Honoring Veterans
On this Veterans Day, we at Bishop O'Connell take the time to thank all the veterans who have so unselfishly served our country. Our faculty and staff wear Buddy Poppies as a reminder to thank and pray...
View ArticleNov. 13, 2015
The Men’s Varsity Soccer team takes on PVI on Saturday night at 7:30 at VCU for the STATE championship title! Let’s also cheer on the men’s cross country team – who are competing for a state title as...
View ArticleGlobal Studies Hears About Congress
The Global Studies Program at Bishop O'Connell welcomed Gary Andres as their guest speaker on Nov. 11.Andres is the staff director for the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He previously worked for...
View ArticleNov. 16, 2015
Superdance committee chair and co-chair application forms are due today. Thank you.Attention SCA officers and counselors: There will be a meeting directly after school in Room 328 on Tuesday. Please be...
View ArticleSpring Music Trip - Reminder about payments
Our students are busy preparing for the Spring Music Trip. In order for the trip to be a smooth-running success, we need your help! If you have not yet paid the second installment for the Spring Music...
View ArticleDistrict XII Chorus Honors
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Bishop O'Connell High School hosted the annual District XII Choral Auditions. Over 700 students from Fairfax and Arlington county high schools participated in the auditions with...
View ArticleStudent-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Congratulations to the nine Bishop O’Connell student-athletes who participated in our fall senior signing ceremony today, in the presence of their families, coaches, school administrators, teammates...
View ArticleNov. 17, 2015
SCA officers and councilors will meet today in room 328 after school. SCA officers, councilors, and advisory representatives will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, after school in the auditorium balcony.All...
View ArticleStudents Attend Concert Against Hate
On Nov. 16, a group of Bishop O'Connell students—chaperoned by school counselor, Dan Stabile, and German teacher, Monica Stabile—attended the Anti-Defamation League’s 21st annual Concert Against Hate...
View ArticleNov. 18, 2015
SCA officers, councilors, and advisory representatives will meet today, Wednesday, after school in the auditorium balcony.A paintball club has been started at O'Connell. There will be an interest...
View ArticleSophomore to Play in District Honors Orchestra
Congratulations to sophomore violinist Ken Rudolph, who was chosen to participate in the District 12 Honors Orchestra. Out of 65 local high school violinists who auditioned earlier this week at...
View ArticleNov. 20, 2015
Hot chocolate and Chik-fil-A will be sold at the powderpuff game. So come on down and join in on this long-standing O’Connell Thanksgiving tradition!The DJO Flute Choir will be rehearsing today, during...
View ArticleDec. 1, 2015
All SCA Officers, Councilors, and Advisory Reps … mandatory All Hands meeting in the cafeteria immediately after school today. Please be prompt!Senior Ladies…you will not want to miss this opportunity...
View ArticleDec. 2, 2015
Senior Ladies…you will not want to miss this opportunity to spend an amazing evening with your dad at O’Connell’s one and only Father\Daughter Dinner. Please bring your rsvps to the SCA office today...
View ArticleDec. 3, 2015
Please join us in the library this afternoon from 3-4 pm. We will be learning how to make gift boxes from poster board and other paper products. Supplies will be provided and all you need to bring is...
View ArticleFall Blood Drive Success
In late November, the O'Connell Health Services Club held the first of two blood drives scheduled for this school year. Members of the club, led by senior Olivia Giaquinto, began working weeks in...
View ArticleDec. 4, 2015
Please check Student Life's lost and found. There are wallets, Vera Bradley items, cell phones etc. Please claim your lost items. All unclaimed items will go to goodwill. There will be a table set up...
View ArticleEnglish Teacher Presents at Conference
Yesterday morning, O'Connell English teacher John Meehan gave an engaging presentation at the Virginia Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference in Williamsburg. This year's...
View ArticleA Very DJO Christmas Carol - Dec. 10
The O'Connell Players are bringing back an O'Connell Christmas tradition!ONE NIGHT ONLY - Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the school auditoriumThis special radio show version will star our very own...
View ArticleDec. 7, 2015
Seniors who are scheduled to go on retreat this week need to bring their bags to the chapel hallway at the beginning of the school day. Please make sure that your belongings are marked with your name....
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