Glacier Ridge Gazette

There is no school on Monday, in honor of

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

At Glacier Ridge, belonging isn't just a goal—it’s a priority. Our staff works intentionally to create spaces where every student feels a deep sense of connection to their peers and their school. We are excited to highlight two of the ways we have been fostering the sense of belonging and connections this year:

Introducing: Tiger Ties

Today marked the launch of Tiger Ties, a school-wide initiative designed to strengthen relationships within each grade level.

The Goal: To ensure every student has a solid network of peers they know and trust, as well as, an additional trusted adult in the building.

The Experience: Students met in small groups led by a Tiger Tie leader to listen to a story and engage in team-building activities.

Ask your student about the book they heard in Tiger Ties today and what activities their group worked on!

Buddy Classrooms: Cross-Grade Connections

Your student may have already mentioned their "Buddy Classroom." This opportunity pairs students from different grade levels to encourage mentorship and friendship.

Throughout the year, buddy classrooms meet to share stories, play games, and work on collaborative projects.

Each middle school will host a parent/guardian-only information night on January 29 from 6-7 pm. Principals and staff will share important information, including:

• Daily schedules

• School practices and procedures

• Course scheduling details

Slides from the presentation will be available on each school's Transition to Middle School webpage for families unable to attend. More detailed information about scheduling will be sent to families via a special edition e-newsletter on Sunday, January 25.

February 5, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm.

Please join us for a night of art and music created by GRE students. We look forward to celebrating their hard work and creativity with you! Each student will have at least 1 artwork on display and will have contributed to our space-themed installation. Students have signed up for small group music performances throughout the event.

We need volunteers prior to the event.

Please sign up HERE or contact us at mitchell_kelli@dublinschools.net

Yearbooks are on sale through January 30. Order Forms were sent home with students last week. You can order online by visiting the HRImaging link . The cost of the yearbook is $18.00. If you order and pay online, you do not need to turn anything in at school. If you choose to pay by check, you will use the order envelope to fill in your information, enclose payment, and return it to school. We prefer that you do not send cash, but if you must, it needs to be the exact amount of $18. We do not have cash on hand at school for change. All orders are due by Friday, January 30, 2026. Reserve your copy today! We anticipate that yearbooks will be delivered to the school and sent home with your students the last week of school.

At Glacier Ridge, we believe in the power of connection — and what better way to Start with Hello than by leading the morning announcements!

This is now 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

👉 GRE Student Announcements Script

Clarification Regarding Immunization Requirements
Recent updates from the CDC have led to questions about school immunization requirements. Dublin City Schools follows requirements set by the Ohio Department of Health, not CDC recommendations. At this time, Ohio has not adopted recent CDC changes related to certain vaccines. As a result, all current immunization requirements remain in place, including:

• Meningococcal ACWY for students entering 7th and 12th grades, and

• Hepatitis B for students across grade levels.

Families will be notified if Ohio requirements change. For more information, view our Immunization Requirements page or contact your school nurse.

Don’t miss Scioto’s production Suffs

Scioto Theatre presents Suffs, the acclaimed Broadway musical celebrating the young activists who fought for women’s right to vote. As one of only 12 schools nationwide awarded the prestigious Suffs: The Young Are at the Gate grant, Dublin Scioto will be among the first student groups to produce this powerful show as part of AP American Studies’ Immersive History Project—marking the programs’ seventh collaboration. Performances run January 23–25 at the Scioto Performing Arts Center, with tickets available at dshstd.booktix.com.

Poster Contest for K-8 Students

The 2026 Severe Weather Poster Contest is now open to Ohio students in grades K–8! This fun and creative contest helps students learn about severe weather safety and preparedness, with nine grade-level winners recognized at an awards ceremony and one overall state winner earning their name on the traveling trophy, which will be displayed at their school. Official rules and entry form can be found here. Entry deadline is March 20.

Softball Skills Camp

Jerome Softball is offering a skills camp for anyone in grades K-8 who is interested in learning more about softball. No prior experience is needed. It will include skills such as hitting, fielding and base running, and all campers will receive a camp t-shirt. The camp is scheduled for Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Jerome High School. Learn more and sign up here

Winter Registration Open for After School Activities

It’s not too late to sign your child up for after school enrichment opportunities. Dublin City Schools is happy to collaborate with a variety of local organizations to bring families after school enrichment opportunities for students! Partner organizations include Cultured Kids French & Spanish Clubs, Drama Kids, Eager Artists, Eager Engineers, Future Fashion Stars, Korea Taekwondo, Robot Academy, and Young Rembrandts. Explore the After School Activities page to discover programs your child will love.

Japanese for 3rd & 4th graders

Jerome's JNHS (Japanese National Honor Society) is hosting an after school Japanese program for any DCS 3rd graders/4th graders wishing to learn Japanese. Classes will be held at Jerome on MONDAYS from 4:30-5:30 pm for five weeks. Registration for the program is first come, first serve, with spots limited to 30 registrants. Priority will go to those students who have not participated in the past. Please register by January 30. Note: transportation to and from Jerome must be self-provided. Questions can be directed to nemastil_iya@dublinschools.net

Start the New Year Connected with GoDublin TXT

Kick off the new year by signing up for GoDublin TXT! Get important Dublin updates, news and alerts straight to your phone. It's a simple way for students, families and staff to stay informed. Sign Up Today: https://dublinohiousa.gov/godublin-txt/

MLK Day Service Impacts

Dublin Community Recreation Center: 5:30 a.m.—9:30 p.m.

Dublin City Offices: Closed

Yard Waste Pick Up: Monday, Jan. 19

Recycling/Trash: Wednesday, Jan. 21

Make MLK Day a day ON, instead of a day OFF by volunteering: Volunteer Service Opportunities – City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Dublin Leads the State in New Crosswalk Tech

Your crosswalk just got smarter. Dublin is Ohio’s first city to launch AI-powered crosswalk lighting that activates only when pedestrians cross—making streets safer, smarter and easier to navigate. You'll find it at the intersection of Coventry Woods Drive and Brand Road. Walk This Way: Dublin Leads Ohio with Smarter Pedestrian Lighting

Level up Your 2026

Make learning your easiest New Year’s resolution with DCRC winter and spring programs! Kids, teens and adults can explore AI, Minecraft coding, video editing, esports and more through hands-on, creative experiences. Discover your next adventure here.

Highlights for Our Exceptional Community

2025 was full of progress and cheer in the City of Dublin. See how these updates impact our Exceptional Community in the latest City Manager Report! Discover More: https://lnkd.in/gBMgfPGR

January 19- NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 5- Art it up Night at GRE (6:30pm-8pm)

February 12- Valentine's Day parties

February 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development

February 16 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Join our GRE Community Calendar (click on button below) for more extensive list of event dates throughout the school year.

Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://glacier.dublinschools.net/
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012

Instagram: @glacierridge1