In This Issue
A Note from the Principal
Clinic Updates
Counseling News
College and Career Readiness
A Note from the Attendance Office
Musings from the LRC
Around the School
News from the District
Community Resources
@HayesHighSchool
Important Dates:

12/1: District Professional Development Day (2-Hour Delay) 
 
12/2: ACT Workshop @ Hayes@ 9:30a 
 
12/12: FAFSA Completion Night   
 
12/14:  OST Testing Begins
 
12/20: Last day of School (Winter Break)  
 
1/4/2018:  School Resumes 
1/27/18: Melodies and Marinara @ Dempsey Middle School from 5p - 9p.

November 29, 2017
A Note from the Principal 

As we flip the calendar to December, we see it packed full of high school events. We just completed the most successful Thanksgiving Meal give-away in recent memory. Over 130 families enjoyed a turkey or ham meal thanks to our students, staff, parents and community partners. It was our 3rd annual "Hunger Games" event that allowed our Houses at school to reach out to our homes in the community to make the holidays something very special.  
 
Friday December 1st is a "two-hour delay" start for students. (school begins at 9:25am). Our teachers and staff will be continuing their education with professional development from our district curriculum department.
 
Our wonderful Hayes Choirs and Orchestra will be at many holiday events around town in the month of December and the choir will perform their holiday concert on Monday December 11th at 7:00pm. The All City Band Concert is Monday December 18th in the Hayes Gymnasium.
 
Semester Exams will be Monday December 18th, Tuesday December 19th and Wednesday December 20th. To insure students do not have more than three exams per day, students will be on a special exam schedule. The exams are in the morning with make-up times provided in the afternoon. A special transportation schedule has been developed to take students home to their closest elementary school right after lunch. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
 
Thank you to all of you for your support and involvement this first semester. This is a special community with high expectations for its young people. We will continue to work hard to help prepare your sons and daughters with a solid academic foundation, a strong desire to learn and to make a positive impact on the world we live in. Thank you so much!

- Dr. Ric J. Stranges, Principal

Clinic Updates

With the Winter season and cold weather upon us, it is essential that you and your student(s) be prepared for fights against catching a cold and/or the flu.  Click on the link below to find helpful tips about how to combat these illnesses.

Counseling News

Ohio State Test Retakes:

Beginning Monday December 4 through Friday December 15, Hayes will be administering Ohio State graduation test retakes, known as OST. OSTs are the required tests for graduation that replaced the OGT.  In addition to retakes, first semester 12th grade students in government will be taking their government test.  Those students needing a retake were mailed a letter home before Thanksgiving identifying which tests will be administered to them.  These students will also be receiving a reminder letter this week in school identifying where to report and which day(s) to report.  All testing will begin at the start of school.

The schedule for retakes is as follows: 
 
Monday 12/4 - Government & US Studies
Tuesday 12/5 - Algebra 1
Wednesday 12/6 - Geometry
Thursday 12/7 - ELA 1 (ELA stands for English/Language Arts)
Friday 12/8 - ELA 2
Monday 12/11 - Biology 
Missed testing retakes will follow through the remainder of the week.  Attendance for these retakes is VITAL.  Many Seniors needs these exams for graduation.  This is their last opportunity to take the exam to meet graduation requirements.  Although there is Spring testing, those results are not received from the state until after graduation.
College and Career Readiness

Seniors with college application deadlines on December 15th must have transcript and letter of recommendation requests made in Naviance by Monday, December 4th.  Seniors who have January 1st and January 15th college application deadlines must make requests in Naviance by Friday, December 15th.  NO COLLEGE APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE PROCESSED OVER HOLIDAY BREAK!

Mr. Morrison's next ACT Prep Workshop will be Saturday, December 2nd from 9:30 AM - 1:15 PM.  Registration materials can be found at:   https://oh16000212.schoolwires.net/Page/5314.

On Monday, December 11th, Sharon Stanley, former Chief of the American Red Cross, will be at Hayes to speak to students periods 1 - 3 about her experiences in the military and nursing profession.  She will share insights with students about the healthcare professions.

