Family Update

Good Afternoon,

I wanted to start this week’s update with a huge thank you! Between responding to unexpected safety concern and a busy time of the year, the patience, flexibility and support has been amazing! I am appreciative of our Jerome community

So reaching this Friday definitely feels good! Thank you for your partnership in making sure Jerome remains a safe, positive, and focused place for everyone to learn.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mike

Our primary goal is to maintain a safe, inclusive, and focused learning environment for every student. Recently, we have seen a concerning trend in the use of inappropriate language, videos, and images among students—specifically racial slurs, sexually suggestive content, and inflammatory remarks. The use of derogatory or hateful language, videos, or images—whether intended as a "joke" or otherwise—has no place at Jerome. Please be aware that this type of behavior can lead to violations of the DCS Student Code of Conduct and Extracurricular Code of Conduct.

To ensure the well-being of our community, we ask that you speak with your children about the importance of treating others with dignity and the long-term impact of their words and digital footprint. Let’s work together to ensure Jerome remains a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Thank you for your continued help and support.

Brand Rd - closing March 9 for 5 days for drainage improvements.

Traveling students and teachers will need another route to and from Jerome/ Emerald. Please take this into account for next week!

• Prom Expectations will be shared in the coming weeks.
• Dance is for Juniors and Seniors. Students will be permitted to bring a guest from another grade or school but must complete Guest Visitor process.
• Ticket sales are set for April 1 to April 10 at midnight.
• Prom is held at the the Ohio Union at the Ohio State University.

ADMINISTRATION: Tuesday, March 17 (MOD 3/4)

Student wellness is an essential component of educating the whole child. During the weeks of March 13 to March 24, Dublin City Schools students in grades 3-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a questionnaire asking their perceptions about school and student support.

There are two versions of the questionnaire, one for students in grades 3-5 and one for students in grades 6-12. Click this link to read the script that teachers will read to students: Panorama Staff Script 2025-2026

Click the links below to see the questions that will appear on the Spring 2026 survey. The Growth Mindset section has been replaced with questions related to perseverance and persistence. Some questions have been slightly modified to better match the developmental language of students. In addition, R-Factor questions (E+R=O) have been added to the questionnaire.

StudentCompetencies6-12.pdf

Supports&Environment6-12.pdf

Click this link for the Panorama FAQ:

Frequently asked questions about Panorama for Education.

Click this link to access the Opt-Out Google Form:

Panorama Opt-Out Spring 2026

Dodgeball is back on Friday, March 20. There is NO ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE.

• MOD 3/4: Morning Prelims
• MOD 12/13: Assembly

Register now for the DJHS Student Council Dodgeball Tournament!

1. Pick up a registration form during lunch and fill it out with 6-8 team members.

2. Have each team member pay $5 in cash or via Hometown Ticketing.

3. Turn in the registration form & cash fee (if applicable) during lunch by Friday, March 13th.

March 16-20:

March 17: CHOICE SAFETY DRILL (TBD)

March 20:

• Dodgeball
• DCS Job Fair

March 23-27:

March 24:

• FIRE DRILL
• United States Air Force Academy Winds (1PM)--more details to come!

March 25: Panorama Window Closes

March 26: Staff Spring Cookout

March 27: EID Lunch Celebration

March 30-April 3: 🌺SPRING BREAK🌺

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.

The Sunshine Cart is rolling into March Madness ad we need your help to fill it with snacks, drinks and goodies for our AMAZING staff!! Want to help spread some joy? Check out our Amazon Wish List and donate a few of their favorite treats delivered directly to the school. Prefer Venmo? We have you covered!! Every little bit makes a BIG difference

Thanks for helping us keep the smiles (and snacks) going at Jerome!

• https://account.venmo.com/u/DublinJerome-PTO
• https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DRDAHJU39688?ref_=wl_share

On Thursday, April 30, the CAP and PTO are hosting a special Lacrosse Tailgate before the Jerome vs. Upper Arlington game to celebrate our freshmen students! If you'd like to help make this event a success, please consider contributing!

You can Venmo the PTO at @DublinJerome-PTO

Be sure to include "LAX Tailgate" in the "What's this for?" section so we can direct the funds to the CAP/LAX Tailgate specifically!

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

It’s time to pick up your graduation items from Jostens during the lunches.

Jostens will be on campus in the high school lobby Tuesday, March 10th during lunches to deliver your graduation items, including your cap and gown.

• Orders must be paid in full to receive your items.
• Please have your parents check their email to confirm that your final payment has been completed.
• If you still need to place an order, please do so as soon as possible at Jostens.com.

Congratulations, seniors—your big moment is getting close.

Senior year = final chapter of high school, first chapter of their future.

Choose between 3 designs and announce your special day!

• Order Deadline For School Pickup: May 4
• School Pickup: May 6 at the high school

*Orders placed after this date, may not be guaranteed for free contactless home delivery and will need to be picked-up at Signmaster (758 Radio Dr. Lewis Center) or set for home delivery.

The secondary principal team across all three high schools and Emerald Campus has recently reviewed our graduation regalia policies. Given the significant increase in requests for various forms of recognition, we have established the following guidelines to ensure consistency and clarity for our ceremonies. These details will also be included in this week’s Family Update.

• Caps: Decoration of graduation caps is not permitted.

• GPA/Academic Distinction: Recognized via medals and/or academic cords.

• National Honor Society (NHS) and IB Diploma candidates will be recognized with stoles.

• Approved Additions: Military cords, Celebration of Excellence regalia, and Tolles stoles are permitted.

• Not Permitted: Regalia for individual clubs/activities or partner institutions (e.g., OSU, CSCC) are not permitted.

