Principal's Newsletter: 08/02/2026

Hello, High School Families!

I am very excited and honored to be joining you as the new high school principal this year. Previously, I served as the principal of Davis Middle School in Dublin for five years. Prior to that I was an assistant principal at high schools in Dublin and South-Western City Schools. Everyone has already been extremely welcoming and BHS is already starting to feel like home. I look forward to meeting you all in the days ahead and working together for a great 26-27 school year.

Dr. Jaime Stewart

Additional staff members joining the team at BHS are Kristen Brown (IS moved from MS), Sarah Busold (Counselor moved from MS), Eric Comeras (English), Reagan Detwiler (English), Cathleen Gary (math), Jared Krempels (IS moved from MS), Kristin Lin (Band), and Jessica Price (athletic department secretary).

-- Students will be able to view their schedules in PowerSchool starting on Monday, August 10 at 10AM.

-- All 9th grade students and those who are attending Bexley City Schools for the first time

will start school on Thursday, August 13. The day will include a welcome from our HS mentors in

the morning and a condensed class schedule in the afternoon. All students, grades 9-12, should attend beginning Friday, August 14.

-- School supplies that will be needed will be shared by individual teachers during the first few days of school. There are many combinations of classes that students may take, with different supplies needed for each so there is no set supply list by grade.

-- Picture day will be Thursday, August 20 during lunch and study hall in the Schottenstein Theater at BHS. Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 8 during lunch and study hall in the High School Library at BHS.

--Senior portraits can be taken on Wednesday, August 5th 10am-3pm in the High School Theater, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 during the school day in the High School Theater, or Monday, October 19, 2026 during the school day in the High School Library. Senior portraits are a different photograph than the portraits that are used for PowerSchool thumbnails. Your portrait photos are formal and will be used for the yearbook photo.

Being present will continue to be a focus this year at BHS. This includes:

• Being at school on time, in every class each day, and ready to engage in classes. Missing just 10% of instruction, about 2 days per month, puts students at risk academically but also jeopardizes their social, emotional, and physical health.
• In alignment with state law, HS students will not have access to their personal devices from 8:35am to 3:24pm except during the lunch period. This means students must power off and place cell phones, smart watches, wireless headphones, and any other non-school issued electronic device in either a back pack or classroom storage during class periods, passing periods, restroom trips, and study halls.

If students are eating lunch on campus, the three areas that HS students will be able to eat are in the cafeteria, the front lawn, and second floor HS hallways. Other areas will be off limits unless supervised by a staff member.

The cost of school meals are:

• Breakfast: $2.65*
• High School Lunch: $3.95
• Adult Lunch: $4.95

*Note! The district’s universal free breakfast program will be offered again this coming school year. Students must purchase a complete breakfast in order to receive it at no cost. 

Application Open for Assistance with Cost of School Meals

Families in need of assistance with the cost of school meals are encouraged to apply for free meals. The USDA’s eligibility requirements for free or reduced-price school meals are income-based, and families must apply for assistance each school year.

It’s important to note that Bexley Schools provide free school meals to any student whose family is eligible for reduced-price meals.

If you believe your family may benefit from this program, please complete the application. The application and instructions are on the BSCD Food & Nutrition page and linked below. Please contact Food Services Director Julianna Carvi if you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process.

Application

Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Free & Reduced-Cost Meals

Freshmen Parent Meeting

August 10, 6pm, Schottenstein Theater (HS Main Entrance)

Bexley High School Staff will welcome parents, discuss the transition to high school, and answer any questions. This meeting is for parents only. Students will learn all of the important information during their orientation day on Thursday, August 13.

Seniors College Info Night for Seniors and Parents

August 20, 6pm, Schottenstein Theater (HS Main Entrance)

This event is for high school seniors and their parents. It focuses on tasks to be completed during the FALL of senior year regarding submitting college applications as a Bexley High School student. The event will detail how to organize the college application process and what needs to be done and how to get it done. Bring a calendar and a pen or pencil to take notes.

HS Curriculum Night

August 26, 6-8pm

This event is for all parents with students in grades 9-12. Parents will follow their student’s schedule and have the opportunity to meet their student’s teachers and gain valuable information about their classes.

Financial Aide Information Night

September 17, 6pm, Schottenstein Theater

This event is for Senior students and parents. The presenter is a financial aid officer who will explain the FAFSA submission process and its impact on college cost. The CSS Profile will also be discussed.

FinalForms Registration

Parents or guardians of any student interested in participating in a school sport must first

register via FinalForms. This will notify coaches of your student’s interest and allow you to

receive notifications about the upcoming season. Register your account here: CLICK HERE

Please be sure to log in and verify that all forms are completed and signed before the season

begins.

Required Physicals

All student-athletes must have a current physical on file in order to participate in any

sport.Physicals are valid for one year from the exam date. The OHSAA pre-participation physical

evaluation form must be used Access the required form here: CLICK HERE

Please upload the completed physical to FinalForms or submit it to the athletic office prior to

the first day of tryouts or practice.

Season Sport Passes – HomeTown Ticketing

We are excited to introduce new season passes for the 2026–2027 school year! Season passes

will be available for purchase through HomeTown Ticketing

Sales will begin on August 1

Season Passes Information: CLICK HERE

This provides an easy and convenient way for families and fans to support our student-athletes

all year long.

Save the Date

August 10: Freshman Parent Meeting, 6-7PM

August 13: First Day of Classes, 9th Grade and students new to BHS

August 14: All Students Attend

August 20: HS Picture Day

August 20: Senior College Info Night, 6PM

August 26: Curriculum Night, 6-8PM

September 7: No School, Labor Day

September 17: Financial Aid Info Night, 6PM

September 21: No School for Students, Teacher/Staff PD

October 5: Homecoming Dance, 7PM

October 8: Picture Retake Day, during lunch and study hall in the High School Library at BHS

Our bell schedule is the same as last year and is posted below.

Teachers and departments are available to work with students from 7:35 - 8:20 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students are encouraged to use this support time to meet with teachers regarding homework questions, review for assessments, re-teaching of course material, or as a place to work and ask questions as needed.

The current Teacher Office Hours schedule is:

Wednesdays: English, Science, Math & World Language

Thursdays: English, Social Studies, Allied/Fine Arts & World Language

Fridays: Math, Science, Social Studies & Allied/Fine Arts