October 13, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
Fall is officially here, with the onset of colder weather arriving this past week. While we enjoyed some nice summer weather, it is time to...
October 2, 2023
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, all of BCSD will be operating under a LATE ARRIVAL SCHEDULE. Please see the arrival and bus schedule details below: Late Arrival: Batavi...
September 29, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
Happy Homecoming 2023! Between all the fun dress-up days (Adam Sandler Day at BHS was my personal favorite, along with Pajama Day at our ot...
September 27, 2023
From L to R: (Front) Melissa Lindner, Notre Dame High School; Karen Green, St. Joseph’s School; Jason Smith, Batavia City School District; Susan Wakefield, St. Paul’s Schoo...
September 15, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
Do you recall this quote from my last update?:
“The children of Batavia can, they have power; they can do things; they are kings of th...
September 13, 2023
BHS Ranks in the Top 40% of national high schools
The Batavia City School District is proud to announce that Batavia High School has earned high national and metro-area ranki...
September 12, 2023
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September 8, 2023
This past July, while students and staff enjoyed their summer vacation, a dedicated committee was formed within the Batavia City School District (BCSD). Made up of members of the ...
September 7, 2023
With the 2023-24 school year in full swing, we are excited to announce that our state-of-the-art facility at VanDetta Stadium will once again be hosting athletic events.
We con...
September 1, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! Let me resume this bi-weekly update with a quote:
“The children of Batavia can, they have ...
July 11, 2023
At the Batavia City School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 10, Superintendent Jason Smith introduced a capital improvement project proposal for review and disc...
July 11, 2023
On Monday, July 10, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Jennifer Wesp-Liestman...
June 23, 2023
Don't miss our BHS Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, June 23 at 7 pm or on Saturday, June 24 (if postponed due to weather). Click Here To Watch Congratulations to t...
June 23, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
The 2022-23 school year has come to an end and will officially culminate this weekend with our BHS graduation ceremony—one of my favorite e...
June 20, 2023
Below please find updated information on the 2023 BCSD Summer Meal Program: Monday, June 26-Thursday, June 29
Breakfast and lunch are available at the John Kennedy Cafeteri...
June 16, 2023
School districts receiving a foundation aid increase of more than 10% or $10,000 are required to create plans on how these funds will be used to address student performance and ne...
June 9, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
I have been a superintendent since 2011, and an administrator since 2001, but dealing with the unique air quality challenges we faced this ...
May 26, 2023
Dear Batavia Families and Community,
First, a resounding and sincere thank you to our community for your strong support of the 2023-24 budget, with over 80% approval. Successfu...
May 23, 2023
On Monday, May 22, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Paul Kesler as Principal of...