Bishop O'Connell High School

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We are happy to share this news!

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Jonathan D. Brand appointed head of school at Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Bishop O’Connell High School: https://t.co/2zAa6kB9DD

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

All Fairfax County public schools and offices will open on time.

Details: https://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025

FCPS schools and offices are closed Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Details: https://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr

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DJO will have a noon dismissal on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025

FCPS schools and offices will close three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Athletics and activities are canceled. SACC centers will stay open until 6:15 p.m.

Details: https://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

Fairfax County public schools and offices open two hours late on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. SACC centers open at 8 a.m.

Details: https://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

All Fairfax County public schools are closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. School offices and central offices will open to the public at 10 a.m.

See full details at https://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr.

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❄️ Wednesday, Jan. 8 is a snow day!

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025

All Fairfax County public schools are closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. School offices and central offices will open to the public at 11 a.m.

See full details at https://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr.

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❄️ Tuesday, Jan. 7 is another Snow Day!

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025

Fairfax County public schools and central offices are closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Details: https://t.co/zNBBMjXelZ

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❄️ All classes and activities at Bishop O’Connell are canceled for Monday, Jan. 6.

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

Fairfax County public schools and central offices are closed on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Details: https://t.co/zNBBMjXelZ

[Bishop O'Connell High School @OConnellHS]

Dr. Sloan’s senior theology classes took a special field trip yesterday to the St. John Paul II National Shrine to learn more about and be inspired by this 20th century saint.

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🎭 On stage this weekend only! Bishop O’Connell Theatre presents “Ghostlight,” a fun comedy adventure for the whole family! For tickets and more information, visit https://t.co/DtGag647HE.

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🛰️👨‍🚀 DJO students had a LIVE conversation with the @ARISS_Intl today using Amateur Radio! Special thanks to @AstroHague on the ISS, former astronaut Dan Tani who joined us in-person, and to the many hands who made today’s contact possible. What an historic occasion for all of us!

[Bishop O'Connell Athletics @DJOathletics]

🏐🏆 State Champions! Our Knights volleyball team defeated Flint Hill 3-2 over the weekend to clinch the 2024 VISAA Division 1 title. #GoKnights

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✍️ Fall Signing Day - Congratulations to our student-athletes who signed to play in college today!

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⚽️🏆 State champions! Congratulations to the varsity girls soccer team for winning the Northern Virginia Independent Schools state championship, defeating PVI 3-0 last week.

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🏐🏆 WCAC Champions! Our Knights volleyball team defeated Holy Cross 3-1 over the weekend to clinch the 2024 title. #GoKnights

[Sister Allison Regina Gliot | Catholic Author @sister_allison]

Last week I got to visit my old high school @OConnellHS to give talks based on my book Forgiven, speak to the Catholic Women of the Chapel at Quantico on becoming media disciples of Christ, sign books at Pauline Books & Media, AND hang out with my junior sisters!

Now I’m…

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What a great way to start the day! Thanks to the @fox5dc morning crew for showcasing our school spirit! #WeAreDJO

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Last week, DJO students participated in a gathering of high school student leaders from diversity clubs and councils across the Diocese of Arlington for a daylong opportunity to learn more about diocesan Multicultural Ministries and support for the faithful.

[Bishop O'Connell High School @OConnellHS]

What a blessing to have Bishop Burbidge celebrate Mass of the Holy Spirit with our school community today 💙 Thank you, Bishop, for taking the time to be with our students throughout the day and for sharing Jesus’s message of peace with all of us.