Announcements

Course Selection – Course selection sheets are due to the Guidance Office today.  Please make sure you have all your signatures and turn that in ASAP.  If you have lost your form come to the Main Office immediately to get another copy. 

Annie - Don’t miss Annie Jr presented by the Bishop McNamara theatre department March 24 at 7pm and March 25th at 2 and 7 pm.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.  Also, House Points will be given for any student who attends. 

Tuesday – Next Tuesday is a testing day for High School Students.  Senior have no school, Freshman thru Juniors have mandatory testing.   If you are absent that day you must have a Dr note.  Note exceptions.  There will be an early dismissal at approximately 11:30 after the testing. 

Cheer - Any 8^th -11^th graders if you are interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 23-24 school year, please see Coach Akerman by March 24th for information on an upcoming meeting!

Service Opportunity – Maternity BVM is looking for help with their annual Youth Ministry Garage Sale.  Please see the flyer posted outside the main office for more info on how to sign up to help.  This counts towards service hours.

Happy Birthday today to Aubriee Dove

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Mass Day – High School students have a Mass Day today.  We will be on a Mass Day schedule, with no homeroom.  Teachers please make sure male students have a tie on today.

Coffee Shop – The Coffee Shop is open today. 

Course Selection – Course selection sheets are due to the Guidance Office tomorrow.  Please make sure you have all your signatures and turn that in ASAP.  If you have lost your form come to the Main Office immediately to get another copy. 

College Visit/Vacation – If you are going on a College Visit or vacation and will be missing school, stop by the Main Office to get a request form.  You will have your parent, Mr. Kelly and teachers sign.

Sign Out Sheet in Main Office – Students if you are leaving early from school or coming in late, you ALWAYS need to sign in or out, in the Main Office.  No exceptions.   Also, passes to leave in the middle of the day need to be picked up first thing in the morning or at lunch.  We should not have to deliver passes to you during class time. 

Discussion - Please join us today for the Nourishing Greatness Bible discussions group during each lunch period in the CMO. Together we will pray and discuss various Bible topics that will help you develop stronger relationships with God and others as you live your faith. Hope to see you there!

Annie - Don’t miss Annie Jr presented by the Bishop McNamara theatre department March 24 at 7pm and March 25th at 2 and 7 pm.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.  Also, House Points will be given for any student who attends. 

Tuesday – Next Tuesday is a testing day for High School Students.  Senior have no school, Freshman thru Juniors have mandatory testing.   If you are absent that day you must have a Dr note.  Note exceptions.  There will be an early dismissal at approximately 11:30 after the testing. 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Cheer - Any 8^th -11^th graders if you are interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 23-24 school year, please see Coach Akerman by March 24th for information on an upcoming meeting!

Service Opportunity – Maternity BVM is looking for help with their annual Youth Ministry Garage Sale.  Please see the flyer posted outside the main office for more info on how to sign up to help.  This counts towards service hours.

Annie - Don’t miss Annie Jr presented by the Bishop McNamara theatre department March 24 at 7pm and March 25th at 2 and 7 pm.  See the flyer outside the Main Office on ordering tickets. 

Discussion - Please join us tomorrow for the Nourishing Greatness Bible discussions group during each lunch period in the CMO. Together we will pray and discuss various Bible topics that will help you develop stronger relationships with God and others as you live your faith. Hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday today to Kendall Lade, Erika Flores, Ethan Glidewell, and Aleah Stogsdill

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Catholic Ministry Office:  Wednesday mornings at 7:00am in the chapel there is an informal intentional prayer group that meets to pray for our school.  We pray for our students, our faculty and the administration.  We pray for Catholic education, the 100 Anniversary Project, and the spiritual life of the Bishop McNamara Family.   You are invited to join us.  Mass follows at 7:15am with Fr. John. Horan.  

Catholic Ministry Office Prayer Requests: Remember to place your prayer requests in the Hallway prayer boxes.  Our prayer team is ready to pray for you. 

