Welcome to the BHS Express

A newsletter keeping you informed about Batavia High School

May 24, 2024

Hello Bulldog Families.

This week was full of celebrations for the Class of 2024 as they wrapped up their journey at BHS. The week was full of awards, parades, fun and tears. We are excited to celebrate their graduation with them on Sunday, May 26, 2024!

We will be entering our last week of school with our students in grades 9-11 and hope that they take the opportunity to complete any missing work. It’s important for them to remember that their eligibility for next fall depends upon the grades they earn during this quarter. The ineligibility rules also include dances like homecoming and prom.

We wish all of you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, and we will see everyone back next week.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

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Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

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BHS Shout Outs

Congratulations Class of 2024!

Some seniors participated in the Senior Bike Ride on Tuesday.

The sophomore class sponsored the "Soak a Senior" fundraiser on Tuesday.

The first "Soak a Senior" event was a success.

The Class of 2024 participated in a walkthrough parade at BMS, BES, and wrapped up with their last walkthrough at BHS.

BHS Class of 2024 gather for the Senior Sunset. (Photo credit: Payton McMillan)

Senior Sunset group shot!

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING

Special message from the Batavia Rotary Club:

Dear Valued Batavia School District Families,

We are thrilled to announce an enriching opportunity to embrace cultural exchange within our community. We are seeking a warm and welcoming family to host a bright and enthusiastic exchange student, a young boy from Mexico, for a few months starting in late August 2024 through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. He will have several host families throughout the 2024-25 academic school year.

This is a unique chance to open your hearts and homes, to share your family's traditions, and to make a lasting impact on a student's life while learning about the rich heritage of Mexico. As a host family, you will play a pivotal role in providing a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters educational growth and cultural understanding.

If you are interested in this rewarding experience and wish to create lifelong international friendships, please contact us for more details by emailing the address below.

Let's come together to make this a memorable time for our exchange student and your family!

Batavia Rotary Club:

youthexchange@bataviaOHIOrotary.org

Please provide you contact information and a club representative will contact you.

Class of 2024 Important Senior Information
Click on this link to order your high school student’s 2023-2024 yearbook: Purchase Batavia 2024-2025 Yearbook
Please pay all school and cafeteria fees. These can be accessed via EZPay on the district’s website.
Back-to-School Checklist

UPCOMING IMPORTANT UPDATES

May 26, 2024: Graduation at NKU, 1:00 p.m.

May 27, 2024: Memorial Day: No School

May 31, 2024: Last day of school for students in grades 9-11

June 7, 2024: Grades posted to Progressbook. Report cards mailed home.

August 9, 2024: Freshman orientation (more details to follow)

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

Summer School for Credit Recovery

Students that fail a Core Course (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) will be notified through their school email the week of June 3rd. They will receive access to their online APEX account and the courses they need to complete will be loaded. Students will be able to work online at their own pace throughout the summer.

Final Senior Transcripts

Seniors: Final High School Transcripts will be sent to the College/University you listed on your Senior Plans Form that was part of the senior survey sent out by Mrs. Conner. These transcripts will be sent the week of June 3rd. If your plans change, please email your counselor to update your information.

Scholarship List:

Another option to look at opportunities for additional funding for college is by applying for other scholarships. BHS Guidance updates this list regularly as new scholarships are shared with us. Though late in the year, there are still some good scholarship opportunities out there. Here is a link to the most recent list that is shared with all seniors:

Scholarship List Updated 5/3/2024

2024-25 FAFSA Update:

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2024-25 academic year has undergone many changes and been updated for 2024. It is essential for any 2024 graduate attending college, tech school, trade school, etc. to complete the FAFSA to see what financial aid they qualify for. There is more detailed information posted on the class of 2024 weblink: https://www.bataviaschools.org/o/bhs/page/class-of-2024