Get the Facts with Dr. Kevin Markowski ’87

Accessing Grades

Parents and students should check PowerSchool for the most up to date academic progress. If you need help with PowerSchool please contact Brother James Spooner.

Quarter 3 report cards will not be mailed. Any parent who needs assistance with Quarter 3 grades should also contact Brother Spooner.  

Dear Hoban Families,

As we are all feeling the effect of the current Coronavirus crisis, we are very much aware of the financial stress it has placed upon many of our families. Hoban is committed to continuing the educational process using all available resources. Utilizing online learning, our teachers are highly immersed with our students.

Our Campus Ministry continues to provide resources for the spiritual life of our community. The administration and staff monitor and address the daily operations and needs of the school. Hoban is committed to paying wages and benefits to all employees during this critical time.

We realize that the current situation has placed a financial strain on many of our families’ resources. We request that all families continue making their normally scheduled tuition payments. For those who find it difficult to make your scheduled tuition payment, please email the Hoban Business Office and we will assist in making the appropriate adjustments.

May God continue to bless your family and all Hoban families during this challenging time.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Cupach, Vice President of Finance and Operations

Jeanie Fausnight, Business Office Associate

Susan Miles, Business Office Associate

In the event that illness prevents a student from being able to complete work in a timely fashion, please email Mrs. Agnoni (attendance@hoban.org) and their counselor. They will communicate this to your teachers.

While some operations will be managed remotely, please expect that the staff that serves you during normal operation will continue to do so remotely. An email will likely be the best method for communicating with staff. If you have a general question please email info@hoban.org and your email will be directed to the appropriate person. Because social distancing is critical, the campus will be closed.

SENIOR PROM

Regrettably, prom on May 8 was canceled. We had previously asked you to hold July 11 as an alternative prom date. Please be assured that once guidelines from the state are announced as to when large groups can gather, Hoban will make every effort to host an event on July 11 or sometime in the calendar year for the Class of 2020. This event would take the place of a traditional prom and be a time for your class to gather as alumni and with faculty to celebrate. Refunds to families who contributed to After Prom will be processed in the coming weeks.

ACADEMIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

On Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. we will share our Academic Awards Celebration. During this virtual ceremony we will announce Hoban’s highest honors including the Honor for Academic Excellence, Blessed Basil Moreau Christian Service Award, Brother Andre Heart of Holy Cross, and Dowed Award winners. If you are an award recipient, you will receive an email notification. All awards will be distributed during iPad Collection and Locker Clean-out Day.

SENIOR FAREWELL MASS

Hoban will live stream the Senior Mass on May 19 at 10 a.m. from the Holy Cross Chapel. Fr. Mike McCandless ‘98 will preside as celebrant. A link to the live stream will be sent out the morning of May 19 so that families can participate from home.

IPAD RETURN AND LOCKER CLEAN-OUT DAY    

We have put several measures in place to maintain the health and safety of our students and staff, which must be followed in order for us to move forward with iPad return and locker clean-out. To facilitate a safe and socially-distant process for returning items, collecting personal belongings, and cleaning out lockers, all seniors are required to schedule an appointment on either May 19 or 20. You may sign up for an appointment HERE. It is important that you come to school ONLY during your time slot. For everyone's health and safety, you MUST wear a mask while on campus and there should be no physical contact with anyone. Once you have retrieved all personal items and cleared your lockers we ask that you leave promptly. Please do not socialize while on campus or gather in groups in the parking lots or otherwise.

Complete the Collection Day Checklist before your appointment. An email will be sent to students and their parents in advance of their appointment with a list of all items that should be returned and special safety instructions to follow that day.  

• Distribution of Cap and Gown: Caps and gowns will be distributed on May 19 and 20 only if all Hoban items are returned or replaced.
• Athletic Uniforms: Place uniforms in a plastic bag with your name and team marked on the bag. Return other athletic items at the same time with your name and team attached.
• Summer Uniform Resale: Please consider donating uniforms that are in good condition on May 19 or 20.

Contact Mr. Tim Lucey (luceyt@hoban.org) with questions regarding the Collection Day.

