Bishop O'Connell High School
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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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    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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    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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    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.
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    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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    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

    The generosity of the Bishop O'Connell community is the difference between a "good" Catholic education and the exceptional experience our students receive during their time here.
     
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#WeAreDJO

Annual Soup Drive and Living Rosary

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Homecoming & Spirit Week

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Superdance

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Turkey Blitz

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Theatre Productions

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Concerts

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Festival of the Arts

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Home Games

In the fall, winter and spring, our athletic teams host home games in our gym and on our fields. Come cheer on the Knights, and yell "D-J-O!"

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March for Life

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5K and Family Fun Run

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  • Arlington, VA 22213
  • (703) 237 1400
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