A high school career is just 1460 days short. At Bishop McNamara, we're giving students the tools and resources they need to make every day count academically, spiritually, and socially. Every day is part of the journey to the next level whether that's college/university, serving our country in the armed forces, or joining the work force.

Irish 1460: Week of February 10

Long Weekend: Teacher inservice day 2/13 - 12pm dismissal & Monday 2/16- no school in celebration of Presidents day

College Acceptances: Seniors continue sending college acceptances and scholarship info to Mrs Demack.

ACT Prep: Freshman thru Juniors please start preparing for PreACT and ACT testing on 3/10/26. Our school offers free ACT Prep thru Jason Franklin see Guidance on account creation.

National Honor Society: Induction for new members and Seniors into the National Honor Society will be on held on March 4th at 1:30pm.

College Visit: College visit to University of Illinois on 3/25 for admitted seniors and prospective juniors. See Mrs Demack to sign up.

Annual Irish Fund Phonathon: Our Irish Fund annual Phonathon will be March 9th. This is a great way to get both service and parent ambassador hours!
Students: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAEAB2EA2F9C34-61836473-student#/
Parents: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAEAB2EA2F9C34-54717885-2026

Ash Wednesday: High school Ash Wednesday mass is February 18th at 9:25

Chess going to State: Congrats to our high school Chess team on their advancement onto the State Tournament. Good luck Irish!

FACTS Application Night: Tuesday, February 17th is the FACTS application night. People will be on hand to answer questions and help you complete your FACTS tuition forms. March 1: FACTS applications due!

Alumni Event: The Irish Alumni Association will be having a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Saturday, March 14th join us at the Kankakee Country Club for food, drinks, live music, and basketball! Buy tickets online

Caddyshack Golf Outing: The Caddyshack Golf Outing will take place on Friday, August 7th. If you'd like to get a head start on your parent ambassador hours for next school year, consider joining The Caddyshack Golf Outing committee. To get involved, contact Peggy Mayer at pmayer@bmcss.org.

Valentines Vibes: MBVM is hosting a Valentines event for 6-12 graders. The event kicks off at Ice Valley and pick up will be MBVM. No cost for this event but please register here: Click here

Service Hours: Please stay up to date on inputting service hours. Seniors, you must have 60 to graduate!

The Little Mermaid: Bishop McNamara’s Spring musical The Little Mermaid is showing at the Kankakee site. Shows are April 24th and 25th. Tickets available soon.