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Important Dates:
10/13: Homecoming Football Game
10/14: Homecoming Dance from 8p - 10p @ Hayes Gymnasium
10/20: District Professional Development Day (No School)
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A Note from the Principal
As Homecoming Week comes to a close, it provides an opportunity to reflect upon the many opportunities that our high school provides and that students participate in. Homecoming week is filled with wonderful
activities that bring an excitement and energy to our school.
We kicked off the week with a concert from our award winning Hayes Choir. The Harlem Wizards challenged (and beat) our Delaware teaching and administrative staff in a fun-filled basketball game at Hayes. Students dressed up all week in thematic clothes for our "Wizard of Oz" Homecoming theme. The annual PowderPuff game took place on Wednesday evening with a large crowd of students, parents and community members.
Our Pep Rally is Friday afternoon with the Homecoming game and Court announcements on Friday night.
Our Homecoming Dance is Saturday evening in the Hayes Gymnasium. This has been a great week, with lots of school spirit. Thank you for all of your support of Delaware Hayes and all of our many student opportunities.
-Dr. Ric Stranges
Health News:
Ohio Law requires that all students enrolled in the Twelfth Grade have a Meningitis (Menactra) vaccine. The state requires 2 Meningitis vaccines or one if it was given after the 16th birthday.
If your child does not provide this documentation to the school by Wednesday, September 13th, he or she will be excluded from extracurricular activities such as drama or musical productions, sports teams, any clubs and the Homecoming Dance.
If your student has not yet received these shots please schedule to have that done as soon as possible. You can check the Delaware General Health District website at Delawarehealth.org to see the schedule of vaccination clinics, or call them at (740) 368-1700 to make an appointment. If you choose not to have your child vaccinated please sign the enclosed waiver form and return it to the school as soon as possible.
Please call Shasta McKee, Hayes Clinic Nurse at 740-833-1019 with any questions you may have.
- Dr. Ric J. Stranges, Principal
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Counseling News
Quarter 1 Grades & Report Cards - The end of first quarter is
October 19, 2017. Report cards will not be mailed home. Grades are viewable online on Powerschool at any time from any internet accessible device. Report cards may also be printed from Powerschool. If you need your log-in information, please contact the school at
740-833-1028.
Families no longer need to wait until the end of the quarter to follow their student's progress. Our goal is to provide access to you 24/7 so that we may partner to ensure your student's success. The benefit of this is to catch early signs that a student may be struggling, identifying missed assignments/exams and contacting a specific teacher about any questions.
College Credit Plus Information:
Do you have a student that is taking a class for college credit or is interested in taking a class for college credit? Click on the link below to learn about an informative event that will help broaden your knowledge base about this topic.
Info. on Delaware Area Career Center (DACC)
Your sophomore attended a Delaware Area Career Center presentation during their House period (September 29). DACC is excited to welcome all Delaware Hayes sophomores as they tour the campuses and spend time in two hands-on programs on Monday, November 20! Below are a few quick highlights of what your student heard during the presentation.
- DACC is an off-site elective option offered through your school district. Students who attend DACC are still students of Delaware Hayes High School
- All families are invited to attend the DACC Open House on January 25th from 5-7pm.
- Students who attend DACC earn required elective credits. They also have the opportunity to earn college credits and industry credentials based on the program they choose.
- DACC students can absolutely attend DACC and still take advantage of AP classes and College Credit Plus.
- DACC students are still part of their high school. They can take part in extracurricular activities and they still graduate from their high school.
- DACC students spend half of their day in a special interest, hands-on lab surrounded by other students who have opted in to being there and have similar career goals.
- Each DACC program gives students the foundational knowledge to launch a number of careers. College is expensive and we want students to graduate from high school with the confidence and clarity to know they are choosing the right major and/or entering the right career.
- Most importantly, every family is unique, so we are more than happy to answer any questions you have along the way.
As we get closer to your child's tour of the Delaware Area Career Center and questions arise, feel free to refer to their website (
www.DelawareAreaCC.org) or contact Mary Siekman, DACC Enrollment Coordinator (
[email protected]), to learn more about the different program offerings and how they could relate to your students' interests.
College Process:
Students who are taking College Credit Plus courses at Columbus State Community College this year should schedule an appointment with Mrs. Pollard to schedule classes for Spring semester. Course registration begins October 16th.
Every Wednesday in Room 6002, Mrs. Pollard holds College Application Help Sessions for Seniors during Lunch/House. All Seniors are welcome!
A number of colleges are visiting Hayes each week. To view which colleges are coming to Hayes, go to
https://oh16000212.schoolwires.net/Page/5630. Students in grades 10-12 are welcome to attend visits. They can register in Naviance or email Mrs. Pollard to attend.
Seniors with November 1st College Application deadlines should make requests for transcripts and letters of recommendation in Naviance by October 13th to ensure enough time for processing. Requests received after this date may not be processed by November 1st!
Mr. Morrison's next ACT Prep Workshop will be held Sat, Oct 21st from 9:30 AM - 1:15 PM. Cost is $35. Registration information can be found here:
https://oh16000212.schoolwires.net/Page/5314
FAFSA Completion Workshops are being held at OSU-Marion throughout October and November. Hayes HS will be holding its FAFSA Completion Night on Tuesday, December 12th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Hayes Library. More information can be found here:
https://oh16000212.schoolwires.net/Page/5314. Parents must pre-register for these events at
http://go.osu.edu/fafsa.