Tutoring - After-school tutoring is now available for any High School Student seeking help in English and/or completing homework in any subject. Tutoring services will be held in Room 104 and open from 2:40-3:45 pm.

Happy Birthday today to Camille Kuntz, Ava Pinski, and Alex Hernandez

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Cheer - Any 8^th -11^th graders if you are interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 23-24 school year, please see Coach Akerman by March 24th for information on an upcoming meeting!

Service Opportunity – Maternity BVM is looking for help with their annual Youth Ministry Garage Sale.  Please see the flyer posted outside the main office for more info on how to sign up to help.  This counts towards service hours.

D and D – Dungeons and Dragons club is canceled for today. 

Happy Birthday today to Lillee Nugent

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Today – Today is an early dismissal for High School and Junior High at 12:00.  There is no extended day. 

Service – We are hosting the Junior High Volleyball State Tournament and are in need of help for the concession stand.   If you can help please reach out to Tonya O’Connor 815-671-6729.  Dates needed are March 17 4:00 to 8:30 and March 18 10:00 -1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30. This will be a fun, easy way to get your service hours in. 

Cheer - Any 8^th -11^th graders If you are interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 23-24 school year, please see Coach Akerman by March 24th for information on an upcoming meeting!

Ms Gernon – Ms Gernon’s classes today.  2^nd and 3^rd hour please go to Mrs Parkers room.  5^th thru 8^th report to the coffee shop.  Mrs Demack will be in to take attendance.

Happy Birthday today to Savana Smith and Mrs Demack

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Rubbeigh Turro, Ashley Diaz, Ellen Ehrman, Marlis Zacarias, Keegan Parsons and Berenice Rivera

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

3/16

Tomorrow – Tomorrow is an early dismissal for High School and Junior High at 12:00.  There is no extended day. 

College Visit/Vacation – If you are going on a College Visit or vacation and will be missing school, stop by the Main Office to get a request form.  You will have your parent, Mr. Kelly and teachers sign.

Sign Out Sheet in Main Office – Students if you are leaving early from school or coming in late, you ALWAYS need to sign in or out, in the Main Office.  No exceptions.   Also, passes to leave in the middle of the day need to be picked up first thing in the morning or at lunch.  We should not have to deliver passes to you during class time. 

Service – We are hosting the Junior High Volleyball State Tournament and are in need of help for the concession stand.   If you can help please reach out to Tonya O’Connor 815-671-6729.  Dates needed are March 17 4:00 to 8:30 and March 18 10:00 -1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30. This will be a fun, easy way to get your service hours in. 

JH Art - The Junior High Art Club will be painting the windows in the circle for Spring after school today, Thursday, from 3:00-4:30 pm. Come to the art room after school.

Counseling Club - Counseling Club will meet this today in the library. All are welcome and we will have treats.

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Schedule – High School will be on a revised schedule today for Mass and NHS Ceremony.  Schedule will be 1^st thru 6^th, with no homeroom.  There will be no 7^th and 8^th hours today.  With that being said, any High School student who has to leave early for an appointment today will need a Dr’s note when they return tomorrow.   Notes will need to be turned into Mr Kelly’s office first thing in the morning.  

JH Art - The Junior High Art Club will be painting the windows in the circle for Spring after school tomorrow, Thursday, from 3:00-4:30 pm. Come to the art room after school. Be sure to bring clothes to paint in.

Counseling Club - Counseling Club will meet this Thursday, March 16^th in the library. All are welcome and we will have treats.

Cheer - Any 8^th -11^th graders If you are interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 23-24 school year, please see Coach Akerman by March 24th for information on an upcoming meeting!

Happy Birthday today to Emily Gonia, Angie Martinez, Analeah Ramirez, Mr Granger and Mrs Ramirez

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Drivers ED – Kankakee will be here to sign up students for Driver Ed today after school in the cafeteria.   You must bring full payment and have formed signed by the office prior.

Service – We are hosting the Junior High Volleyball State Tournament and are in need of help for the concession stand.   If you can help please reach out to Tonya O’Connor 815-671-6729.  Dates needed are March 17 4:00 to 8:30 and March 18 10:00 -1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30. This will be a fun, easy way to get your service hours in. 

