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.
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.
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.
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Support O'Connell
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Festival of the Arts

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Bishop O'Connell High School was pleased to bring back this hallmark celebration of the Arts, showcasing our student's talents in both visual and performing arts. This year's event featured a beautiful art gallery in the wide open atrium space. which featured exhibitions of student art and photography, including sculpture and textiles. The halls, courtyard and auditorium rang with performances from the orchestra, band and theatre ensembles. Even the library turned into into a funky coffee lounge, with entertainment from individual and small group musicians and contributors to the Largesse literary magazine. Families wandered the halls, many wearing the "Festival of the Arts"-branded t-shirts on sale that day, enjoying delicious home-made treats provided by the Baking for a Cause Club, as well as burgers and hot dogs grilled up by the BBQ Club, representing the culinary arts. It was a triumphant return to an-person celebration of all the arts!

Enjoy photos from our 2022 Festival below: