Welcome to the BHS Express

Hello Bulldog Families.

Our first week of the second quarter has been a chilly one! Students are finding that it’s time to pull out the warmer sweaters and the hoodies! We are working to balance the heating throughout the building, so I’ve been telling students to make sure they are dressing in layers.

This week was Hope Week with our students and staff participating in themed activities every day. We have enjoyed watching what everyone is wearing each day but the highlight was Tuesday’s Costume Day. Check out the picture below that shows everyone dressed in their costumes! I don’t think kids are ever too old to enjoy a little dress up fun!

One of our science teachers, Mr. Dooley, went all out in his classroom on Tuesday. In addition to decorating, he blew up (in a controlled environment) the jack-o'- lanterns that his students carved on Monday. It was very fun to watch high school students enjoying the festivities.

Take some time to check out the important dates noted in this newsletter, and have a great weekend.

In service to our Bulldogs.

Andrea Conner, High School Principal

@AConnerNews

@batavia_hs

#EveryBulldogEveryDay

Hello Bulldog Families.

Please take a moment to review the tardy policy in the student handbook. Tardies have been an issue throughout the year. Once students receive their 4th tardy in a semester, the following consequences occur. Students who drive also run the risk of having their parking passes revoked.

TARDY TO SCHOOL

4th = After School Detention

5th = After School Detention

6th = Friday School

7th = Friday School

8th = Saturday School

9th = Saturday School

Any further tardies for semester = After School Detention the following day.

The cold weather is approaching. I have pulled the following from the handbook regarding our school dress code:

COLD WEATHER GEAR

1. Coats are not to be worn during regular school hours and are to be kept in student lockers
2. Sweaters, sweatshirts, vests and pullovers are permitted, but must follow all guidelines specified in the “Upper Garments” and “General Guidelines” sections on previous pages.
3. No blankets

Have a nice weekend.

Matt Buis, High School Assistant Principal

@BHS_Buis

@batavia_hs

• Graduate Services will be at Live Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors. Please reference this link for more information:Live Oaks Graduate Services Information
  
• Graduate Services will be at Scarlet Oaks to meet with Batavia Seniors. Please reference this link for more information: Scarlet Oaks Graduate Services Information
  
• The BHS PTO will be holding their annual Texas Roadhouse Gift Card sale starting on November 6, 2023 and running until December 1, 2023. A percentage of the gift card sale goes directly to the PTO who supports awards/incentives for our students and staff. These gift cards make great stocking stuffers for the holidays! Students will be competing through their 5th period classes. The winning class will receive an ice cream party. Check out the additional information in the following link and ask your student for the order form. Texas Roadhouse Gift Card PTO Fundraiser
  
• Attention Parents of Seniors: If your senior was absent when Dingo Photography was here, you may have them join the photo retake day on November 14. They will have a background set up for both our grades 9-11 students and our senior students. You may also reach out to them at 513-732-9208. You can schedule a time with them to have your student’s senior picture taken. Reminder: Students must have a senior picture taken with Dingo if they want to be included in the yearbook or in the senior composite.
  

• November 4, 2023: Batavia Rotary Spaghetti Dinner at Batavia Elementary School: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• November 6, 2023: Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sales begin.

• November 14, 2023: Dingo will be at Batavia High School for any student in grades 9-12 who would like to have their school photo retaken or who was absent on the original picture day. Senior Parents: your students may take this opportunity to have their photos taken if they missed the original Senior Photo Day.

• November 15, 2023: Live Oaks will be at BHS to showcase some of their programs to our Sophomores.

• November 22-24, 2023: Thanksgiving Break. NO SCHOOL

• November 27, 2023: First day back from 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

College Information!

Great Oaks Information Opportunity

Interested in finding out more information about Great Oaks and the programs they offer, here is your chance! Please see attached flier for the Great Oaks live Q&A on Tuesday, November 14th. This is a great opportunity for parents and students interested in applying to Live Oaks, Scarlet Oaks, or Laurel Oaks to get questions answered as they think about exploring program options for next school year. Great Oaks Youtube Chat Flier

College Information!

Attention Seniors!

The BHS Guidance Department will be hosting a series of “What’s Next Wednesday” after school by the project room. Mrs Poling and Mrs Grooms will be available to work with seniors on their college, scholarship, or job applications. Join us if you need some help, have questions, or just need some time to get things done! We will be available every Wednesday in October and November from 2:20-3pm.

Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS

• Northern Kentucky University - November 29

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.

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