On Tuesday, December 12th, Hayes High School will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Night in the Hayes Library.  Families should visit   https://oh16000212.schoolwires.net/Page/5314 to pre-register for the event and bring the documents listed on the website.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Session will be held for all Delaware County students interested in CCP on Wednesday, January 31st from 6:15 - 8:30 PM at Ohio Wesleyan University.  Please pre-register for the event at   https://oh16000212.schoolwires.net/Page/5314.
A Note from the Attendance Office 
 
College Visits:
Many of your students are beginning the college application process.  While this is an exciting period in a student's/family's life, it also requires that proper protocol be followed in order for the student to be granted access to her/his missing work and for this visit to not count against them from an attendance perspective.  Effective immediately, a college visit is only deemed as School Approved if it is turned into the Attendance office prior to the visit on a Pre Arranged Absence Form or if the student turns in proof from the college that they attended.

Phone calls to the school to call off or pick up a student for that day will be deemed as Excused Counts.

Thank you in advance for your adherence to and cooperation with this new procedure.
Musings from the LRC
 
We have a plethora of great fiction and nonfiction books for students to read after break and during exams.  Our local bookstore, Fundamentals, in downtown Delaware has a huge selection of books & games if you want to gift the gift of literature.

Speaking of holiday gifts, consider purchasing a Chromebook or laptop for your student to use each day as our supplies are dwindling.  Students with long-term black Dell Chromebooks MUST bring their technology to the library Dec 14th through 20th to either renew it for another quarter or return if it is no longer being used.   All 24-hour Chromebooks must be returned by Dec 19th.

Around the School
 
Travel Abroad Opportunities:  Spain 2018  
Interested in going to Spain?  I f so, please contact Mrs. Todt at [email protected].  We're so excited for how many plan to come with us already!!
 
Cadence Club: 
Congratulations to the marching band and guard on their successful marching band season.  This Fall the band participated in OMEA marching band contests at Louisville High School, Loveland High School and Nelsonville-York High School and received Superior ratings at each one which qualified them for State marching band contest. The percussion also received Best Percussion at one of them. The band then received a Superior Rating at State contest for only the second time in the school's history.  The band went on to place 9th out of 21 bands at a MSBA competition at Kings Mill High School to finish their season. In addition to their Superior scores, they also received the highest OMEA score in the school's history.  Great job goes out to all of the band and guard members!
 
Save the date:  The band will have their annual Melodies and Marinara fundraiser on Saturday, January 27th from 5-9 being held at Dempsey Middle School.  This is a spaghetti dinner with a silent auction and live music.  You can contact [email protected] for pre-sale tickets which are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors/12 & under.  Tickets will be $10 and $8 at the door.  All proceeds benefit the Dempsey and Hayes Bands.   
 
Senior News:
 
Graduation Announcements: 
The deadline to order a cap and gown at the discounted rate is Friday, December 1st. You may order online at Jostens.com or over the phone by calling 1-800-Jostens.  
 
The Class of 2018 Group Panoramic Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th at 8:05am in the gym.  Order forms are available in the main office.
 
Panoramic Picture:
Dear Parents and Students,
 
We are excited about our upcoming Panoramic "Big Pic" Class Group Portrait scheduled to be taken on Weds. - Dec. 6th at 8:05am.  This class portrait has become a school tradition and we hope everyone comes dressed in school colors to make this the best Class Portrait EVER!!  Posters with examples of last year's pictures are on display at the school...have your child take a picture of the poster for an idea of what you can expect the "Big Pic" to look like.  Past years and samples are also posted at : www.usafoto.biz.   
 
Attached is the official "Picture Day Specials" order envelope for you to view and plan for portraits you might wish to purchase.  Just prior to the event, you will be receiving the actual "Order Envelope" sent home with your son or daughter.  Use it to place your order (with payment) and bring it to the photographer on Picture Day. You can also print out the attached order form and place it with payment into your own envelope to bring to the event. If you have questions regarding the event or how to order, call 1-800-872-3686 or email   [email protected]  Thank you and we will see you in your colors on "Big Pic" Picture Day!  
 
Sincerely,
 
Ric Stranges, Delaware Hayes High School 
 
News from the District

Viewing Student's Grades and Attendance:
As the 2nd grading period draws to a close, please take a moment to view your student's grades and attendance by logging into Power School.   Power School is an excellent tool for you to use and provides "real time" information regarding your student's academic performance.    
 
If you do not have access to Power School or have misplaced your Power School log-in, please contact the Counseling Department at 740-833-1028 or 740-833-4028. 
 
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.
 
 


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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Sincerely,
 
Ric J. Stranges, Principal
Rex Reeder, Assistant Principal
Adonis Bolden, Assistant Principal
Steve Glesenkamp, Athletic Director
Don Burroughs, Dean of Students