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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    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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IN THE NEWS - O’Connell coaches are optimistic about upcoming football season
Aug 27 2026
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USWNT
Audrey McKeen '27 named to U-17 USWNT Roster for U-20 Women's World Cup
Aug 19 2026
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Brennan Steedman
New Crew Coach Named
Aug 10 2026

Bishop O’Connell High School has named Brennan Steedman as head coach of the Knights’ Crew Program.

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Russ Juncker Named New Boys Lacrosse Coach
Jul 20 2026

Bishop O'Connell names Russ Juncker as new boys head lacrosse coach.

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Recent Results

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Sat Sep 12
Soccer - Special Olympics
tournament - field 2, vs GMU National
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Football - Boys Freshman
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Paul VI Catholic
Sat Sep 12
Soccer - Special Olympics
Tournament - field 4, vs The Jedis
Sat Sep 12
Volleyball - Girls Varsity
Fredericksburg Christian Invitational
Sat Sep 12
Cross Country - Co-Ed
Stallion Invitational in Stafford
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