A few updates on the calendar including prom.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

THURSDAY MAR 19th @ 7pm

FRIDAY MAR 20th @ 7pm

SATURDAY MAR 21 @ 1pm (sensory-friendly)

SATURDAY MAR 21 @ 7pm

We will see you at the show!

Dublin Jerome has three students recognized at the Central Ohio Region Scholastics Gold & Silver Key Winner Exhibition!

Model UN students attended a competition at OSU over the weekend and did a great job! We sent a delegation of 35 students, and 14 of them received awards ! The students who received awards are:

Best Delegate: Akshay Madala, Lexie Gonzalez, Nischith Srikanth

Outstanding delegate: Adhyeta Karan, Suchand Manchiganti, Sai Sudeep Reddy Hariyapureddy,

Honorable delegate: Tanvitha Polavarapu, Charan Bhaskarla, Ridam Shah, Vibhaas Appaji, Nitin Jasti, Rishith Bethina

Verbal commendation: Shubhan Garani

Congratulations to Sophomore German 2 student Ryan Dave Jacob and Junior Honors German 4 student Shirley Gui on an extraordinary academic achievement. Both Jerome German students have been selected as two of only five students statewide to represent Ohio in the next round of the prestigious National German Exam competition.

After earning Gold Medals on the National German Exam, an honor awarded to the highest-performing students in the country, they advanced through a rigorous German-language interview process demonstrating exceptional linguistic proficiency and cultural competence.

Ryan and Shirley will now move on to the final stage of the competition, where they will complete the STAMP assessment. Finalists have the opportunity to earn a highly competitive national award: a three-week, all-expenses-paid summer study program in Germany. Sponsored by the Federal Republic of Germany, this immersive experience includes attendance at an academic German high school, homestays with local families, and educational excursions to sites of historical and cultural significance.

Please join us in congratulating Ryan and Shirley on this remarkable accomplishment and wishing them continued success as they advance to the final round! Gratuliere!

The Ethics Club team competed in the Divisional Round and won, qualifying for the National Ethics Bowl Competition in North Carolina on April 10th.

Congratulations to the following students: Nithin Saranath, Derek Jobin, Vibhaas Appaji, Akshay Madala, Shubhan Garani, Ridam Shah, Maadhav Puvvada, Risheeth Kankeyan, Geeth Donepudi

Once again DCS is partnering with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to present the Work In Dublin Student Job Fair. The event will take place on Friday, March 20th from 8:55am-12:00pm at Dublin Scioto High School. It features part-time/summer jobs, internships, and full-time jobs with benefits for seniors getting ready to graduate. Students need to register in order to attend and transportation will be provided. Here is the student registration link. Students must be signed into their @dublinstudents account to access the for

On March 28th, from 10 AM-2PM, Buck-i-Code, a programming workshop for students ages 10-15 will be held at OSU. This is a great opportunity for any student interested in computer science and technology to learn about coding with the help of college mentors. Students will also be provided with a free lunch and hear from a professor from The Ohio State University about careers in cybersecurity.

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.

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

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.

Best of luck to our programs and athletes this weekend! Chech out the details on Instagram @dublinjeromehs

• Gymnastics: Erica Lee is participating in the State Championships at Hilliard Bradley.
• Wrestling: We have 8 male wrestlers and 3 female wrestlers who qualified for Districts this weekend!
• Indoor Track: State Championships this weekend!
• Ice Hockey: Regional Final vs. St. Charles (1:00 PM @ Ice Haus)

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!

3.6.26

Spring Forward - Daylight Savings time begins Sunday

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00 a.m. Remember to “spring forward” and set your clocks forward one hour!

New Opportunities on the Info Hub

New Opportunities Just Added! Check out the Info Hub on the district website for the latest camps, programs, sports & community activities — from rowing and volleyball camps to a St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast, — updated regularly for DCS families. Visit the page to see what’s new!

Driver’s Ed Classes Available in High Schools

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 new classes begin in March, April and May. Learn more here.

Reminder: Be Aware of SAT/ACT Phone Scams

Families across Ohio have reported phone calls from individuals posing as representatives of the SAT or ACT, asking for payment for test preparation materials that were never requested.

To protect yourself from potential scams:

• Be cautious of unsolicited test prep calls.

• Never provide personal or payment information over the phone.

• Verify any unexpected communication with your student’s school directly.

Legitimate testing organizations do not cold-call families requesting payment or sensitive information.

From the City of Dublin

Reminder: Brand Road Closes Monday

Please plan ahead for a road closure scheduled for March 9-13. Brand Road, between Earlington and Bristol parkways, will be closed to traffic for infrastructure upgrades. Plan Your Detour

The Greenest, Grandest Parade

March 14 is a day full of fun! Start off with the annual pancake breakfast at Sells Middle School beginning at 7:30, followed by the parade at 11 a.m. Then, join us at 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Crossing Park to help Visit Dublin attempt to create the world’s largest human shamrock! Parade Details

The Dublin Irish Festival Flash Ticket Sale is Live!

Prices are at their lowest of the year through March 31, featuring a dynamic entertainment lineup of musicians, dancers and cultural performers. Buy Tickets

Resident Survey: Cross this Way

Four-lane roads can be tough to cross. Help shape safer, smarter pedestrian crossings across Dublin in this resident survey. Your feedback today guides tomorrow’s improvements. Take the Pedestrian Crossing Survey

Prescriptions from the Past

America 250 brings back the Dublin Historical Society’s Second Sunday Speaker Series. On March 8, we trace the roots of medicine by exploring the outbreaks, remedies and realities that defined daily life in early Dublin. Register to Attend

Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink Closed for the Season

Due to warmer temperatures in the forecast, the ice rink at Riverside Crossing Park is now closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed the rink this year!

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.

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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