
Welcome to the BHS Express
A newsletter keeping you informed about Batavia High School
Hello Bulldog Families.
It’s hard to believe that we’ve now wrapped up our third quarter and will be heading into the final stretch beginning on Tuesday, March 11th, which is the first day of our fourth quarter. Students WILL NOT be in school on Monday, March 10th as our staff will be engaging in a professional learning day.
This week, our students in eleventh grade started the scheduling process for the 2025-2026 school year. These individual meetings will continue for our juniors into next week. Our tenth grade students will also begin their individual meetings. This is an exciting time of the year as we help our young people make these decisions in connection with their future career plans.
We hope your students enjoy their three-day weekend and are ready to go when we see them back on Tuesday.
In service to our Bulldogs.
Andrea Conner, High School Principal
@AConnerNews
@batavia_hs
#EveryBulldogEveryDay
Hi, Bulldog Families.
Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal
@BHS_Buis
@batavia_hs
Tickets are still available for this weekend's showing of Urinetown!
Attention Sophomore Parents: Join this Online Masterclass on March 31st
BHS Senior/Live Oaks Student Adam Mote: March Rotary Student of the Month
BHS DECA Students Head to State Competition Next Week
Come Out and Support Our Talented BHS Students in Urinetown the Musical
Please Take Note of the Following:
- Click Here to Order a Copy of the 2024-2025 Yearbook
- Students must ride the high school bus into BHS in the morning. We have too many students who are not catching the high school/middle school bus at the appropriate time and are jumping on the bus with elementary students. This is not permitted. Beginning on March 11th, the first day of the fourth quarter, students will not be permitted to board an elementary bus to ask the driver to drop you off at BHS. If students miss the high school bus, they must secure their own ride to school. Please help your high school student get up in time and catch the bus at the appropriate high school time.
- Attention sophomore parents: Your sophomore student will be taking the LEAP ACT Diagnostic test on March 18th. Make sure you join the LEAP Masterclass on March 31st. This online class will help you understand your child’s results and help you make an informed, individualized plan for your student. Please register via the QR Code in the flyer or via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3748886494029239897
- BHS LinkedUp Connect Parent Letter
- 2024-2025 District Calendar
- Flex Schedules A and B
- BHS Graduate Services Dates
- Graduate Services Dates for Great Oaks Campuses
UPCOMING IMPORTANT UPDATES
- March 4-11, 2025: Counselors meet with current 11th grade students for individual scheduling conversations.
March 7-9, 2025: Spring Musical: (Reference flyer above. Tickets go on sale February 14, 2025. You can order via the QR code or through this direct link: https://cur8.com/26296/project/129288)
March 10, 2025: NO SCHOOL for students. Teacher PD/Data Day
March 11-19, 2025: Counselors meet with current 10th grade students for individual scheduling conversations.
March 14, 2025: Father/Daughter Dance Basketball Fundraiser. 7:00 p.m. at Batavia Elementary School
March 17-21, 2025: Spanish Honor Society Fundraiser Pulsera Bracelet Sale during lunches.
March 18, 2025: State-funded ACT Day (Refer to the flyer for each grade level’s activities.)
March 24-28, 2025: Counselors meet with current 9th grade students for individual scheduling conversations.
March 25, 2025: Senior Announcement Delivery for seniors at Live Oaks
March 31, 2025: LEAP Masterclass for Parents of Sophomores. See flyer above.
March 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break
April 1, 2025: Seniors Announcement and Cap/Gown Delivery for seniors at Laurel Oaks
April 7, 2025: First day back from spring break
April 11, 2025: Senior Announcement Delivery for seniors at Scarlet Oaks
April 29, 2025: District Art Show at BHS from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 29, 2025: HS Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band at 7 p.m. at BHS
May 1, 2025: Senior Cap/Gown Delivery for seniors at Scarlet Oaks
May 1, 2025: NHS Induction
May 5, 2025: Senior Cap/Gown Delivery for seniors at Live Oaks
May 5, 2025: National Spanish Honor Society
May 10, 2025: Alumni Dinner
May 15, 2025: 8th Choirs/HS Choirs at 7:30 p.m. at BHS
INFORMATION FROM THE BHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Check out the Batavia High School Guidance Counselor website.