Catholic Ministry Office:  Consider joining us during Lent!   Wednesday mornings at 7:00am in the chapel at the high school, there is an informal intentional prayer group that meets to pray for our school.  We pray for our students, our faculty and the administration.  We pray for Catholic education, the 100 Anniversary Project, and the spiritual life of the Bishop McNamara Family.   You are invited to join us.  Mass follows at 7:15am with Fr. John. Horan.  

Catholic Ministry Office Prayer Requests: Remember to place your prayer requests in the Hallway prayer boxes.  Our prayer team is ready to pray for you. 

NHS - Attention all National  Honor Society Inductees and current senior members:

Just a reminder you are to meet in the gymnasium at the start of eighth hour. If you are not able to attend, please see Mrs. McThenia prior.

National Honor Society Officers present and future:

You are to meet in the gymnasium at the start of 5th hour.  See Mrs McThenia prior if you are not able to attend.

Happy Birthday today to Julie Bruno

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Drivers ED – Any student who is interested in taking Summer School Driver Ed at Kankakee High School, there is an information sheet in the Main Office.  Informational meeting will be held tomorrow, March 14 in the cafeteria.  You must bring payment and have formed signed by the office prior to signing up.

Jostens – Seniors Jostens will be here today during 5^th and 6^th hour lunches to distribute graduation items that you purchased.  IF you have 4^th hour lunch please see Mrs Demack for a pass. 

Service – We are hosting the Junior High Volleyball State Tournament and are in need of help for the concession stand.   If you can help please reach out to Tonya O’Connor 815-671-6729.  Dates needed are March 17 4:00 to 8:30 and March 18 10:00 -1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30. This will be a fun, easy way to get your service hours in. 

Wrestling - Elio Gil placed 3rd in state at 95 lbs. He only had 2 losses this season. Tristin Golden placed 1st in state at 135lbs. He was 18-0 on the season and defeated an opponent with a record of 41-0.  Our team placed 17th out 72 teams in the state tournament. This is the first year of the program.

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Volleyball  – Good luck to the 7^th Grade Girls Volleyball team who start the State Tournament on tonight.  Congrats to the 8^th Grade team who won the Regional last night.  They begin Sectional play on Monday night in Gardner.

Out of Uniform – This Monday 3/13/23 will be an Out of Uniform Day with a minimum $2 donation to support the Irish Fund. 

Spanish NHS – Congratulations to the new officers of the Spanish National Honors Society, Spanish President : Nik Acevedo, English President : Ronneigh Turro, Spanish Secretary :  Sarah Berg, English Secretary :  Nick Andrews, Dual Language Reader :  Carter Levesque. 

Butterbraids – Butterbraid orders are due today, please turn those in to the Main Office as soon as possible. 

Service – We are hosting the Junior High Volleyball State Tournament and are in need of help for the concession stand.   If you can help please reach out to Tonya O’Connor 815-671-6729.  Dates needed are March 17 4:00 to 8:30 and March 18 10:00 -1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30. This will be a fun, easy way to get your service hours in. 

Kairos - Kairos beads will be ready for pickup today after school - please stop by the CMO  and pick up your bag JR High Yearbooks -  Order forms have been distributed for Jr High Yearbooks, orders are due to the Main Office on Friday 3/31.

Happy Birthday today to Evita Martinez and Mr. Fryer

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Damian Villagomez, Anna Zucker, Lucy Mast and Mrs Prince

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Drivers ED – Any student who is interested in taking Summer School Driver Ed at Kankakee High School, there is an information sheet in the Main Office.  Informational meeting will be held on March 14 in the cafeteria.

College Visit/Vacation – If you are going on a College Visit or vacation and will be missing school, stop by the Main Office to get a request form.  You will have your parent, Mr. Kelly and teachers sign.

