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Meet Mr. Blaser
Joe BlaserVirginia Tech, B.A. HistoryMarymount, M.A. Education '15 Mr. Blaser teaches world geography and American studies in the social studies Department. He is also an assistant varsity coach for...
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Hour of Code
This week is Computer Science Education Week, and schools all around the world participated in an activity called Hour of Code. This is an effort to introduce computer programming in the classroom,...
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The French Honor Society yearbook photo will be today, directly after school in room 319. Come directly after 7th period, and please do not be late or you will not be able to be in the photo. All...
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Student-Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to the following students who have been named Bishop O'Connell Student-Athletes of the Week. Lauren Harkes ‘15Soccer – MidfielderHometown – Fairfax (Previous school - St. Leo) 1st...
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The Gamer Club‘s Minecraft-Hunger Games challenge competition is this Thursday, December 18, after school in Rm. 202. The contest entry fee will be $2 per player. All proceeds will be donated to...
View ArticleStudent Blog - The Rosary is Mary's Gift of Grace
This week's student-newspaper, The Visor, includes a thoughtful reflection by freshman Peter Lucas on the beautiful gift that the Rosary presents to our faith-filled community. His words are also...
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Teams Pull Together to Serve the Community
November and December are always busy months for charitable organizations around the area. Bishop O'Connell students support a large variety programs year round, and this time of year is no...
View ArticleHands on at the Salvation Army Angel Tree
A group of O'Connell students spent the day at the Salvation Army's Angel Tree project in Arlington. Earlier in the week they had delivered new toys that were donated for this Christmas effort. Then...
View ArticleMerry Christmas to All!
Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy a few photos from from the Advent season at DJO:
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Global Studies Highlighted in Arlington Catholic Herald
The Global Studies program at Bishop O’Connell is a beyond-the-classroom program for sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning about global issues in the 21st century. More than 125...
View ArticleJan. 8 - SCHOOL CLOSED
Bishop O'Connell follows FCPS weather-related closing and delay decisions. At 7 AM this morning, Fairfax County announced that schools will be closed today, Thursday, Jan. 8.
View ArticleJan. 8 Piano Showcase Canceled
Due to today's school closing, tonight's Piano Showcase is canceled. We will post more infomration on how this event will be rescheduled in the near future.
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Hour of Code
This week is Computer Science Education Week, and schools all around the world participated in an activity called Hour of Code. This is an effort to introduce computer programming in the classroom,...
View ArticleJan. 5, 2015
The SALT Club is trying to get a great turn-out for the Jan. 9th basketball game- We are going to film our student section and submit the video to a contest for the best student section. PLEASE COME...
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Due to inclement weather? The Chapel Cafe will be closed today so no Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Thank you! Also due to the weather? the Superdance meeting (scheduled for after school today)...
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All Keyette Members who did not attend the meeting on Monday, January 5 please see Mrs. Graif in room 114 or Mrs. Koranek in room 116 as soon as possible to pick up an agenda. All Superdance Chairs...
View ArticleJan. 9, 2015
All Keyette Members who did not attend the meeting on Monday, January 5 please see Mrs. Graif in room 114 or Mrs. Koranek in room 116 as soon as possible to pick up an agenda. All Superdance Chairs and...
View ArticleUpdate on Rescheduled Piano Showcase
The Jan. 8 Piano Showcase was canceled due to snow. In order to finalize our students' semester grades for transcripts, the students will be performing their showcase pieces during the 7th period exam...
View ArticleVote for Girls Basketball - Game of the Week
Help show off our school’s spirit by voting for this week's Toyota Game of the Week on WUSA 9! The St. Mary’s Ryken at Bishop O’Connell girls’ varsity basketball game is in the running for Toyota Game...
View ArticleJan. 13, 2015
Any library books that were due before Christmas break must be returned and all outstanding fines paid. There are also other outstanding library fines that also must be paid BEFORE you may take your...
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