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.
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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College Commits

Fall 2017 - College athlete signing ceremony

Congratulations to the following senior student-athletes who are taking their sport to the next level:

Alexander Abril (Soccer) - High Point University

Kaitlyn Arcari (Lacrosse) - Sacred Heart University

Nicholas Barahona (Soccer) - Virginia Commonwealth University

Ingrid Bayer (Volleyball) - Gettysburg College

Matt Becht (Basketball) - Mount Saint Mary’s University

Ryan Elder (Lacrosse) - Gwynedd Mercy University

Lily Harkes (Soccer) - Elon University

Xavier Johnson (Basketball) - University of Pittsburgh

Brandon McGee (Football) - Butler University

Annie Moore (Crew) - Trinity College

Evan Motta (Lacrosse) - Sacred Heart University

Braedyn Nosal (Lacrosse) - Mary Washington University

Jason Nunez (Soccer) - Virginia Military Academy

Brie Perpignan (Basketball) - Elon University

Mike Roque (Crew) - St. Joseph's University

Kathryn Sandercock (Softball) - Florida State University

Michael Santos (Lacrosse) - Virginia Military Institute

Lauren Simonson (Swim & Dive) - Randolph Macon College

Kyle Smith (Lacrosse) - U.S. Military Academy (West Point)

Nate Smith (Football) - U.S. Military Academy (West Point)

Erika Williams (dance) - University of Kentucky

Andrew Womack (Baseball) - University of Dallas