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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Knight Life Conversations

Bishop O'Connell invites prospective students and their families to join us for a series of conversations with school administrators, teachers and staff. Each session will include a short presentation, which will be followed by a longer question and answer period. Conversations are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.

Please use the buttons below to register in advance and receive a session link for any of the upcoming conversations that are of interest to you and your family.

We hope to see you there!

Nov. 4 - School Leadership

Hear from our Head of School, Principal and Dean of Mission.

Nov. 11 - Campus Ministry

Hear more from our Chaplain and Campus Ministry staff.

Nov. 18 - Athletics

View the conversation about our Knights athletics programs.

Dec. 2 - Counseling

Find out more about comprehensive school counseling services at O'Connell.

Dec. 9 - Academics

Hear from our Dean of Academics and our math and English department chairs.

Dec. 16 - Fine Arts

Engage with members of our visual and performing arts faculty.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us at 703-237-1433 or admissions@bishopoconnell.org.