Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Our BHS students have been busy this week with everything from senior pictures, link crew activities, career lunch and learns and field trips, and serving as host for the county-wide Future Forward conference. All of this was happening while dodging the rain showers, while much needed, which adjusted after school athletic schedules a bit.

All students and families received an email on Wednesday that details some information about the homecoming dance. It’s also linked into the “Please Take Note of the Following” section below. As a quick reminder, students must be eligible and have school fees paid before attending the homecoming dance. All guests, outside of Batavia High School, must have approved guest forms on file. (All of this is in the attached document.) We are looking forward to a fun week of homecoming celebrations!

BHS students will be participating in the Prevention First Survey, which is a county-wide survey that provides information to schools about teens’ substance use, gambling, and other lifestyle habits and behaviors. This survey is anonymous, and the information is used to help schools make sure they are responsive to the needs of the students in their schools. Here is a link to the website for your review: Prevention First Survey Website. BHS students will be taking this survey on Tuesday, October 21st. If you DO NOT wish for your student to participate, please notify Mr. Buis at buis_m@bataviaschools.org.

As a reminder, our first quarter ends in two weeks. Please encourage your student to check their grades and make sure any missing work is completed.

We hope you have a fantastic 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,

I had the opportunity to attend the girls’ volleyball games this past Tuesday vs Clinton Massie for teacher appreciation night. A huge thank you to Coach Smith and her staff for the recognition. Also, thank you to the players for recognizing some of their teachers.

As daylight continues to shorten during this time of year, please make sure our student drivers are arriving safely each morning. Remind them to be aware of our resource officers and school personnel that help at each of the crossings.

Thank you, and have a nice weekend.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

• Batavia Homecoming 2025 Information

• 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

• September 29, 2025: 8:00 a.m.: Homecoming tickets go on sale. See Batavia Homecoming 2025 Information linked into the “please take note of the following” section.

• September 30, 2025: Suicide Prevention Video in Advisory. Please notify Mr. Buis at buis_b@bataviaschools.org if you do not want your student to view the video.

• October 7, 2025: Graduate Services Meeting for seniors at Live Oaks: 8:00 a.m.

• October 8, 2025: Volleyball PowderPuff (Information coming soon)

• Spirit Week:

• October 6, 2025: Country v. Country Club

• October 7, 2025: Rhyme Without a Reason

• October 8, 2025: Dress as your Favorite Holiday

• October 9, 2025: Class Colors

• Freshman: White

• Sophomores: Gray

• Juniors: Green

• Seniors: Black

• October 9, 2025: Last day of Quarter 1; Pep Rally Schedule

• October 9, 2025: Homecoming Parade

• October 9, 2025: PowderPuff Football Game (See flyer for details)

• October 10, 2025: NO SCHOOL for students; Staff PD Day

• October 11, 2025: Homecoming Dance. See information linked above for more details.

• Grades 9-10 Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Grades 11-12 Dance: 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• October 13, 2025: No School for BHS on campus students: Fall Break

• October 13, 2025: Graduate Services Meeting for seniors at Scarlet Oaks: 10:00 a.m.

• October 14, 2025: First Day of Quarter 2

• October 20, 2025: Quarter 1 grades posted to Progress Book

• October 21, 2025: Prevention First Survey. (Please email Mr. Buis at buis_m@bataviaschools.org if you do not want your student to take this survey.

• October 22-23, 2025: PSAT Test

• October 23, 2025: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• October 28, 2025: Live Oaks presentation to sophomores in English Classes

• October 28, 2025: Graduate Services will be at both Live and Scarlet Oaks during lunch for cap/gown orders

• October 29, 2025: Picture Retake Day at BHS for any 9-12 students who missed previous photo dates

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

The FAFSA Application opens 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!

UC Clermont Open House

UC Clermont College will host their Fall Open House for future students on Wednesday, October 1, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Prospective students can preview programs, meet faculty, discuss financial aid, tour campus and get more information about transitioning to UC's Uptown campus. The $50 application fee will be waived for anyone who applies at the event!

Contact 513-558-8316 or clermont.admissions@uc.edu for questions or assistance.

Learn more and register at: Open House | University of Cincinnati

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.

Mon, Sep 29 - University of Akron

Mon, Sep 29 - Northern Kentucky University

Wed, Oct 1 - Virginia Tech

Fri, Oct 3 - The Ohio State University

Mon, Oct 6 - Shawnee State

Wed, Oct 15 - Ohio University

Thu, Oct 15 - University of Rio Grande

Thu, Oct 23- Transylvania University

Thu, Oct 23- Wittenberg University

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