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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Christmas is in the air!

Christmas is in the air!

Nov 22 2021

Join us this Advent season for one or several of our FREE performing arts events. Mark your calendar to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas season!

Inaugural Andriko Bilaniuk Scholarship Awarded

Inaugural Andriko Bilaniuk Scholarship Awarded

Nov 19 2021

Andriko's life and example will continue to inspire the members of the Bishop O'Connell community, and this commemorative scholarship will forever remind us of the potential for grace, goodness, and light that is in all of us, children of God.

Girls Soccer Takes Northern Virginia Title

Girls Soccer Takes Northern Virginia Title

Nov 15 2021

The Knights prevailed over Potomac School in the NVIS championship game.

Knights Volleyball Takes WCAC Title

Knights Volleyball Takes WCAC Title

Nov 10 2021

Bishop O'Connell prevails in the league tournament, sweeping Holy Cross, 3-0, in the final game.

2021 Alumni Awards

2021 Alumni Awards

Nov 8 2021

On Nov. 6, 2021, Bishop O'Connell celebrated the accomplishments of a notable group of alumni and inducted five individuals and a team into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.