January 30, 2026

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES HIGH SCHOOL

289 Euclid Ave

Delaware, OH 40315

Main Office 740-833-1010 Counseling 740-833-1028 Nurse 740-833-1019

 
 

IN THIS ISSUE:

Upcoming Dates

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Dance Through the Decades

The Presidential 1776 Award

Blood Drive at Hayes

Free SAT Prep During AO

House Monday Events

SAT for Juniors

SAT Workshop at Hayes

Seniors - Diploma Presenter & Elementary School Luncheon

Scholarships

Chamber of Commerce Career Club

Yearbook Reminder

Library Programs for Teens

Natural Resource Officer Open House

NACAC National College Fair

University of Findlay Pharmacy Program Events

OSU PACT Summer Camp

Helpful Links

2/6 - Senior Diploma Presenter Survey Due


2/11 - Blood Drive at Hayes


2/12 - Parent-Teacher Conferences


2/16-2/17 No School - Presidents Day


2/25 - All City Orchestra Concert


2/28 - Dance Through the Decades


2/27 - Hayes Local Scholarship Deadline 3:00pm (note corrected date)

Parent-Teacher Conferences

February 12th 3:00pm to 6:45pm


There are 2 ways to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences for February 12th:


Complete the Parent Teacher Conference Request Form


OR


Call Hayes at 740-833-1010, ext 1016


Conferences can be scheduled for In-Person, Telephone or Virtual.

The Presidential 1776 Award


The U.S. Department of Education has launched the history competition of a lifetime, supported by the expertise and resources from the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. The contest tests student knowledge of the road to independence, the American Revolutionary War, and the ideas that shaped our nation. Open to High Schoolers, it includes a first round online exam (the Impossible Civics Test), in-personal regional semifinals, and a nationally-broadcast final in Washington D.C.


See FLYER for registration information and important dates.for

Blood Drive at Hayes

February 11th


Are you looking for a way to spread love and joy this Valentine's Day? Give the gift of life with a blood donation! Hayes is hosting a blood drive February 11, and all students 17 and over are invited to participate. If you are 16, you may also participate with a parent consent form. Enjoy cookies and receive a flower and $20 gift card as a thank you for your donation!


Click here to sign up, and email Sydney Kiess at kiesssy-k12@delawarecityschools if you have any questions.

We have the following House Mondays events on the schedule for February and ready for students to register to attend in SchoolLinks!


  • Feb 2 - Don Burroughs presenting career pathways and workforce readiness opportunities
  • Feb 9 - Columbus State presenting on Information Technologies careers
  • Feb 23 - Columbus State presenting on Hospitality careers


State SAT for Juniors


All Juniors will be taking the State Digital SAT on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:30 AM. More information will be forthcoming. All Juniors will be automatically registered for the test.

SAT Workshop at Hayes


Premium, Cost-Effective SAT Preparation Friday, February 20 8:15 to 2;30pm at Hayes High School


See FLYER for more details and registration information.

Attention Seniors!

Class of 2026 Diploma Presenter Survey



Seniors - Graduation preparations are underway! Please complete your Diploma Presenter Survey by February 6th!


Elementary School Luncheon for Graduating Seniors


Seniors who attended a Delaware City Schools elementary can sign up for their elementary school's luncheon on May 19th. Registration deadline is May 1st!

Sign up Here!


Seniors should be working on scholarship applications over the next couple of months. All scholarships are posted in SchooLinks. Students should login with their Hayes Google Login or Clever Login. Once in SchooLinks, click on the College icon and then Scholarship Matching.


The Hayes local scholarships will be due February 27th by 3 PM to Ms. Pollard in the Counseling Office (Note Corrected Date).  Here is a cheat sheet of these scholarships, with direct links to the scholarship applications to help simplify the process. (Just click on the scholarship name to download the application.)  


The Delaware County Foundation just posted all of their scholarships, which will be due February 28th. The application is online. Be sure to list Ms. Pollard as your counselor on the application.


Also, check out the Marion Community Foundation Scholarships, which are due February 10th. The application is online. Be sure to list Ms. Pollard as your counselor on the application.


Also, check out the Columbus Community Foundation Scholarships, which are due March 1st. The application is online. Be sure to list Ms. Pollard as your counselor on the application.


A really nice cheat sheet of all scholarships is HERE.

Chamber of Commerce Career Club


The Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Career Club. This is a monthly field trip that workforce bound upcoming Juniors & Seniors may participate in. Students who participate in all the field trips will earn the OhioMeansJobs Graduation Seal. 


Deadline to apply is March 13th.


 Please access the application HERE.

2/9 4pm-5pm @ Orange:

Next Chapter Book Club


2/11 4pm-5pm @ Liberty:

Teen Advisory Board


2/12 4pm-5pm @ Orange:

Teen Advisory Board


2/19 6pm-8pm @ Liberty:

Dungeons & Dragons



2/21 2pm-4pm @ Liberty:

Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race


2/24 6:30pm-7:30pm @ Liberty:

Teen Advisory Board


2/25 5pm-7pm @ Delaware:

Teen Volunteering


2/26 4pm-5pm @ Orange:

Teen Advisory Board


Summer Volunteering at the Library


Teen volunteer applications for summer open February 1st.


If you have any questions about volunteering or any of the teen programs, please reach out! Teens can find the email for their preferred branch HERE

Work Outdoors in Some of Ohio's Most Beautiful Natural Spaces


Register for an informal open house at one of Ohio's 76 state parks and learn how you can become a Natural Resources Officer (NRO) - it's a rewarding career that combines law enforcement with protecting Ohio's natural resources, waterways, and outdoor spaces. See FLYER for information and to find an open house location near you.

University of Findlay College of Pharmacy is pleased to offer two great opportunities for high school students:


V.I.P.2 (Very Important Potential Pharmacists) Day

March 27

See FLYER


Pharmacy Summer Camp

June 7-10 OR June 14-17

See FLYER

Philosophy and Critical Thinking

PACT Summer Camp


Organized and led by the Department of Philosophy at The Ohio State University, this week-long summer learning program is designed to introduce high school students to the exciting world of philosophy through engaging and dynamic discussions, guets lectures and collaborative problem-solving.


See FLYER

HELPFUL LINKS:

Attention Seniors!


Remember to check the Senior Dates Page for important dates and deadlines. Information will be updated throughout the year.

See the Communities Opportunities Page for great resources and upcoming activities for families

You can read the announcements that the students hear over the loud speaker each morning by visiting the homepage of the Hayes Website Click on the icon for Daily Announcements listed under "Popular Links"

 

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