Welcome to the BHS Express

A newsletter keeping you informed about Batavia High School

February 2, 2024

Hello Bulldog Families.

We are excited to welcome in February and hopefully, a little of the sunshine that we’ve been promised this weekend! The gloomy weather has taken its toll on everyone, and we’re all looking forward to the projection of some warmer weather throughout the next 10 days! Here’s to hoping our Cincinnati meteorologists are accurate on this one!

There are a few reminders I would like to once again bring to your attention. Next Wednesday, February 7, 2024 is an event-filled day for BHS. Our students will be participating in the transition fair with a parent option from 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Please come check out many of the business partners who are willing to help your students with their post high school experiences. (Information is in the flier linked below.) This date is also important as this is our final Parent Teacher Conference time for the 2023-2024 school year. Please click on the link below to schedule your time slot. In addition, our mandatory College Credit Plus (CCP) meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on February 7, 2024 with the opportunity for our students to learn about CCP and other academic opportunities offered at BHS.

We’re very excited to welcome speaker Nick Jackson of #IAMSPEAKLOVE to talk with all of our BHS students on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Nick’s focus is on “Character Education for All” which is centered on the “belief that excellent character and unwavering love will allow us to reach our fullest potential, together.” How fitting that we are fortunate to schedule Nick on Valentine’s Day! For your reference, here is a link to review what your students will be attending on February 14th: https://www.iamspeaklove.com/about. If you would not like your student to attend this assembly, please reach out to BHS Assistant Principal, Matt Buis, at buis_m@bataviaschools.org. We will make sure your student attends a study hall during this time.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

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Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

BHS Sophomores Toured Live Oaks on Friday, January 26th

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING

BHS February 7, 2024 Transition Fair
Parents of new student drivers: Students must purchase parking passes to park in the school’s parking lots.
Graduate Services will be at Live Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors.

April 2, 2024: Announcement Delivery
May 6, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out

Graduate Services will be at Scarlet Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors.

April 12, 2024: Announcement Delivery
May 1, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out

UPCOMING IMPORTANT UPDATES

February 7, 2024: Parent/Teacher Conferences (Parent Teacher Conferences Registration for February 7, 2024)

February 7, 2024: Transition Fair Event (See flyer for details.)

February 7, 2024: Mandatory CCP Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at BHS in the cafeteria. (Plan to attend if your student is considering a CCP course for the 2024-2025 school year.)

February 14, 2024: #IAMSPEAKLOVE Character Education Presentation. If you do not want your student to participate in this assembly, please contact Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal at buis_m@bataviaschools.org.

February 16, 2024: NO SCHOOL for students (Staff professional learning day)

February 19, 2024: NO SCHOOL (President’s Day)

February 22, 2024: 6:30 p.m. Parent scheduling information night for current students in grades 8-11 at Batavia High School

February 24, 2024: Band Boosters Quarter Auction at BES; Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and bidding starts at 6:00 p.m.

March 1-3, 2024: Batavia High School Musical at BHS

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

Mandatory CCP Parent Meeting (must attend EVERY YEAR)

Batavia High School will be holding the annual parent/student CCP meeting on Feb 7th at 6pm. If you plan to take CCP classes during the 24-25 school year you must attend. This is for all new and returning CCP students.

2024-25 Great Oaks Applications are now available!

The Great Oaks application is now available for students to apply.

The priority deadline is February 6th! GreatOaks.Com

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, been updated for 2024, and is currently having a "soft launch". The website is up and running, but will be temporarily shut down occasionally for maintenance and updates. 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 as they are received.

Here is the link to a short video that explains what the FAFSA is: What is FAFSA?

We have also included the link to a slightly lengthier video that explains the entire FAFSA application process and answers many of your questions: The 2024-2025 Financial Aid Process

The student, as well as the parents/guardians must have their own FSA ID to begin the FAFSA application process. Here is the link to create your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Lastly, here is the link to begin your FAFSA application: StudentAid.Gov

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.

Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS:

The Christ College of Nursing - Feb. 27th

Mount St. Joseph - Feb. 29th

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.

Scholarship List Updated 1/23/2024

The Ohio State University - SHE Program

The Ohio State University is thrilled to introduce SHE (Summer Healthcare in Oncology), a transformative two-week virtual program designed to ignite the passion of young women in STEM, healthcare, and research. This exciting initiative, proudly partnered with the American Cancer Society and four leading cancer centers across the United States, seeks to empower high school-aged young women from historically underrepresented backgrounds in science or those residing in Appalachian Ohio counties. Dates: July 1st and July 8th through the 19th

Please go this link for more details and information: OSU SHE Program