Upcoming Dates
There will be no school tomorrow, Thursday, September 16, in observance of Yom Kippur.
BE A Champion
We are excited to announce that our BE A Champion initiative kicked off last week. It is Dr. Fine's honor to recognize students and staff who are rising to the challenge of BEing A Champion each and every day!

This week's BE A Champion recipients are:

Ifi, London, Miley, Ayanna - Maryland 3rd grade
Alexander - Maryland 5th grade
Peter - Montrose 4th grade
Austin - Montrose 4th grade
Bennett - Cassingham 3rd grade
Lucy - BMS 8th grade

Thank you to these students for going above and beyond for your classmates and our school community!
Health & Safety
Before & After School Masking Indoors
Starting Monday, September 20, 2021, Bexley City Schools will require masks in all school buildings, not just during but also before and after school. This requirement aligns with the City of Bexley, which mandated masks in most indoor public spaces effective this past Friday, September 10. 

Pursuant to the terms of the Board of Education’s Universal Mask Resolution, the Superintendent has determined that masks will be required by visitors to our school buildings both before and after regular school-day hours, for all indoor events, programs, meetings, and other activities, with the exception of student-athletes actively participating in their event.
Vaccine Clinic Update
Two weeks ago, we sent out a survey in regards to hosting a vaccine clinic at a district building. We did not garner enough interest in the clinic in order for Nationwide Children's Hospital to host the clinic.

Appointments for providers across Ohio can be made at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. Walk-ins are welcome at many locations.

If you need assistance finding a vaccine provider, call 1-833-4ASK-ODH/1-833-427-5634 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays.
District Providing Masks
We expect masks that the district ordered for students and staff to arrive Friday. Two masks will be provided to each person. These masks are similar to the masks we passed out in the spring. The masks will be distributed next week.
Our Covid-19 Dashboard will appear on https://www.bexleyschools.org/COVID19.aspx and be updated every Thursday.
District News
A Call for Substitutes
With the start of the new school year, we would like to encourage interested and qualified individuals to consider being substitute teacher or staff member.

We have increased our substitute pay rate to $150 a day.

Any substitute teachers currently subbing through the Educational Service Center (ESCCO), can email substitute@escco.org to request to be a substitute at Bexley City Schools.

If you are not a current sub teacher through the ESCCO, you can easily apply to become one! You need to hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in any subject and complete the application process through the ESCCO. The application and the four steps to becoming a substitute can be found here: https://www.escco.org/Stepstobecomeasubstitute.aspx

We are also looking for classified substitutes (custodians, cooks, secretaries, etc.). If you are interested in becoming a substitute for one of these positions, please email Karla Croswell (karla.croswell@bexley.us) or call the district office (614-231-7611).
Stay Safe. Speak Up!
We’ve taken an important step to enhance personal safety and provide a positive learning environment for all students.

Bexley City School District is now using the Stay Safe. Speak Up! Student Safety Reporting System (powered by PublicSchoolWORKS). Stay Safe. Speak Up! is a comprehensive reporting tool that allows students, parents, and staff to submit safety concerns to school officials.

Concerns can be submitted in three ways:
  • Mobile App. Download the Stay Safe. Speak Up! mobile app and enter our unique District Code to submit reports directly from your smartphone. District Code: BCSD
  • Phone. Call 1-866-547-8362 to leave a voice message or speak with a trained, live attendant. Attendants can initiate contact with various national crisis hotlines if a student needs help in dealing with a personal emergency.
  • Online. Visit https://www.bexleyschools.org/HarassmentBullyingReporting.aspx and click on the Stay Safe. Speak Up! button to access the online form from a desktop computer or laptop.

You and your child can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, weapons, thoughts of suicide, or any other concern which may jeopardize the safety of students, employees, or school property. 

Every report received about our district is immediately logged into our system and our administration is notified so we can investigate and take appropriate action. Note, tips can be submitted anonymously.
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