Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Adjusting to a new time change is always a challenge but having more light in the mornings in our parking lots is a plus! We have a lot of important traffic flows on our campus during the morning and afternoon, so the added daylight makes us all feel a little more safe.

This edition of The BHS Express is full of wonderful photos of BHS students and student groups representing BHS in a positive manner. Take a few moments to scroll through the photos and celebrate some of the wonderful things our kids are doing!

On Tuesday of next week, November 11, 2025, we will be celebrating Veterans Day. Our senior class is organizing an Honor Brunch to celebrate some Veterans who are important to our BHS students. I can’t wait to share some photos with you next Friday.

It looks like our weather might be turning a little cooler this weekend, so I hope you all have dug out the winter coats!

Have a great 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,

The time change has brought more daylight back to our mornings and less in the evening. Not sure how I feel about this debate. Anyhow, please make sure our student drivers are arriving on time and safe. Also, now is a good time to remind them that as it gets darker sooner in the evening to continue to be aware of their surroundings.

The first full week of November is behind us as we approach Thanksgiving break in a couple weeks. It will be here before we know it.

Thank you, and have a nice weekend.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

Spanish II students traveled to UC Clermont today for their annual SpanishPalooza festival, celebrating Día de los Muertos, including its Yucatan cousin celebration, Hamal Pixán.

• 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 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.

• November 17-21, 2025: NHS Donate for Donuts Canned Food Drive. (See flyer for details.)

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

• November 24, 2025: Spain--Summer 2027 Zoom Meeting at 7:30 p.m. (See flyer above for details and to register for the Zoom link.)

• 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 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