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.
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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 2021-2022 school year, here are dates of note:

Admissions Calendar

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October

Oct 4 2020

Virtual Open House

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

November

Nov 4 2020

Knight Life Conversation - School Leadership

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

Nov 11 2020

Knight Life Conversation - Campus Ministry

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

Nov 18 2020

Knight Life Conversation - Athletics

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

December

Dec 2 2020

Knight Life Conversation - Counseling

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

Dec 5 2020

HSPT Date

Dec 9 2020

Knight Life Conversation - Academics

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

Dec 16 2020

Knight Life Conversation - Fine Arts

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

January

Jan 9 2021

HSPT Date

Jan 18 2021

Financial Aid Application Deadline

February

Feb 19 2021

Admissions Decisions Mailed

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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