Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

It was nice for our students to have a four-day week and to know they are moving into a three-day weekend coming up! This portion of a school year can sometimes feel long, so these breaks offer a bit of a pause for students as they recoup to stay focused for the long haul to spring break!

If you are a parent of a sophomore, please refer to the flyer included in this newsletter. LEAP will be holding a webinar on March 31st so that students and families can learn about the LEAP Lens Report. On March 18th, our sophomores will be taking a LEAP ACT Diagnostic test and the results will be emailed to parents, students, and the school. This is a very informative measure that will help students learn about the ACT test and their potential college entrance tests scores. Joining the March 31st webinar will help students and families learn about their next steps in preparing to take the actual ACT.

In response to the state department’s “SAVE Students Act” requirements, Batavia High School will engage in two options during Advisory Bells. On February 21st, students will be watching the Sandy Hook Promise’s “Say Something” segment, which addresses violence prevention within schools. On February 25th, students will be watching the Sandy Hook Promise’s “Suicide Prevention” segment, which addresses the suicide awareness and prevention requirement. If you do not wish for your student to watch either of these videos, please reach out to Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal, to let him know that you are requesting that your student be excused from a particular session. You may contact Mr. Buis at buis_m@bataviaschools.org.

We hope your BHS student has a great three-day weekend, and we will see them back on Tuesday, February 18th.

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

Come watch our talented BHS students in our spring musical. Tickets go on sale on February 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Scan the QR Code to purchase starting on February 14th.

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• 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

• February 17, 2025: President’s Day: NO SCHOOL

• February 19, 2025: Parent Scheduling Information Night at BHS: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• February 21, 2025: Senior Announcement and Cap/Gown Delivery for seniors at BHS

• March 4, 2025: Flex Schedule A

• March 5, 2025: Flex Schedule B

• 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 7, 2025: Last day for quarter 3

• March 10, 2025: NO SCHOOL for students. Teacher PD/Data Day

• March 18, 2025: State-funded ACT Day (More Information to come.)

• 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

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

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 2/13/25

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 and Open House Information

Grant Career Center will be holding an open house on February 20th from 5-8 p.m. at the Bethel Campus. Grant Career Center has 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

University of Alabama 2/20/25

Penn State 3/5/25

University of Detroit Mercy 3/7/25

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

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