Sign Out Sheet in Main Office – Students if you are leaving early from school or coming in late, you ALWAYS need to sign in or out, in the Main Office.  No exceptions.   Also, passes to leave in the middle of the day need to be picked up first thing in the morning or at lunch.  We should not have to deliver passes to you during class time. 

Butterbraids – Butterbraid orders are due tomorrow, please turn those in to the Main Office as soon as possible.  Additional forms are available in the Main Office. 

Science Fair – Tomorrow, Nolan Smith and Rhys Landsmann will be participating in the Regional Science Fair at the University of St Francis.  Good luck to Nolan and Rhys. 

Mass – FYI there is NO High School Mass today.  It has been rescheduled for next Wednesday with NHS ceremony.

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

NHS - Mrs. McThenia would like to announce the 2023-2024 National Honor Society Officers, they are as follows:

Secretary-Christian Provost

Vice-President-Sarah Berg

President-Grant Naese

Congratulations!

CMO - Lunch discussion today in the CMO during all lunch periods - come and experience some Nourishing Greatness.

College Visit - Attention sophomores, juniors and seniors, Kankakee Community College will be here during the 5^th and 6^th hour lunch periods. They will be set up in the cafeteria.  Please stop by to hear what programs they have to offer.

High School Service - Irish Fund: Week of Giving Volunteers needed! This year, Bishop McNamara is planning a week of giving to support Bishop McNamara Catholic School. We need High School student volunteers on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 5-8:30 pm.  This is a fun evening connecting with our most generous alumni, families, and friends of BMCS! If you are available to give your time to the Irish Fund phonathon stop in the Advancement Office to sign up. 

Butterbraids – Butterbraid orders are due this week please turn those in to the Main Office as soon as possible.  Additional forms are available in the Main Office. 

JH Volleyball Pictures – Junior High Volleyball pictures are today at 3:00.  If you still need a picture packet you can pick one up in the Main Office at lunch. 

Happy Birthday today to Noah Loring and Carlos Morales

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Congrats – Congrats to the 7^th Grade Girls who won their Sectional last night.  They will play at the State Championship on Friday night. 

Butterbraids – Butterbraid orders are due this week please turn those in to the Main Office as soon as possible.  Additional forms are available in the Main Office. 

Prefect - Prefect Applications are now available for the 23-24 school year.  You can get one online, or from Mrs. Demack.  They are due back today to Ms. Akerman.

Catholic Ministry Office:  Consider joining us during Lent!   Wednesday mornings at 7:00am in the chapel at the high school, there is an informal intentional prayer group that meets to pray for our school.  We pray for our students, our faculty and the administration.  We pray for Catholic education, the 100 Anniversary Project, and the spiritual life of the Bishop McNamara Family.   You are invited to join us.  Mass follows at 7:15am with Fr. John. Horan.  

Catholic Ministry Office Prayer Requests: Remember to place your prayer requests in the Hallway prayer boxes.  Our prayer team is ready to pray for you. 

Tutoring - After-school tutoring is now available for any High School Student seeking help in English and/or completing homework in any subject. Tutoring services will be held in Room 104 and open from 2:40-3:45 pm. Please see the schedule posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office.

Happy Birthday today to Kaiden Hunt, Brayden Baker and Gianna Jungman

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Butterbraids – Butterbraid orders are due this week please turn those in to the Main Office as soon as possible.  Additional forms are available in the Main Office. 

Prefect - Prefect Applications are now available for the 23-24 school year.  You can get one online, or from Mrs. Demack.  They are due back Tuesday, March 7^th to Ms. Akerman.

NHS - Congratulations to our new National Honor Society Inductees!

