Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

We hope you all stayed safe and warm with our early December snow! We know BHS students certainly appreciated the snow day and found ways to occupy themselves.

Our winter sports teams are all in action throughout this month. Make sure to check the athletic schedule on our website to see if you have time to attend one of their games/matches. The student-athletes always appreciate the support from BHS students and our community.

This week, BHS kicked off the holiday season with a band concert on Wednesday. It is always so fun to watch our talented students perform. If you missed the band concert, no worries! Join us next Wednesday, December 10th, for our choir concert. I particularly enjoy these performances as it helps me get into the holiday spirit!

I wanted to also make sure you are noting that the end of the second quarter/first semester is quickly approaching. It’s important to help your students stay focused on finishing strong. Help them check Progress Book and Google Classroom to make sure all work is turned in on time so they can go into the winter break without worry.

We hope you all have a great weekend, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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,

Looks like the weather and temperatures may not be warming up too much the next couple weeks. Tuesday’s record snow fall was an early surprise for sure. Please continue to remind student drivers to allow enough time when leaving for school in the morning.

Congratulations to all involved in the band concert this past week. Their hard work definitely showed this past Wednesday evening. Nice job to all!

Just a quick reminder: anyone purchasing a parking pass for the second semester will be charged a prorated $20 per board policy, not the full $40.

Lastly, good luck to all the winter sports teams as their seasons begin.

Thank you, and have a nice 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

Evan met Spot the robot dog and spent the afternoon with the IT Department to learn about career options after high school.

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!

• December 10, 2025: High School Choir Concert. 7:00 p.m. at Batavia High School

• NHS Spirit Week:

• Monday, December 15, 2025: Wear your ugly sweaters!

• Tuesday, December 16, 2025: Freshman- Reindeer; Sophomores- Snowmen; Juniors- Elves; Seniors- Santa; Staff- Grinch

• Wednesday, December 17, 2025: Wear your holiday socks and hats!

• Thursday, December 18, 2025: Pajama Day!!

• December 17, 2025: Flex Schedule A

• December 18, 2025: Flex Schedule B

• 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 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 opened November 24th - 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

Great Oaks Open House Flyer - All Campuses

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 12/01/25

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