J.F. Dulles Elementary School News
2018
BMS Rummage Sale: 1/19/19
Help our Bridgetown Middle School #Bobcats get to Washington, D.C. Join us for the annual BMS Rummage sale on Saturday, January 19 from 8-11am in the Bridgetown old gym and the multipurpose room. Pick up some new treasurers including old toys,
Symphonic Spaghetti Spectacular
The Oak Hills Band Association presents a Symphonic Spaghetti Spectacular on Sunday, February 24. The event requires reservations. Please email SpaghettiOHBands@gmail.com by February 10 to reserve your spot. Tickets are just $8 for adults and $6
Spirit shop holiday hours
The OHHS Spirit Shop in the commons will be open on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and also on the following dates for your holiday shopping needs: December 11: 4:30 - 9 p.m. during the boys basketball games vs. Fairfield December 15: 9 a.m. -
Inclement weather reminders
As the winter weather can often be unpredictable, we'd like to take this time to remind you of our protocol for sharing updates about weather-related delays and cancellations. There are several places you can go to find district information
RRMS rummage sale: 12/1
Our RRMS Rams are gearing up for their spring trip to Washington, D.C. Help them get there by shopping at this year's rummage sale on December 1 from 9am - 12pm. Great bargains and shopping for a good cause. Hope you can make it!
Breakfast with Santa: 12/15
The Oak Hills Band Association invites you and your family to attend Breakfast with Santa at Oak Hills High School on Saturday, December 15 from 8 - 11 am. Cost is just $5/adult and $3/child.Join us for pancakes, juice and coffee. We'll have
Preschool-2nd grade & 4th/5th grade parent night CANCELED
UPDATE: this meeting has been canceled. We will share an update when a new date has been selected. ********We are excited to announce the implementation of curricular resources associated with Fountas and Pinnell Classroom in preschool through second-grade
Immediate preschool openings
We have immediate openings for preschool students at both Delshire and J.F. Dulles Elementary Schools. Call Karen Floyd for information and details at 513-722-7144.
Great Oaks community forum on levy renewal, 10/22
Great Oaks Career Campus administrators will be on hand on Monday, October 22 at a community forum to answer residents’ questions about the 2.7-mill tax levy renewal on the November ballot. Great Oaks President/CEO Harry Snyder and Treasurer/CFO Ben
Active Shooter Training at OHHS; open to the public
On Monday, October 22, the Green and Delhi Township Police Departments will be conducting an Active Shooter Training for parents and interested community members. The presentation will take place in the auditorium at Oak Hills High School from 5:30
Mrs. Riesenberger receives Terrel H. Bell Award
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Riesenberger as one of 10 recipients chosen for the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership. The 10 recipients were chosen from the 390 National Blue Ribbon winners. This special, personal award is
OHHS open house for prospective students
Oak Hills High School invites you to our Open House on Sunday, November 4 from 1-4 p.m. The purpose of the open house is to:* showcase many of the great opportunities the high school has to offer directly to students* allow parents to hear from former
Oakettes celebrate 60 years; join the party!
Join the Oakettes in celebrating 60 years of the best tradition on the west-side of Cincinnati: the Oak Hills High School Oakettes! Take a walk down memory lane and remember marching to the field with the band, kicklines across the football field and/or gym
JFD is named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
A note from John Foster Dulles principal Beth Riesenberger: John Foster Dulles Elementary School is a community in which every learner matters! Each student comes with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Through differentiated instruction, our teachers
Great Oaks levy information
Great Oaks has a 2.7 mill levy renewal on the November ballot. Details and frequently asked questions about the levy can be found by downloading this document.