This year's National Honor Society Inductees are as follows:

Nikolas Acevedo                                

Nickolas Andrews                             

Tara Arseneau                                   

Gianna Beaupre                              

Sarah Berg                                          

Ava Coy                                               

Lia Coy                                                

Ana Darr                                              

Abner Garcia                                      

Trinity Haigh                                       

Ethan Jackson                                     

Mitchell Krizan                                    

Isabelle Lambert                                 

Carter Levesque                                  

Jordan Majszak                                   

Morgan Mayer                                    

Mackenzie McCammon                    

Mason McCue                                                          

Samuel Munsterman                         

Grant Naese

Clara Nugent
Lillee Nugent
Eamon O’Brien
Alexa Osterhoff
Maya Patel

Johannes Peddinghaus

Raquel Perez
Christian Provost
Isabelle Quigley
Madeline Russell
Jay Shires
Boston Soucy
Ronneigh Turro
Cassandra Valtierra
Manuel Velasquez
Danica White
Kyler Wolfe 
Mary Worby

Basketball - Congratulations to Trinity Davis, IBCA All State Special Mention.

Wrestling – Congratulations to the following wrestlers., Elio Gil and Tristin Golden qualified for IESA wrestling state. Tristin won his sectional and Elio placed 3^rd.  Ethan Pfieffer qualified for fresh/soph wrestling State.

Happy Birthday today to Mallory Kelly, Mayis Medina and Teagan McCue

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Athletic Office – Mr. Hamilton’s office will now be locked when he is not in there.  His office should only be used to store athletic equipment.  You should NOT need to go in there during the school day. 

If you see him in his office DO NOT knock on the door.  He will not open the office during the day for you to retrieve items. 

Lost and Found – There are tons of Lost and Found items in the cafeteria.  Everything is on the rack.  We will be donating any unclaimed items today. 

Happy Birthday today to Aiden Singleton

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Abner Garcia, Natalie Castro and Kaylen Gregoire

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Drivers ED – Any student who is interested in taking Summer School Driver Ed at Kankakee High School, there is an information sheet in the Main Office.  Informational meeting will be held on March 14 in the cafeteria.

College Visit/Vacation – If you are going on a College Visit or vacation and will be missing school, stop by the Main Office to get a request form.  You will have your parent, Mr. Kelly and teachers sign.

Sign Out Sheet in Main Office – Students if you are leaving early from school or coming in late, you ALWAYS need to sign in or out, in the Main Office.  No exceptions.   Also, passes to leave in the middle of the day need to be picked up first thing in the morning or at lunch.  We should not have to deliver passes to you during class time. 

Prefect - Prefect Applications are now available for the 23-24 school year.  You can get one online, or from Mrs. Demack.  They are due back Tuesday, March 7^th to Ms. Akerman.

Jr High Chess – There will be Junior High Chess today after school in room 102.

Lost and Found – There are tons of Lost and Found items in the cafeteria.  Everything is on the rack.  We will be donating any unclaimed items on Friday. 

Happy Birthday today to Alicia Wood and Lexi Barzanty

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

High School Service - Irish Fund: Week of Giving Volunteers needed! This year, Bishop McNamara is planning a week of giving to support Bishop McNamara Catholic School. We need High School student volunteers on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 5-8:30 pm.  This is a fun evening connecting with our most generous alumni, families, and friends of BMCS! If you are available to give your time to the Irish Fund phonathon stop in the Advancement Office to sign up. 

Athletic Office – High School Students you should have an email from Mr. Hamilton, his office will now be locked when he is not in there.  His office should only be used to store athletic equipment.  You should NOT need to go in there during the school day. 

Jr High Chess – There will be Junior High Chess tomorrow after school in room 102.

Lost and Found – There are tons of Lost and Found items in the cafeteria.  Everything is on the rack.  We will be donating any unclaimed items on Friday. 

Happy Birthday today to Elijah Muthami

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Catholic Ministry Office:  Consider joining us during Lent!   Wednesday mornings at 7:00am in the chapel at the high school, there is an informal intentional prayer group that meets to pray for our school.  We pray for our students, our faculty and the administration.  We pray for Catholic education, the 100 Anniversary Project, and the spiritual life of the Bishop McNamara Family.   You are invited to join us.  Mass follows at 7:15am with Fr. John. Horan.  

Catholic Ministry Office Prayer Requests: Remember to place your prayer requests in the Hallway prayer boxes.  Our prayer team is ready to pray for you. 

