Principal's Newsletter: 05/10/2026

Upcoming Dates:

May 11-15: AP Testing

May 13: Spring Assembly (See schedule below)

May 18: Senior Sendoff (See schedule below)

May 24: Class of 2026 Graduation, 10am

May 25: Memorial Day | No Classes | District Closed

May 26-29: Semester 2 Exams (See schedule below)

Junior/ Senior Prom a Huge Success!

Thank you to all the parents who helped plan and execute a fantastic prom last night. Students were blown away by the amazing venue and all the extras that made this a night to remember. Many students look forward to this event all year and the hard work of planners, decorators, chaperones, etc. did an excellent job. Special thanks to Chairs Emily Perfect and Jessica Saad, as well as Jamie Perkins, Ashley Pitts, Elizabeth Olson, Heather Dixon, Laura Hollo, Allison Simons, Angela Mugler, Willie Cook, Sol Bowling, Tracie Baum, Amy Nance, and many more.

Teacher Appreciation Week - Thank You!

Thank you for your generous food and monetary donations! With your help, we were able to provide gift cards to 81 staff members, stock the staff lounge with snacks, and purchase lunch from Newfangled Kitchen.

A BIG shoutout to The Mad Greek for generously donating a lunch for our staff! Be sure to stop by this week and enjoy some delicious Greek food!

We sincerely appreciate your help in making our staff feel loved and appreciated throughout the week.  

BHS Staff Appreciation Committee Chairs, Michelle Wood and Tricia Gockstetter 

Spring Assembly - May 13 (No Place For Hate & Recognition of Students/Staffulty)

• Period 1 (43) 8:35-9:18
• Period 2 (43+3) 9:22-10:08
• Period 3 (43) 10:12-10:55
• Period 4 (Lunch) 10:55-11:42
• Period 5 (39) 11:42-12:21
• Period 6 (37) 12:25-1:02
• Period 7 (37) 1:06-1:43
• Period 8 (37) 1:47-2:24
• PM Assembly (60 min) 2:24-3:24

Senior Sendoff - May 18

Student Council is sponsoring a "block party" during an extended lunch period to celebrate our seniors. There will be ice cream, snow cones, and games for all HS students. Senior are encouraged to wear something representing their next step (Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment) as their will be lots of opportunities for photos curtosey of Bexleo.

• Period 1: 8:35–9:18 (43)
• Period 2: 9:22–10:05 (43)
• Period 3: 10:09–10:52 (43)
• Lunch & Activity: 10:52-12:20 (88 mins)
• Period 5: 12:20–1:03 (43)
• Period 6: 1:04-1:47 (43)
• Period 7: 1:51–2:34 (43)
• Period 8: 2:38-3:24 (43)

Semester 2 Exams - May 26-29

• Students are only to report to the building when they have an an assessment. To preserve a quiet testing environment, students are not permitted to wait in the hallways or make excessive noise as they leave.
• Students will not be released before the end of the exam time. Teachers may release students at any time during the teacher directed time based on the class or individual task completion.
• Teachers will notify students if their class period will utilize the teacher directed time.
• If students should become very ill during the week, contact your teachers right away. There is a make-up assessment period at the end of the week and it will help teachers plan for your makeup if you contact them as soon as possible. Not completing an assessment before the last day of the quarter could impact your eligibility for extra curricular activities for next quarter.
• Planned absences for any part of assessment week must be submitted by Friday, May 15 (students complete form here). Not completing an assessment before the last day of the quarter could impact your eligibility for extra curricular activities for next quarter.
• Students who completed their standardized AP test are exempt from the teacher-created final end-of-semester activity or exam for the course. This exemption is not available for students in danger of failing the course. 
• Seniors are exempt from second semester final end-of-semester activities, unless the passage of the activity is required to earn course credit. Seniors may opt to take a final exam for grade improvement purposes and should notify their teachers if they wish to exercise this option prior to Monday, May 18.

Tuesday 5/26

Period 1 Exam

8:45-10:25am

Teacher Directed Time

10:25-11:15am

Lunch

11:15-12:15

Period 2 Exam

12:15-1:55pm

Teacher Directed Time

1:55-2:45pm

Wednesday 5/27

Period 3 Exam

8:45-10:25am

Teacher Directed Time

10:25-11:15am

Lunch

11:15-12:15

Period 5 Exam

12:15-1:55pm

Teacher Directed Time

1:55-2:45pm

Thursday 5/28

Period 6 Exam

8:45-10:25am

Teacher Directed Time

10:25-11:15am

Lunch

11:15-12:15

Period 7 Exam

12:15-1:55pm

Teacher Directed Time

1:55-2:45pm

Friday 5/29

Period 8 Exam

8:45-10:25am

Teacher Directed Time

10:25-11:15am

Lunch

11:15-12:15

Make-up Exams

12:15-1:55pm

Teacher Directed Time

1:55-2:45pm

Counseling Update for 2026-2027 School Year

We are excited to announce some changes for the upcoming school year that we believe will best serve our students as they progress through middle and high school. In this model students will have three counselors during their 6-12 career, each focused on a unique developmental stage.

