May 29, 2013
Juniors, if you have still not yet picked up a college information packet from your counselors, please do so as soon as possible. SCA Counselor nomination forms are available on the SCA/Activities Room...
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Graduation 2013
Congratulations to the class of 2013! CLICK HERE to view a slideshow. It was a beautiful and warm day in the city as Bishop O’Connell High School held its 53th commencement exercise at the Basilica of...
View ArticleMay 31, 2013
Juniors, if you have still not yet picked up a college information packet from your counselors, please do so as soon as possible. If you were unable to attend the awards ceremony, please come to the...
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New Ice Hockey Coach Named
Bishop O’Connell High School has named Phil “Flip” Collins to lead the school’s ice hockey program as its new head coach."We are excited to have Coach Collins join our coaching ranks,” said O'Connell...
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All lockers in front of rooms 210, 212, and 214 were moved on Friday because of construction. If you were absent on Friday or did not move your belongings, please come to the Student Life Office. They...
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2013 Summer Reading List 2013 Summer AssignmentsThis list is not yet complete.
View ArticleJune 4, 2013
All lockers in front of rooms 210, 212, and 214 were moved on Friday because of construction. If you were absent on Friday or did not move your belongings, please come to the Student Life Office. They...
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Seven Students to Attend Governor's School
This summer, seven rising seniors from Bishop O’Connell will be participating in Virginia Governor’s School programs held at various universities around the commonwealth. Since 1973, these programs...
View ArticleJune 5, 2013
There will be an interest meeting for the Ecology Club Today in Mr. Britt’s Room, Room 236. There will be candy! Bring a friend and stop by to see what the Ecology Club is about. All Junior Homerooms –...
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Mary Lou Wentzel Named Teacher of the Year
For the past 20 years, Mary Lou Wentzel has been teaching English and Public Speaking at Bishop O'Connell High School. In addition to her daily classroom work, she has made the time to encourage and...
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Tori Finucane Named Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year
In its 28th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, the Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Tori Finucane of Bishop O'Connell High...
View ArticleJune 6, 2013
Final reminder to Juniors taking AP Literature next year: Mandatory meeting today immediately after school in room 323. Summer assignments and books will be distributed. Please be prompt. Rising...
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For any students taking the computer science fundamentals class during the summer, you must purchase the required textbook, Learning to Program with Alice, 3rd Edition. For students who are taking...
View ArticleThree DJO Alumni to be Ordained This Saturday
On Saturday, June 8, at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, three DJO alumni--Brendan Bartlett '93, Thomas Cavanaugh '99, and Christopher Hayes '88--will be ordained to the priesthood....
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Spring All-Met Recognition
Congratulations to the Bishop O'Connell athletes who were named to the Spring 2013 Washington Post All-Met listing. Seniors Jillian Ferraro and Tori Finucane were named to the Softball 1st Team. Three...
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Used Book & Uniform Sale
Thanks to the hard work of PTO volunteers, Bishop O'Connell families can buy and sell used books and uniforms. CLICK HERE to visit the Used Book and Uniform Sale page. Questions? Contact...
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Arlington Better Sports Club Awards
The Better Sports Club of Arlington annually recognizes student athletes for conduct, dedication and character on and off the playing field. At the Better Sports Club's 57th annual awards banquet held...
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Students Selected for Boys State, Girls State and Law Cadet Programs
A group of students from Bishop O'Connell High School have been chosen by local American Legion posts and auxiliaries to participate in summer residential programs designed especially for high school...
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O'Connell Junior Receives Perfect SAT Score
Nathan “Kitt” Rom felt good after he took the May SAT, but he was still surprised a few weeks later when he discovered he had scored a perfect 2400 on the standardized test. According to College Board,...
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De La Salle Music Scholarships Awarded
The Bishop O’Connell High School music program is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the De La Salle Awards for Instrumental and Vocal Performance. The De La Salle Awards are nonrenewable...
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