Tutoring - After-school tutoring is now available for any High School Student seeking help in English and/or completing homework in any subject. Tutoring services will be held in Room 104 and open from 2:40-3:45 pm. Please see the schedule posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office.

8^th Grade – 8^th Grade Graduation Information Sheet is due to the Main Office today. 

Jr High Chess – There will be Junior High Chess on Thursday after school in room 102.

7th Grade Volleyball – Congrats to the 7^th Grade Girls Volleyball Team on their Regional Win last night.  They will start sectionals on Monday here at Mac at 6:30pm. 

Happy Birthday today to Kirsten Clodi, Emmet Hays, Gemma Babiaka and Mrs Fritz

Happy Birthday to our leap year birthday Juan Torres who was born on February 29^th!

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Kairos - Today during homeroom there will be a mandatory meeting of all Kairos retreatants in the CMO to go over all info needed for the retreat.  Please be prompt.

High School Service - Irish Fund: Week of Giving Volunteers needed! This year, Bishop McNamara is planning a week of giving to support Bishop McNamara Catholic School. We need High School student volunteers on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 5-8:30 pm.  This is a fun evening connecting with our most generous alumni, families, and friends of BMCS! If you are available to give your time to the Irish Fund phonathon stop in the Advancement Office to sign up. 

Athletic Office – High School Students you should have an email from Mr. Hamilton, his office will now be locked when he is not in there.  His office should only be used to store athletic equiptment.  You should NOT need to go in there during the school day. 

Baseball Jerseys – Mrs Akerman will be selling old Baseball jerseys in her office.  The cost will be anywhere from $5 to $10 dollars until they are gone.

8^th Grade – Please turn in your Graduation Information Sheet to the Main Office no later than tomorrow. 

Prefect - Prefect Applications are now available for the 23-24 school year.  You can get one online, or from Mrs. Demack.  They are due back Tuesday, March 7^th to Ms. Akerman.

JR High Track – Jr High Track Meet in the cafeteria at 3:15 for a quick meeting before practice today.

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

High School Service - Irish Fund: Week of Giving Volunteers needed! This year, Bishop McNamara is planning a week of giving to support Bishop McNamara Catholic School. We need High School student volunteers on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 5-8:30 pm.  This is a fun evening connecting with our most generous alumni, families, and friends of BMCS! If you are available to give your time to the Irish Fund phonathon stop in the Advancement Office to sign up. 

Athletic Office – High School Students you should have an email from Mr. Hamilton, his office will now be locked when he is not in there.  His office should only be used to store athletic equiptment.  You should NOT need to go in there during the school day. 

Volleyball – Boys Volleyball there is a mandatory meeting tomorrow Friday after school in the cafeteria.

Baseball Jerseys – Mrs Akerman will be selling old Baseball jerseys in her office.  The cost will be anywhere from $5 to $10 dollars until they are gone.

Tutoring - After-school tutoring is now available for any High School Student seeking help in English and/or completing homework in any subject. Tutoring services will be held in Room 104 and open from 2:40-3:45 pm. Please see the schedule posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office.

Winterball –Today is the last day to buy your tickets at lunch.  Guest Request forms must be turned in this morning by 8:30am.  No exceptions!!!

Happy Birthday today to Camille Czako

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Emma Klopp, Jaxson Provost, Ellen Latham and Analia Loaiza

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Seniors - Attention senior students, if you have not already done so, please let Mrs. McThenia know your shirt size.  The Bishop McNamara Alumni Board gifts each senior grad with their first alumni shirt.

Baseball Jerseys – Mrs Akerman will be selling old Baseball jerseys in her office.  The cost will be anywhere from $5 to $10 dollars until they are gone.

Winterball – Winterball Court please report outside the Holy Grounds Café for a picture today at 2:25. Guest request forms if you are bringing a guest from another school are due today.  Please bring to the Main Office before the end of the day. 

Counseling Club -Counseling club will meet today after school in the library! Everyone is welcome and snacks will be served. 