The role of the school counseling program is to support students in their academic, social-emotional, and career development. In particular, we want students to leave Bexley Schools with an understanding of how they learn, what they value, how to make healthy decisions, what talents and interests they have, and how all these attributes align to their lives after high school.

Middle School Counselors

6-8th grade

Assigned by student last name

• David Leland, A-K
• Tara Louys, L-Z

Students will begin to build a relationship with their Middle School Counselors in the Spring of their 5th grade year at the Rising 6th grade visit to the middle school. Bexley Middle School Counselors help all students in the areas of academic achievement, social/emotional development, and career readiness, ensuring today's students become prepared for high school.  

High School Counselors

9-10th grade

Assigned by student last name 

• Sarah Busold, A-K
• Sara Revetta, L-Z

Students will first interact with their High School Counselors while learning about the scheduling process during January / February of their 8th grade year. The 9/10 Counselors will focus on the transition into high school, developing healthy habits, identifying resources for success, and exploring what opportunities exist for their 9-12 career both at Bexley High School and at Eastland-Fairfield Career Center.

College & Career Counselors

11-12th grade

Assigned by student last name 

• Casey Teeters, A-K & Class of 2027 A- Le
• Stephanie Krosnosky, L-Z & Class of 2027 Li-Z

Students will begin working with their College & Career Counselors at the start of Junior year.  While their counselor will still support their academic and social emotional development over the last two years of high school, much more of the focus will be on identifying and preparing for post graduation opportunities whether that is college, career, or military.

Yearbook Ad sales are now open for the 2025-26 Bexleo yearbook!

If you would like to support the Bexley High School Yearbook program (Bexleo) by purchasing a Business or Senior Tribute Ad, now is the time to put in an order!

We have quarter, half, and full page ad packages available for as low as $100.

To place an ad in the yearbook, follow this link and input our school code 16837, before navigating to “start your ad.”

If you have any questions, or would like to refer an ad sale to someone else, please direct them to wilson.klingelhofer@student.bexley.us, Bexleo Sales  Manager, or mike.nolan@bexley.us , Bexleo Advisor.

Thank-you in advance for the High School Yearbook Program!

Columbus State Community College - College Credit Plus

The application and course registration process for students taking College Credit Plus courses through Columbus State has changed starting Fall Semester, 2026.

Be advised that this update significantly changes the process for CCP enrollment. The responsibility of applying and registering for course work shifts directly to the student. This is including but not limited to obtaining required signatures and uploading all required course registration forms which was formerly the responsibility of the high school staff.

If you are planning to take a CCP class through Columbus State next school year, please read here.

HS Cheer Tryouts - May 18-20, Cassingham Gym

• Tryout Prep Practices: Monday, 5/11 - Thursday, 5/14 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm
• Tryouts: Monday, 5/18 - Wednesday, 5/20 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm

You are required to have an up to date physical in order to participate in clinics and to try out for the team. Please register for 2026 HS Fall Cheerleading on Final Forms and upload physical forms.   

Contact coach Alexandra Lubarsky with any questions

Free Sports Physicals for the 26-27 School Year, June 2, 6pm

Bexley PPEs: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Arrival: Start time is 6pm. Must be in line by 7pm.
Location: Bexley High School Gymnasium
Cost: Free
A parent or guardian must attend with the student

We encourage all families of students in grades 6-11 who are interested in participating in school sports next year to take advantage of this once a year event. The Sports Medicine physicians and athletic trainers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be performing a free Pre-Participation Physical Exams (PPEs) for MS and HS athletes at Bexley City Schools on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00PM to 7:30PM in the HS Gymnasium. No reservation required, just show up with your student and a printed copy of the completed history form on the OHSAA pre-participation physical form (which can be completed electronically in Final Forms). 

See Letter Here

Any questions? Please contact Carlton McGrady, Athletic Coordinator

Register Your Young Student for the City of Bexley’s Bike, E-Bike, E-Scooter Course

Register your young rider or aspiring rider for the City of Bexley’s upcoming e-bike/e-scooter training class on May 17 at 1:30 p.m., when Bexley officials will educate kids on Bexley’s bike/e-bike/e-scooter laws, as well as provide safe riding tips, safety equipment requirements, and best practices. Kids will also have an opportunity to register their e-bike in order to be compliant with Bexley’s e-bike law. 

For more information on Bexley’s e-bike/e-scooter laws, check out bexley.org/ebike. To register your rider for the class, click here.

April Newsletter

This month, the Foundation announces the 30th anniversary celebration for the Alumni Walkway & Piazza. We also share updates on grant programs at Montrose and Bexley High School.

April Foundation News