Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Today was a busy one with all of the festive activities at BHS! Our staff members got into the spirit with some pretty creative door/room decorations, and our students were treated to trick or treating during Advisory.

With the approach of November, BHS continues to stay busy as next week is about half way through the second quarter, and our athletic boosters will be hosting The Bulldog Social next Saturday.

Thank you for helping your students stay focused as we approach the upcoming breaks. This is often the time of year when they become distracted and struggle keeping up with their schoolwork. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers if you have any questions.

We hope you enjoy your weekend.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hi, Bulldog Families.

Have a great weekend.

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Hello Families,

It’s been a great week with all of the Hope Squad activities, the door decorating contest, the costume contest, and a little candy for the kids. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped judge the contests. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Also, it’s hard to believe that we have approached November and are 3 weeks into the 2nd quarter. Overall our attendance and reduced numbers of tardies have improved. Thank you for getting the kids here safely if you’re driving them.

Lastly, please remind your student drivers to arrive safely and to please park in their assigned parking spot.

Thank you, and have a nice weekend.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

• Taste of the stage tickets can be ordered via this link: https://cur8.com/26296/project/135012

• Graduate Services Senior Cap/Gown Information (Students attending BHS)

• Graduate Services Senior Cap/Gown Information (Students attending Live, Diamond and Scarlet Oaks)

• 2025-2026 District Calendar

• 2025-2026 Flex A and B Schedules

• November 5, 2025: Spanish students at Spanishpalooza at UC Clermont

• November 8, 2025: The Bulldog Social at Norlyn Manor. 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (See flyer above for details.)

• November 14, 2025: Fall Dinner Theatre. 7:00 p.m. Tickets on sale November 3rd via this link: https://cur8.com/26296/project/135012

• November 21, 2025: Sophomores tour Live Oaks Career Center

• November 27-29, 2025: NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break

• December 3, 2025: High School Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Concert. 7:00 p.m. at Batavia High School

• December 10, 2025: High School Choir Concert. 7:00 p.m. at Batavia High School

• December 18, 2025: Last day of Quarter 2

• December 19, 2025: NO SCHOOL for students; teacher work day

• December 20-January 4, 2026: Winter Break

• January 5, 2026: Return to school from Winter Break/First Day of Quarter 3

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

Great Oaks Presenting to BHS 10th Grade Students

Great Oaks presented to all BHS sophomores on Tuesday, October 28th. Students were given information about Great Oaks programs at all of the campuses and learned about the timeline and procedure to apply to Great Oaks. All sophomores will be going to the Live Oaks campus for a tour & shadowing on Friday, November 21st. GreatOaks.Com

The FAFSA Application opened October 1!!!!

• 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

College Information!

Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS

College 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 SchooLinks or email their counselor if they would like to attend.

Wed, Nov 5 - Mississippi State University

Thu, Nov 13 - Wright State University

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

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

513-732-2341, ext. 7175

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