Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Our students who have been taking the End of Course assessments have done a great job staying focused and approaching them with their best effort. Our teachers have worked hard to help them feel confident, and we are seeing the payoffs as test days approach. We will wrap up End of Course testing next week with our Algebra I End of Course assessments on Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26. These two days are delayed-start days for those students who ARE NOT taking the Algebra I test. If students are enrolled in Algebra I, they must arrive at school at regular time and take these state-required tests.

Students in grades 8-11 began the scheduling process this week. This is always a sign that we are turning the page into their next school year! The fall of 2023 will prove exciting for Batavia High School as we will be opening the new building. We will be sure to communicate all opportunities for students to tour the buildings and participate in activities prior to the start of the school year, so make sure you are checking your emails and watching the district website as well as social media.

With May comes the wrap up of many activities and celebratory events for students. Please help them be present in the moment, stay safe, and enjoy themselves.

Have a great weekend.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

• If you are a parent of a current eighth grade student, please review the attached letter with details concerning high school scheduling. We are excited to help support the Class of 2027 during the scheduling process! 8th Grade Parent Scheduling Letter 23-24
  
• The following link contains information that was reviewed at the 8th Grade High School Scheduling Meeting that was held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Review this information to stay informed about your student's high school scheduling experience. Class of 2027 Scheduling Presentation
• If you are interested in exploring the option of hosting a foreign exchange student who will be attending BHS during the 2023-2024 school year, please refer to the following flyer: Hosting Foreign Exchange Student
  
• Father Daughter Dance Information
  

• April 22, 2023: Prom

• April 25, 2023: Algebra Part I EOC Test (Students not taking assessment arrive by 9:30 a.m. Students who must ride the bus will have a study hall.)

• April 26, 2023: Algebra Part II EOC Test (Students not taking assessment arrive by 9:30 a.m. Students who must ride the bus will have a study hall.)

• April 25-30, 2023: BPA National Competition

• April 27, 2023: NHS Blood Drive

• April 28, 2023: Father/Daughter Dance (See link above.)

• April 28-30, 2023: AQT National Competition in Chicago

• May 1, 2023: AP Tests: AP Chemistry, AP Government, AP Spanish Literature

• May 2, 2023: AP Tests: AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science

• May 2, 2023: District Art Show at BHS, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• May 2, 2023: High School Band Concert at BHS, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• May 3, 2023: AP Test: AP English Literature

• May 3, 2023: NHS Induction Ceremony, 5:00 p.m.

• May 5, 2023: AP Test: AP US History

• May 8, 2023: AP Tests: AP Calculus, AP Computer Science Principles

• May 9, 2023: AP Test: AP English Language

• May 9, 2023: Spring Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. at Batavia Elementary School

• May 10, 2023: AP Tests: AP Biology, AP Spanish Language

• May 11, 2023: AP Tests: AP Physics, AP World History

• May 11, 2023: Senior Awards Night 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Students/families receive invitation)

• May 12, 2023: Seniors’ Last Day of Classes

• May 13, 2023: Batavia Alumni Association Dinner: 6:30 p.m. at BES

• May 18, 2023: Graduation at Truist Arena, 7:00 p.m.

• May 19, 2023: All students’ last day of school

• Check out this flyer to show support for our students attending the BPA National Competition: 100 Club Campaign

  
  

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

• End of Course Testing

• End of course testing has begun and will continue for three more weeks after we return from spring break. To meet graduation requirements in the state of Ohio, a student must take end of course tests in 6 courses; Algebra I, English 10, Biology, US History, Government and Geometry. These tests are extremely important and students should be well rested and prepared to test.

• Managing the Teen years can be overwhelming!

• Child Mind Institute has some really great youtube videos that discuss hot topics like Emotions/Feelings, Self Injury, Anxiety, Social Media and more! Check it out!

• https://www.youtube.com/@childmindinstitute/videos

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