Family Update

Good afternoon!

As we enter the fifth week of the quarter, we are starting to see everyone settling in. This is a great time to check in with your child to see how things are going, what areas of concern they may have and what what help they need. This aligns with the opportunity to meet with teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday. Please reach out to teacher(s) if you would like to schedule a conference.

This is a very busy time of year and there is a large volume of information coming at you fast. The goal with our weekly update is to curate most if not all of that information into one place. While you don't need to consume the newsletter in one sitting, there is important content for you to stay informed and involved.

Thank you for all your help and support. Enjoy the weekend!

Go Celts!

Mike

1. 5th week of the Quarter.
2. Thursday, Sept. 18: P/T Conferences (3:00-6:30 pm)
3. NHS Applications DUE SEPT. 24!
4. PSAT Registration Ends Friday, Sept. 19
5. HOMECOMING TIX ON SALE FRIDAY 9.19 (ends Sept. 26, 11:59PM)
6. Friday, Sept. 19: Hispanic Heritage Celebrations (Mod, 7,9,11): MultiCultural Club Student List
7. Friday, Sept. 19:Football (H) vs. Liberty-Freshman Tailgate, FB Senior Night and DJHS Hall of Fame

Picture Gallery happenings of the week.

HB 123/Safety and Violence Education Act (SAVE Act) requires specific instruction in suicide awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion every year for students in grades 6-12. Programs approved by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce are used to satisfy the requirements of HB 123/SAVE Act; approved programs can be found HERE.

• Jerome High School will present three(3) 23-minute pre-approved videos created by Sandy Hook Promise to students in October and November.

• Families have the opportunity to opt-out their child from this instruction if they choose. If you do not want your child to participate, please complete the opt-out below.

• Students who have opted out will report to the commons or CPA during the presentations.

Student wellness is an essential component of educating the whole child. Here at Jerome, students will take the Panorama survey on Tuesday, Sept. 29 during MOD 3. Please see the parent information letter below.

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

Transcripts are ready for you to review in SchooLinks. Please look over them for accuracy. Double check address, summer courses, current senior schedule, etc. IF you believe there is an error on your transcript, please reach out to your school counselor.

Accessing your transcript in SchooLinks:

1. Log into SchooLinks
2. Click on Student (left hand side) and then Record Request
3. Download Unofficial Transcript

Our goal is to start sending transcript packages to colleges starting September 15. We appreciate your patience as we work through our student requests. It may take more than the anticipated 10 school days to process the requests that are currently in the system. To help ensure there are no delays in sending your transcripts, please make sure to complete your Senior Inventory. It MUST be completed in order to process your transcript requests.

Accessing your Senior Inventory in SchooLinks:

1. Log into SchooLinks
2. Click on Home (left hand side)
3. Click on To Do (top middle of page) and then Show Remaining To Dos

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 19--More details next week!

If you would like to be in the Homecoming Parade and have a convertible please contact Diane Murphy.

We’re gearing up for an unforgettable Homecoming weekend, and we need your help to make it a success for all our students!

Volunteer Dates:

• Friday, September 26th

• Saturday, September 27th

To make it easy for everyone to pitch in, we’ve broken the schedule into one-hour time slots. Whether you can spare just an hour or more, your support will make a huge difference.

Can you lend a hand? We’re counting on our amazing parent community to help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience. Thank you so much for considering—it truly takes a village!

Let us know your availability and we’ll get you plugged in!

Dublin City Schools will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 to all current juniors free of charge. Due to PSAT testing in our high schools on October 7, we will be operating on a 3-hour delay start schedule. Students enrolled in 11th grade do not need to register for this opportunity.

Current ninth and tenth grade students are able to sign up for this opportunity by completing this registration form and submitting a $25 payment as the last step of the form. Financial assistance is available for those students who qualify. Registration for 9th and 10th grade students ends on September 19, 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Hampton.

Please click the button below for all AP Test Registration details.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCT. 15

I know Seniors and Families that you may not be ready but here is your event calendar for 2025-2026! Click the button for a PDF of the calendar. Also--here is the link to our website for all things Seniors.

AI Hack: If you copy and paste these events in ChatGPT it can create an .ics file for you to upload into your calendar.