Mrs. Pollard will be taking a group of 50 students to the Columbus State Community College Delaware Campus on November 16th from 8:15 - 10:30 AM. Any students interested in attending Columbus State or who are planning to take College Credit Plus Courses at Columbus State next school year are encouraged to come. Cost is free. Email Mrs. Pollard at
pollarje@delawarecityschools.net if your student would like to come!
Students going on the Boston and NYC College Campus Tour over Spring Break are selling Dominoes Slice the Price Pizza Cards. For $10, you can get a Slice the Price card that allows you to get one free large pizza for each large pizza you order. After just one purchase, your card has paid for itself. Cards expire on June 30, 2018 and can be used at any of the locations found here:
http://slicethepricecard.com/. Email Mrs. Pollard at
pollarje@delawarecityschools.net if you are interested in purchasing card. Thank you for your support!
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A Note from the Attendance Office
Importance of School Attendance
School Attendance Matters!
Regular school attendance is important for student success. When a student is absent from school, even if excused for legitimate reasons, it can have a negative
impact on academic success and graduation rates.
Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the state legislature has mandated changes in how schools work with families on absenteeism. Districts are now required to
track attendance by hours not days. Parents will continue to receive notification letters when students miss the
equivalent of 5 or more days (excused or unexcused) of school. If a student continues to miss instructional time, the school may be required to schedule a family meeting to develop an attendance plan.
DCS is committed to helping students succeed and good school attendance is an important factor for academic success. The attached flyer can help your child/family
develop good attendance habits. Please reach out to your child's teacher or school principal if you have concerns about your student's absences. Click on the link below for some important highlights regarding attendance.
Calling a student off from School
Hello Parents/Guardians!
Here's a gentle reminder that if a student is being called off from school or you are wanting to pick them up early, the communication needs to be initiated by a parent/guardian as soon as possible. Also, if you are sending someone else to pick up your student early, you will need to call the high school ahead of time to indicate who you are sending to pick up the child.
Lastly, if a student is sick or calls/texts you claiming to be sick,
please direct your student to visit the school nurse.
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Musings from the LRC
Greetings from the Library!
Students with
long-term black Dell Chromebooks
MUST bring their technology to the library at the end of each quarter to renew it for another quarter or return if it is no longer being used.
Please have students come to the library from
Oct 16th through Oct 23rd. FYI, students checking out daily Chromebooks should return them 24 hours after receiving them.
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Around the School
Travel Abroad Opportunities: Spain 2018
Interested in going to Spain? I
f so, please click on the link below to find out more information about this amazing opportunity.
Cadence Club:
Congratulatio
ns to the marching band and guard on their superior performances at Louisville High School and Loveland High School marching band competitions which qualified them for OMEA State Band Contest on 10/28/17 in Hilliard. This is the band's sixth consecutive year qualifying for state marching band contest. Go Band!
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An Update from Athletics
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship
Tell your graduating seniors to get ready. It's their chance to shine.
Once again, Wendy's® High School Heisman® is awarding a total of $150,000 in scholarships to the nation's most accomplished scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 100 State Winners, 10 National Finalists, and 2 National Winners, your graduating seniors have lots of ways to join the ranks of more than 600,000 past winners-including several of your school's very own.
Refer your best-of-the-best. This year's winners from your school will compete for 100 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, along with recognition at the state and national levels. And their chance starts with you. Give your seniors a shot at winning the Wendy's Heisman Scholarship by
referring a student today. You can also encourage your Heisman-worthy students to apply at
wendysheisman.com.
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News from the District
Student Safety:
If you haven't noticed, several Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB's) have been installed throughout the city near our schools. Below, is an informational flyer that further explains what a RRFB is and how it can be used to enhance student safety.
Update on Operation Street Smart:
On Wednesday, October 4th, the District hosted the world renowned "Operation Street Smart" program at Hayes. We wanted to take a minute to say "thank you" to those of you who were able to attend. As a follow up to that highly informative presentation, we wanted to make you aware of a unique opportunity of which your student can participate and make her/his voice heard.
The Delaware County Youth Advisory Board is seeking willing students to participate on a committee to represent the thoughts, ideas and opinions of the youth. Please click on the link below for additional information.
Please know that while the registration period closes today, all interested parties should still contact the number listed.
Accessing Technology
As our world continues to grow and become more reliant on the advancements of technology, we want to share a unique opportunity being offered to you and your family as it relates to accessing technology. Our friends at the Delaware County District Library are excited to announce a new initiative that could further help prepare your learner for education.
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Community Resources
Pacer Pantry:
The Pacer Pantry provides nutritious food and household items to families in need. We hope you will use the pantry if you ever have the need or wish to donate to others who are in need.
The phone number is through the Family Resource Center @
740-833-1619.
Regular hours are: Tuesday & Friday
8:30 to 10:30 &
1:00
Enter from the Winter Street Doors. There is a door bell on the far right side.
Below, is a list of items that we provide to families and that we accept as donations.
List of items for Pacer Pantry
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Hayes Twitter
Hayes is on Twitter
@HayesHighSchool
Follow for up-to-date announcements and event information.
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Sincerely,
Ric J. Stranges, Principal
Rex Reeder, Assistant Principal
Adonis Bolden, Assistant Principal
Steve Glesenkamp, Athletic Director
Don Burroughs, Dean of Students
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