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
Scheduling Information and Grade Level Presentations:
Individual student graduation plan meetings will be taking place during March and April.
All grade level scheduling presentations and the course selection guide are included below.
Class of 2026, 2027 & 2028: Scheduling Presentation Class of 2026-2028
Class of 2029: Scheduling Presentation Class of 2029
BHS Course Selection Guide 25-26: BHS Course Selection Guide 2025-2026
MANDATORY CCP Information Meeting:
Any student who was not able to attend the meeting on February 13th, but wishes to pursue the option to take a CCP course in the 25-26 school year must contact Mrs. Grooms or Mrs. Poling to get the necessary information and follow the appropriate steps. Even if you were a CCP student in this current school year, you must still attend a virtual or face to face meeting and complete an intent form to continue with CCP for the 25-26 school year.
The FAFSA is available now!!!!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2025-26 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 at least eligible for student loans! Families who want to start filling out the FAFSA now can start the process at studentaid.gov. If you need assistance, visit itsforyou.org and scroll to the “Looking for FAFSA help?” section for details. Let’s ensure no money is left on the table!
Scholarship Information!
Batavia Local Scholarship Application for BHS Seniors:
Local Scholarship applications were distributed to BHS Seniors the week of March 11th. A copy of the Local Scholarship Application has been emailed to all seniors, is linked below, and is posted on the Class of 2025 website so that students who are not on the BHS campus have access to the application as well. The application is due March 26th.
2025 Local Scholarship Application
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 A LOT of new scholarships that have been added!
Scholarship List - Updated 3/21/25
Great Oaks Application Information for BHS 10th Grade Students
Great Oaks priority deadline closed on February 4th. Students can still apply, but will not be in the initial program lottery. Students who applied by February 4th will hear if they were accepted into one of their programs of choice in mid-March. For more information, or the online application, go to GreatOaks.Com
Grant Career Center Application
Grant Career Center has many program options for juniors and seniors and some senior only options for students that decide later in high school that career tech is the avenue they would like to pursue. Seniors can also apply for two year programs and will be considered if there is room. It is important to remember that students who attend Grant must provide their own transportation. Here is the link for the information about all of their program options and the application: Grant Career Center
LINKED UP Connect
We would like for ALL Juniors and Seniors to have accounts with Linked Up Connect as soon as possible. Parents, please sign the Linked Up Connect permission form located in Final Forms. As soon as we have the signature we can begin the process of giving you access to many opportunities such as experienceships, job shadowing, and potential internships and apprenticeship opportunities. Please see Mrs. Laudenberger or Mrs. Kelley if you have any questions.
Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS
These 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 Naviance, or email their counselor if they would like to attend.
Mrs. Grooms and Mrs. Poling
