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.
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.
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.
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Support O'Connell
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Coach Contact Information

Athletic Director
Joe Wootten
703-237-1455
jwootten@bishopoconnell.org

Assistant Athletic Director
Tommy Orndorff
703-237-1457
torndorff@bishopoconnell.org

Manager of Athletic Facilities and Equipment
Patrick Demers
703-237-1466
pdemers@bishopoconnell.org

Flip Collins

Head Coach - Ice Hockey

James Connor

Teacher, Co-Coach - Track & Field

School: 703-237-1400 ext. 576

Colin Disch

Head Football Coach

Mehdi El Alaoui

Head Coach - Volleyball

T.J. Finnerty

Head Coach - Girls Lacrosse

Kevin Giblin

Teacher, Head Coach - Boys Lacrosse

Gregory Haas

Department Chair, Head Golf Coach

School: 703-237-1400 ext. 537

Chris Jennings

Head Coach - Boys Soccer

Kendall Keelen

Head Coach - Field Hockey

Ariel Malloy

Head Coach - Cheerleading

Aggie McCormick-Dix

Head Coach - Girls Basketball

Thomas Orndorff

Assistant Athletic Director, Head Coach - Softball

School: 703-237-1457

Kyle Padgett

Head Coach - Baseball

Eric Parson

Head Coach - Boys and Girls Tennis

Christine Salvador

Class of 1995

Director of Spirit Teams, Head Coach - Royalette Dance Team

Joseph Smolinske

Head Coach - Swim & Dive

Alberto Starace

Teaching Assistant, Head Coach - Girls Soccer

School: 703-237-1400 ext. 581

Alex Vergara

Head Coach - Wrestling

Cindy Walls

Head Coach - Cross Country

Joseph Wootten

Athletic Director, Head Coach - Boys Basketball

School: 703-237-1455