Family Update

Good afternoon!

We have settled into the quarter and have been busy with all the things. The rest of the year will be busy and ebb and flow among a variety of activities and expectations. Please let us know if you have questions or need assistance at any point. There is a lot to keep track of and support with so working together collaboratively helps us ensure all students are successful.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Mike

1. Monday, Jan. 19: NO SCHOOL

2. Advisement/Informing Window Jan. 12-Jan. 21

• Students will start meeting with counselors on Jan. 22.

3. Thursday Jan. 22:

• P/T Conferences (3:00-6:30)
• Incoming 9th Grade Curriculum Night (6:30-8:00 PM)

If your child is feeling sick, please see below regarding when to keep your child home. This can also be found on our district website.

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When to Stay Home

Your child is too ill to go to school if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Temperature above 100.4°F
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
• Shortness of breath or an increase in wheezing during normal activity
• Has a cough that interrupts normal activity
• Rash over the body or localized to one area of the body
• Fatigue and needs bed rest (common with flu-like symptoms)
• Signs of conjunctivitis such as red, crusty or swollen eyes

Questions?

Contact Kelly Miller, DJHS School Nurse or Mandy Boyles, DJHS Clinic Aide

We will be holding our Staff vs. Student Volleyball Match on Friday, January 30. This is also the 100th day of school. The beneficiary of this event is the Becky Ansari Scholarship. Becky was the long time nurse for Jerome who passed away a couple of years ago.

This scholarship will support a students who would like to major in the nursing field. All proceeds will be donated to the scholarship. To raise funds we will do the following:

• We sell student tickets so that students can attend the preliminary matches MOD 3/4. Tickets are $6.
• We will hold the finals and Staff vs. Student match during MODS 12/13 and is free for students but we will accept donations.
• If you would like to be a part of the Staff Team please contact Dr. Baylin!

Dublin City Schools’ 2026-2027 Academic Programs & Pathways provide sour DCS families to prepare for course selections and post-secondary planning. Beginning Monday, January 12th we will begin the process for all students in grades 9-11 to make course selections. This is a collaborative process that students, parents, teachers and counselors work together to help students make as informed decisions as possible regarding course selections. We hope to share our expertise and insights to assist in selecting courses that meet students current needs and future goals.

Over the next month DCS and Dublin Jerome will offer several opportunities for students and families to make the best course selections possible. Below are the important dates and the 2026-2027 Academic Programs and Pathways guide for your review.

Advisement & Course Selection Timeline

Week 2

January 20: DCS Academic Planning Night (Rising 10-12 graders)

January 21: DJHS Course Fair (AM & All Lunches)

January 22: Incoming Freshman Night (Rising 9th grades and families)

January 22-Feb. 2: Individual Counselor Meetings w/Students and Schedule Collection

January 30: All rising students Gr. 10-12 schedules due in Infinite Campus

NOTE:

• If a student is absent or does not have English at Jerome counselors are hosting make up scheduling presentations for rising 10-12 graders on Wednesday, January 21 before and after school.
• If they are not in an English class at Jerome, they can stop by the Guidance Office and pick up their scheduling card. Walk-in scheduling collection is Monday, February 2nd. They are welcome to stop in at any time on Monday to meet with their counselor and turn in their schedule card. They should enter their courses into Infinite Campus by January 30th.
• Counselors will be available to meet with families from February 9-February 20 after students have submitted course selections in IC. They will not be available to meet prior to this time.**

Join us Wednesday to learn about all the courses offered at Jerome and DCS!

Join DCS Staff Members for a series of presentations intended to help with the scheduling process. This event will equip families with the tools and knowledge needed to confidently plan their high school student’s academic future.

