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
Cincinnati Reds Senior Weekend
To celebrate the Class of 2026, the Reds are excited to offer 2 View Level tickets for just $20.26 for the May 22-24 weekend series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals! Join fellow seniors, family, and friends to enjoy a special day at the ballpark and commemorate your accomplishments. A minimum of two tickets must be purchased for this offer. Here is the link to redeem the offer.
UC Futures: A Free Summer Opportunity for Students
UC Futures is a fully funded summer experience at the University of Cincinnati designed to help students explore college life and prepare for their future.
This program is completely FREE for selected participants. We cover all costs, including programming, overnight accommodations, meals, snacks, and more. Students will also receive exclusive UC Futures swag!
Who is eligible to register?
Students who:
Will be entering their junior or senior year of high school for the 2026–2027 academic year, and
Meet one of the following criteria:
Attend a rural or small-town high school in the United States, OR
Attend a high school that is located in an Appalachian County
UC Futures offers students a unique chance to experience campus life, connect with peers and mentors, and gain valuable insight into the college application process—all in a supportive and engaging environment.
Registration is now open! Check in with Mrs. Grooms or Mrs. Poling if you have any questions.
Students can sign up here:
https://admissions.catalyst.uc.edu/register/ucfutures2026
SchooLinks Access for Parents
What is SchooLinks? SchooLinks is a new online platform Batavia is utilizing this year that provides a variety of tools designed to help students explore and collect information on colleges, careers, and tracking how they are meeting their graduation requirements -, as well as developing a plan for after high school. Guardians can track their student's progress and support their journey toward post-secondary success. The attached document gives guardians directions for logging into SchooLinks and viewing their student’s account.
SchooLinks Parent Guide
Great Oaks Information for BHS 10th Grade Students
Students who were accepted into a program at Live Oaks will be meeting with the Live Oaks Career counselor on May 8th at BHS and attending Prepare Day at Live Oaks on May 15th. Here is the link for information about all of their program options and the application: GreatOaks.Com
Grant Career Center Information
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. The Grant application link is open, the priority application deadline was March 1. Here is the link for information about all of their program options and the application: Grant Career Center
The FAFSA Application is still Open!!!!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2026-27 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 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 2026-27 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.
For additional assistance with FAFSA completion, please visit itsforyou.org, and look under the “Looking for FAFSA Help?” section for more information
Scholarship Information!
Mrs. Grooms and Mrs. Poling