BACCALAUREATE MASS

Hoban will live stream the Baccalaureate Mass on May 24 at 10:30 a.m. from the Holy Cross Chapel. Fr. Mike Ausperk will preside as celebrant. A link to the live stream will be sent out the morning of May 24 so that families can participate from home.

COMMENCEMENT

Given the limited options available, we have chosen what we think is the most personal and dignified way to reproduce the graduation ceremony. Seniors and parents should schedule an individual ceremony on campus. Each senior will sign up for a time to receive his or her diploma in the Holy Cross Chapel between the hours of 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on one of the following days: May 22, 23, 29, or 30. A professional videographer will capture each student’s private graduation moment. These individual clips will be edited into a graduation video of the entire Class of 2020. The full graduation video will be shared in the first week of June to the Hoban community.

Each senior and no more than six (6) immediate family members, should arrive on campus 20 minutes prior to your appointment. We ask all guests to wear masks (Hoban will provide gloves). Seniors should wear your cap and gown. You will enter through the Admissions Office door where you will be greeted by a staff member. There you will receive a Holy Cross medallion, an envelope with your actual diploma, and copies of the Commencement program. If you are a member of the National Honor Society, you will receive the NHS stole.

After you receive your diploma, you and your family will exit the chapel down the steps to the lot outside Moreau Ministry Hall. Please promptly leave school grounds to accommodate other families arriving for their ceremonies. Gathering in groups anywhere on the Hoban campus is strictly prohibited due to the Governor's orders.  

If, for whatever reason, you or members of your immediate family are uncomfortable with attending, please know that this is entirely optional. If you choose not to participate, you will be represented in the video with your senior class portrait and your diploma along with the materials noted above will be mailed home by the first week of June.

iPad Return
As a reminder, all students returning to Hoban for the 2020-21 school year will keep their iPads over the summer. If you are not returning, please bring it with you to drop off on Exchange Day.

Exchange Day
To facilitate the return of all outstanding materials (textbooks, spring sports equipment, etc.) and pick-up of contents from your locker, you will need to arrive at Hoban on the day assigned by your last name, as follows:

A-G - Tuesday, June 2 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
H-N - Wednesday, June 3 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
O-Z - Thursday, June 4 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drive under the dome for the exchange. We are asking that all students and families stay in your cars during the return. Hoban staff will be under the dome to check in your textbooks and any athletic uniforms. Once all items are collected, you will pull around to Door 27 (Alumni Gym Door) where you will pick up materials left in your locker and any awards you won from our Academic Awards Celebration or winter/spring sports banquet.

Faculty and staff will help empty student lockers into bags for pick up. All Hoban textbooks will be kept and students’ personal belongings placed in the bag. Care will be taken to remove all locker decorations for the students.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Lucey.  

Looking Ahead to Fall 2020
We are unsure what the guidance will be in the fall. We hope that we will return to traditional school on campus however we are preparing for all possibilities. At this time, there are three possibilities: 1) return to school as usual; 2) a blend of on-campus and online learning; and 3) distance learning. Two surveys have been sent to parents and students to share your experience with online learning this past quarter. Your input will be essential in helping us develop plans for each of those scenarios. If you did not receive the survey, please email Dr. Ramos.

Final Report Card
Your student’s final report card will be mailed home on the week of June 1. That communication will also contain information regarding starting service hours for the 2020-21 school year.  

Thank you for your partnership throughout these last nine weeks. Thank you for your support of your children and your commitment to our Hoban Family. Let us continue to hold each other in prayer. We hope that each of you has a wonderful summer!

• Each teacher is developing a remote learning plan. Teachers will communicate directly with their students on the expectations for each class via Canvas.  
• Remote work will be flexible, practical and use varying approaches. While students will not be required to be in attendance for online sessions at any point, work will be assigned, completed and assessed regularly. Support will be available daily from each teacher.
• Each teacher will post lessons and assignments for the week by Monday at 10 a.m. This will continue throughout Hoban’s closure.
• Teachers will be available daily from 10:30 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 2:30 p.m. with virtual office hours to answer questions and provide academic supports to students.  
• Expect that grades and progress will be posted at least once per week. During this period of online classes, parents are especially encouraged to monitor their student’s progress on a regular basis via PowerSchool and Canvas.
• School and college counselors will be available for virtual personal counseling questions/sessions. Students should email their counselor in order to set a time for one of these virtual sessions. (https://www.hoban.org/academics/student-services/staff).
• Students are highly encouraged to create a daily schedule (sample here) to assist you by being disciplined in completing assignments. 