When: Tuesday January 20th from 6:30-8:15 (presentations will last approx. 20 minutes - there will be time to attend three presentations)

Where: Dublin Coffman High School - PAC

Target Audience: Parents of risting 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders

Presentation Topics include:

• Graduation Requirements

• Pathway Planning

• Earning College Credit in High School

• Graduation/Scheduling Info for Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services

• Registering for College Courses at Emerald Campus

• Understanding Virtual Courses

• YouScience Deep Dive

*This is an all district event taking place at Dublin Coffman High School - 6780 Coffman Rd. Dublin, OH 43017

We are very fortunate that our students have a significant amount of flexibility for student schedules Emerald Campus, CCP, Virtual, etc. This is a reminder that if a student is supposed to be OUT of the building for those classes, they are NOT permitted to stay at Jerome.

This is a significant safety concern. If we have a student that does not have a Jerome class on their schedule in the building we will ask them to leave. Students are welcome to be here but will need to be added to a study hall. Thank you for your assistance with this.

Dublin Jerome does NOT yet have possession of the multi-use field, Baseball Field, or Softball Field. At the moment it is still under the purview of the contractors.

We ask that NO students, families, or community members use the areas until we take possession. This will be communicated by Mr. Schwanke when completed. We are almost there!

Drop Off/Pick Up: Jerome is a very busy place and experiences high volume of traffic at certain points during the day. Please be mindful of your speed and etiquette during these time. It takes all of us to keep our school community safe. One brief lapse can impact many.

AM Lifting: The end of AM workouts for our athletes increase the traffic in the Hyland Croy lot especially in the spring. The majority of our staff parks in this lot and arrive around the same time. If you have an athlete that drives or you are doing the pick-up please mindful of pedestrians and others.

Jan. 19-Jan.23

Jan. 19: No School

Jan. 21: Course Elective Fair (Main gym): AM and Lunches

Jan. 22:

• Schedule Collection Begins w/ School Counselors
• P/T Conferences #3 (3:00-6:30)
• Incoming 9th Grade Curriculum night (6:30-8:00 PM)

Jan. 26-Jan.30

Jan. 28: Working Wednesday

Jan. 30:

• 100th Day of School
• Staff vs. Student Volleyball Match

Conferences = long days + lots of talking = thirsty teachers!

Help us keep our Dublin Jerome teachers refreshed during Parent-Teacher Conferences this WEEK - Thursday, January 22nd, by donating drinks and snacks.

We’ve made it super simple with an Amazon Wish List—a few clicks and it’s taken care of. Prefer to keep it easy? Venmo works too!! Every dollar helps keep our teachers hydrated and happy.

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/

DCS families are invited to purchase discounted tickets for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup at Scotts Miracle-Gro field (formerly lower.com field) on March 4. Watch Argentina vs Colombia @ 3:30 and the USWNT take on Canada at 6:45! We might even get to see Jerome Alum and current USWNT member Emma Sears in action if she is called on to play that night!

Click here for details and discounted tickets.

In May 2026, our students have the exciting opportunity to perform in Mashiko, Japan (a friendship city of Dublin, Ohio located in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo) with Mr. Eitetsu Hayashi and a local taiko group.

This indelible trip will also include a cultural exchange experience with local Japanese students and tours of some of Japan’s most iconic cities -Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. Please consider supporting Dublin Taiko by participating in our fundraising effort at Raising Cane's (Sawmill Road location) on January 21st! Thank you!

Dublin Jerome High School has earned Gold recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll. To be considered for the honor roll schools are rated in three areas:

• College Culture : 71% percent of students in the Class of 2025 took an AP exam at any point in high school, regardless of score.
• College Credit: 62% percent of students in the Class of 2025 who scored 3+ on any AP Exam.
• College Optimization: 28% percent of students in the in the Class of 2025 who took 5 or more AP Exams in high school, where at least 1 exam was taken in 9th or 10th grade.

To qualify for the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, schools must meet or exceed the criteria for a given recognition level for all three metrics.

Congrats to Jerome Staff and Students!

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.

Dinner night out coming up!

You are invited to the 2026 Dublin Jerome Lacrosse LAX Bash fundraiser — join us by taking the first face off of the 2026 season by celebrating our lacrosse program, our players, and the incredible community that supports them.

We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for supporting DJHS Boys Lacrosse - Go CELTS!

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!

1.16.26

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.

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 February 9. Learn more here.

From the City of Dublin

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

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.

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