October 17, 2025

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

College Credit Plus

Mission Delaware

Spring Registration - Marion Tech & Columbus State

Hayes Outdoor Learning Lab

Cap & Gown Ordering

Multilingual Family Night

Halloween Spirit Week

Field Trip to DACC

PSAT - Info for Registered Students

AP Exam Opt Out

Marion Tech Health Careers Navigator Event

Chromebook Swap for Juniors/Seniors

JustWrite Ohio

Ohio History Day

Mango & Brainfuse

Yearbook/Senior Portraits/Senior Superlatives

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Important Senior Dates

Community Opportunities

10/19 Hayes Outdoor Learning Lab 2nd Year Launch

10/24 Deadline to sign up for Sophomore DACC Field Trip

10/21 Mission Delaware - Community Forum (Dempsey)

10/27-10/31 - Halloween Spirit Week

10/22 Multilingual Family Night (Woodward)

11/1 Deadline to submit CCP Intent to Participate

10/24 Jostens Meeting with Sophomores

11/21-11/22 Hayes Fall Play

10/24 Jostens collecting Grad Orders during Lunch Periods

11/26-11/28 Thanksgiving Break

College Credit Plus (CCP) Spring 2026 Semester Deadline for NEW CCP Students



If your student is planning to take College Credit Plus Courses (CCP) for the first time in Spring 2026, they must submit the Delaware City Schools Intent to Participate Form by November 1st.  Students should apply to the college/university as soon as possible. Directions for applying are below:


How to Apply to College Credit Plus Institutions

MISSION: DELAWARE Community Forum


Our schools thrive when our community is involved. Join us for a conversation with Superintendent Pomeroy to share your feedback and ideas about our schools.


 Date: Tuesday, October 21


 Time: 6-7pm


 Location: Dempsey Middle School (enter near orchestra room)


Your input will help shape the future of our schools. Come be part of the conversation—every voice matters!

SPRING REGISTRATION OPEN

MARION TECH & COLUMBUS STATE

Marion Technical College's registration is now open for Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. Students wishing to take courses at Marion Tech's campus or online courses should email David Richman (richmand@mtc.edu) to register for classes. Be sure to email from your MTC email. Ms. Pollard, College & Career Counselor, has already registered students planning to take Spring semester classes offered at Hayes. Those classes are listed on your Hayes PowerSchool schedule. Please email Ms. Pollard (pollarje@delawarecityschools.net) with any questions!

Columbus State Community College's Spring registration opens on Monday, October 20th. Students wishing to take Spring classes will need to complete the Spring registration form and return it to Ms. Pollard. Students should check their school email for more details. (Students taking the CCP Businesses courses at Hayes with Mr. Huedepohl and Ms. Kanning will be registered for classes by the Delaware Area Career Center. No registration form is necessary.)



Come celebrate our 2nd year launch!


HAYES

OUTDOOR

LEARNING

LAB


Sunday, October 19th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm


Learn about the vision of the lab, help plant native species, tour the lab, or buy fall native plants for yourself


See FLYER for Details!

Seniors - Time to Order your Cap & Gown!

Or...Go Directly to order the "Cap & Gown Unit" (cap, gown, tassel) HERE

MULTILINGUAL FAMILY NIGHT


Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Woodward Elementary

200 S. Washington Street

5:30-7:00pm


Open to all Schools - All are Welcome!


A free celebration with games and fun for everyone! You can bring a food or treat from your family or culture to share if you would like!

Attention Sophomore Parents,


If you have a student interested in exploring opportunities that the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) has to offer, students have an opportunity to check out 2 programs on Friday, November 21st. 


 Students can sign up for the field trip using this link: DACC Field Trip Registration. The Deadline to sign up is Friday, October 24th. 


Let's not forget the Juniors...if you have a Junior that is interested in checking out the Senior Only Pharmacy Tech program, they can attend the field trip as well. Use the sign up link above. 


Additionally, students must have their Back-to-School forms completed in order to participate on the field trip. 


Finally, DACC is hosting several Open House opportunities for families to investigate their 2-year programs as well as all of their Senior only programs: DACC Open House Information


Don't miss these opportunities!!

Information For Students Registered for PSAT


If your student has registered for the PSAT/NMSQT, they have received an email with their testing dates. Parents/guardians should have received an email as well if their child entered a parent/guardian email during registration.  

Paying for the exam

  1. - PaySchools (must create an account; fee of $18 has been added to accounts; must pay before testing)
  2. Cash (can pay in the Welcome Center or Front Office; please place it in an envelope marked to the attention of "Susie Backus" and "PSAT"; ask for a receipt)
  3. Check (make check payable to Delaware City Schools; can drop it off in the Welcome Center or Front Office)


Exam dates/times (11th grade)

  • Last names (A-L): Test on Tuesday, October 21st, 7:30a @ Fairgrounds 
  • Last names (M-Z): Test on Wednesday, October 22nd, 7:30a @ Fairgrounds


Exam dates/times (9th & 10th grade)

  • All 9th & 10th grade: Test on Tuesday, October 21st, 11:30a @ Fairgrounds

*If the student has an approved CollegeBoard accommodation (IEP/504) they will test at Hayes on Tuesday, October 21st starting at 7:30a. 


If your student drives to school, they can report directly to the Fairgrounds starting at 7:15/7:20a and park in the lot (map is in the presentation).


All other students will report to the Rowland Center at the designated time and walk with our proctors to the testing building. They will also walk back as a group.  


There will be a makeup session on Wednesday, October 22nd at 11:15a at the Fairgrounds. The last available session will be Wednesday October 29th at Hayes starting at 7:30a.


Please refer to the presentation your student received and contact Mr. Jamal with any other questions.  

AP (Advanced Placement) Families -


Be sure to complete the AP Exam Opt-Out form by Monday, November 3 if you do not want to take an AP exam for a class that you are enrolled in. Forms were emailed to both students and their parents Monday, October 13. Please contact Mrs. Iacovone in the counseling office at iacovoel@delawarecityschools if you have any questions.

Marion Tech is excited to invite our students interested in health careers to the Health Careers Navigator Event on December 15, 2025! This hands-on event gives students the chance to explore three program labs and experience what each field has to offer (students will select two and be placed in a third).


To better fit schedules, students can choose between two sessions this year:




Available spots are limited! Register by November 28th. Pizza Lunch is provided.


See FLYER to see the Healthcare Programs at Marion Tech.

Reserve your yearbook at


YEARBOOKFOREVER.COM


Senior Portraits: Due January 15th -- upload here to Yearbook Snap using code: delhi2026 (or, get the Yearbook Snap app and upload straight from your iPhone or Android phone). This video walks you through the process.


Senior Superlatives (click HERE seniors to vote!) Responses due by 10/31/25

Empower YOUth


Come learn about different jobs and careers from people who do them every day. Hear what they do, where they work, and how they got started. Ask your questions during the Q&A and get real answers


Wednesday October 29th

6:00-7:30pm

Main Library

96 S. Grant Ave

Columbus OH 43215


Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Lj2KxjcCRqK-GIkRdeoqGQ See FLYER

Attention Seniors!

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

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

 

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