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.
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 2019-2020 school year, here are dates of note:

October

Oct 1 2018

First Day of Shadows

7:30 AM - 2:15 PM

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Oct 14 2018

Open House

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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November

Nov 3 2018

8th Grade Dance

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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December

Dec 1 2018

HSPT

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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January

Jan 11 2019

Application Deadline for Class of 2023

all day

Jan 12 2019

HSPT

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Jan 21 2019

Financial Aid Application Deadline

all day

February

Feb 22 2019

Decision Letters Mailed

all day

March

Mar 14 2019

First Knight for Class of 2023

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Mar 22 2019

8th Grade Dance

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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May

May 1 2019

Rolling Admissions Grades 9-12

May 7 2019

World Language Exemption Exam

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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May 15 2019

Priority Deadline for Transfer Applicants

all day

June

Jun 1 2019

Algebra Exemption Exam

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Jun 5 2019

Rolling Admissions Grades 9-12

July

Jul 3 2019

Rolling Admissions Grades 9-12

August

Aug 7 2019

Rolling Admissions Grades 9-12

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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