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O'Connell Prep • 2026

Homecoming Week Is Almost Here!

November 9–13, 2026

Get ready to celebrate with your fellow Bucs! Find everything you need for Homecoming Week in one place, including the daily schedules, parade route and information, Homecoming Court, Bonfire, and Homecoming Dance.
View All Homecoming 2026 Information →

School and Community Opportunities

Get involved, serve your community and help make a difference at O'Connell Prep.

From the Desk of Mrs. Lamb

Attention Junior Students and Parents

O'Connell is excited to announce a remarkable opportunity for our students to apply for the prestigious Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference/Camp .

January 8–10, 2027

RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where students develop their skills as leaders while having fun and making connections.

Junior students and parents are encouraged to review Mrs. Paula Lamb's letter for more information about the camp and how to apply.
View Mrs. Lamb's RYLA Letter

LEADS Leadership Opportunity

From the Desk of Paula Lamb, OC Counselor Maven

The Charles T. Doyle Leadership Education and Development Series (LEADS) is an initiative established by Charles T. Doyle, former Mayor of Texas City and founder of Texas First Bank.

This dynamic program is designed to empower outstanding junior and senior high school students from the Galveston, Dickinson, Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Santa Fe and O'Connell school districts by providing exceptional leadership training opportunities.

Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

LEADS is dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow with the invaluable support of our local business community.

Each fall and spring, LEADS hosts transformative one-day leadership events designed to inspire students and equip them with skills that will help them excel in school, their communities and their futures.

Participation is competitive.

Students must apply and meet qualification criteria to participate, making this a wonderful opportunity for O'Connell Prep juniors and seniors who are ready to grow their leadership skills and connect with other student leaders throughout Galveston County.

Interested students and families are encouraged to review the LEADS Fall 2026 information for complete details.
View LEADS Fall 2026 Information

Join Treasure Ball

Get community service hours, make a difference in your school and become part of one of O'Connell Prep's longest-standing traditions by participating in Treasure Ball.
Learn More

Student Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for service hours?

Volunteer at the historic Moody Mansion and make a difference in our community while earning volunteer hours!
View Volunteer Opportunity

Refer a New Student

Receive a $500 tuition credit when your referred student enrolls at O'Connell Prep.
Submit Referral

Forms and Procedures

Access important health information, screenings, emergency forms, media releases, transportation and student parking forms and procedures for the 2026–2027 school year.

CHRISTUS Vision, Hearing & Spinal Screenings – October 22

CHRISTUS nurses will be here at O'Connell on the morning of October 22nd conducting vision, hearing and spinal screenings.

All new students are required to undergo vision and hearing screening.

Spinal screenings are only required for boys who entered 9th grade at the age of 14.

An email was sent to the parents of all students who need to be screened.

A reminder email will be sent next week.

Print/Internet Media Release

There was some confusion with the media release section of the online enrollment packet , so we are asking families to please complete a very short Print/Internet Media Release form.

Families now have two options for completing the form.

You may download and return the PDF form or conveniently complete the form online.

Please complete the Print/Internet Media Release as soon as possible.

View / Download PDF Form Complete Online Form

Parent Permission to Administer Medication

Complete this form when requesting that O'Connell Prep staff administer medication to a student during the school day.
View Medication Form

2026–2027 Parent & Student Handbook

The 2026–2027 O'Connell College Preparatory High School Parent & Student Handbook is now available.

Parents and students are encouraged to review the handbook for important information regarding school policies, procedures, expectations, academics, attendance, student conduct and other guidelines for the 2026–2027 school year.

Please review the handbook and keep it available as a reference throughout the school year.
View 2026–2027 Student Handbook

Student Emergency Information Card

Provide current emergency contacts, medical information and other important details for your student.
View Emergency Card

Transportation & Student Parking Forms

Access important transportation information for O'Connell Prep students, including van rider information, transportation procedures and student parking forms and requirements.
View Transportation & Parking Forms

School Information

Access important school information, student resources, schedules, attendance information, food ordering, supplies, activities, fundraising opportunities, student programs, photos, yearbooks and upcoming events.

OCPS 2026–2027 Shutterfly Photo Gallery

Our newly created OCPS 2026–2027 Shutterfly site is now available!

Anyone can add photos, and storage is free. You can also save and download photos from the site for free.

We've started with more than 100 volleyball photos and encourage everyone to upload their O'Connell photos for our school community to enjoy.

Have Senior Sunrise pictures?

Please add them!

We would also love to see photos from athletics, classroom activities, school events, clubs, retreats and other memorable moments throughout the year.

Help us capture the memories of the 2026–2027 O'Connell Prep school year!
View & Add Photos

Plus Portals & Student Emails

Students and parents have been emailed information for logging into Plus Portals.

Students were also provided with their O'Connell email address.

Please make sure to check your spam or junk folder for an email from Plus Portal.

If you have any issues logging in, please contact Ms. Pena.
Email Ms. Pena

Report Cards – October 16

Report cards will be uploaded to the parent portal on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Families will be able to access their student's report card electronically through the portal.

If you would like a hard copy of your student's report card, please email Ms. Chantal.
Email Ms. Chantal

Attendance & Class Schedule Information

Parents and students are encouraged to review O'Connell Prep's attendance expectations and daily bell schedules for the 2026–2027 school year.

Attendance Policy Bell Schedule

Order Your Food Now

View the O'Connell Prep lunch menu and conveniently order meals for the school year.
Order Food Now

School Supplies

Review the school supply requirements for O'Connell Prep students for the 2026–2027 school year.
View School Supplies

Junior Ring Order Information

Juniors and families may review ring options, pricing and ordering information through Herff Jones.

Order Class Ring Ring Catalog Ring Flyer

Graduation Invitations

Order your official O'Connell College Prep graduation invitations and announcement packages through Herff Jones.
Order Invitations

School Pictures & Yearbooks

Picture Day was September 1st.

Your student can pick up their proofs in the office now.

Search for your student, view school photos and order pictures or yearbooks through Strawbridge Studios.

Instructions:

Select your school, then enter your student's last name and student ID.
Picture Day Lookup

Upcoming Events

Stay up to date with athletics, Mass days, school activities, fundraising events, special programs and more.
View Upcoming Events

O'Connell College Preparatory High School • Galveston, Texas
Class Hours & Office Hours

Important arrival, dismissal, and supervision information

Class Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Important Arrival & Dismissal Information:
Students will not be admitted to the building before 7:30 a.m. Students should be picked up promptly at dismissal. Faculty and staff are not available to supervise students after 3:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday or 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

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