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
End Of Course Testing Information:
End of Course testing will take place through the entire month of April. Students will need to be sure to bring their chromebooks to school with them and make sure they are charged. It is also essential to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, and REMEMBER, these are VERY IMPORTANT tests that have direct effects on meeting graduation requirements. Students should take their time and do their very best!
Interested in attending UC? Here is a great opportunity!
UC Futures is a free summer program at University of Cincinnati main campus designed to support high-promise students (current 10th and 11th graders) from rural and small-towns who are unsure about college.
Through this immersive, three-day experience, students will:
Stay on campus & explore the University of Cincinnati
Learn about admissions, scholarships, & career pathways
Connect with UC student mentors from similar backgrounds
Participate in hands-on workshops & leadership training
Experience Cincinnati – including watching the Cincinnati Reds take on the New York Yankees at Great American Ball Park!
We know that many students have the talent and drive to succeed in college, but may lack the confidence to take that next step. UC Futures is designed to bridge that gap - helping students see themselves thriving in a college setting. You can apply at this link: UC Futures Program Application Link. Registration closes May 11th and is limited. Here is the link to the flyer with more information and additional application information. UC Futures Flyer
Scheduling Information and Grade Level Presentations:
Individual student graduation plan meetings will be taking place during March and April.
All grade level scheduling presentations and the course selection guide are included below.
Class of 2026, 2027 & 2028: Scheduling Presentation Class of 2026-2028
Class of 2029: Scheduling Presentation Class of 2029
BHS Course Selection Guide 25-26: BHS Course Selection Guide 2025-2026
The FAFSA is available now!!!!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2025-26 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 at least eligible for student loans! Families who want to start filling out the FAFSA now can start the process at studentaid.gov. If you need assistance, visit itsforyou.org and scroll to the “Looking for FAFSA help?” section for details. Let’s ensure no money is left on the table!
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 A LOT of new scholarships that have been added!
Scholarship List - Updated 4/11/25
Great Oaks Application Information for BHS 10th Grade Students
Great Oaks priority deadline closed on February 4th. Students can still apply, but will not be in the initial program lottery. Students who applied by February 4th will hear if they were accepted into one of their programs of choice in mid-March. For more information, or the online application, go to GreatOaks.Com
Grant Career Center Application
Grant Career Center has many program options for juniors and seniors and some senior only options for students that decide later in high school that career tech is the avenue they would like to pursue. Seniors can also apply for two year programs and will be considered if there is room. It is important to remember that students who attend Grant must provide their own transportation. Here is the link for the information about all of their program options and the application: Grant Career Center
LINKED UP Connect
We would like for ALL Juniors and Seniors to have accounts with Linked Up Connect as soon as possible. Parents, please sign the Linked Up Connect permission form located in Final Forms. As soon as we have the signature we can begin the process of giving you access to many opportunities such as experienceships, job shadowing, and potential internships and apprenticeship opportunities. Please see Mrs. Laudenberger or Mrs. Kelley if you have any questions.
Mrs. Grooms and Mrs. Poling
