Chaplain's Blog - Knights of Faith
Have you visited the Chaplain's Blog, Knights of Faith, lately? Father Thompson, along with the theology department faculty, regularly share news and reflections with our community. New on the blog...
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Congratulations to the Class of 2015!
Bishop O’Connell High School held its 55th commencement exercise at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of...
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Burrowbridge Named Girls Lacrosse Coach
Bishop O’Connell High School has named Sarah Cohen Burrowbridge as the new head coach for the girls lacrosse program. Originally from New Jersey, Coach Burrowbridge received her bachelor’s degree from...
View ArticleStudent Blog - Burritos and Pre-Calculus
The latest entry in our student blog is a contribution by a group of juniors who took a unique field trip in their Honors Pre-Calculus class today. Read today's installment of "A Day in the Life of a...
View ArticleJune 3, 2015
Attention students interested in the environment! The Ecology Club will be having our last meeting of the school year today, Wednesday, June 3rd, right after school in room 236, Mr. Britt's room....
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Presidential Speechwriter Engages Global Studies Students
Members of the Global Studies program at Bishop O’Connell welcomed back class of 1981 alumna, Mary Kate Cary, for a lunch-time discussion on her career as a speechwriter and on her most recent film...
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Professional Clothing Drive is a Success
Student representatives from both the Young Women’s and Young Men’s Executive Clubs recently traveled into Washington, D.C. to deliver gently worn men and women’s professional clothing to be donated to...
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Emma Morris '15 Highlighted in Arlington Magazine
Congratulation to O'Connell graduate, Emma Morris, who was recently profiled in Arlington Magazine, recognized as one of their 2015 Extraordinary Teens. Emma's accomplishments are numerous, both inside...
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Wrapping Up the Year with a Kairos Retreat
For most students at O’Connell, June 12 was their last day of school. But for a group of young women—members of the FIAT club—June 12 was the beginning of a special retreat weekend. The group of 11th...
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Trophies and New Friends at Dance Team Camp
The 2015-2016 Royalette Dance Team from Bishop O'Connell High School brought home top honors from the Universal Dance Association Camp held at the University of Maryland Baltimore County earlier this...
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Class of 2015 Honors and Award
Congratulations to the class of 2015 on their many accomplishments! Here are just a few examples: $23.7 million in college and university scholarships Military Academies Julia Bailey - U.S. Naval...
View ArticleAugust Jazz Band and Pep Band Rehearsals
UPCOMING JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. in the Band Room Thursday, Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Band Room (will play at Pep Rally at 2:10 p.m.) Tuesday, Sep. 1 at 3 p.m. in the Band...
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Where in the World are the Stabiles?
Moss never grows under their feet. It’s summertime, and that means that Dr. Dan Stabile and his wife, Monica, are traveling somewhere fabulous and bringing back great memories along with important...
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igKnighting Professional Development
Last spring, Bishop O'Connell rolled-out the “igKnight” program — a professional development network designed to help teachers share best practices and make use of instructional technologies in their...
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Welcome Cookout 2015
McMurtrie Field at Bishop O'Connell was hopping with activity over the weekend, as new families were invited to mingle at the annual Welcome Cookout. More than 500 attendees enjoyed burgers and hotdogs...
View ArticleWelcome Class of 2019
This morning, 318 new Knights, members of the Bishop O'Connell class of 2019, walked through our doors to officially inaugurate the 2015-2016 school year. It was a day to make new friends, meet...
View ArticleSep. 1, 2015
Come learn about the Crew Team and eat FREE PIZZA today, September 1, at 3 PM in room 140. No Experience necessary to try out for the team. Try outs start September 12. Attention all DJs interested in...
View ArticleSep. 2, 2015
The young women's executive council is seeking new members for the 15-16 school year. This club aims to promote traditional values for the modern young woman through activities such as guest speakers,...
View ArticleFall Practices Bring Students Back on Campus
Even before the official first day of school, students return to Bishop O'Connell to begin fall sports practices. Two photographers from the Arlington Catholic Herald stopped by on a warm day in August...
View ArticleArlington Herald Previews O'Connell Football
It's a new year for Knights football. Colin Disch is in his first year as the team's head coach, and a new crop of underclassmen joins the group of returning seniors who are determined to leave their...
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