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.
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Support O'Connell
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Alumni

Bishop O'Connell High School has been serving our area for 65 years. More than 18,000 individuals have graduated from O'Connell, and each one has left a small piece behind. Together they form what we know today as the O'Connell tradition.

Come join us... feel connected again! Contact us at alumni@bishopoconnell.org.

The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future. - Unknown

Class Reunions

The Alumni Office is here to assist reunion organizers get their planning off the ground. Learn how DJO can support your reunion efforts and assist with class lists, giveaway swag, venues/space, class Masses, school tours, etc…

Classes ending in "3" or "8" - normally 2023 would be your year to gather! Please contact Chris Edmonds, Associate Director of Alumni Relations at cedmonds@bishopoconnell.org to get the planning process started.

Whether it's been five years or 50 years, the O'Connell alumni office wants to help connect your class for a fabulous reunion. It's time to start planning!

CLICK HERE to learn more about upcoming class reunions and share the happy times from previous reunions.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 6 2023

Class of 1973 Reunion (50 Year)

7:00 PM

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Keep us in the loop

Have you changed your e-mail lately? Please contact us with updated information so you won't miss out on any upcoming event or reunion information! Email us at alumni@bishopoconnell.org.

We'd love to hear about your successes and achievements! We're always looking for cool stories about our alumni for Knights in the News e-newsletter or the Knights' Pages magazine! Send in stories and photos to alumni@bishopoconnell.org