Welcome to the BHS Express
A newsletter keeping you informed about Batavia High School
Hello Bulldog Families.
BHS students and staff just wrapped up “Hope Week” and are moving into November and embracing the change of the seasons. It’s the time of year when we have to really encourage high school students to stay engaged throughout the upcoming holiday breaks. Many times, students take an “extended” vacation which starts to impact their attendance. Coming to school matters, and it impacts their chances of success in earning credits towards graduation.
Please note that Batavia Schools WILL be in session on Tuesday, November 5th. With our extra space at 4 Bulldog, the district is able to safely serve as a polling location as we utilize our other three buildings for a normal school day.
This is a quick reminder that the time changes this weekend. This will surely result in some sleepy kids on Monday, so we appreciate your support in helping them get moving next week.
In service to our Bulldogs.
Andrea Conner, High School Principal
@AConnerNews
@batavia_hs
#EveryBulldogEveryDay
Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal
NHS Sponsored a Blood Drive this Week
Check Out Some of our Hope Week Fun!
Special Announcement:
Looking for adventure? Want to see animals in the wild that others will only see in a zoo? Come to the Costa Rica 2026 meeting on October 24 at 6:30 pm in room 130 to get more information. Click here to RSVP!
Please Take Note of the Following:
UPCOMING IMPORTANT UPDATES
November 2, 2024: Rotary Spaghetti Dinner at BES (reference flier)
November 5, 2024: Election Day: BHS WILL BE IN SCHOOL
November 8, 2024: A Reunion to Die For Production at BHS; 7:00 p.m.
November 9, 2024: A Reunion to Die For Production at BHS; 7:00 p.m.
November 9, 2024: Batavia Athletic Boosters Bulldog Social; 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
November 11, 2024: Veterans Day
November 19, 2024: Live Oaks Presentation to 10th grade students
November 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break
December 2, 2024: BHS Choir Concert; 7:00 p.m.
December 4, 2024: BHS Band Concert: 7:00 p.m.
December 18, 2024: Flex A Schedule
December 19, 2024: Flex B Schedule
February 13, 2024: Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:30-6:30
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
Great Oaks Presenting to BHS 10th Grade Students
Great Oaks will be visiting BHS on Wednesday, November 19th to present to all sophomore students. Students will be given information about Great Oaks programs at all of the campuses and learn about the timeline and procedure to apply to Great Oaks. GreatOaks.Com
LINKED UP Connect
We would like for ALL Juniors and Seniors to be connected 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.
Attention Seniors!
The BHS Guidance Department will be hosting a series of “What’s Next Wednesday” after school by the project room. Mrs. Poling and Mrs. Grooms will be available to work with seniors on their college, scholarship, or job applications. Join us if you need some help, have questions, or just need some time to get things done! We will be available every Wednesday in October and November from 2:20-3pm.
Apply to UC for FREE!
Now is the perfect time for students to submit their undergraduate admission application for University of Cincinnati! We are waiving the undergraduate admission application fee for students who apply between November 1 – November 14. That's right – students can apply for free!
Students applying to the UC Uptown campus via the Common App must select "Free Application Days November 1-14" in the fee waiver section. Students applying to one of our regional campuses, UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont, through our website simply need to submit their application during the fee waiver period of November 1–14.
Cincinnati State Engage Student Event
High School Juniors and Seniors are welcome at Cincinnati State to explore their interests and talents and discover new career opportunities at Cincinnati State Engage. Through a guided career assessment, interactive sessions, and discussions with faculty and current students, students will learn more about the incredible opportunities at Cincinnati State.
Friday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Cincinnati State, Clifton campus.
Register at this link: Cincinnati State Engage Registration
Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS
Indiana University Indianapolis Thu November 14, 2024 8:15 AM
Morehead State University Fri November 15, 2024 12:00 PM
University of Northwestern Ohio Tue November 19, 2024 9:00 AM
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.
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