DYA, i9 sports, special events such as Coffman Marching Band’s 5K run and the Thurber House’s Young Writers’ studio. Check out the Info Hub to see all the opportunities offered for DCS families. Bookmark it and check back frequently because we add new opportunities all the time.

From the City of Dublin

Join Dublin Police for the Third Annual Sandlot Skirmish

Batter up! Dublin Police and 911 dispatchers will step up to the plate for the regional "Sandlot Skirmish" charity softball tournament Sept. 20. Join them at 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive in Hilliard to enjoy the game, food trucks, raffles and support to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. See how to get involved.

Level Up at the Respawn Lounge

The respawn lounge just got upgraded! New STEM and esports programs are now available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Get hands-on with tech, creativity and gameplay in a fun, social space. From games, coding, camps and friends, there's all sorts of fun to be had! Check it out.

DYK: It’s National Preparedness Month

This month, we encourage families to be ready and equipped when disaster strikes. Make sure to take steps to be secure and resilient in unforeseen circumstances. Sign up for GoDublin TXT to be notified of emergencies, and watch this video about how to build an emergency kit.

Take the Dublin Suicide Prevention Pledge

The Dublin Police Department is proud to support Suicide Prevention Month to help fight the stigma around mental health conversations. Get involved in this community discussion by learning the suicide warning signs in others and what to do. Sign the Dublin pledge.

Cast Call: Audition for a Show at The Abbey

Shine bright on the Abbey Theater stage! Auditions for "SIX: Teen Edition" and "A Christmas Carol" will be held Oct. 4-5. Show off your talent and sign up for auditions starting Tuesday, Sept. 23. Don’t miss this opportunity to join The Abbey Theater experience!

Dates:

• Thursday, October 2nd

• Thursday, October 16th

Time: 4-5:30pm

Address: Linworth Methodist Church - 7070 Bent Tree Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235

In the MS Theatre Academy, students have the chance to work with Coffman High School theater students. They will work on stage and with the tech crew. For more information, see the flyer below and email Dan Stowell, Coffman Theatre Director with questions and to sign up.

The Dublin Scioto Women's soccer team is looking for students to be ball kids for our upcoming home games. Each student gets into the game and is provided with a snack.

Upcoming Games:

Tuesday, September 23rd

Thursday, October 2nd

Tuesday, October 7th

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944AEAF2EA20-57771958-ball

Ready to Level Up?

The Davis Gaming Club is now accepting members!

We'll meet approximately twice a month to play a variety of games, from video games to card games and board games. It's a great opportunity for students to socialize, develop problem-solving skills, and have fun in a relaxed and friendly environment.

If your child is interested in joining, please click the link below to sign the permission form. We can't wait to see them there!

Permission Form Link

Club Details

• Club Advisor: Mrs. Torres

• Email: torres_malerie@dublinschools.net

• Meeting Location: Room 208 (Media Center)

• All Meeting Times: 3:15 - 4:30 pm

2025-2026 Meeting Dates

• October 15th

• October 29th

• November 12th

• December 10th

• January 7th

• January 21st

• February 4th

• February 18th

• March 4th

• March 18th

• April 15th

• April 29th

• May 12th

• May 20th

Students are welcome to bring their own games, consoles, etc., as long as they have parental permission. They can bring them to be stored in Mrs. Torres' office for safekeeping on the day of club meetings.

Transportation NOT provided. Students MUST be picked up or be able to get home independently promptly at 4:30 pm.

It's time for Art Club! Is your student interested in joining Art Club this school year? Art club provides a safe place for students to hang out with fellow art lovers and create something new. Art club members will have opportunities with clay, paint, and other fun materials that they may not have used in art class before! Art club meets once a month after school from October through April.

Parent/Guardians must complete this digital permission form before the first art club meeting of the year:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMSpOVLjMWxsVB5EGc0bG2PIspjXdJjKtzThxRrenn95jJFw/viewform?usp=header

Incoming 8th Grade Families,

This is just a reminder that it is time to register your student with Prodigy Travel if they will be joining the Washington, DC trip in May. We have urged students who are interested to work to help with the cost of the trip...it may help them appreciate it that much more! Mowing, mulching or pulling weeds, raking leaves, and shoveling snow in the winter in the neighborhood are all good ways to get started.

Here is the link to all of the DC information including the Prodigy website to create an account, register for the trip, and make payments.

For families who were unable to attend the informational meeting last spring, we will be having another informational meeting on October 1 at 7:30PM in the DMS Commons.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Wilhelm, 8th grade team lead and DC advisor.

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jason Snyder (Last Names L-Z)
Administrative Intern: Ms. Cassie Jackson (Last Names A-K)

Email: davis_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/11
Location: 2400 Sutter Parkway, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 761-5820
Twitter: @DMSIrish