Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

It was nice to be back for a full school week in hopes of helping our BHS students get back into their routines! The cold weather can sometimes be a challenge, so thank you for encouraging your high school student to get out of bed and to school on time.

Attendance and simply showing up is the single, most important step a student can take to be successful in school and quite honestly, in life. Please reference the graphic below that highlights how much school a student misses if they only miss two days a month! It adds up! If kids aren’t here, they become overwhelmed and start to feel like they can’t catch up.

Remember that we will not be in school on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This federal holiday honors the total legacy of Dr. King, highlights the use of nonviolence to promote change, and calls people into public service.

We will see all of our awesome students back on Tuesday, January 21st.

Have a safe weekend.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hi, Bulldog Families.

This week, we held second semester class meetings to review expectations and discuss academics along with the opportunities students will have this semester. We emphasized the importance of being on time to school and to class. We discussed multiple topics regarding safe behaviors on the bus and when driving on campus. The biggest message we shared was to continue to respect your peers, respect the staff, and most importantly: respect yourself! Doing this will continue to create a positive culture for students to be successful!

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Senior Evan Biernat has been invited to participate in Miami University's Scholars Showcase in February. Evan will have the opportunity to meet with several members of Miami's academic community as well as with the University President. This is a premier opportunity only offered to one percent of the applicants to Miami University. Congratulations, Evan!

Reminder: No School on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• 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

• January 20, 2025: NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• January 21, 2025: Scarlet Oaks Visit Day for interested sophomores

• January 24, 2025: Sophomore Live Oaks Visit Day

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

• February 13, 2025: Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:30-6:30; Transition Fair (More information to follow.)

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

• 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-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: 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 5, 2025: Senior Cap/Gown Delivery for seniors at Live Oaks

• 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

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! We will continue to share information and helpful resources with you and your family as we receive it!

The Ohio Department of Higher Education would like to share that the U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for all families to complete. Families who want to start filling out the FAFSA now can start the process at studentaid.gov.

Your FAFSA, Your Future - Game On!!!

Dates: January 20–31, 2025

Visit studentaid.gov to get started. Need assistance? The Your FAFSA, Your Future - Game On!!! campaign offers face-to-face support to help students complete their FAFSA forms. 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:

Scholarship List - Updated 12/17/24

Great Oaks Open House Dates & Information for BHS 10th Grade Students

Great Oaks presented program options to all BHS sophomore students in November. Each student was given a catalog with information about Great Oaks programs at all of the campuses and about the timeline and procedure to apply to Great Oaks. Sophomores who are interested in Scarlet Oaks specific programs will do a visit to Scarlet Oaks on Tuesday January 21st. All Sophomore students will be doing a visit to Live Oaks on Friday, January 24th to shadow their choice of two programs.

The Great Oaks application link is now open - the priority application deadline is February 4th! For more information, or the online application, go to GreatOaks.Com

Scarlet Oaks Open House (Sharonville) - January 23 4-6 pm

Live Oaks Open House (Milford) - January 30th from 5-7 pm

Laurel Oaks Open House (Wilmington) - January 30 5:30-7:30 pm

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.

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