Glacier Ridge Gazette
July 18, 2025

April 10, 2026
Month of the Military Child
As a Purple Star school, GRE shows a commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Angela Gould, the GRE Media Specialist, is working to identify children who have a parent who serves or who has served in the United States Military. If you have not already filled out this form as a military parent, please fill out the following information below. It will used by Angela Gould to bring these military children together to create a Purple Star Club, if you would like your child to join.
Last Call for Yearbook Orders
It is not too late to order your 2025-2026 yearbook! Please visit the online sale site, book.hrimaging.com to order yours before Monday, April 13th! There is a message that will appear in an orange banner on the page if you have already ordered a yearbook for your student. The price of the book is $18.00. Yearbooks for those who ordered will be distributed the last week of school.
Spring State Testing Dates
Please take note of the following dates for upcoming Ohio State Testing for students in grades 3-5. Please avoid pre-planned absences and appointments on these dates:
Grade 3:
April 14: ELA Part 1
April 15: ELA Part 2
April 30: Math Part 1
May 1: Math Part 2
Grade 4:
April 28: Math Part 1
April 29: Math Part 2
Grade 5:
April 16: Math Part 1
April 17: Math Part 2
May 4: Science Part 1
May 5: Science Part 2
School Supplies Sale for 26-27 Order Now!
Glacier Ridge Elementary school supplies are now ready to order. Get the exact supplies your teacher requested in one beautiful box, all in just a few clicks.
Be sure to select the grade level your child will be in next year!
Glacier Ridge Morning Announcements
At Glacier Ridge, we believe in the power of connection — and what better way to Start with Hello than by leading the morning announcements!
Open to ALL students in 1st thru 5th grade!
If your child would like to be part of the morning announcements, sign up using the link below and practice the script at home:
👉GRE Tiger Announcements Signup 25-26
Dublin City Schools Updates
Pop Up Food Pantry Next Week
The Dublin Food Pantry is holding a “Pop In” Pantry on Thursday, April 16, 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, in addition to other food items and snacks. No formal registration is required.
Waiver Information for Families with Students with Developmental Disabilities
Does your child have a developmental disability requiring specialized support or funding for home-based services? Learn how waivers can provide the essential resources and financial assistance your family needs to thrive.
Chamber Seeks Volunteers and Those In Need of Assistance for Community Service Day
Community Service Day is Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Be a part of this great tradition by helping older adults, residents experiencing personal hardships, and non-profit organizations with outdoor spring clean-up projects like weeding, planting, mulching, raking, and window washing. Invite your family and co-workers, we welcome volunteers of all ages. Register now to volunteer .
Do you know someone in need of spring clean-up assistance? Download the Homeowner Site Packet here or call the Chamber at 614-889-2001 and let us help you with registration!
Share this information with someone you think would benefit from this FREE service.
Kid Friendly Community Event
Looking for something fun for kids? DCS’s Interact Clubs are hosting a fun, family event for students in grades K-5, Saturday, April 11, 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. at Scioto High School. Featured activities include:
Sports Skills (run by high school athletes)-football, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, soccer
Obstacle course
Corn hole
Volleyball
Pickleball
Crafts (card making, coloring sheets, origami, and more)
Dublin Strong Challenge (complete a set number of activities to earn a prize)
Admission for each person will be a donation to One Dublin and/or the Dublin Food Pantry. Learn more and view the most needed items. Monetary donations will also be accepted in cash/QR code. Please RSVP to help our planning.
Info Hub
New Opportunities Just Added! Check out the Info Hub on the district website for the latest camps, programs, sports & community activities — from i9 Summer Sports programs to the Dublin Strong Community Event, to Cardinal Health’s technology camp, the Info Hub is the place to find a variety of fun and interesting activities for your student.
Free “We Grow Scientists” event at Ohio State
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host the fourth annual "We Grow Scientists” event on Wednesday, April 29th, from 3 PM - 7 PM, at Waterman. This afternoon of hands-on learning and activities will showcase the many STEAM fields CFAES has to offer and will include a look at the Waterman facilities such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex. “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEAM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival. Bring the whole family! Learn more: go.osu.edu/cosi26
From the City of Dublin
Join us Tomorrow for Sustainable Saturday
Swing by the Dublin Service Center on April 11 to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, drop off medications, shred documents, recycle Styrofoam and e-waste, compost food scraps and more! Learn More.
Tax Help for Dublin Residents
Everything you need for City of Dublin taxes - answers, forms and e-filing - is just a click away. Our tax resources make it simple to file your return before April 15. Get Tax Help.
Save the Date: A Conversation That Matters
Join the City of Dublin for a Mental Health Town Hall focused on real conversations, local support and tools to help you and those around you. Let's Talk.
Volunteers Needed for Community Gardens
We’re looking for volunteers (ages 14+) to help care for the Giving Garden at the Coffman Homestead and the Ferris-Wright Interpretive Garden. Every harvest supports the Dublin Food Pantry. Learn more about an upcoming training opportunity on April 24. Register to Volunteer.
Looking for Summer Plans?
There’s still time to jump into the fun! Spots remain in specialty camps at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, from Robot Academy to sports, gaming and more. Check out all of the specialty camp options and register today.
Buy Your Outdoor Pool Pass
Passes are now available for purchase for Dublin residents, either online or in person at the DCRC. Save 10% when purchasing in April! Passes for non-residents are available for purchase starting May 1. Get the details.
Working on a More Walkable Dublin
How can we make Dublin’s Bridge Street District more walkable? Join urban planner and Walkable City author Jeff Speck for a community talk on creating a more connected and accessible city. The event takes place April 14. Learn more and RSVP here.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - GRE EVENTS
Upcoming Events:
April 13 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
April 15- Virtual PTO General Meeting 6:00 pm-7:00
April 24 - No School, Conference Comp Day
April 27 - PTO Flower sale pick up
May 4-May 8 - Book Fair
May 7- Kate Messner Virtual Author Visit
Join our GRE Community Calendar (click on button below) for more extensive list of event dates throughout the school year.
GRE CONTACT INFORMATION
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://glacier.dublinschools.net/
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012
Instagram: @glacierridge1