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O’Connell Prep Open House Recap

March 5, 2026

What a Night at Buc Nation!

Our Open House on March 5, 2026 was an incredible evening filled with excitement, creativity, and Buc pride. Families had the chance to explore our campus, meet our amazing faculty, and see firsthand the incredible talents of our students.

From academic showcases and student presentations to the arts and extracurricular programs, our Buccaneers truly shined. We are so proud of the hard work, leadership, and dedication our students demonstrated throughout the evening.

Missed Open House? It’s not too late to become a Buc! Schedule a personal campus tour and discover everything O’Connell Prep has to offer.

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Why O'connell Prep?
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O’Connell College Preparatory School is now accepting applications for new students. Families should create a FACTS account to begin the admissions process and submit required application materials.
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Prospective Students

Schedule a Campus Tour

O’Connell Prep Open House Recap

What a Night at Buc Nation!

Shadow days allow potential new students to get a first-hand look at a day in the life of an O'Connell Buc. The will be matched with one of our amazing ambassadors and shown first hand how amazing it is to be a Buc!

O'Connell College Preparatory School (Galveston, TX)