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 November 18

College Trips: December 5th is the St Xavier college visit. Sign up in the Guidance Office to go.

Spirit Sale: The bookstore (Spirit shop) will be open on November 20th from 3:00 to 6:45. We will be running a special. Spend $100 get $10 off! Everybody is welcome!

Advent Collections: During Advent, BMCS is collecting items for those in need in our community.
Week 1 (1-5) : Coins
Week 2 (8-12) : Hats, gloves, and socks
Week 3 (15-19) : Personal hygiene

Final Exam Day 1: Wednesday, December 17th
1st 8:30 - 9:45
2nd 10:05 -11:20
Lunch 11:25 -11:55
5th 12:00 - 1:15

Final Exam Day 2: Thursday, December 18th
3rd 8:30 - 9:45
4th 10:05 -11:20
Lunch 11:25 -11:55
6th 12:00 - 1:15
Make-Up Session 1:30-2:45

Final Exam Day 3: Friday, December 19th
7th 8:30 - 9:45
8th 10:05 -11:20
Make-Up Session 12:00 - 1:15

Thanksgiving Break: Full day of school Monday 11/24 and a half day 11/25. 1:15pm dismissal. School resumes Monday 12/1.

Girls Basketball: Varsity girls basketball will play in the Timberwolf Tip-off Classic.
11/18: vs St Thomas More @ 5pm
11/20: vs Cissna Park @ 8pm
Saturdays game TBA

School Board: Interested in joining the School Board? We are looking for passionate members who want to make a difference! Inquire to Kaelyn Bess kbess@bmcss.org today

Reminder: Thursday and Friday this week are regular schedule days for High School.

RaiseRight Holiday Schedule: No physical orders:
Thanksgiving week: 11/23-11/29/2025
Christmas Break: 12/22-1/3/2026
Orders will start back on 1/4/2026
All e-cards and reloads will be available through the holidays

Improv Club: Interested in joining the high school Improv Club? Join us on Wednesdays from 2:45-3:30 in the Blackbox Theater. No experience necessary, and willingness to perform in the show is not required. If you are interested and cannot make it, please e-mail Mrs. Babbitt (pbabbitt@bmcss.org) or stop in room 110

Christmas Market: The Christmas Market is returning to McNamara on 7th! Any vendors interested can sign up online

Save The Date: Thank you to all our donors, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the 42nd Annual Gala a success! Save the date for the 43rd Annual Gala Nov 7th, 2026!