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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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.
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.
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.
Support DJO
Support O'Connell
The generosity of the Bishop O'Connell community is the difference between a "good" Catholic education and the exceptional experience our students receive during their time here.

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Important Dates

For families considering admission for the 2018-2019 school year, here are dates of note:

Open House (1:00-4:00 p.m.)

8th Grade Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)

HSPT Administered at Bishop O'Connell High School

HSPT Administered at Bishop O'Connell High School

Application Deadline for Class of 2022

Financial Aid Application Deadline

Decision Letters are mailed to Applicants

Registration Night for Class of 2022(6:00-7:30 p.m.)

8th Grade Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)

World Language Exemption Exam Class of 2022

Priority Deadline for Transfer Applicants

Algebra Exemption Exam Class of 2022

May-August 2018
Applications are accepted based on space availability.

Meet Our Graduates

O'Connell has gifted me with the resources which provided the gateway for my educational and spiritual growth. I also had a lot of fun with the people I met.

- Daniel C. '16
(Virginia Tech)
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