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Bexley Anti-Racism Project becomes new club at school

Bexley Staff February 10, 2021

The Bexley Anti-Racism Project has become a new club in the high school that allows students to get involved with changes coming to the school district regarding inclusivity and greater representation...

Junior Katie Liu receiving help in the English Resource Center from Mr. Thomich. (Photo by Emma Magee)

English Resource Center now open with new director

February 10, 2021

The English Resource Center reopened for the first time this school year at the beginning of the second semester, offering both virtual and in-person options with former library aide Neal Tomich as the...

High school cancels exams in light of student feedback

Bexley Staff December 14, 2020

First semester exams have been cancelled for the current school year as a result of the high stress level amongst the student body that has come with hybrid and distance learning. Principal Kristin Robbins...

District switches to distance learning model

Bexley Staff December 10, 2020

The Board of Education decided to move to a distance learning model for the remainder of the first semester in a 5-0 vote during their special meeting Friday, Dec. 4. The switch to a remote learning model...

Junior Noah Salmon using his new Chromebook, provided by the Bexley Education Foundation, in class. (Photo by Margaret Zirwas)

District moves into second phase of Chromebook initiative

December 6, 2020

The district has moved into the next phase of the one-to-one technology initiative after finishing the distribution of the Chromebooks to students across the district.  Director of Technology Brad...

New city resolution makes Juneteenth day of celebration, education

New city resolution makes Juneteenth day of celebration, education

December 6, 2020

A resolution recognizing Juneteenth as a day of celebration in Bexley was unanimously approved at the City Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 1 meeting.  The resolution was originally proposed by City Council...

Senior prank brings up question of tradition

December 3, 2020

The annual senior prank, a tradition that usually occurs around Homecoming, came under fire for the actions of some seniors on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 5. Principal Kristin Robbins said that signs...

Attendance Secretary Amy Hart sorts through virtual planned absence forms. (Photo by Katie Jude)

New pre-planned absence protocol introduced

November 16, 2020

A new planned absence procedure for high school students has been implemented in response to COVID-19 and the high school’s distance learning plan.  Assistant Principal Craig McMillen said the previous...

Director of English Resource Center Neal Tomich hands Freshman Harper Phillips a Chromebook from the 1:1 Chromebook initiative funded by the BEF. (Photo by Zach Trabitz)

District distributing iPads, Chromebooks to students

November 9, 2020

Chromebooks and iPads have been distributed to students in the district as part of the 1:1 student device program sponsored by the Bexley Education Foundation. Technology Director Brad Pettit explained...

Shapiro hosts meeting to promote foreign exchange program

November 9, 2020

Coordinator of experiential learning Steve Shapiro hosted a meeting for families interested in foreign exchange programs on Thursday, Oct. 15 via Zoom.  The meeting was introductory, featuring Bexley...

Principal Kristin Robbins and Assistant Principal Craig McMillen talk to freshmen during the Focus on Freshman Programming held during study halls. (Photo by Emma Magee)

Focus on Freshmen program begins its second year

November 9, 2020

The high school’s Focus on Freshmen program, designed to help freshmen adjust to high school life, started its second year with a session on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Principal Kristin Robbins said the...

Freshmen students Christian Peters (left), Lorenzo Price (center), and Darrel Milton Jr. (right), eat lunch in the cafeteria following the implementation of the new Covid guidelines. (Photo by Theo Weinstock)

New cafeteria guidelines implemented during pandemic

November 9, 2020

New cafeteria guidelines and procedures have been implemented by cafeteria staff and high school administration since hybrid learning began in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students. Food...

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