Dear Class of 2020,

We are sure your minds and hearts have been swirling with questions and emotions over the last few weeks. While this closure has impacted the entire Hoban family, we are aware of how sad you, as seniors, may be feeling of being robbed of this time with your class, teachers and lifelong friends. Special events, which we’ve been anticipating for four years now, are postponed or canceled. While we cannot change the situation we are very sorry that this is your experience.

Throughout this year, you all have led our school in many incredible successes - too many to include here. You have so much to be proud of. In your final quarter as a senior at Hoban, you deserve to be together as a class. For all of the remaining milestones and memories you were looking forward to, we hear you: disappointment, anger, frustration.

We cannot anticipate what the coming weeks and months have in store. Please know that we are following the guidance from the State and the Diocese and in discussion with other Holy Cross schools across the nation to share ideas and resources about how to best move forward. While we do not yet have answers about how this will impact important events in May, we are currently working on contingency plans for senior nights for our spring sports teams, academic celebrations, prom and graduation. Details of these plans will be shared as they are finalized.

Class of 2020, you are an outstanding group of young adults. Please share with us how you are feeling and let us know what more we can do for you. We are committed to celebrating you, your accomplishments and your positive impact on the Hoban family.

Yours in Christ and Holy Cross,

Dr. Tom Curry, President and Dr. Emily Ramos, Principal

SENIOR PROM

Regrettably, prom on May 8 was canceled. We had previously asked you to hold July 11 as an alternative prom date. Please be assured that once guidelines from the state are announced as to when large groups can gather, Hoban will make every effort to host an event on July 11 or sometime in the calendar year for the Class of 2020. This event would take the place of a traditional prom and be a time for your class to gather as alumni and with faculty to celebrate. Refunds to families who contributed to After Prom will be processed in the coming weeks.

ACADEMIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

On Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. we will share our Academic Awards Celebration. During this virtual ceremony we will announce Hoban’s highest honors including the Honor for Academic Excellence, Blessed Basil Moreau Christian Service Award, Brother Andre Heart of Holy Cross, and Dowed Award winners. If you are an award recipient, you will receive an email notification. All awards will be distributed during iPad Collection and Locker Clean-out Day.

SENIOR FAREWELL MASS

Hoban will live stream the Senior Mass on May 19 at 10 a.m. from the Holy Cross Chapel. Fr. Mike McCandless ‘98 will preside as celebrant. A link to the live stream will be sent out the morning of May 19 so that families can participate from home.

IPAD RETURN AND LOCKER CLEAN-OUT DAY    

We have put several measures in place to maintain the health and safety of our students and staff, which must be followed in order for us to move forward with iPad return and locker clean-out. To facilitate a safe and socially-distant process for returning items, collecting personal belongings, and cleaning out lockers, all seniors are required to schedule an appointment on either May 19 or 20. You may sign up for an appointment HERE. It is important that you come to school ONLY during your time slot. For everyone's health and safety, you MUST wear a mask while on campus and there should be no physical contact with anyone. Once you have retrieved all personal items and cleared your lockers we ask that you leave promptly. Please do not socialize while on campus or gather in groups in the parking lots or otherwise.

Complete the Collection Day Checklist before your appointment. An email will be sent to students and their parents in advance of their appointment with a list of all items that should be returned and special safety instructions to follow that day.  

• Distribution of Cap and Gown: Caps and gowns will be distributed on May 19 and 20 only if all Hoban items are returned or replaced.
• Athletic Uniforms: Place uniforms in a plastic bag with your name and team marked on the bag. Return other athletic items at the same time with your name and team attached.
• Summer Uniform Resale: Please consider donating uniforms that are in good condition on May 19 or 20.

Contact Mr. Tim Lucey (luceyt@hoban.org) with questions regarding the Collection Day.

BACCALAUREATE MASS

Hoban will live stream the Baccalaureate Mass on May 24 at 10:30 a.m. from the Holy Cross Chapel. Fr. Mike Ausperk will preside as celebrant. A link to the live stream will be sent out the morning of May 24 so that families can participate from home.

