Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

It seems the fall weather has finally arrived and BHS students haven’t all adjusted to the cooler weather. Our building can be quite chilly in areas, so encourage your students to dress in layers, wear hoodies, and make sure they are prepared for temperature fluctuations.

We hope you had a chance to connect with our teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences. If not, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your student’s performance. Catching issues early in the second quarter will help support your students as we move throughout the next few months! Your teachers appreciate your collaboration, so reach out!

Be sure to check out the fun-filled final week of October by reviewing the Upcoming Important Dates Section. Our Hope Squad will be hosting Spirit Week, and our High School PTO is hosting our Staff Door Decorating Contests.

Also, picture retake day for ALL BHS students who either missed their picture or wants a retake is on Wednesday, October 29th. All off-campus students are encouraged to come early, and on-campus students will be called to the cafeteria throughout the morning.

We hope you have a fantastic weekend.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hi, Bulldog Families.

As we get deeper into the school year and absence hours start to add up, some students become chronically absent and/or habitually truant. When a student has missed 65 hours in the school year, we are required to send a letter notifying the parent/guardian of their student's chronic absenteeism.

Whether the hours missed are excused or are for medical reasons no longer matters in the eyes of the new Ohio laws regarding student attendance. Hours missed are hours missed.

We are also required to send a habitually truant letter if a student has missed 72 hours unexcused. These are hours that we have not received a parent phone call or any documentation as to why the student was absent.

The letters will be signed by Mrs. Conner. If you receive a letter and have any questions, please direct those questions to me.

Have a great weekend.

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

Hello Families,

Middle school night at last Friday’s football game was a success. The MS teams were recognized and the varsity brought home the win vs the New Richmond Lions. Now on to senior night this Friday vs. the Clinton Massie Falcons. Go Dawgs!

I think we’ve finally started to see the fall weather kick in as daylight shortens. Again, please make sure our student drivers are arriving on time and safe.

Good luck to all of the teams competing this weekend in their respective tournaments.

Thank you, and have a nice weekend.

Joe Moorehead, Dean of Students

Thirteen BHS students were recognized for being the Quarter One Outstanding Students. In no particular order, these students are the following: Hailey Sanders, Wyatt Crawford, Jonathan Stamper, Cole Baughman, Harrison Hall, Ryan Brose, Jacob Burchett, Selena Nguyen, Jaxson Hendricks, Evan Connor, Collin Weidle, Levi Sorg, Sawyer Marsh.

• 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

• October 27-31, 2025: Hope Squad Spirit Week:

• October 27: Start Your Week Out Fresh: Mints and messages of kindness!

• October 28: Spook Out the Negativity: Special Messages on windows!

• October 29: No Tricks-No Treats: Special messaging during announcements

• October 30: Hunt for Hope: Hidden sticky notes throughout the building for students to find for prizes

• October 31: Trick or Treat Yourself: Students dress up; costume contest, trick or treat in the main hall during Advisory

• October 28, 2025: Live Oaks presentation to sophomores in English Classes

• October 28, 2025: NHS Blood Drive at BHS

• October 28, 2025: Graduate Services will be at both Live and Scarlet Oaks during lunch for cap/gown orders

• October 29, 2025: Picture Retake Day at BHS for any 9-12 students who missed previous photo dates

• October 29, 2025: Anthony Munoz Foundation Program field trip for NHS members selected to attend

• October 31, 2025: PTO Staff Member Door Decorating Contest: students vote in Advisory

• November 5, 2025: Spanish students at Spanishpalooza at UC Clermont

• 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 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 will be visiting BHS on Tuesday, October 28th to present to all sophomore students. Students will be given information about Great Oaks programs at all of the campuses and learn 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.

Wed, Nov 5 - Mississippi State University

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