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.
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 2023-2024 school year, here are dates of note:

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October

Oct 2 2022

Open House

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oct 28 2022

8th Grade Dance

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

December

Dec 3 2022

HSPT

Dec 10 2022

HSPT Snow Date

January

Jan 6 2023

Class of 2027 Application Deadline

Jan 7 2023

HSPT

Jan 14 2023

HSPT Snow Date

March

Mar 2 2023

Preview Knight - Class of 2027

Mar 3 2023

8th Grade Dance

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Mar 5 2023

Accepted Student Mass and Lunch

May

May 5 2023

Transfer Application Deadline

Meet Our Graduates

Paul Ward

My time at O’Connell has allowed me to further explore old interests and to discover new ones. I've been able to know more clearly the things that I value--be they the activities in which I choose to participate, the relationships I foster, or the beliefs I hold. I feel I now know myself better and will as a result be better able to be the person I'm meant to be in college and beyond.

- Paul W. '19
(New York University)
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