Jan. 11. 2016
Auditions for the spring musical - Thoroughly Modern Millie – will take place today and tomorrow in the auditorium from approximately 3-4:30pm. You do not need to attend both days. Students should...
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Students from St. Michael's parish are reminded that Fr. Carr & Fr. Pokorsky are coming to host a pizza party for you tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13th. Please come to the Trinidad Lobby entrance...
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Remembering Syd Albrittain '83
Dr. Vorbach remembers classmate Syd Albrittain in his blog today:W. Sydney Albrittain, class of 1983, a valued member of our facilities committee and a principal at his family's business, Dittmar...
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There is a Superdance Chair and Co-Chair meeting today in room 328 directly after school.There will be a boys Varsity Basketball game at 7:30 tonight against our rival, Paul VI. The game will be a...
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Deadlines for the Optimists Essay Contest, the Catholic Daughters Essay and Poetry Contests, and the Sons of the American Resolution Oration contests, as well as the Virginia Bar Association are fast...
View ArticleExam Schedule Posted
Semester exams are scheduled for JAN. 20-21 and JAN. 25-26. The detailed schedule is as follows:Students report directly to Advisory at 7:45 a.m.Wednesday, Jan. 208:15 - 9:30 a.m. - Exams for Period 2...
View ArticleJan. 19, 2016
There will be auditions for all those interested in performing in Superdance this Tuesday, January 19 during B-Lunch.Please return all overdue books to the library before exams begin.Bishop O'Connell...
View ArticleSome Snow Day Reading...
The weather outside is frightful, so you may find some of this delightful...Stay warm and use the snow days to catch up on some of our blogs, podcasts and other web content:Mr. Roque is back to...
View ArticleJan. 7, 2016
Attention all Superdance chairs and co-chairs! There is a meeting today, Thursday, January 7 after school in Room 328. We are still looking for singers for Broadway Desserts! Please see the sign-up...
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Arlington Catholic Herald Highlights Expanded Services
The entire Bishop O'Connell community has benefited in countless way from our expanded services for students with intellectual disabilities. We are proud to be one of the area's Catholic schools...
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Counseling Team Participates in DC Events
Even in the snow, our school counseling team was able to be represented at several recent events that took place in honor of next week's National School Counseling Week:On Wednesday, school counselor...
View ArticleFeb. 2, 2016
Preregistering for Superdance starts today and will end Thursday during lunch, so register early while you still can! All students who register early will receive a FREE Chick-fil-a sandwich following...
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Blessed Mother Teresa at O'Connell
Did you know?On June 1, 1982, just before the end of the school year, Bishop O'Connell High School hosted a very special guest speaker. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, on a trip to Washington, D.C. to...
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More College Signings
Congratulations to the latest group of Bishop O'Connell student-athletes who have committed to play at the colleges of their choice:Grace Boras (Soccer) - Catholic UniversityMyles Hudzick (Football) -...
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A Special Mass for Vocations
O'Connell chaplain, Rev. Gregory Thompson, invited several priests to concelebrate this week's school Mass. Our Catholic Schools Week Mass brings us together as a community to pray for vocations in our...
View ArticleFeb. 10, 2016
Students from St. Mark's parish and St. Thomas a Becket parish are scheduled to share a pizza lunch with Fr. Paul on Thursday.Please report to the Trinidad Street Lobby (by room 226) at the beginning...
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Students from St. Mark's parish and St. Thomas a Becket parish should report to the Trinidad Street Lobby (by room 226) at the beginning of their lunch period for pizza & soda with Fr. Paul.Do you...
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The Softball Team Retreat will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 3:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for all girls interested in trying out for softball this...
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Three Ice Hockey Players Selected for All-Star Game
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the best players in the Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League (NVSHL) will square off for the annual All-Star Game. Among these All-Stars are three O'Connell...
View ArticleFeb. 18, 2016
Congratulations to all of the Bishop O'Connell students and faculty who participated in the Broadway Desserts Showcase. The show received rave reviews from audience members! If you missed the show be...
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