March 24, 2026

New Information 

Junior High Adoration: Wednesday, March 25th Junior High students will participate in Adoration during their religion classes.

Lenten Reconciliation Service: Thursday, March 26th Junior High students will have the opportunity to participate in the Lenten Reconciliation Service.

Jr High Soc Hop: Friday, March 27th 6th - 8th grade students are invited to Join us for a fun evening from 6:00–8:00 PM in the school cafeteria! Tickets will be sold at the door ($5.00).

Family Faith Formation Engagement Night: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, from 3:10–4:10 PM in the Student Success Center. This special session will be facilitated by our Junior High religion teacher, Sr. Sue, and will be a wonderful opportunity to grow together in faith and connect as a school community. Please see the attached flyer for more details and use the registration link to sign up. https://forms.gle/PA3M9RzNbNXbH7sFA As a thank you for attending, you will earn one Parent Ambassador hour for participating in this session.

Early Dismissal: Holy Thursday, April 2nd, there is an early dismissal at 12pm. No extended care available.

Easter/ Spring Break: There is no school April 3rd – April 12th. School will resume on Monday, April 13.

The Little Mermaid: Tickets for the Spring show The Little Mermaid will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for information closer to April 24th and 25th.

Maternity BVM Garage Sale: Maternity BVM could use help preparing for and working the 2026 Youth Ministry garage sale. Join us as much or as little as you can. Opportunities available April 7th-April 11th. Food will be served for volunteers on all shifts! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ADA729A1FDCE9-62885209-garage#/

  Fundraising and Events

Caddyshack Golf Outing: The Caddyshack Golf Outing will take place on Friday, August 7th, at Aspen Ridge Golf Course. If you'd like to get a head start on your parent ambassador hours for the 2026-2027 school year, consider joining The Caddyshack Golf Outing committee. To get involved, contact Peggy Mayer at pmayer@bmcss.org. 
RaiseRight (formerly Scrip): Start earning tuition credit 2025-26 now! By using gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses, each participant can earn over $1,000 each year. For every gift card purchased, you receive earnings, 50% of your earned rebate will be applied to next year’s tuition. Questions, contact Sandy Kuntz at skuntz@bmcss.org.

Attention Families! Protecting God’s Children Seminars: All parent ambassadors/volunteers are required to complete a VIRTUS/Protecting God’s Children course before assisting the school.  If you are a new parent or have not completed the course please see the information below. In order to volunteer in any capacity, i.e., classroom parties, lunch duty, parent work day etc. the Diocese requires certification. Please see the following steps for completion:

Step 1: Go to www.virtusonline.org to create an account.
Step 2: Accept and Acknowledge understanding of the Policy and Standards.
Step 3: Take the Protecting God’s Children online course through Virtus.org
Step 4: Give consent for the Name-Based Background Check through Virtus.org
Step 5: Fill out the Parent Volunteer Application

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Important Dates

March 27: Jr High Soc Hop 6pm-8pm
March 27: Cheese pizza at lunch day $3/each or 2/$5
April 2: Holy Thursday, 12pm dismissal. No Extended Day
April 3: Good Friday, No School
April 6- 10: Easter Break
April 13: School Resumes
April 15: Mac Pac Meeting, 6:00. Bourbonnais Site

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