Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Monday was quite a surprise for all of us as we were greeted with snow in November! Potential snow always causes a little “snow day hope” for BHS students! Some were quite disappointed as they were walking into the building on Monday. We reminded them that it’s a little early for snow days, but a teenager can dream!

Our Batavia High School PTO is looking for support through the Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sale. Through our Advisories, our students are engaged in a sales competition through November 30th. These gift cards make great gifts for the holiday season. Check out the two links in our “Please Take Note of the Following” section for more information. This is a great way to help our high school PTO earn the funds needed to provide positive experiences for our high school students.

Thursday, November 20th is a great day at BHS! Our wonderful cafeteria staff will be serving our Thanksgiving meal. Even if our students pack lunch every day, many of them opt to purchase the school’s lunch on this day. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up as this is the day that we have to keep the kids from running to the cafeteria!

I also wanted to mention the band and choir winter concerts that are scheduled for December 3rd and 10th. Hopefully, you will get a chance to hear our talented young students.

Enjoy our little warm up for now.

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,

We definitely got an early surprise of cold weather and snow earlier this week. However, the weekend temps look like they’ll climb back up into the 60 degrees. Our student drivers made it to school Monday morning as the snow began falling, but please keep reminding them to be safe and arrive on time. Thank you.

This may be a bit early, but I will be sending out an email to all of our current juniors next week in regards to the first 65 senior parking spots (next to the school) for the 2026-2027 school year. The parking spots will not be on a first come first serve basis. Mrs. Conner, Mr. Buis, and I are working on guidelines to reward seniors (Class of 2027) for these spots.

Lastly, it was nice to see our students and their Veteran family members be recognized this past Tuesday. I was able to talk with a few of our Veterans that were able to make it during the recognition. Thank you to all of our Veterans that have served. And thank you to all of the students who helped organize this event. Great job!

Thank you, and have a nice weekend.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

Senior class officers, led by President Marlie Mehlman, organized a Veterans Day Celebration to honor our BHS students and the Veterans in their families.

• Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sales FAQ

• Texas Roadhouse PTO Advisory Incentives

• 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

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

We’re heading to Spain in Summer 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.

Date: November 24
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom (RSVP required to receive the link)
RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/um4tax3

Exclusive Offer:
The first 10 travelers who enroll after the meeting will receive a $300 discount — but you must RSVP and attend to qualify!

• November 7-30, 2025: BHS PTO Fundraiser through student Advisories. Ask your students and reference the two links under the “Please Take Note” section for more information. These Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards make great holiday gifts!!!

• 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.

Thu, Nov 20 - Wittenberg 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