As the weather turns colder, we set our sights on finishing the calendar year strongly. We continue to work together to enhance our curriculum to meet the needs of all of our learners. We enjoyed our Performing Arts (Band, Choirs and Orchestra) throughout the fall season. The Production of, The Crucible, was an outstanding success. Our Band and Color Guard earned a "Superior" rating at last weekend's State competition. They will be performing alongside the University of Maryland and The Ohio State University Marching Bands this Saturday morning in St. John Arena. They are also performing at the Outback Bowl over New Years Day. Our Fall Athletic season was successful as well and we look forward to kicking off the winter season next week.
We will honor our Veteran's on Thursday November 14th with two assemblies to accommodate all students. Our JrROTC will lead us through a colorful tribute to our men and women in the Armed Forces. These celebrations will help us toward our goal of becoming a designated "Purple Star" school. This is awarded to schools who strongly support military families. The Ohio Department of Education awards this in the spring of the year.
We will be working with the Delaware County Juvenile Court, the Delaware County Board of Disabilities, Our Hayes Houses, and the Pacer Pantry to provide 250 Thanksgiving Meals for our community on Tuesday November 26th from 10:45 till Noon here at Hayes. This is the 5th annual meal giveaway that truly warms our hearts.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I wish you and yours the very best this holiday season.
Thank you,
Dr. Ric Stranges
Principal
Conference Night
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held November 13 from 3:00 to 6:30, by appointment. Call the Hayes High School office 740-833-1010 to schedule.
School Fees
All fees have now been posted to student accounts and are able to be viewed in PowerSchool. Payment can be made by check mailed to the school or sent to school with your student (payable to Delaware City Schools with a note in the memo section with your child's name and that the check is for fees.) You may also pay online through
EZ Pay
An early reminder that all seniors will need to have the balance of school fees paid
in full in order to participate in graduation and receive their diploma.
Thanksgiving Meals
Hayes has partnered with the Delaware County Juvenile Courts and the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities for the 5th annual "Fight Against Hunger Games." Complete free Thanksgiving meal kits will be available at Hayes High School on Tuesday, November 26th from 10:45-noon. First come, first served.
Attendance
EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL
Just as a reminder,
please send a note with your child if he or she needs to leave school early for an appointment or any other reason that is known ahead of time. The student should present the note to the attendance office first thing in the morning at which time the note will be stamped to allow the student to leave class at the appropriate time. This will limit the number of classroom interruptions when students have to be called out of class throughout the day.
Additionally, if you will be picking your child up from school and have not submitted a note, please come into the welcome center to sign your child out for the day.
We are happy to accommodate unexpected and emergency situations that inevitably arise, but trying as much as possible to adhere to the official dismissal policy will help things run more smoothly, protect the safety of our students, and allow for maximum instruction time in the classroom. Thank you for your cooperation.
Counseling News
FAFSA Completion Night
The Delaware County FAFSA Completion Night will be held Monday, November 11, 2019 at Big Walnut High School in Room 121. Families will be able to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid application during this time with the support of the Financial Aid Counselors from the Ohio State University - Marion. Please register HERE and see flyer for this event HERE.
Sophomore Trip to DACC
All Hayes Sophomores will be visiting the Delaware Area Career Center on Monday, November 25th. This will give them the opportunity to learn about the many programs offered and if they want to add the career center to their high school schedule. Please contact Ms. Stevenson at 740-833-1025 for more information.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Hayes Grand Pacer Marching Band and Color Guard on their Superior Rating at the OMEA State Marching Band Finals!
Jostens Orders
Jostens will meet with students on the following dates:
Monday November 11 - Seniors - Cap & Gown during 5th/6th periods.
Tuesday November 12 - Sophomores- Rings & Things during 5th/6th period.
Thanksgiving Meals
Attendance 
