Family Update

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Have an amazing weekend--Go Celts!

Mike

Attention Jerome Student Drivers,As we enter the fifth week of school, I want to address a serious issue. I have already received five reports of vehicles being struck and damaged in the parking lot, with the responsible party leaving the scene without providing any contact or insurance information.

I understand that being involved in a car accident can be stressful and overwhelming. However, leaving the scene without taking responsibility turns a civil issue into a criminal one—specifically, a first-degree misdemeanor for Hit/Skip.

In all honesty, if I can identify who is responsible for any of these incidents, you will receive a traffic citation and be required to appear in juvenile court. Consequences may include:

• A lengthy driver’s license suspension

• Up to 6 points on your driving record

• A significant fine

• And you will still be financially responsible for the damage caused.

To Parents:
If you're reading this, please take a moment to talk with your student driver. Remind them that honesty, responsibility, and safe driving habits are essential—not just for their own safety, but for the well-being of everyone in our community.

Thank you,

Officer Patrick

1. HOMECOMING TIX ON SALE FRIDAY 9.19 (ends Sept. 26, 11:59PM)
2. Tuesday, Sept. 23 (MOD 3): Panorama Survey
3. NHS Applications DUE SEPT. 24!
4. Friday, Sept. 26:

• Homecoming Parade: 5:00 PM
• Homecoming Game--Football (H) vs. Marysville

Picture Gallery happenings of the week:

• Celtic Colloquium: Mr. Martin and Mr. Crawford teamed up their students to discuss poverty.
• MultiCultural Club's Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Today our MultiCultural Club's held the Hispanic Heritage Celebration! It was a great kickoff event! Thanks to the students and Frau Colgan for organizing!

Student wellness is an essential component of educating the whole child. Here at Jerome, students will take the Panorama survey on Tuesday, Sept. 23 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

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.

We are excited to host Homecoming here at Dublin Jerome. Our goal is to have a safe and enjoyable event for all students. To do so we are sharing the expectations for the evening. This is a well-attended event by the Jerome students Everyone must take ownership of their 20 square feet. Any reinforcement or discussion that you have with your child is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your help and support!

Please review the Guidelines & Expectations and take the opportunity to to discuss with your child.

Ticket Purchase Instructions

• One ticket per person. Each ticket requires a unique Student ID or Guest Passcode and must be purchased in a separate transaction.

For Guests (Non-Jerome Students):

1. Complete a Guest Permission Form. Forms are available online, in the Main Office, Attendance Office, and Library.

2. Guests from other schools must have a signature from their home school's building principal, including Coffman and Scioto.

3. Submit the completed form to the Main Office by the deadline below.

4. Once your form is approved, Mrs. Slack will email a unique Passcode to the student's email.

5. Use this Passcode to purchase the guest ticket.

Important Deadline for Guests:

• Guest Permission Forms must be submitted to the Main Office no later than NOON on Friday, September 26, 2025. Forms turned in after this time will not be processed.

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 providing students who are at least 5 years old with the opportunity to receive flu shots at their school. Jerome's Flu Clinic for students will be on 10/23/25, from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.

If you would like your child to receive a flu vaccine on 10/23/25 at Jerome High School, please complete the consent form found here. You must complete Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3 (questions 2-11) on page 1 of the consent form, as well as the insurance information (if insured) on page 2 of the form. We ask that you return this completed consent form to your school clinic by Thursday, October 16th.

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCT. 15

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. You may still donate if you want to help us us reach our goal!

• 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!!

October 8 and 9 (5-10pm)

Below is the sign up genius link for donations for P/T conferences on October 23.

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/

9.15.25

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.

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.

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.

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.

Congrats to Hamza Ahmed who placed top 12 among the other competitors in the Young Coders Sphere competition with the development of the StressSense App.

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

The McDonald's at Perimeter Loop will be donating 10% of all digital sales made in the McDonald’s App on Thursday, October 23 to the DJHS athletic department.

Get some "dons" and help support DJHS Athletics! See the image for McDonald's App details.

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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Redistricting Public Input Opportunity: Review & Feedback on High School Boundaries

Dublin City Schools invites families to attend upcoming Public Input Sessions with Draft Maps on Monday, September 29. These sessions are an opportunity to review draft high school boundary maps and share feedback before boundaries are finalized. Cropper GIS will present in the Performing Arts Center, followed by a review of proposed boundaries in the Commons. The first session will take place at Coffman High School at 6:00 p.m., followed by a second session at Jerome High School at 7:30 p.m. Families are welcome to attend the session that is most convenient for them. We hope to see you there as we work to balance student populations and plan for future growth!

Get Text Alerts from Dublin City Schools

On occasion, Dublin City Schools may need to send you a text message. These texts, straight to your mobile phone, could include important event information, school closings, safety alerts and more! To get registered for the service to receive texts, simply text "Y" or "Yes" to Dublin City Schools' short code number 67587. School Messenger and Dublin City Schools take care of their mobile phone users, keep information safe, and will never give or sell your information to anyone.

Dublin City Schools Hall of Fame

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate and honor seven amazing alums and one current staff member as they are inducted ino the Dublin City Schools Hall of Fame, Friday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. at the Coffman PAC. These eight amazing individuals have left an indelible mark on our school district, the community and the world! Learn more about the inductees and RSVP here.

Distinguished Alumni Award:

Jessica Ashooh, Coffman, 2002

Andrea Bucilla, Jerome, 2006

Carey Kight, Jerome, 2006

Andrew Powers, Dublin HS, 1994

Tyler TerMeer, Scioto, 2001

Young Achievement Alumni Award:

Oliver Lewis, Coffman, 2014

Kyle Vandeveer, Coffman, 2014

Outstanding Service Award:

John Witt, Scioto Teacher

Info Hub

Check Out the Info Hub for Events & Activities for Students and Families

The beginning of the school year is a great time to become familiar with all the sources of information and activities available to our students and families. The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school, including DYA, i9 sports, special events such as Coffman Marching Band’s 5K run and the Thurber House’s Young Writers’ studio. Check out the Info Hub to see all the opportunities offered for DCS families. Bookmark it and check back frequently because we add new opportunities all the time.

From the City of Dublin

Join Dublin Police for the Third Annual Sandlot Skirmish

Batter up! Dublin Police and 911 dispatchers will step up to the plate for the regional "Sandlot Skirmish" charity softball tournament Sept. 20. Join them at 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive in Hilliard to enjoy the game, food trucks, raffles and support to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. See how to get involved.

Level Up at the Respawn Lounge

The respawn lounge just got upgraded! New STEM and esports programs are now available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Get hands-on with tech, creativity and gameplay in a fun, social space. From games, coding, camps and friends, there's all sorts of fun to be had! Check it out.

DYK: It’s National Preparedness Month

This month, we encourage families to be ready and equipped when disaster strikes. Make sure to take steps to be secure and resilient in unforeseen circumstances. Sign up for GoDublin TXT to be notified of emergencies, and watch this video about how to build an emergency kit.

Take the Dublin Suicide Prevention Pledge

The Dublin Police Department is proud to support Suicide Prevention Month to help fight the stigma around mental health conversations. Get involved in this community discussion by learning the suicide warning signs in others and what to do. Sign the Dublin pledge.

Cast Call: Audition for a Show at The Abbey

Shine bright on the Abbey Theater stage! Auditions for "SIX: Teen Edition" and "A Christmas Carol" will be held Oct. 4-5. Show off your talent and sign up for auditions starting Tuesday, Sept. 23. Don’t miss this opportunity to join The Abbey Theater experience!

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