COMMENCEMENT

Given the limited options available, we have chosen what we think is the most personal and dignified way to reproduce the graduation ceremony. Seniors and parents should schedule an individual ceremony on campus. Each senior will sign up for a time to receive his or her diploma in the Holy Cross Chapel between the hours of 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on one of the following days: May 22, 23, 29, or 30. A professional videographer will capture each student’s private graduation moment. These individual clips will be edited into a graduation video of the entire Class of 2020. The full graduation video will be shared in the first week of June to the Hoban community.

Each senior and no more than six (6) immediate family members, should arrive on campus 20 minutes prior to your appointment. We ask all guests to wear masks (Hoban will provide gloves). Seniors should wear your cap and gown. You will enter through the Admissions Office door where you will be greeted by a staff member. There you will receive a Holy Cross medallion, an envelope with your actual diploma, and copies of the Commencement program. If you are a member of the National Honor Society, you will receive the NHS stole.

After you receive your diploma, you and your family will exit the chapel down the steps to the lot outside Moreau Ministry Hall. Please promptly leave school grounds to accommodate other families arriving for their ceremonies. Gathering in groups anywhere on the Hoban campus is strictly prohibited due to the Governor's orders.  

If, for whatever reason, you or members of your immediate family are uncomfortable with attending, please know that this is entirely optional. If you choose not to participate, you will be represented in the video with your senior class portrait and your diploma along with the materials noted above will be mailed home by the first week of June.

iPad Return
As a reminder, all students returning to Hoban for the 2020-21 school year will keep their iPads over the summer. If you are not returning, please bring it with you to drop off on Exchange Day.

Exchange Day
To facilitate the return of all outstanding materials (textbooks, spring sports equipment, etc.) and pick-up of contents from your locker, you will need to arrive at Hoban on the day assigned by your last name, as follows:

A-G - Tuesday, June 2 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
H-N - Wednesday, June 3 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
O-Z - Thursday, June 4 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drive under the dome for the exchange. We are asking that all students and families stay in your cars during the return. Hoban staff will be under the dome to check in your textbooks and any athletic uniforms. Once all items are collected, you will pull around to Door 27 (Alumni Gym Door) where you will pick up materials left in your locker and any awards you won from our Academic Awards Celebration or winter/spring sports banquet.

Faculty and staff will help empty student lockers into bags for pick up. All Hoban textbooks will be kept and students’ personal belongings placed in the bag. Care will be taken to remove all locker decorations for the students.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Lucey.  

Looking Ahead to Fall 2020
We are unsure what the guidance will be in the fall. We hope that we will return to traditional school on campus however we are preparing for all possibilities. At this time, there are three possibilities: 1) return to school as usual; 2) a blend of on-campus and online learning; and 3) distance learning. Two surveys have been sent to parents and students to share your experience with online learning this past quarter. Your input will be essential in helping us develop plans for each of those scenarios. If you did not receive the survey, please email Dr. Ramos.

Final Report Card
Your student’s final report card will be mailed home on the week of June 1. That communication will also contain information regarding starting service hours for the 2020-21 school year.  

Thank you for your partnership throughout these last nine weeks. Thank you for your support of your children and your commitment to our Hoban Family. Let us continue to hold each other in prayer. We hope that each of you has a wonderful summer!

We understand that many organizations are not accepting volunteers during this time and that this may impact students’ ability to complete required service hours. Students with questions about service hours should contact either Mrs. Kelsey Sees or Mr. Chris Fahey.

Hoban's school and college counselors are available to support our students and families during this stressful time. Throughout the course of the next several weeks, we will be offering support in the following ways:

Student Services Office Hours and Email (Monday – Friday)

Counselors are available to communicate via phone or video conferencing each day during the hours of 10:30 a.m. - noon and 1 - 2:30 p.m. Please request a phone call or video conference through email first.

• Mrs. Ribovich (last names A-G)
• Mrs. Doenges (last names H-N)
• Mrs. Surface (last names O-Z)
• Mrs. Maltempi
• Mr. Hillery (juniors and seniors last names A-K)
• Mrs. Reichart (juniors and seniors last names L-Z)

Tutoring Services

Hoban tutors are available to work with students each school day. Send an email to tutors with a brief description of what subject or assignment you are requesting help in and they will respond to you to set up a tutoring session.

