By 1961 the grades had tripled and a second building was constructed. In 1973 the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, came to staff the school until they were replaced by an all lay faculty 20 years later. I course at O'Connell High School. Spanish is offered to students in grades five through eight, while native-speaking Spanish students take French. Music, art and computer courses are offered on a weekly basis.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum at all levels.
The seventh and eighth grades have LCD panels which enhance the instructional usage of the classroom computers. Recent Accomplishments Recent renovations have included, new tile in the entrance hall and in the cafeteria, painting of the entire building, the addition of extra lighting and carpeting to the classrooms in the junior high wing. In January a new gym was dedicated by the late Arlington Bishop John R. Keating. It's Academic competition at Bishop O'Connell High School. St. John's students have also won first place in the Diocesan Spelling Bee, Catholic War Veteran's Spelling Bee as well as awards at the diocesan Science Fair.