Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

It’s hard to believe that with our return on Tuesday, we started the second quarter of the 2025-2026 school year! Time does fly as we remain busy supporting our BHS students as we help them become the best version of themselves.

Take a look at our Upcoming Important Dates section below. We will be taking the Prevention First Survey on October 21st. Please reach out to Mr. Buis if you do not want your student to participate in this survey. Also, our second Parent Teacher Conference session will be held on Thursday, October 23rd. Be sure to sign up via the link below so we all can work together to help your student be successful in school.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Students who attend school every day feel more involved, are less overwhelmed, and are three times more likely to finish high school and pursue some level of post secondary education and/or training! Encourage your high school student to come to school, even when tired, so that they learn how to persevere through the feelings of just wanting to rest all day. Half of success in life is just showing up on time every day! Help your teen develop this mindset now.

I hope you have a chance to hang onto the nice weather before the rain comes in on Sunday! We look forward to welcoming back your student on Monday!

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,

Hopefully, everyone had a nice fall break to end the first quarter. Now that we’ve begun the second quarter, please remind students to continue to arrive at school on time and safe. We are continuing to improve in these areas since the beginning of the school year.

I had the pleasure of attending last week's homecoming dance on Saturday. It was great to see our students in a homecoming atmosphere with all of their dates and/or friends.

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

• October 20, 2025: Quarter 1 grades posted to Progress Book

• October 21, 2025: Prevention First Survey. (Please email Mr. Buis at buis_m@bataviaschools.org if you do not want your student to take this survey.

• October 22-23, 2025: PSAT Test

• October 23, 2025: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (October 23rd Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up)

• 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

• 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 14-15, 2025: Theatre Fall Show

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

• November 27-29, 2025: NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break

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.

Thu, Oct 23- Transylvania University

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