Bishop O'Connell High School

About Us
About Us
The mission of Bishop O'Connell High School is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.
Admissions
O'Connell Admissions
Find all the information about applying to Bishop O'Connell here, including how and when to visit, deadlines and much more.

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Academics
Academics
Bishop O'Connell offers a challenging college-prep curriculum that includes 28 AP subjects and 36 honors courses. Our faculty is committed to helping students see their potential and to continue reaching to fulfill God’s plan for them.
Student Life
Student Life
It's always a great day to be a KNIGHT! We yell "D-J-O" which is the full name of our school: Denis J. O'Connell. Our student body of 1,100 is spirited and involved--from our 40+ year tradition of Superdance to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, to our Tuckahoe Elementary School tutors--there's something for everyone.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry provides opportunities for our students to experience the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist, to experience His healing power in the sacrament of Reconciliation, and to enter into a relationship with Him in personal prayer.
The Arts
The Arts
Bishop O'Connell has a vibrant and award-winning arts program. Our belief is that the Arts belong to everyone and that our school community will be enriched if every student has the opportunity for self-expression.
Athletics
Sports as a Ministry
The athletics program seeks to use the virtues of fortitude, teamwork, and athletic excellence as a means of drawing students to a personal relationship with Christ, a spirit of service to others, and to develop the habits of mind and body which lead to continued success.
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Support O'Connell
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Welcome New Faculty Members

We are happy to welcome the following new faculty members to the Bishop O'Connell community.

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Ms. Alison Anderson

Ms. Alison Anderson

Teacher

Technology & Business

Mrs. Ann Brinkmann

Mrs. Ann Brinkmann

Teacher

Expanded Services

Ms. Kelsey Coia

Ms. Kelsey Coia

Latin Teacher

World Languages

Mrs. Jennifer Cole

Mrs. Jennifer Cole

Teacher

Science

Mr. Peter Duperrouzel

Mr. Peter Duperrouzel

Counselor, 11th Grade: M-R, 12th Grade: M-Ri

Counseling

Work: 703-237-1422

Ms. Beverly Fuller

Ms. Beverly Fuller

College Specialist, 11th Grade: F-L, 12th Grade: A-B and H-L

Counseling

Work: 703-237-1434

Ms. Madison Gerisch

Ms. Madison Gerisch

Visual Arts Teacher

Fine Arts

Ms. Lauren Goodwin

Ms. Lauren Goodwin

Teacher

English

Ms. Shirley Howe

Ms. Shirley Howe

Spanish Teacher

World Languages

Mrs. Victoria Lewis

Mrs. Victoria Lewis

Teacher

Social Studies

Ms. Gretchen Midgley

Theatre Arts Teacher

Fine Arts

Ms. Julie Nguyen

Ms. Julie Nguyen

Class of 2017

Teacher

Mathematics

Mr. George Nutter

Mr. George Nutter

Class of 2006

Strength & Conditioning Coach, Security Team Member

Security, Athletics Office

Mr. John O'Connor

Mr. John O'Connor

Teacher

English

Mr. Arragon Perrone

Mr. Arragon Perrone

Teacher

English

Mrs. Elena Prince

Mrs. Elena Prince

Director of Choirs

Fine Arts

Mr. Gordon Ruff

Mr. Gordon Ruff

Teacher

Social Studies

Mr. Bennett Schurr

Mr. Bennett Schurr

Teacher

Theology

Ms. Nicole Stone

Ms. Nicole Stone

Retreat Coordinator

Campus Ministry

Work: 703-237-1441

Ms. Juliana Thomson

Ms. Juliana Thomson

Teacher

Science

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