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Hello Bulldog Families.

Happy spring break to all of our families! It’s finally here, and we’re sure your students are ready for a little breather!

More dates have been added to the “Upcoming Important Dates” section below. Make sure to note those additions.

Also, please reference the adjusted-schedule dates of April 16, 17, 23, and 24. On these four dates, ONLY the students that have to take the designated End of Course assessments have to report at 7:25 a.m. All other students may report at 9:30 a.m. (not 10:30 a.m. as mentioned in last week’s newsletter) for the start of their school day. All buses will run on a normal schedule so if your student does not have a separate ride that day, no worries! They can report at normal time, and we will hold them in a study hall until the start of the school day.

We’re excited to see everyone back at BHS on Tuesday, April 9th. Have a safe and restful break, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

We will not be in school on April 3rd, but we want to wish all of our Paraprofessionals an awesome Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day!

Thank you Debbie Malott and Cabira Howard for everything you do for BHS students.

We appreciate you , Patti Lang.

Thank you for helping our students, Scott Donaldson.

Thank you for working with our students, Mariela Schmitgen.

Not Pictured: Tracy Marshall

We will not be in school the week of April 1-5, but we want to take a quick moment to thank Matt Buis, our BHS Assistant Principal, during National AP Appreciation Week. Mr. Buis invests a lot of time with our awesome students and helps keep our new building safe and secure for everyone! Make sure you thank him for supporting BHS every day.

• 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.
  
• April 2, 2024: Announcement Delivery
  
• May 6, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out
  
• Graduate Services will be at Scarlet Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors.
  
• April 12, 2024: Announcement Delivery
  
May 1, 2024: Cap and Gown Pass Out

• March 29-April 8, 2024: Spring Break
  

• April 10, 2024: Local Scholarship Interview Day

• April 10, 2024: Junior class fundraiser at Chipotle (see flyer)

• April 9-12: Scheduling make up window

• April 16, 2024: ELA II Part I End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

• Only students who report at regular time are sophomores and those taking the ELA II test.

• All other students report to school at 9:30 a.m.

• April 17, 2024: ELA II, Part II End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

• Only students who report at regular time are sophomores and those taking the ELA II test.

• All other students report to school at 9:30 a.m.

• April 18, 2024: Biology End of Course Test: 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

• 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, 2024: Geometry Parts I and II End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

• April 30, 2024: US History End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

• May 1, 2024: Government End of Course Test: 7:25 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

• May 6, 2024: AP US Government Test in the a.m. / AP Chemistry Test in the 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 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 20, 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

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 2025: BHS Scheduling 24-25 Class of 2025

Class of 2026 & 2027: BHS Scheduling 24-25 Class of 2026 & 2027

Class of 2028: BHS Scheduling 24-25 Class of 2028

BHS Course Selection Guide 24-25: BHS Course Selection Guide 2024-2025 SY - Final Copy

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 3/28/2024

College Information!

Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS:

Capital University - April 17th

Ohio University - April 17th

These rep visits are set up for students 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.

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, been updated for 2024, and is currently having a "soft launch". The website is up and running, but will be temporarily shut down occasionally for maintenance and updates. 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! We will continue to share information and helpful resources as they are received.

• Here is the link to a short video that explains what the FAFSA is: What is FAFSA?
• We have also included the link to a slightly lengthier video that explains the entire FAFSA application process and answers many of your questions: The 2024-2025 Financial Aid Process
  
• The student, as well as the parents/guardians must have their own FSA ID to begin the FAFSA application process. Here is the link to create your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
  
• Lastly, here is the link to begin your FAFSA application: StudentAid.Gov
  

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