Counseling on Canvas

The Office of Student Services has created a counseling Canvas page for each class (Freshman, Sophomores,Junior and Seniors). Information will be posted on each of these pages over the next several weeks regarding College Credit Plus (CCP) paperwork and deadlines, AP exams, scholarship information, organization tips, self-care and more. Students will receive notifications of new postings as announcements in Canvas. To open each posting, students will just click on their new announcement.

Mental Health Counselor Information

We have a new service available at Archbishop Hoban that offers a professional mental health counselor to students. Lauren Stevens is a clinical counselor at Red Oak Behavioral Health, and she is available to meet with students during regular school day times.

The counseling services that she provides are not in place of those available from your school counselor. Ms. Stevens' services are intended to provide an easier way for students to access mental health counseling for on-going issues and concerns. During this time of online schooling, Ms. Stevens will provide counseling through video conferencing.

Referrals for mental health counseling with Ms. Stevens will be requested through your student’s Hoban school counselor. If you have questions or would like to inquire about setting up these services for your student, please contact your student’s school counselor for more details.

Should a student run into issues with their iPad please email Mr. Hottinger (hottingert@hoban.org).   

Families who do not have home internet access should contact Principal Dr. Ramos (ramose@hoban.org) immediately so that assignments can be mailed.

April 20, 2020

To: All OHSAA Member Schools Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Administrators

From: Jerry Snodgrass, Executive Director

Today’s Announcement to Cancel Schools

As we have stated in our previous communications, today’s announcement by Governor DeWine to close schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year also will now result in the cancellation of OHSAA-sponsored spring sports seasons including tournaments.

Moving Forward

I want to stress the ‘uncertainties,’ but as we now look into the summer and the fall, we will communicate plans/adjustments to our regulations as uncertainties become realities.  I want to assure you that we are looking at everything. For example, when the first decision to close schools was made, we looked at eligibility concerns.  About three weeks ago we began looking at all models if fall sports’ seasons were affected – still an uncertainty.  We are looking at everything from ‘physicals’ (and the potential difficulty of getting them) to the possible need to treat/disinfect artificial surfaces.  We will pass along guidance and regulation adjustments as uncertainties become better understood.  We are drawing on a long-established OHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Group for professional recommendations for many of these concerns and issues.  This is a reminder the current no-contact period remains in effect at least through May 3.  Any adjustments/extension to this will be communicated in advance of that date.  Ninety-four percent of current respondents to Friday’s survey of member school administrators would expect this to be extended to June 1.

The health and safety of our students, employees and guests on campus is our top priority. We are committed to protecting all of you throughout this crisis, and we need your partnership. We are all responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace. We will continue to follow State of Ohio guidelines and recommendations. Please read and adhere to the following policies while on Hoban's campus:

1. Face masks are required to be worn by all employees while in the building or visiting office spaces. If you are working alone in your office, you may remove your mask; yet, it must be on your person readily available for use. Face masks are known to reduce the spread of airborne droplets and deter individuals from inadvertently touching their mouth and/or nose.
2. The facilities department has worked diligently to clean and sanitize the building. Therefore, we will continue to monitor and limit employees entering the building. Employees must continue to report to Dr. Curry, Kim Furlong, and Mike Considine as to when and why they will be entering the building. This reporting must be completed before entering the building. This reporting is imperative so that Mike Considine's crew can continue to clean and sanitize spaces that have been occupied.
3. COVID-19 remains a risk to all of us, as well as those we are in contact with. Please remain diligent by staying informed and continuing to take necessary precautions. These include: practicing good hygiene; maintaining clean workspaces and disinfecting surfaces; no physical contact and adhering to social distancing requirements (six feet apart); limiting touch points in common areas; and reporting to your immediate supervisor if symptomatic.

This is not a comprehensive list of policies and I will have more information to follow, particularly as we plan to bring students back into the building for iPad drop-off and locker clean-out. I have attached the Responsible Restart Ohio business guidelines. Please take the time to review these guidelines.

Thank you for your cooperation and for your continued diligence moving forward.

If you need access to the building, please email Tom Curry, Mike Considine and Kim Furlong with details.