2017-18 Quality Profile
For the 5th year in a row, the district is proud to release our #QualityProfile. We hope you'll take a few minutes to review this impressive report highlighting our #highlanderstrong district! You can find this year's report under the About Us
Highlander homecoming parade route
It's Homecoming week! The annual parade takes off from C.O. Harrison Elementary on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Be ready with your camera to snap some photos of the smiling faces and cheer on the Highlanders as they pass. Route information:The OHHS
K-5 ELA Parent information meeting
We are excited to announce the implementation of curricular resources associated with Fountas and Pinnell Classroom in K-2 classrooms and Lucy Calkins Units of Study: Reading Curriculum in our 4th and 5th-grade classrooms for the 2018-19 school year. Parents
Mobile mammography van at 3 district buildings in November
The Oak Hills Local School District is partnering with Jewish Hospital/Mercy Health to provide Mobile Mammography services in three of our school buildings in early November. This service is open for our staff and community members. Schedule an appointment
2018 Games for the cause
It's that time of year and the Oak Hills Highlanders are back with our Pink Games for the Cause! We have a great line-up of games this fall: September 14: Football vs. Hamilton, 7 p.m. kickoff at
Issue 1 election results
We would like to thank all of our parents, staff, alumni and community members who voted in today’s election. On behalf of the board of education, administrative team and staff, we truly appreciate your continued support and commitment to the Oak Hills
Your Issue #1 questions answered
A letter from the desk of superintendent Jeff Brandt: As you are aware, our district placed an operating levy on the ballot for August 7, 2018. As we draw closer to the election date, you may be hearing about or reading social media posts that may not
Students rock American Heart Association fundraising
The numbers are in! This year Oak Hills Local School District raised a total of $39,888 for the American Heart Association, an all-time record set by the district in one year. Each school put on and participated in jump-a-tons, basketball tournaments and
2018-19 administrative changes
We'd like to share some administrative changes for the 2018-19 school year that were approved at last night's school board meeting. Congratulations to Grant Anderson and Kristin Grote, Oak Hills High School house principals on their recent appointments
Oak Hills is Issue 1, 8/7/18
Click here to find answers to frequently asked questions, recording of our tele-town hall meeting and important election dates and information for the special election on August 7, 2018. Oak Hills is issue #1.
Remembering Mrs. Taylor, 6/23
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Oak Hills High School teacher, Michele Taylor, passed away suddenly from natural causes on Monday, June 18, 2018. The family has planned a private service. There will be an open house, celebration of
Tele-town hall recording
On June 13, we held a live teleconference for district residents regarding the August 7 levy. If you didn't get a chance to participate in the call, you can tune in to hear the dialogue and questions that were asked. Simply click here to listen to the
Book Mentors promote reading
On February 22 and 23, the Oak Hills High School media center hosted a book festival and luncheon to celebrate the work our high school book mentors have been doing with 4th and 5th-grade students from J.F. Dulles Elementary. Activities on
Tele-town hall regarding August levy: 6/13, 7 p.m.
At the Monday, May 7, 2018, board meeting, our Board of Education unanimously passed the Resolution to Proceed with a 4.9 mill operating levy in the August 7, 2018 election. We have posted the answers to frequently asked questions on the treasurer's
PTA Teacher Appreciation Lunch
PTA hosted a wonderful lunch for the staff today for Teacher Appreciation Day. We felt loved for sure! Thank you PTA!!
Police help J.F. Dulles student celebrate his upcoming birthday
We celebrated another #birthdaywithabadge surprise today. This time the Green Township Police Department treated almost 6-year-old Nicholas Nutini to cake and presents for his upcoming June
JF Dulles adds free library to school yard
Thank you to Greater Cincinnati Foundation and their #LearningLinks grant, Mrs. Foster was able to obtain a Little Free Library for John Foster Dulles Elementary School and our local community! What is this? A Little Free Library is
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Dulles' own, Mrs. Susan Sroczynski for being selected as one of the PTA Educators of the Year! These teachers were recognized at the May 7th Board Meeting.
Johnny Bear Bingo
Johnny Bear Bingo winners got a "pineapple" donut, flower lei or sunglasses, and a free meal at BJ's!
Enrichment Programs!
Thank you, PTA, for another great year of After School Enrichment!
Farewell to 5th Graders
PTA says farewell to our 5th graders! Thank you to Lisa Woycke and Karen Wilson for making memories for every 5th grade student at Dulles and also for planning the Farewell Celebration on May 21st for our students. Awesome job!
Oak Hills on August 2018 ballot
On Monday, May 7, 2018, the Oak Hills School Board passed a resolution to place a 4.9 mill operating levy on the August 7, 2018 ballot. In the wake of recent school safety tragedies, district and building leadership teams have collaborated with local
1st Graders Musical Debut!
Our 1st graders performed amazingly in their musical debut as JFD Johnny Bear's Baseball Champs! They should be proud. It was a home run!
Highlander grad, John Maher '72, donates $100,000 to OH athletics
We are overwhelmed by the generosity of John Maher '72 and John Maher Builders. On Saturday, April 21, 2018, a group of former wrestlers and coaches gathered at Oak Hills High School and surprised Coach Frank Shaut. A $100,000 gift was made to
JFD Band Festival
Congratulations to JFD Band members on an amazing performance at Band Festival Night!
