Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

BHS students have been busy in their classes and have been wrapping up their Restart Readiness Assessments. These assessments help teachers make adjustments in their instruction to help students experience success on their required state assessments, which are necessary for students to graduate.

Make sure you check out all of the information in this newsletter. Information is included about our Parent-Teacher Conference on October 11th with a link for registration. We know the partnership between the school and the home is important when it comes to student success, so please consider attending either the conferences on October 11th or 19th.

We also have details about next week’s Spirit Week activities as well as information about the Homecoming Dance. Please make sure you review the information with your student.

We look forward to a fun week beginning on Monday!

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

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@batavia_hs

• If you pick up your student at the end of the school day, please park in the lot, in front of BHS, closest to the Old High School Building. DO NOT park in numbered slots. These spots are specifically reserved for students.

• Check out the attached flyer about the October 4, 2023 Boys’ Volleyball Powder Puff Game October 4 Boys' Volleyball Powder Puff Game

• October 4, 2023

• 6:00 p.m. at Mike Hatfield Court

• $5 General Admission

• $2 Student, Child, Senior

• Check out the attached flyer about the October 5, 2023 Girls’ Football Powder Puff Game. October 5 Girls' Football Powder Puff Game

• October 5, 2023 After Homecoming Parade

• $20 Fee Includes T-Shirt

• Deadline to Register 9/22

• Practice 9/27 6-7:30 Ball Fields

• Pick up Registration Forms in Office 9/18-9/22 and also during lunch with Ms. Wells and Ms. McElveen.

• Questions contact: Becky Richardson richardson_b@bataviaschools.org

• Refer to the attached document that details information concerning the Homecoming Dance on October 7, 2023. Please note that the guest-ticket purchasing window is open and will close on Monday, October 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Students must buy a guest ticket for either a guest that is NOT a current Batavia High School student OR if the guest is a current Batavia High School student who is attending a dance that is NOT in their grade level. Each student gets only ONE guest. The student who is bringing the guest must complete the necessary information when purchasing a guest ticket. Batavia Homecoming Dance Information 2023

• October 2-6, 2023: Homecoming Week Activities
• October 4, 2023: Boys’ Volleyball Powder Puff; 6:00 p.m. at Hatfield Court.
  
• October 5, 2023: Homecoming Parade: 6:00 p.m., line up begins at 5:15 p.m. at Baxla Tractor
  
• October 5, 2023: Girls’ Football Powder Puff; after the Homecoming Parade
  
• Spirit Week Activities:
  
• Monday, October 2, 2023-"Anything but a book bag day" (Students may not bring anything that rolls or you ride. They must be able to carry their book bag substitution.)
  
• Tuesday, October 3, 2023-"Album or Artist Day" (Dress like your favorite album or artist.)
  
• Wednesday, October 4, 2023 (Hope Squad Day)- "You are KENough" (Barbie and Ken theme day.)
  
• Thursday, October 5, 2023-"Rhyme without reason day" (Example: two words that rhyme but aren't related in any way (pairs dress like one or the other))
  
• Friday, October 6, 2023-"Frat Friday"
  
• Friday, October 6, 2023: Pep Rally
  

• October 7, 2023: Homecoming Dance

• October 10, 2023: Picture Day for Students in Grades 9-11 in the a.m.
  
• October 11, 2023: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  
• Sign up using this link: October 11, 2023 Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign Up)
  
• October 11, 2023: PTO Meeting; 7:00 p.m. in the High School Project Lab
  
• October 12, 2023: Bulldog Place Ribbon Cutting Event: Open House from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and the Ribbon Cutting is at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Gym.
  
• October 19, 2023: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  
• (Sign up information communicated soon.)
  
• October 20, 2023: No School for Students - Teacher Professional Learning Day
  
• October 25, 2023: Senior Portraits for students at BHS in the a.m.
  
• October 27, 2023: Last day of Quarter 1
  

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

College Information!

UC Clermont Open House

UC Clermont College will host their Fall Open House for future students on Thursday, October 5 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Student Activities Center at 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia, Ohio.

• Prospective students can preview programs, meet faculty, tour campus and discuss financial aid with staff that will be available to answer questions.

• The $50 application fee will be waived for anyone who applies that evening.

• Seniors with a 3.5-3.79 GPA qualify for a $2,500 UC Clermont Merit Scholarship, and those with a 3.8 or higher will receive a $3,000 UC Clermont Merit Scholarship (they are required to confirm admission by May 1 to lock-in this scholarship - it can also be renewed for 1 additional year)!

Please RSVP for this event.

Contact 513-558-8316 or clermont.admissions@uc.edu for more information.

Open House Registration link: https://ucclermont.edu/open-house.html

Ohio State University Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student Services Open House

OSU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will be hosting an open house on Sunday, October 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Atwell Hall on the Columbus campus.

At this event, you'll get to:

• Explore our highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs

• Tour our innovative classrooms and lab spaces

• Hear what a day in the life of an HRS student is like

• Meet our top-tier faculty and staff

Registration is required by October 18 — be sure to select either the undergraduate or the graduate program track. Registration Link

Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS

• Ohio University-Main Campus: Fri., October 6

• Heidelberg University: Tue., October 10

• Ohio State University: Main Campus: Tue., October 10

• John Carroll University: Wed., October 18

• Marshall University: Mon., October 23

• Valparaiso University: Tue., October 24

• Marietta College: Thu., October 26

• Waynesburg University: Thu., October 26

• Youngstown State University: Thu., October 26

• Cleveland State University: Wed., November 1

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.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

• The National College Fair is coming to Cincinnati Oct 22, 2023! Here is a link to more information https://www.nacacattend.org/23Cincinnati

• The Clermont County College Fair is set for Thursday Oct 26, 2023 at Eastgate Mall! More details to follow.

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

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