Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

It certainly was a great week to welcome back our high school students. We went into the winter break with heavy winter coats and came back wearing hoodies and getting perhaps a bit too early taste of spring! While we’ve certainly enjoyed this reprieve from the cold, I’ve been reminding students that this is an early January anomaly and to not get too comfortable. After all, this is Ohio!

We held class meetings on Wednesday to commend our students on a successful first semester and to give a few reminders about our school-wide expectations. The high school staff works hard to reiterate to our students how important it is to be respectful, be responsible and to be kind. In fact, Mr. Buis often tells our students that everyone should treat each other with kindness because we never know what they might be going through. Please help us help your teen by reinforcing this message.

I want to also take a moment to ask you to preview the Upcoming Important Dates section below. February is a busy month for BHS as we will be launching our scheduling process for the 2026-2027 school year! I know it’s difficult to believe, but the second semester in high school is busy with wrapping up a current year while launching a new one! Take particular note of February 12, 2026. We will be holding a parent scheduling meeting and scheduling fair from 5:00-6:30. This is a very important, informative meeting that will encompass “all things” high school programs. You will learn about Advanced Placement, College Credit Plus, and all of the robust high school programs that Batavia High School has to offer. You won’t want to miss this one, and must attend on February 12, 2026 if your student plans to take a College Credit Plus course during the 2026-2027 school year.

Thank you for helping us get your kids back into the swing of a routine, and enjoy your weekend.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hi, Bulldog Families.

This week, we held our class meetings and spent a few minutes discussing attendance and how it can impact eligibility for dances and senior graduation.

We also reviewed our daily expectations and celebrated a successful first semester! Our students have done a phenomenal job building a positive school culture this year!

Have a great weekend.

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Hello, Families,

I hope everyone had a nice winter break!

It’s great to see everyone back for the second semester. The student drivers are doing a great job driving and being safe on school property. Please remind them to see me if there are parking issues or concerns that may arise.

The second semester parking fee is $20 dollars and can be paid through PaySchools or by check made out to “Batavia Local Schools.”

Have a great weekend.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

• 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

Class of 2026 Group Photo

Class of 2027 Group Photo

Class of 2028 Group Photo

Class of 2029 Group Photo

Say ¡Hola! to Spain — RSVP for a Chance to Save $300!

We’re heading to Spain in June 2027, and your student is invited to join the adventure of a lifetime!

This trip is all about culture, connection, and confidence — exploring historic streets, speaking Spanish with locals, and discovering what makes this country so inspiring.

Details and sign up can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Scheel at scheel_k@bataviaschools.org.

• January 19, 2026: NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• February 9, 2026: NO SCHOOL for students

• February 12, 2026: Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:00-5:00 (Sign up Link to Follow)

• February 12, 2026: Transition Fair for Students during school

• February 12, 2026: Scheduling Meeting/Fair Parent Meeting for 2026-2027: 5:00-6:30

• February 13, 2026: Students receive scheduling papers for 2026-2027

• February 16, 2026: NO SCHOOL: Presidents Day

• February 26, 2026: BHS College/Career Day (More Details to Follow)

• Grade 9 Students: College Field Trips

• Grade 10 Students: Students take ACT LEAP Diagnostics Assessment

• Grade 11 Students: Students take state-funded ACT test

• Grade 12 Students: Speed Mentoring and Service Learning

• March 6, 2026: Last Day of Third Quarter

• March 9, 2026: NO SCHOOL for students

• March 10, 2026: First Day of Fourth Quarter

• March 30 - April 6, 2026: Spring Break

• April 7, 2026: First day of school after Spring Break

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 Open House Dates & Information for BHS 10th Grade Students

Great Oaks presented program options to all BHS sophomore students in October. Each student was given a catalog with information about Great Oaks programs at all of the campuses and about the timeline and procedure to apply to Great Oaks. All sophomores visited Live Oaks on November 21st to shadow two programs.

The Great Oaks application link is open, the priority application deadline is February 8th! For more information, or the online application, go to GreatOaks.Com

Live Oaks Open House (Milford) - January 15th from 5-7 pm

Scarlet Oaks Open House (Sharonville) - January 15th from 3-7 pm

Laurel Oaks Open House (Wilmington) - January 29 5-7 pm

The FAFSA Application is 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!

• 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. Here is a link to the most recent list that is shared with all seniors. There are several new scholarships that have been added! Be sure to check this list on a regular basis as we update it as new scholarships come to our attention. Scholarship List - Updated 1/8/26

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