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.
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.
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.
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.
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Bishop Burbidge Celebrates Mass at O'Connell

Bishop Burbidge Celebrates Mass at O'Connell

Sep 14 2018

Read Dr. Vorbach's blog entry and view photos from the Bishop's visit.

A Game-Changer for Back to School

A Game-Changer for Back to School

Aug 30 2018

When teachers and students returned to O'Connell in late August, they were treated to an orientation experience that included flying paper airplanes, building towers with spaghetti, and working with LEGO bricks and Mr. Potato Head.

Willemssen Named Head Softball Coach

Willemssen Named Head Softball Coach

Aug 24 2018

Bishop O’Connell has named Suzy Willemssen as the head coach of the Knights softball program.

O'Connell Receives Athletic Leadership Awards

O'Connell Receives Athletic Leadership Awards

Aug 22 2018

Play Like a Champion's Nan Tulchinsky Athletic Leadership Award given to Bishop O'Connell High School and student-athlete Maggie McDonough.

O'Connell Alumnus Appointed to Vatican Position

O'Connell Alumnus Appointed to Vatican Position

Jul 19 2018

Congratulations to Father Paul deLadurantaye '81 who will serve in the English section of the Vatican Secretariat of State.