Hello Bulldog Families.

Well, our BHS students are definitely ready for the spring break week! Most of them were ready to get out of the building at the end of the day. We hope all of our students have a chance to enjoy some safe, fun activities with families and friends.

In this newsletter, we’ve inserted an important graphic that details all of our schedule adjustments for the month of April. State testing will kick off on April 8th, our second day back from our break. Please take note of Late Arrivals and Flex A and Flex B days, and read through the bullet points at the top of the graphic for additional details about these days. Buses will run at normal time on these Late Arrival days; however, the only students testing that day are those students who are required to take either the ELA II or Algebra I tests.

In high school, students must take these End of Course (EOC) state tests for graduation purposes. Our teachers have been working hard with all of our students to make sure they are ready to go! We like to approach these assessments as an opportunity for our students to “show what they know” and to encourage them to get plenty of rest and do their best. Thank you for helping us support them throughout these testing windows.

Please take some time to enjoy having your high school students home. Talk with them, ask them how they are feeling about school and maybe watch a movie (or two) with them that they get to choose!

Our next BHS Express will be out on Friday, April 11th. Have a great break!

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hi, Bulldog Families.

As we enter spring, we also enter the time of year where severe weather can become threatening.

This week, we conducted our March tornado drill. We will repeat this drill again in April to assure we are prepared in the event we receive extreme weather during the school day.

I hope everyone has a fantastic spring break.

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Click on the Video Link above to hear our awesome marching band!

On March 25th, students from Sr. Scheel and Sra. Wells Spanish III and AP Spanish classes took a guided tour at the Cincinnati Art Museum observing works of the likes of Picasso, Rivera, Velazquez, and El Greco-Roman, as well as visited a local restaurant.

• Click Here to Order a Copy of the 2024-2025 Yearbook

• Attention sophomore parents: Your sophomore student took 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

• 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 8, 2025: Two-hour delayed start EXCEPT for students taking the ELA II EOC test. Buses will run as normal, so if students don’t have a ride or drive, there will be a study hall for them until the start time of 9:25 a.m.

• April 9, 2025: Two-hour delayed start EXCEPT for students taking the ELA II EOC test. Buses will run as normal, so if students don’t have a ride or drive, there will be a study hall for them until the start time of 9:25 a.m.

• April 10, 2025: Two-hour delayed start EXCEPT for students taking the Algebra I EOC test. Buses will run as normal, so if students don’t have a ride or drive, there will be a study hall for them until the start time of 9:25 a.m.

• April 11, 2025: Two-hour delayed start EXCEPT for students taking the Algebra I EOC test. Buses will run as normal, so if students don’t have a ride or drive, there will be a study hall for them until the start time of 9:25 a.m.

• 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 Induction

• May 10, 2025: Alumni Dinner

• May 15, 2025: 8th Choirs/HS Choirs at 7:30 p.m. at BHS

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

End Of Course Testing Information:

End of Course testing will take place through the entire month of April. Students will need to be sure to bring their Chromebooks to school with them and make sure they are charged. It is also essential to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, and REMEMBER, these are VERY IMPORTANT tests that have direct effects on meeting graduation requirements. Students should take their time and do their very best!

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

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 3/21/25

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

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

Mark Pierson, Athletic Director

pierson_ma@bataviaschools.org

Tim Young, Assistant Athletic Director

young_t@bataviaschools.org

Link to Athletic Website:

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