In response to the growing student population, Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen presented a plan to manage high school growth at the August 26th Board of Education meeting. In response to the growing student population, Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen presented a plan to manage high school growth at the August 26th Board of Education meeting. The plan, which focuses on balancing high school enrollment, is a supplement to the elementary and middle school redistricting process that is currently underway.

Dublin City Schools is constructing Bishop Elementary and implementing the redistricting of eight elementary and middle schools—four of each—to incorporate the new building, balance existing student populations, and accommodate future enrollment growth. New elementary and middle school boundaries for Abraham Depp Elementary, Glacier Ridge Elementary, Deer Run Elementary, Eli Pinney Elementary, Grizzell Middle School, Karrer Middle School, Eversole Run Middle School, and Sells Middle School will be published in December, and the boundaries will take effect at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

Once elementary and middle school redistricting is complete, Dublin City Schools will begin a second phase of redistricting for high schools. Dr. Marschhausen outlined a two-pronged strategy to address the district's high school growth needs. In the short term, the district plans to expand Scioto High School to balance enrollment across the three existing high schools. This approach has garnered strong community support due to its practicality and cost-effectiveness, as it will not require new levies. For the long term, the district is considering options such as converting office space into a fourth high school, constructing a new high school on district-owned land, or acquiring additional land for construction. These longer-term solutions may require levy support, and the district intends to collaborate with the City of Dublin and other partners to develop comprehensive plans and actively engage the community throughout the process.

Dublin City Schools has intentionally aligned its high school growth initiatives with the broader objectives of the Journey 2030 plan by integrating the following goal into the plan:

After announcing new elementary and middle school boundaries in December, Dublin City Schools will collaborate with Cropper GIS to start the high school redistricting process. New boundaries will aim to add 500-600 students to Scioto to balance student populations. Draft maps will be shared in summer 2025, with final boundaries published in the fall. These changes will become effective in August 2026. While freshmen will attend their designated high school according to the new boundary maps, sophomores, juniors, and seniors will have the option to transition to their newly assigned high school or remain at their current school.

As Dublin City Schools addresses these changes, it’s essential for families to rely on accurate information. The district encourages community members to stay informed through official district communications, such as the district website and the "What's New at DCS" blog, rather than social media or word of mouth. These channels will provide the latest updates and serve as the district's source of truth. For more information, visit www.dublinschools.net/redistricting

 

 

This approach has garnered strong community support due to its practicality and cost-effectiveness, as it will not require new levies. For the long term, the district is considering options such as converting office space into a fourth high school, constructing a new high school on district-owned land, or acquiring additional land for construction. These longer-term solutions may require levy support, and the district intends to collaborate with the City of Dublin and other partners to develop comprehensive plans and actively engage the community throughout the process.

Dublin City Schools has intentionally aligned its high school growth initiatives with the broader objectives of the Journey 2030 plan by integrating the following goals into the plan:

After announcing new elementary and middle school boundaries in December, Dublin City Schools will collaborate with Cropper GIS to start the high school redistricting process. New boundaries will aim to add 500-600 students to Scioto to balance student populations. Draft maps will be shared in the summer of 2025, with final boundaries published in the fall. These changes will become effective in August 2026. While freshmen will attend their designated high school according to the new boundary maps, sophomores, juniors, and seniors can transition to their newly assigned high school or remain at their current school.

As Dublin City Schools addresses these changes, families must rely on accurate information. The district encourages community members to stay informed through official district communications, such as the district website and the "What's New at DCS" blog, rather than social media or word of mouth. These channels will provide the latest updates and serve as the district's source of truth. For more information, visit www.dublinschools.net/redistricting