Used Books & Uniforms

Gently Used Books & School Supplies

We encourage parents to utilize online resources to sell, donate and exchange textbooks and other academic materials. We’ve included some popular online retailers below - which are also good starting points for purchasing your student’s books for the coming school year. These are third party resources popular with and recommended by local families:

Unofficial DJO Used Book Sell & Swap Facebook Group (run by parents for parents): https://www.facebook.com/groups/DJOBookSellSwap

Abe Books/Text Book Rush: https://secure.buyback.abebooks.com/
Alibris Books: https://www.alibris.com/
Book Scouter: https://bookscouter.com/
Campus Books: https://www.campusbooks.com/
Valore: https://www.valore.com/
Half Price Books: https://www.hpb.com/textbooks
MBS Textbook Buy Back Program: https://bnck-12.com/vb_buyback.php

Please Note - Bishop O'Connell does not accept donations of used textbooks or school supplies - we are unable to store or redistribute donated items.
 

Purchasing Uniform Pieces

The primary source for new O’Connell uniforms is the official supplier, Flynn O’Hara. If you’d like to supplement your student’s uniform wardrobe, previously owned uniform items will be available for purchase (online only) via the Used Uniform Sale Page of the School Store Website beginning July 13, 2026.

Please be aware that this year's supply of used uniforms is very limited.

  • Families can feel confident that the school store is ONLY selling uniform pieces that are in very good condition and are compliant with the uniform policy in the student handbook.
  • Families can order items online and pick up their orders beginning Monday, July 20. When selecting the day/time for pickup, please allow a minimum of two (2) business days for order fulfillment, and be advised that the online system may incorrectly allow you to select earlier dates.
  • Families will receive an online order pickup confirmation email from Kat Ogdoc (separate from the auto-generated online order confirmation email from the Clover online store) when their order is ready for pickup.  Please use this pickup confirmation email regarding order fulfillment and planning your trip to campus to pickup.
  • No refunds.
  • Exchanges can be provided within seven (7) days of receiving your online order pickup confirmation email if an item has a hidden defect or to change sizes, if in stock.
  • No kilts for sale.
  • Used shirts (both polo and oxford) are $5 each.
  • Used uniform ¼ zips, pants, and ties are $10 each.

Please refer all questions to Kat Ogdoc, Manager of the School Store: kogdoc@bishopoconnell.org or 703-237-1430.