Welcome to the BHS Express

A newsletter keeping you informed about Batavia High School

October 11, 2024

Hello Bulldog Families.

We hope our BHS students have enjoyed their start to our fall break and are looking forward to an extended weekend. Today, our teachers were engaged in professional development around our work based learning options at Batavia High School as well as learned about the launch of our new writing center called “The Write Place”.

On October 18th, students in grades 10-12 will learn about our partnership with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center and their work based learning support through an online portal called LinkedUp Connect. With parent approval, students will have the opportunity to enter this online system that will connect them with area business partners to help support internships, experienceships, and job shadowing opportunities as a way to help high school students see the connection between school and work. Take a few minutes to look through the introductory notice linked into this newsletter. We will also be sending information out on October 18th for parents to preview and read.

When we return to school on Tuesday, October 15th, we will begin the first day of the second quarter. Thank you for continuing to support your students in their educational journey at BHS.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal

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!

Did you miss the Greece and Italy meeting, but are still interested in joining the trip? Please check out this site for more details, or to enroll, and let Mr. Scheel know if you have any questions. Enroll by September 27th for a $100 discount.

Please Take Note of the Following:

UPCOMING IMPORTANT UPDATES

October 11, 2024: Fall play tickets go on Sale.

October 14, 2024: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break

October 15, 2024: First day of quarter 2

October 18, 2024: Students in grades 10-12 learn about Linked Up Connect launch

October 22-23, 2024: PSAT administered online

October 24, 2024: Parent-Teacher Conferences; 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (sign up link coming soon)

October 29, 2024: NHS Blood Drive

November 8, 2024: A Reunion to Die For Production at BHS

November 9, 2024: A Reunion to Die For Production at BHS

November 9, 2024: Bulldog Social at Norlyn Manor

November 19, 2024: Live Oaks Presentation to 10th grade students

November 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break

December 18, 2024: Flex A Schedule

December 19, 2024: Flex B Schedule

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

grooms_f@bataviaschools.org

Beth Poling
9th - 12th Grade Counselor M-Z

(513) 732-2341 ext: 7036

poling_b@bataviaschools.org

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.

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

Xavier University Tue October 15, 2024 10:00 AM

Ohio Wesleyan University Mon October 21, 2024 1:00 PM

U.S. Air Force Tue October 22, 2024 10:00 AM

UC Clermont College Thu October 24, 2024 8:00 AM

Mount St. Joseph University Thu October 24, 2024 9:00 AM

Wright State University Mon October 28, 2024 1:00 PM

Hocking College Tue October 29, 2024 11:00 AM

Indiana Univ. Indianapolis Thu November 14, 2024 8:15 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.

Mrs. Grooms and Mrs. Poling