https://www.bataviaschools.org/o/bhs/page/guidance
Your Guidance Counselors are:
Felicia Grooms
9th - 12th Grade Counselor A-L
(513) 732-2341 ext: 7037
Beth Poling
9th - 12th Grade Counselor M-Z
(513) 732-2341 ext: 7036
Scheduling Information and Grade Level Presentations:
Individual student graduation plan meetings will be taking place during March and April.
All grade level scheduling presentations and the course selection guide are included below.
Class of 2026, 2027 & 2028: Scheduling Presentation Class of 2026-2028
Class of 2029: Scheduling Presentation Class of 2029
BHS Course Selection Guide 25-26: BHS Course Selection Guide 2025-2026
MANDATORY CCP Information Meeting:
Any student who was not able to attend the meeting on February 13th, but wishes to pursue the option to take a CCP course in the 25-26 school year must contact Mrs. Grooms or Mrs. Poling to get the necessary information and follow the appropriate steps. Even if you were a CCP student in this current school year, you must still attend a virtual or face to face meeting and complete an intent form to continue with CCP for the 25-26 school year.
The FAFSA is available now!!!!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2025-26 academic year is up and running! Any student that is thinking about attending any type of education/training after high school should complete the FAFSA - technical school, trade school, community college, public university, or private university. The FAFSA is what determines your eligibility for student loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships - thus, it is VERY important that you complete and submit it. Keep in mind, all students are at least eligible for student loans! Families who want to start filling out the FAFSA now can start the process at studentaid.gov. If you need assistance, visit itsforyou.org and scroll to the “Looking for FAFSA help?” section for details. Let’s ensure no money is left on the table!
Updated Scholarship List:
Another option to look at opportunities for additional funding for college is by applying for scholarships. BHS Guidance updates this list regularly as new scholarships are shared with us. Here is a link to the most recent list that is shared with all seniors. There are A LOT of new scholarships that have been added!
Scholarship List - Updated 2/20/25
Great Oaks Application Information for BHS 10th Grade Students
Great Oaks priority deadline closed on February 4th. Students can still apply, but will not be in the initial program lottery. Students who applied by February 4th will hear if they were accepted into one of their programs of choice in mid-March. For more information, or the online application, go to GreatOaks.Com
Grant Career Center Application
Grant Career Center has many program options for juniors and seniors and some senior only options for students that decide later in high school that career tech is the avenue they would like to pursue. Seniors can also apply for two year programs and will be considered if there is room. It is important to remember that students who attend Grant must provide their own transportation. Here is the link for the information about all of their program options and the application: Grant Career Center
LINKED UP Connect
We would like for ALL Juniors and Seniors to have accounts with Linked Up Connect as soon as possible. Parents, please sign the Linked Up Connect permission form located in Final Forms. As soon as we have the signature we can begin the process of giving you access to many opportunities such as experienceships, job shadowing, and potential internships and apprenticeship opportunities. Please see Mrs. Laudenberger or Mrs. Kelley if you have any questions.
Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS
UC Clermont 3/20/25
These rep visits are set up for Juniors and Seniors to get more information about colleges they may be interested in attending. Students can sign up in Naviance, or email their counselor if they would like to attend.
Mrs. Grooms and Mrs. Poling
INFORMATION FROM THE BATAVIA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mark Pierson, Athletic Director
Tim Young, Assistant Athletic Director
Link to Athletic Website:
https://bataviaathletics.com/IMPORTANT LINKS
BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE CONTACTS
513-732-2341, ext. 7051
Matt Buis, Assistant Principal
513-732-2341, ext. 7052
Melissa Anstaett, Administrative Assistant
513-732-2341, ext. 7055
Edie Strine, Administrative Assistant
513-732-2341, ext. 7054
If your student is absent, call
513-732-2341 and leave a message on the attendance line