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.
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.
Support DJO
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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O'Connell Players

Auditions for Fall 2019 Musical, "Guys and Dolls"

Wednesday, Aug. 28

More info...

Questions? Contact Ms. Klontz at kklontz@bishopoconnell.org.

The reviews are in for the April 4-7, 2019 performance of
"Little Shop of Horrors"
at Bishop O'Connell High School.

2019 Cappies - Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Audrey Somerville

Six Cappies Nominations:

Props: Natalie Archer, Paul Ward
Creativity: Sarah Connors, for Directing
Comic Actor in a Musical: Paul Ward
Supporting Actress in a Musical: Audrey Somerville
Lead Actor in a Musical: Ethan O'Donovan
Song: "Feed Me"

"A star-powered cast, an innovative student director, and a dedicated technical team made Little Shop of Horrors at Bishop O'Connell a roaring success." - Elizabeth Germain (West Springfield HS, Cappies reviewer)

"Bishop O'Connell's accomplished cast used their passion and enthusiasm to put on an incredible performance of 'Little Shop of Horrors.'" - Maddie Gold (Woodrow Wilson HS, Connection newspaper)

Read more reviews:

Arlington Connection

Cappies website

For more information contact
ocplayers@bishopoconnell.org
703-237-1400

Past Theatre Productions

2018-2019

Little Shop of Horrors

A Very DJO Christmas Carol

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

2017-2018

Mary Poppins

Christmas Carol

Romeo and Juliet

2016-2017

A Very DJO
Christmas Carol

Southern Hospitality

2015-2016

Thoroughly Modern Millie
Read the CAPPIES review.

A Christmas Carol
Radio Show

2014-2015

The Sound of Music

The Trials of Robin Hood