We will begin checking cars next week for passes. All pass purchases are OPEN for students. See Mr. P. for details. There are TWO steps to the process:

1. 2025-2026 Parking Pass Form

2. Pay for your Pass

*Pass purchase window remains open throughout the year.*

We are excited to announce the launch of the DJHS SponsorPlace in partnership with CampusMultimedia. SponsorPlace is an amazing platform that offers the opportunity to individuals and business to provide support and receive premium exposure to the Jerome community.

We have a number of event packages available for support. If you might be interested in being a title sponsor for the year or just for a particular event check it out! Additonally, if you know of a business or individual in the community that may be interested please share the link.

Thank You to ALL who have donated to help support the Jerome PTO. We are getting closer to reaching our goal!! We are entering our 5th and final week of our fund drive. Let’s make this the best week yet!!

• Venmo: @DublinJerome-PTO
• Zelle: djhstreas@gmail.com
• Paypal: @DublinJeromePTO
• Check into the office made out to Dublin Jerome High School PTO.

The PTO appreciates your support!!

Our CAP Mentors (Celtic Advisory Program) is partnering with the DJHS PTO to host a BEACH themed Freshman Tailgate for students on Friday, September 19. All freshmen are invited to come to the Hyland Croy side of Jerome between 5:30-7:00 p.m. for pizza, snacks, and fun before the football game against Olentangy Liberty.

To ensure the invite is a success, we are seeking adult volunteers to set up, serve food, and clean up. Thanks in advance!

The PTO has put together a fan store for 25-26! Click the image to check it out!

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/

9.8.25

Over 100 colleges and universities from across the nation will be in attendance. See the attached flyer for details and parking information. Suburban College Fair 2025. Prior to the fair, register for a barcode at www.strivefair.com so colleges can scan your barcode at the fair.

Target Audience: College bound students and their families

Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 21st from 1:00-3:30 pm

Location: Capital University - The Capital Center, 2360 E Mound St, Columbus, OH 43209

Dublin City Schools is hosting three in-person events this fall to help students and families explore career pathways, DCS programs, and postsecondary opportunities. Attendees can connect with college faculty, local professionals, and DCS staff to gain valuable insights for future planning.

Target Audience: Students in grades 6-12 and their parents/guardians

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM (for all three events)

Location: Emerald Campus, 5175 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017

Dates:

• Weds, Sept 24 - Featuring Health Sciences AG & Environmental Sciences and Public Admin/Safety/Gov
• Weds, Oct 22 - Featuring Business & Law, Education & Human Services and Hospitality
• Weds, Nov 19 - Featuring Engineering/Technology/Transportation, Arts & Communications

Questions? Please reach out to DCS Pathways Counselor, Kevin Patton @ patton_kevin@dublinschools.net

Representatives from OSU's Financial Aid Office will guide parents and students through a presentation designed to help families with the college financial aid process. Come learn about the recent updates to the FAFSA and gain knowledge that will help families with navigating this process.

Target Audience: Primarily Parents of Seniors and Juniors, but all DCS parents and students are welcome!

Date & Time: Weds, October 1st from 7:00-8:30 (45 min presentation followed by time for questions with OSU financial aid reps)
Location: Dublin Scioto High School - Performing Arts Center

Please note, this district-wide presentation will be held at Dublin Scioto High School, 4000 Hard Road, Dublin OH 43016.

Dublin City Schools, in partnership with admissions counselors from The Ohio State University and Denison University, will present tips and resources that are intended to help families with the college selection process.

Target Audience: Parents/Guardians with students in grades 9-11 (students always welcome!)

Time: Tues, Dec. 2nd from 7:00-8:30 (1 hour presentation followed by time for questions with Admissions Professionals)
Location: Dublin Coffman High School - Performing Arts Center

Please note, this district-wide presentation will be held at Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Rd, Dublin, OH 43017.

Join a rep from The National Center for College Students with Disabilities to learn all about preparing for Post-Secondary Options with a disability

Tuesday, September 16th

6:30-7:30 pm

Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams

This event is being hosted by Olentangy, but is open to everyone!

There is a link to join directly on the flyer as well as below.

College Seminar for Students with an IEP or 504

Olentangy Orange High School

October 28th 6pm

This event is being held in person at Olentangy Orange High School, but is open to everyone. See attached flyer for details. Please share!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program, the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the country, is now accepting applications from high school seniors to become part of the 38th class of Coca-Cola Scholars and receive one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.

• High school seniors across the country may apply online to be a part of the 38th class of Coke Scholars through September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
• Students are selected based on academics, leadership, and service. Full eligibility requirements are available here.
• After a three-stage selection process, 150 applicants will be named Coca-Cola Scholars and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.

Big 12 Connection: The Columbus Experience isn't a college fair — it's an opportunity for students to connect UC and other leading Big 12 universities.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 5:00 – 8:00 PM (EDT)

The Little Grand Market

710 Grandview Crossing Way, Columbus, OH 43215

Transition Night 2025- A free resource fair for students with developmental disabilities and their families to assist in mapping their way through high school and beyond. The interactive resource fair will consist of table booths including agencies from Franklin, Delaware, and Union County.

Resource topics will include therapies, adult day programs, transportation, employment, advocacy, supported living, and more!

Hilliard Davidson High School - 5100 Davidson Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

October 8th, 2025 5:00-6:30 p.m.

This is a FREE event to attend, and all are welcome!

• Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend. This just helps school staff follow up with families as needed
• Please contact Kristen Welch at kristen_welch@hboe.org or at 614-921-7234 or check out the DCS transition services website.

Scan QR Code or REGISTER HERE.

The Drama Club will have its next meeting on Monday Sept. 15th in D-103 beginning at 3pm. There will be updates on our current production, She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, audition information for upcoming shows and student-led activities. We hope to see you there!

New this year, the Trailblazer Award will be presented quarterly to DJHS staff members who embrace the journey.

"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 the first semester of the 25-26 school year are: October 10, and December 12, by 4:00 pm.

Applications for the National Honor Society are open.

• In order to be eligible to join, you must be a current junior or senior, have a minimum weighted cumulative 3.500 GPA, and have completed 20 service hours for juniors or 30 service hours for seniors. If you are already a member of NHS, you do not need to apply again.
• Applications are due at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 24. Full application information and links to the online application are available here.
• No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Pochodylo (pochodylo_amy@dublinschools.net).

Enrollment for the Summer 2026 Discover Germany and Austria trip has begun! This trip is open to any Dublin high school student. See Frau Colgan in room C209, visit bit.ly/GermanTrip2026, or scan the QR code for details. Act fast- enrollment is capped at 18 travelers and ends September 30th!

Below are the map photos (also linked) to help with drop off and pick up.

DROP OFF: Best Advice is to drop off before 7:40am

PICK UP: It will be slow. Please don't be in a hurry.

2D Brand Road Lot

Brand Rd.--West Entrance

2D Hyland Croy Lot

We are excited for another season for DJHS Bowling! We are looking for some students to join the squad! See details below or Email Coach Boyce at Boyce_randy@dublinschools.net with any questions.

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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Parent Survey K-12 Curriculum

As part of our regular curriculum review cycle, Dublin City Schools is seeking community feedback on our Visual Arts and Physical Education programs. CLICK HERE to access the survey. The survey will remain open through September 25, 2025. Thank you for taking the time to share your input.

Global Travel Opportunities

The DCS Global Travel Program is offering trips for middle school and high school students in 2026 to several different international destinations including: The Alps and Mediterranean Coast, Germany and Austria, New York City, Robotics, Engineering and the Future Cities in Japan, rome, Athens & the Greek Isles. Trip leaders are planning trip information meetings and there is still time to sign up. Check out the full list of trips and learn more here.

Storytelling with Data: Unlock the Power of Data Analytics
T-Cetra is offering a unique workshop for students (grades 9–12) to work with sample data to practice turning data into visual stories. They’ll build charts and dashboards in Excel, get an introduction to Tableau as a professional visualization tool, and see how AI is shaping the future of analytics. The workshop is October 19, 1-3 p.m. at T-CETRA, LLC, 7240 Muirfield Dr. STE 200). Register here. Learn more about this workshop and other opportunities by visiting the Info Hub.

From the City of Dublin

Self-Empower with Self-Defense

Students 16 years and older can experience an interactive self-defense class with Dublin Police officers Tuesday, Sept. 16. Boost your confidence and equip yourself with essential skills for personal safety. Register now.

From School Zones to City Milestones

As the new school year began, the City reinforced safety in school zones with added traffic enforcement and reminders for drivers and families. August also brought community milestones like the Dublin Irish Festival, Purple Heart Day and the opening of Dublin’s 30th roundabout. Check out the August highlights.

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