District Orchestra Festival
Congratulations to 4th and 5th grade orchestras who participated in the District Orchestra Festival!
One Hope, One Heart
JFD took the championship for One Hope, One Heart!! Thank you to all who came out to support this amazing charity!
OHHS spirit shop open house, 5/5/18
The spirit shop will be hosting their last open house on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most items will be discounted by 20 percent. It's a perfect time to get graduation gifts or items for next year! Graduation signs will also be available for
Free Active Shooter Training for OHLSD parents: 4/9
The Delhi Township Police Department is offering free active-shooter training for OHLSD parents on April 9, but you must register at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/QOz8yuDz5urHmSN62 Thank you, Delhi
Cheviot Classic Car Show is May 6
The members of the Western Hills Community Service Club invite you to attend The Cheviot Classic Car Show, presented by Kelsey Chevrolet and sponsored by Dwyer Insurance and Hoeting Realtors, on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Harvest
Hoxworth blood drive at OHHS, 4/2/18
Please consider signing up for the Hoxworth Blood Drive on Monday, April 2 as a tribute and recognition for two of our own Highlanders! Adam Haehnle, was an Oakdale, Bridgetown and Oak Hills High School student who tragically took his own life in April of
3/21/18: OHLSD is CLOSED
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the OHLSD 2-hour delay has been changed. The district is now closed today. Be safe if you have to go out and stay warm.
3/21/18: OHLSD 2-hour delay
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the OHLSD is on a 2-hour delay with no AM preschool and no AM kindergarten. Stay safe, Highlanders.
Pre-register for safety village now!
Safety Village celebrates 35 years of safety education for children this year. And, we're pleased to announce that the program is now hosted by Right At School. Pre-registration is now open on their
Congratulations Mrs. Strine!
Mrs. Strine from JF Dulles is Warm98 Teacher of the Week! Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Strine for being awarded this honor. Several letters were written to Warm98 sharing the care and kindness Mrs. Strine exhibits each day! Her class was given a surprise pizza party, too! Congratulations Mrs. Strine!
One Hope, One Heart event is 3/23/18 at OHHS
Please join the Oak Hills community in an effort to raise funds for our 7th Annual One Hope, One Heart fundraiser. This is a family-friendly event that is open to all of the Oak Hills community. This is an event for all ages to enjoy! On Friday, March 23,
Mandatory language immersion meetings for 2018-19 first-grade parents
The Oak Hills Local School District recently adopted the Language Immersion program as an official district program. We are offering Language Immersion in first grade at C.O. Harrison, J.F. Dulles, and Oakdale Elementary for the 2018-19 school year. In
Heart Heroes!
Meet our Dulles 2018 Heart Heroes! These outstanding students raised $75 or more for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart! 2nd grader, Samantha Montag is our top fundraiser this year, for the second year in a row, raising
Community electronics recycling day 4/14
The Environmental Action Committee of Mount St. Joseph University and the Oak Hills Local School District are proud to sponsor a community electronics recycling day on Saturday, April 14 in the student parking lot (north lot) of Oak Hills
The district arts festival is March 10, 1-4 pm
Mark your calendars for the 2018 OHLSD Creative Arts Festival at OHHS on March 10 from 1-4 p.m.! The annual festival celebrates and showcases the visual arts and design in the district. Events and activities scheduled for the day include: 2018
2017-18 preschool openings
Registration applications can be requested by contacting Karen Floyd, Preschool Secretary, at 722-7144, or by contacting the main office staff at any elementary school office or district office for assistance at 574-3200.
Submit tips via free OHLSD app
Did you know you that in addition to searching building calendars, accessing staff directory, catching up on the latest school news, getting weather-related school delay and closing information and sharing photos, you can also submit anonymous tips through
Congratulations Mrs. S.!
A special congratulations to Susan Sroczynski on her nomination for PTA’s Educator of the Year! We love Mrs. S!
Hall of Honor call for nominations
The Oak Hills school board is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Hall of Honor Award. Click here for the nomination form. The winner will be honored at the Oak Hills Alumni & Educational Foundation recognition dinner on May 2 at the Western
2/7/18: OHLSD is closed
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, the OHLSD is CLOSED. The high school athletic signing will be moved to tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. Be careful out there!
Right at School summer camp pre-registration is open!
