Bishop O'Connell High School

Tuesday was the last day of the 2025-2026 school year for our teachers. We celebrated all of our departing faculty and staff, and enjoyed one last lunch together 💙

It was the last day of exams and the last day of the 2025-2026 school year for students. Have a great summer! ☀️

Congratulations to our recent DJO graduates who received 2026 Better Sports Club of Arlington Awards!
Darius Bivins—Basketball Sportsman of the Year
Cameron Bowser—Track and Field Sportsman of the Year
Gigi Cribb—Dance Sportsperson of the Year
Anna LeNard—Swim & Dive Sportswoman of the Year
Ellyson Miller—Volleyball Sportswoman of the Year

On Thursday, students enjoyed recess activities with games, bubbles, and popsicles for another fun Stress Less Event hosted by our Counseling Department!

More highlights from last week’s Class of 2026 graduation. Congratulations to our newest alumni! 💙🎓

📸: Victor O’Neill Studios

Paws and Pause 🐶 Thank you to our Counseling Department for a fun Stress Less Event with therapy dogs and coloring before next week’s finals!

On Sunday, Bishop O’Connell held its Baccalaureate Mass honoring the Class of 2026. In his homily, Father Daniel reflected on this special day and its significance on the feast of the Ascension reflecting, “Jesus is gathering you all together around Him and making you all one. He’s reminding you of all you learned, achieved and experienced at O’Connell. He’s reminding you that you are never alone as with the promise he gave to his Apostles: ‘I am with you always.’”

📸: Victor O’Neill Studios

🐼 Earlier this week, students receiving Expanded Services enjoyed a day at the Smithsonian Zoo with their senior mentors and teachers!