September 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

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Senior Parent College Info Night

August Students of the Month

HOCO Spirit Week

College Credit Plus

Marion Area College Fair

FAFSA & Financial Aid Night

United Way Grief Support Group

PSAT - Last Call!

Homecoming Dance - last day to buy tickets 9/24

Student Council on Social Media

OU Physical Therapy Virtual Open House

Yearbook/Senior Portraits/Senior Superlatives

From the Library-Book Giveaway, Mango & Brainfuse

Hayes Student Advisory Board

TurnUp Youth Activism Remote Internship

Important Senior Dates

Community Opportunities

9/17 - Deadline to Register for PSAT 11:59p


9/18-9/22 - NO SCHOOL Brown Jug


9/25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences


9/25 Senior Parent College Information Night


9/27 - Homecoming Dance


9/29 NHS Induction Ceremony


10/3 - Picture Make Up Day


10/6 Fall Orchestra Concert


10/13 Fall Choir Concert

HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 25TH

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES



Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday September 25th from 3:00 to 6:45. Two ways to schedule:


Complete the Parent Teacher Conference Request Form -OR-


Call Hayes during school hours 740-833-1010, ext 1016.

SENIOR PARENT COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT


Ms. Pollard, our College & Career Counselor, will be holding a Senior Parent College Information Night on Thursday, September 25 at 6 PM in the Hayes Library.


Families who are not able to attend can view the presentation HERE. Hope to see you there!


AUGUST STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

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

Ms. Pollard will be taking a group of Juniors and Seniors to the Marion Area College Fair at OSU-Marion and Marion Technical College on Friday, Sept 26th at 11:30 AM. Students will be able to visit with 40+ college representatives and take a campus tour. Interested students should sign up HERE by Sun, Sept 21st.

The FAFSA opens October 1st for Seniors planning to attend college in the 2026-27 school year. Ms. Pollard and Ohio Wesleyan University will team up to host an in-person Financial Aid Night on Thurs, Oct 16th at 6:00 PM in the Hayes Library. They will share updates to completing the FAFSA and scholarships.

Losing a loved one is one of life's toughest challenges, and we're here to help you through it. Facilitated by Cornerstone of Hope staff, this grief support group is specifically designed for middle and high school students who are dealing with the pain of losing someone close to them.


Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm

October 7 - November 11, 2025


Willis Education Center

74 W. William Street


See FLYER for details and registration information

LAST CALL! DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE PSAT: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH 11:59PM!


Are you interested in taking the Digital PSAT/NMSQT at Hayes, beginning on

October 21st, 2025?

If so, please register online here PSAT Fall 2025.


The cost is $18 and will be added to your student school fees. These fees must be paid before the exam. You will be able to pay online with a credit card or cash/check in our office. Once you register, we will send more information about payment options.  


Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the test as you will have the opportunity to take the SAT in the spring here at Hayes! Sophomores may also choose to take the test, provided tests are still available. More information about the PSAT can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 


More information is available through these links and attached to this email. Practice tests are available through BlueBook after students create a CollegeBoard account.  


PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide


PSAT.NMSQT Student Guide Spanish


PSAT Practice Quick Start Guide


The deadline to register is 11:59p Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.


This is a FIRM Deadline!


Please direct questions to Mr. Christian Jamal, school counselor and PSAT Coordinator: jamalch@delawarecityschools.net

Y2K

Homecoming Dance


Saturday 9/27/25

7:00pm-9:30pm

Cornell Stadium


$15 tickets available on Payschools 8/5/25 - 9/24/25

or in the office (cash or check)

See attached FLYER for more details

Ohio Physical Therapy Virtual High School Open House Invitatation


Ohio University Department of Physical Therapy cordially invites students to attend one of their 2025 Fall Virtual High School Open Houses. The 30 minute sessions are for students who are interested in learning more about Physical Therapy and the program at OHIO.

See FLYER for Dates & Times

Register HERE

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

FROM THE LIBRARY

HAYES STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

Make a Change Today


When: Every Friday during Academic Options



Where: At the LRC


What: Improving the school with OUR ideas


Question? Just email: fitzhama-k12@delawarecityschools.net

TurnUp Activism is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing youth civic engagement to strengthen our democracy. Interns work in remote teams of mission-driven young people from all around the country to help amplify youth civic engagement and participation on the issues that you care about. See FLYER for more details.

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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