A note from Right at School: Pre-registration that will secure your child’s space for camp, as well as the early bird tuition is now live! You can pre-register at https://rightatschool.com/summer-oak-hills/ - there is no financial
Annie Jr. at BMS: 3/2 & 3/3/18
Join the Bobcats for their musical performance of Annie Jr. on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Tickets are only five dollars and can be purchased with cash or check made payable to BMS by emailing jodijj22@gmail.com. Showtimes are 7 p.m. with an
OH Band Association craft fair: 3/3/18
The 2018 Oak Hills Band Association spring craft/vendor fair is quickly approaching! The event will take place on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Oak Hills High School. Admission is $2. Registrations from vendors and crafters for booths
Avoid the flu!
As you are aware, flu season has hit our region. The Oak Hills Local School District has the utmost concern for the well-being and health of all of our students and staff during the winter months, but especially during the height of flu season. We continue to
Read-a-thon!
Dulles is full of PAWSITIVELY great readers! We had an awesome read-a-thon week. A huge thank you to our Dulles families and friends. Keep reading!
Spirit shop open house: 2/3/18
Mark your calendar and plan to visit the OHHS spirit shop on Saturday, February 3, 2018 to grab up some new winter gear!
Teal Power Shoot Out: 1/20/18
Tune in to Local 12, WKRC, with Liz Bonis at 5:30 p.m. tonight to learn more about our Teal Power Shootout happening this Saturday, 1/20/18 at OHHS. Donate your ponytail at halftime of the girls basketball during our Pantene Beautiful
Spirit shop open 1/17/18
The OHHS spirit shop is open tonight from 6:30 - 8 p.m. This is the last Wednesday of the school year the shop will be open. Future Saturday open house hours will be posted as they are scheduled. Come grab some new Highlander gear!
1/16/18: OH basketball vs. Elder game is ON as scheduled
The Oak Hills vs. Elder boys basketball games are on for this evening! Freshman will start at 4:30 pm, JV will start at 6pm and varsity will tip-off around 7:30pm. Tickets will be on sale starting at 3:30 pm at the gates. Adult tickets are $8 and
RRMS presents Seussical Jr: 1/25-27
Rapid Run Middle School will be performing Seussical Jr. at 7 p.m. January 25-27, 2018. Tickets are now on sale for $5 and can be purchased ahead of time by contacting Holly Asman at asman_h@ohlsd.org. Any remaining tickets
1/16/18: OHLSD is closed
UPDATE: 2-hour delay moved to a CLOSE on 1/16/18. ❄️❄️❄️ Due to hazardous road conditions on several side streets within the district, as a result of yesterday's snowfall, the OHLSD is now
1/12/18: OHLSD is closed
On Friday, January 12, 2018, the OHLSD is CLOSED. All Friday evening activities are canceled. #snowday
Kindergarten registration: 3/14 & 3/15/18
Kindergarten registration is set for March 14 & 15, 2018, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Please bring your future Highlander kindergarten student with you for a tour of the building and a literacy screening assessment. Be sure to bring the appropriate documentation
Kindergarten parent-preview night: 2/22/18
Have a child ready to enter kindergarten next year? Join us at any of our elementary schools on February 22 from 6-7 p.m. for a parent-only kindergarten preview meeting. You will hear a brief presentation from principals for the upcoming school year for your
Boys basketball game for 1/12 moved to 1/13/18
Update: The OHHS vs Lakota West boys basketball games on 1/12/18 have been moved to Saturday, 1/13/18 with game times remaining the same:
Freshman 4:30 p.m.
JV 6 p.m.
Varsity 7:30 p.m.
Right At School cold weather programs information reminder
Dear Oak Hills Right At School Families, Here is a reminder on the cold weather and snow/ice procedures for our programs. Cold Weather Program Offerings: 1. Extended Early Adventures Program during Cold Weather 2 Hour Delay a. Starts
1/8/18: School closed
Due to hazardous road conditions, the 2-hour delay has been upgraded to a closing. On January 8, 2018, the OHLSD is CLOSED.
1/8/18: 2-hour delay
On Monday, January 8, 2018, the OHLSD is on a 2-hour delay with no morning preschool or kindergarten.
1/5/18: School closed
On Friday, January 5, 2018, the Oak Hills Local School District is CLOSED. Stay warm and enjoy a good book!
1/4/18: 2-hour delay
On Thursday, January 4, 2018, the Oak Hills Local School District will be on a 2-hour delay with no morning kindergarten or preschool. Bundle up and stay warm. We are excited to have our students back!