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Possible renovations for Bexley schools introduced to community

Lily Howes December 16, 2024

The district presented possible options for its updated facilities plan with architectural firm Perkins & Will during the fifth and final planned community engagement sessions Nov. 19 and 20 at the...

Classes compete in annual ‘Clash’ assembly

Classes compete in annual ‘Clash’ assembly

Lilly Crabill December 16, 2024

Sophomores William Kay and Dovi Weiner and freshmen Jackson O’Nan and Jack Elias compete in the wheelbarrow race at the winter Clash of the Classes. The event was held Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the high school...

District enters agreement for Cassady land purchase

Ruthie Gravelle, In-depth Editor November 15, 2024

The district entered a purchase agreement Sept. 16 for 28.36 acres of land at 935 N. Cassady Ave after unanimous approval by the Board of Education  Sept. 11 for athletic facilities and outdoor academic...

Senior Jack McMaster picks up his new Chromebook during the senior seminar on Oct. 16.

Half-day senior seminar addresses training, graduation information

Lilly Crabill, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

The high school conducted a senior seminar Oct. 16 while other grades were taking the PSAT.  Principal of Secondary Schools Jason Caudill said the  seminar was an event where seniors were given a...

Voters approve operating levy for district

Henry Elmore, Feature Editor November 15, 2024

Issue 36, a 15 mill operating levy for Bexley City Schools, was approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election by a 57% to 43%  margin. The district sought the levy to help pay for operational expenses,...

Clairo performs at Kemba Live in Columbus Oct. 20.

Clairo concert ‘charms’ fans

Bella Delisio, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

After anticipating the concert for weeks, my friends and I finally secured our spot in line for Clairo’s Charm Tour at KEMBA Live! Oct. 20. We eagerly waited for a short time before Clairo appeared...

R.L. Stine speaks with fans at his event at the Drexel Theatre on Oct. 14.

Bexley author R.L. Stine returns for signing, speaking event at Drexel Theatre

Kate James, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

Bexley native and best-selling author R.L. Stine answered questions, told ghost stories and shared anecdotes with his audience of fans in an Oct. 14 event hosted by the Drexel Theater and organized by...

Homecoming monarchs crowned

Homecoming monarchs crowned

Miranda LaBine November 15, 2024

Seniors Brian Ennin-Sampson and Elise Garrett are crowned monarchs at the Homecoming game against Bishop Ready Friday, Oct. 18. The Homecoming dance took place in the high school gym Saturday, Oct. 19....

UMP Co-Founder Evan Guttman and Junior Spencer Farley scoop ice cream for UMP's ice cream social event.

Upperclassmen Mentorship Program introduced for freshman orientation

Cyrus Turner, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

The Upperclassmen Mentorship Program has replaced the traditional freshman orientation to create a sense of community within the building and make the freshman transition into high school smoother.  Evan...

High school adopts new bell schedule, expands early dismissal/late arrival

Charlotte Holzhall, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

The high school has implemented a new bell schedule this year and expanded early dismissal/late arrival policies for students. Principal Jason Caudill said the new bell schedule consists of shorter...

District requests new property tax increase in Issue #36

Henry Elmore, Feature Editor October 11, 2024

Issue #36, a new operating levy for Bexley schools, is on the ballot in the Nov. 5, election to potentially raise 15 mills for district operations.  With Issue #36, the district is seeking a levy to...

Director of Facilities Harley Williams helps Bexley staff enforce new sporting event rules.

New rules for football fans implemented by district

Allison Lefkowitz, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

New football game rules have been implemented for fans for the 2024-2025 season because of past disturbances at events in Central Ohio that have occurred.  Athletic Director Eli Goldberger said these...

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