Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

We’ve seen another busy “end-of-the-year” week at BHS and have found ourselves in May! How does this happen!

This week, we celebrated several new members in their induction into the National Honor Society, welcomed new members to the National Spanish Honor Society, celebrated many students through field trips and awards, and wrapped up End of Course testing. Next week, we jump into a two-week stretch of AP testing.

Please continue to review the information in this newsletter as well as check school emails to make sure you are staying informed. If you are a family member of a graduating senior, please take note of the “Class of 2024 Important Senior Information” document. It contains several links to important information about graduation.

Enjoy the weekend, and we will see your students back on Monday for another busy week!

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Congratulations to all of the new National Honor Society Inductees and the current members.

The Las Ramblas chapter of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica welcomed 24 new students this past Tuesday. Congrats to all new members!

Seniors Daniel Dacey and Mahi Patel were two of the ten recipients of the Mercy Health Physicians Scholarship winners. They were two among 52 applicants throughout Clermont, Brown and Adams Counties. Congratulations Daniel and Mahi.

Some of our junior English classes enjoyed information sessions at UC Clermont this week. Thank you, Ms. Nelson, for organizing this event for BHS students.

Today, students were treated to some time with Therapy Dogs during their lunch bells. What a awesome way to spend our Friday!

• 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. Students must have fees paid prior to purchasing prom tickets.
  
• Graduate Services will be at Live Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors.
  

• May 6, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out

• May 6, 2024: AP US Government Test in the a.m. / AP Chemistry Test in the p.m.
  

• May 7, 2024: BHS Choir Concert: 7:00 p.m.

• May 8, 2024: AP English Literature and Composition Test in the a.m.

• May 9, 2024: AP Environmental Science Test in the a.m. / AP Psychology Test in the p.m.

• May 10, 2024: AP US History Test in the a.m.

• May 10, 2024: AP Spanish Literature Test in the p.m.

• May 10, 2024: Oaks Prepare Day for sophomores planning to attend Live Oaks in the fall

• May 13, 2024: AP Calculus Test in the a.m.

• May 14, 2024: AP English Language and Composition Test in the a.m.

• May 15, 2024: AP World History Test in the a.m. / AP Computer Science Principles Test in the p.m.

• May 15, 2024: BHS Band Concert: 7:00 p.m. at the high school

• May 16, 2024: AP Spanish Language and Culture Test in the a.m. / AP Biology Test in the p.m.

• May 16, 2024: Advanced Guitar Concert at The Armory, 7:00 p.m.

• May 17, 2024: AP Physics Test in the a.m.

• May 21, 2024: Senior Awards Night, 5:30 p.m.

• May 22, 2024: Seniors Last Day of Class: Driving Parade at end of the Day

• May 23, 2024: Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, Walking Parade

• May 24, 2024: Senior Picnic/Activities at the Park

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

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

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

Happy Principal’s Day Mrs. Conner!

Most people probably do not realize that Wednesday May 1 was National Principal’s Day. The guidance department, along with the entire BHS staff, would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Conner for the amazing work that she does every day. Her level of care, passion and dedication to making this a better school and positive learning environment for our students, staff, and community sets her apart as a leader, and we are fortunate to have her here at BHS. Mrs. Conner, THANK YOU!!

Scholarship Information!

Updated 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

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