Homecoming is the perfect time for everyone to show their BMCS pride!
“My favorite homecoming memory was bringing back the homecoming parade and seeing the tradition continue! It’s such a fun and creative way for students, teachers and faculty to get involved and show their Irish pride around the community. I was honored as the 2017 Homecoming Queen and luckily for me, my date turned into my fiancé! Go Irish!”
- Riley Lade BMCS Class of 2018, engaged to Sam O'Connor, also class of '18
Who will be joining us to celebrate our traditions and show their Irish spirit?
Dominique Davis Ahramovich, a 2003 graduate, and her high school sweetheart-turned-husband of 18 years, Bubba, recalls her favorite homecoming memories: being on the Poms squad, dancing with the boys, participating in class games day, and playing in the powderpuff football game!
What events will you be joining us at NEXT WEEK during Homecoming Week?
Discover Bishop McNamara Catholic School through a one-on-one personal tour. Open-House Tours are back and the perfect opportunity to get the individualized information that you need to make an informed decision and see all that BMCS has to offer.
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We cannot wait to show you around our amazing school!
TOMORROW walk the halls and meet the faculty and staff that make a daily difference. Open Houses and Parent Preview Night is tonight at the Bourbonnais and Bradley Sites! We can not wait to see you.
BMCS started our first day of Mac Buddies with our friends at Bradley West. Through the hard work and coordination of BMCS parent and Bradley West teacher, Danika Schultz, Bishop McNamara seniors and juniors partner with students from Bradley West. The program is focused on building friendships and mentoring youth in our community! We love seeing the service opportunities that our students are able to engage in throughout our community!
Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15 (Independence Day in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) and continues until October 15. The month also includes Mexico’s Independence Day (September 16) and Chile’s Independence Day (September 18).
Hispanic Heritage Month honors Americans with roots in Spanish-speaking countries, including Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. It was first established in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a week-long celebration of the contributions made by Americans from Spanish-speaking nations. In 1988, President Reagan extended it to a full month.
Every year Hispanic Heritage Month has a theme. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”
Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK! With an overall theme of "There's No Place Like Home", this week is sure to be so much fun! Check out our stories to see the themes for each day!
#BMCSHomecoming #HOME
The first drawing of the Progressive Raffle is 3 weeks away. Have you purchased your ticket yet?
Each raffle ticket you purchase before October 4th enters you into BOTH of our major raffle drawings with a total cash payout of $120,000! All winning tickets go back in the mix for the next and final drawing on Saturday, November 2nd - the sooner you purchase your ticket the more chances you have to win!
☘️Drawing #1: October 4, 2024, Friday Night Lights │ Grand Prize $25,000
☘️Drawing #2: November 2, 2024 —Bishop McNamara 41st Annual Gala, 24K │ Grand Prize $50,000
To get your Progressive Raffle ticket for multiple chances to win, contact a school family or visit: bishopmac.com/page/progressive-raffle
*Fill out the Progressive Raffle ticket information form on the website, hit submit, then proceed to the “Finalize ticket purchase via Paypal/credit/debit” button. *
To wrap up our student spotlights, we asked senior, Emma Acevedo, how she is feeling entering her senior year.
“Entering the new school year as well as my SENIOR year, I am truly excited and feeling extra grateful for those around me. I have loved every opportunity that I have been granted at Bishop McNamara. As my final year of high school begins, I cannot wait to spend the year making memories with those I love. Every FNL, volleyball game, and any other event I can be involved in is something I am looking forward to with my Mac family.”
From the Homecoming Bonfire to playing Powderpuff football, Lisa Azzarelli Gerth Class of 1980 remembers BMCS Homecoming fondly. Lisa is pictured here with High School Sweetheart, Jim Gerth '80 at the Homecoming dance.
This year, Homecoming is September 23-27. Will you be coming home to celebrate the rich Bishop McNamara traditions this year?
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all Veterans, First Responders, and Active Military Members. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed and we appreciate your sacrifice so much.
May God continue to bless and protect all who serve our nation.
Our annual Gratitude Drive-Thru and our new addition of the Patriots' Day Mass was a success! Thank you to all who came and were recognized, and to the student volunteers for your service with a smile.
Meet the compassionate team behind it all! Parent Preview Night and Open House is NEXT WEEK! Be sure to join us for this evening of meeting the faculty and staff members that make BMCS so special.
Senior year is special and full of opportunities to make memories that are long lasting! Senior student, Emily Storer, gave us some insight into what she is most looking forward to this year at Bishop McNamara Catholic School.
"This school year is going to be unforgettable! It’s our last chance to experience everything here, so I’m going to cherish every moment and make the most of it. I am excited to create memories that will last a lifetime!"
On Friday, some of our students attended the Mass of the Hoy Spirit at St. Raymond's Cathedral in Joliet. They joined schools from around the Diocese to celebrate the new school year. During the Mass, the Bishop reminded students that God has given each one of the a special gift that is to be used for the good of the world. Let's make a difference Bishop McNamara!
Grade School Night on Friday with all our friends was SO much fun! Our next home Football game is our HOMECOMING GAME on September 27!
Who will be coming home to celebrate with us?
#BMCSHomecoming #Football #Homecoming
The FIRST Progressive Raffle drawing is quickly approaching! The drawing will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Bishop McNamara Friday Night Lights home football game.
· $25,000 Grand Cash Prize
· Four $500 Winners
· Three $1,000 Winners
· Two $5,000 Winners
Purchase your Progressive Raffle ticket from any BMCS family or online at: https://www.bishopmac.com/page/progressive-raffle
*Fill out the Progressive Raffle ticket information form on the website, hit submit, then proceed to the “Finalize ticket purchase via Paypal/credit/debit” button. *
We can’t wait to draw YOUR ticket!
Tell a friend to tell a friend, it's time for some Grade School Night Fun!
Who will be joining us to cheer on the Irish at SENIOR NIGHT vs the Herscher Tigers? From 5:30-6:30 be sure to join us for fun, family, and football!!
#FightinIrish #Football
Gratitude Drive-Thru is back! On September 11, First Responders, Veterans, and Military Members are invited to join us at 1 of our three sites for a celebration of your bravery and to show our gratitude.
New this year- Kankakee Site will be hosting a Mass in celebration of Patriots' Day, please RSVP if you plan to attend the Mass. Bradley and Bourbonnais Sites will be hosting their drive-thru from 8:30-9:30 am.
Nothing is better than hearing from our amazing students. We asked junior, Reagan Kaner, about her favorite traditions and memories of High School so far.
"My name is Reagan Kaner, and I'm a junior here at Bishop McNamara. I am extremely grateful to attend this school and wouldn't have it any other way. There really isn't anything like the family and tradition this school provides. My personal favorite tradition is Homecoming Week. The bonfire, parade, football game, and Homecoming dance are substantial reminders of the years of tradition our students and staff carry on. Some of my favorite memories from high school were made during Homecoming Week, specifically memories involving my Poms team. I can't wait to see what junior year holds, and I am forever proud to be Irish."
#BMCS #ONEFamily #GoIrish
Grade School Night is the Friday! Come see the Fightin' Irish take on Herscher High School at HOME! From 5:30 - 6:30pm we will have fun and games and the Football game starts at 7! Wear your football jersey and bring a friend!
Who will join us this Friday!?
#BMCS
