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 October 7

Senior Students: Seniors, continue to check Canvas for College Visit signups.

Photo Retake Day: School photo retakes are Wednesday, October 8th at 8:00am. Retakes are for any student that was absent on the original picture day, or for a student who is unsatisfied with the portrait taken on picture day.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Come join the Spanish Club to watch McFarland U.S.A on Oct 9th at 6pm in the cafeteria.

College Lunch Visits: Be on the lookout for: Carr College, Wabash College, Michigan Tech, Lawrence Tech and Knox College in the cafeteria.

Career Center: Sophomore Day at the Career Center is 10/9 for those who have signed up.

ACT Prep: Jason Franklin ACT Prep online that is free to our students. ACT prep for reading and English is offered Tuesday after school in room 107.

End Of 1st Quarter: End of first quarter is Oct 17th!

Sports: Congratulations to the Boys Golf Team, 2025 IHSA Regional Champions, and Girls Golf Team, on advancing Cassidy Novak to the IHSA Sectionals. Boys soccer scored a win over Watseka. Football continues on with a record of 6-0.

Gotion Field Trip: Students who have been selected don’t forget: 10/16 is the field trip to Gotion Industries.

42nd Annual Gala: We need your help filling our class baskets! Wish list can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls?ref_=ya_d_c_lists

Progressive Raffle: Our first drawing was last Friday. We had a record number of tickets turned in. Keep selling to meet your incentive deadline by Oct 24th.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent Teacher Conferences for the High School will be held Oct 30th in the cafeteria from 3pm-5pm and 6pm-8pm. 5-6pm will be a break for our teachers

Long Weekend: October 10-13 will be a long weekend! October 10 is a Diocesan Faculty Institute and October 13 is Columbus Day

All School Rosary:All school Rosary on October 20th at 9:20AM