
Welcome to the BHS Express
A newsletter keeping you informed about Batavia High School
Hello Bulldog Families.
This week, BHS kicked off the End of Course testing season, and we are quite pleased with how seriously our students are approaching these state-mandated graduation tests. Our students have been working hard with their teachers all year in preparation, and we believe that they will be rewarded for all of their efforts!
As we are supporting your students as we approach the finish line, please help them get to school regularly and on time. The beautiful spring days tend to cause students to be a little more “lackadaisical” in their approach to school. We want to help them finish strong!
Make sure you check the testing schedule for next week. April 23rd and 24th will be our delayed start days. The only students expected to be at school at the 7:25 a.m. normal start time are students required to take the Algebra I End of Course Assessment.
We hope you have a great weekend, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
In service to our Bulldogs.
Andrea Conner, High School Principal
@AConnerNews
@batavia_hs
#EveryBulldogEveryDay
Matt Buis, BHS Assistant Principal
Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal
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@batavia_hs
BHS Shout Outs
BHS Mock Trial students and Mr. Prindle were recognized at Monday's board meeting.
Congratulations to Adison Highley for earning the honor of April Rotary Student of the Month.
Thursday, Live Oaks hosted their favorite affiliate school teacher appreciation luncheon.
Congratulations to BHS Science Teacher Jennifer McElveen for being chosen Batavia's Live Oaks Favorite Affiliate School Teacher!
You can always count to Jack Garrison and Yash Dayal to embrace spirit week!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING
Click on this link to order your high school student’s 2023-2024 yearbook: Purchase Batavia 2024-2025 Yearbook
Refer to this link for our BHS End of Course Testing Schedule: BHS Spring 2024 EOC Testing Schedule
Parents, it is now time to organize the Guess Who page of the 23-24 Yearbook! If you would like your student to be featured, please send a baby picture of your choosing to mills_l@bataviaschools.org at your earliest convenience. Pictures should be submitted no later than May 3rd.
Please pay all school and cafeteria fees. These can be accessed via EZPay on the district’s website. Students must have fees paid prior to purchasing prom tickets.
Graduate Services will be at Live Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors.
May 6, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out
Graduate Services will be at Scarlet Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors.
May 1, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out
UPCOMING IMPORTANT UPDATES
- April 20, 2024: BHS Prom; 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Newport Syndicate
April 22, 2024: NHS Blood Drive
April 23, 2024: Algebra I, Part I End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Only students who report at regular time are those taking the Algebra I test.
All other students report to school at 9:30 a.m.
April 24, 2024: Algebra I, Part II End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Only students who report at regular time are those taking the Algebra I test.
All other students report to school at 9:30 a.m.
April 24, 2024: BHS Community Reading Night (AP English Language) 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 25 and 26, 2024: Geometry Parts I and II End of Course Test
April 29, 2024: NHS Induction Ceremony: 6:00 p.m.
April 30 and May 1, 2024: US History End of Course Test
May 2, 2024: Government End of Course Test
May 6, 2024: AP US Government est in the a.m. / AP Chemistry Test in the p.m.
May 7, 2024: BHS Choir Concert: 7:00 p.m.
May 8, 2024: AP English Literature and Composition Test in the a.m.
May 9, 2024: AP Environmental Science Test in the a.m. / AP Psychology Test in the p.m.
May 10, 2024: AP US History Test in the a.m.
May 13, 2024: AP Calculus Test in the a.m.
May 14, 2024: AP English Language and Composition Test in the a.m.
May 15, 2024: AP World History Test in the a.m. / AP Computer Science Principles Test in the p.m.
May 15, 2024: BHS Band Concert: 7:00 p.m. at the high school
May 16, 2024: AP Spanish Language and Culture Test in the a.m. / AP Biology Test in the p.m.
May 17, 2024: AP Physics Test in the a.m.
May 21, 2024: Senior Awards Night, 5:30 p.m.
May 22, 2024: Seniors Last Day of Class: Walking Parade at end of the Day
May 23, 2024: Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, Driving Parade
May 24, 2024: Senior Picnic/Activities at the Park
May 26, 2024: Graduation at NKU, 1:00 p.m.
May 31, 2024: Last day of school for students in grades 9-11
INFORMATION FROM THE BHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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
Beth Poling
9th - 12th Grade Counselor M-Z
(513) 732-2341 ext: 7036
End Of Course Testing Information:
End of Course testing will continue to take place the weeks of 4/22 and 4/29. Students will need to be sure to bring their chromebooks to school with them and make sure they are charged. It is also essential to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, and REMEMBER, these are VERY IMPORTANT tests that have direct effects on meeting graduation requirements. Students should take their time and do their very best!
Scholarship Information!
Updated Scholarship List:
** Several new scholarships have been added!
Another option to look at opportunities for additional funding for college is by applying for other 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:
Scholarship List Updated 4/19/2024
2024-25 FAFSA Update:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2024-25 academic year has undergone many changes and been updated for 2024. It is essential for any 2024 graduate attending college, tech school, trade school, etc. to complete the FAFSA to see what financial aid they qualify for. There is more detailed information posted on the class of 2024 weblink: https://www.bataviaschools.org/o/bhs/page/class-of-2024
INFORMATION FROM THE BATAVIA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mark Pierson, Athletic Director
Tim Young, Assistant Athletic Director
Link to Athletic Website:
https://bataviaathletics.com/IMPORTANT LINKS
BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE CONTACTS
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