Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year and our first Friday family newsletter! We are looking forward to working together to make sure that your student(s) have a fantastic school year.

This newsletter contains information like upcoming important events, photos of our students doing fantastic things, and a special section from our Guidance Department. It will be helpful for you to check out these sections so that you can help your student(s) stay organized and prepared.

It’s been exciting to see more and more students in the building as we are getting closer to the first day of school. Today, our freshmen participated in their Transition Day and met their new Link Crew Leaders with whom they will be working throughout the school year. We will have some photos to share in next week’s BHS Express!

We hope you and your students have a fantastic weekend, and we look forward to meeting all of you at our Open House on August 13th from 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hi, Bulldog Families.

Have a great summer!

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Hello, Families.

I hope everyone had a great summer break. Welcome back to the 2026 school year. A few things as we get ready to start the new school year.

The seniors that bought a parking pass/spot to be painted have been busy decorating their spots this past week. They look great! Nice job. Any senior that still needs to purchase a parking pass can. They’ve been receiving emails from me during the summer with instructions and a timeline.

Spots must be painted for seniors by August 12th.

The timeline is pasted below:

Parking Pass Timeline for Seniors

July 13th - PaySchools opens for all drivers.(The PaySchools app may work better from a computer than a cell phone.)

July 24th - Last day for Seniors to purchase if they want to paint theirs spots. For approval.

July 31st - Senior parking pass pick up from 8-12pm @ the H.S.

August 3rd - Senior painting begins per approval of design.

August 12th - Senior painting must be completed prior to high school open house.

Parking passes can still be purchased for all student drivers online through PaySchools, or in person during business hours in the high school office. If you plan on paying in-person, please email me to check my availability.

Underclassmen parking passes will be distributed during Open House on August 13th from 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost for the underclassmen parking pass is $50 for the year.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

• Click Here to Order Your 2025-2026 BHS Yearbook
• 2025-2026 District Calendar
• 2025-2026 Flex A and B Schedules

Special thanks to Jackie Gehbauer and Kristin Massner of Wild About Kidz Preschool and Daycare for their donation of a little over $2400 to cover the outstanding school fees for Batavia High School Class of 2026 graduates. Batavia Local Schools appreciates the support of our amazing community partners!

Hosting is a rewarding experience that enhances your family’s worldly experience.

A boy from Colombia will be arriving in August but we need to arrange the first host

family now for him to get his student visa. Please contact us for more information –

see below and make a real difference!

• We typically have 2-3 host families to provide a rounded cultural experience for

the student and families.

• Families may or may not have school-age children, or no children at home.

• Interested? Want more information? Ready to sign up for a great experience?

Don’t Delay, follow up now!

• Contact the Batavia Rotary Club at youthexchange@bataviaohiorotary.org with

your contact information and we will reply and explain the interview process and

the support we provide for our hosting families.

Youth Exchange - “X-Changing the World One Person at a Time”

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.

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

Summer School for Credit Recovery

Students that fail a Core Course (Math, English, Science, Social Studies and other required courses) will be notified through their school email the week of June 1st. They will receive access to their online APEX account and the courses they need to complete will be loaded. Students will be able to work online at their own pace throughout the summer.

Final Senior Transcripts

Seniors: Final High School Transcripts will be sent to the College/University you listed on your Senior Plans Form that was part of the senior survey sent out by Mrs. Grooms. These transcripts will be sent the week of June 1st. If your plans change, please email your counselor to update your information. Seniors will also have a copy of their final transcript mailed home to them & transcripts will be viewable in SchooLinks.

Final Report Cards and Updated Transcripts

Final report cards and transcripts will be mailed out to all students grades 9-11 on June 1st. Mrs. Grooms and Mrs. Poling will submit updated transcripts to any students accepted at one of the Great Oaks campuses or Grant. Transcripts will also be viewable in SchooLinks.

SchooLinks Access for Parents

What is SchooLinks? SchooLinks is a new online platform Batavia is utilizing this year that provides a variety of tools designed to help students explore and collect information on colleges, careers, and tracking how they are meeting their graduation requirements -, as well as developing a plan for after high school. Guardians can track their student's progress and support their journey toward post-secondary success. The attached document gives guardians directions for logging into SchooLinks and viewing their student’s account.

SchooLinks Parent Guide

The FAFSA Application is still 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

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