High School Service - Irish Fund: Week of Giving Volunteers needed! This year, Bishop McNamara is planning a week of giving to support Bishop McNamara Catholic School. We need High School student volunteers on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 5-8:30 pm.  This is a fun evening connecting with our most generous alumni, families, and friends of BMCS! If you are available to give your time to the Irish Fund phonathon stop in the Advancement Office to sign up. 

Athletic Office – High School Students you should have an email from Mr. Hamilton, his office will now be locked when he is not in there.  His office should only be used to store athletic equiptment.  You should NOT need to go in there during the school day. 

Volleyball – Boys Volleyball there is a mandatory meeting tomorrow Friday after school in the cafeteria. 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Mass – All students have Mass today.  We will be on a Mass Day schedule with no homeroom.

Tutoring - After-school tutoring is now available for any High School Student seeking help in English and/or completing homework in any subject. Tutoring services will be held in Room 104 and open from 2:40-3:45 pm. Please see the schedule posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office.

Drivers ED – Any student who is interested in taking Summer School Driver Ed at Kankakee High School, there is an information sheet in the Main Office.  Informational meeting will be held on March 14 in the cafeteria.

College Visit/Vacation – If you are going on a College Visit or vacation and will be missing school, stop by the Main Office to get a request form.  You will have your parent, Mr. Kelly and teachers sign.

Sign Out Sheet in Main Office – Students if you are leaving early from school or coming in late, you ALWAYS need to sign in or out, in the Main Office.  No exceptions.   Also, passes to leave in the middle of the day need to be picked up first thing in the morning or at lunch.  We should not have to deliver passes to you during class time. 

Prefect - Prefect Applications are now available for the 23-24 school year.  You can get one online, or from Mrs. Demack.  They are due back Tuesday, March 7^th to Ms. Akerman.

Service - Seniors that need Service Hours - Michelle Barrie has an opportunity every Saturday morning - helping at the ACOM Food Distribution -you could get 4 hours every Saturday morning.  Stop by the CMO for information.

Baseball Jerseys – Mrs Akerman will be selling old Baseball jerseys in her office.  The cost will be anywhere from $5 to $10 dollars until they are gone.

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Mass -  Tomorrow is Mass for High School Students.  Reminder of proper Mass Day attire.  Girls need to be in regular uniform, boys in school shirt and tie.  Winterball Court pictures will be taken after Mass. 

Catholic Ministry Office:  Consider joining us during Lent!   Wednesday mornings at 7:00am in the chapel at the high school, there is an informal intentional prayer group that meets to pray for our school.  We pray for our students, our faculty and the administration.  We pray for Catholic education, the 100 Anniversary Project, and the spiritual life of the Bishop McNamara Family.   You are invited to join us.  Mass follows at 7:15am with Fr. John. Horan.  

Catholic Ministry Office Prayer Requests: Remember to place your prayer requests in the Hallway prayer boxes.  Our prayer team is ready to pray for you. 

Seniors - Attention senior students, if you have not already done so, please let Mrs. McThenia know your shirt size.  The Bishop McNamara Alumni Board gifts each senior grad with their first alumni shirt.

Sports – Congrats to Luke Christie on his hard fought 2^nd place finish at State this past weekend. 

Good Luck today to the Girls Basketball Team as the play tonight in the Sectional game at Coal City against Minonk Fieldcrest.  Congrats to the 8^th grade Boys Basketball Team on the 4^th place finish at State. 

Happy Birthday today to Emma Coughlan

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Coffee Shop – The Coffee Shop is open today.

Winterball – Winterball is next Saturday 2/25/23.  Tickets will be sold next week.  If you are bringing a guest from another school, please stop by the Main Office for a Guest Request Form.  

Prefect - Prefect Applications are now available for the 23-24 school year.  You can get one online, or from Mrs. Demack.  They are due back Tuesday, March 7^th to Ms. Akerman.

Athletic Celebration - Be sure to attend the Irish Athletic Celebration on Sunday, February 19^th at 3pm here in our gym. All junior high and high school teams will be recognized and there will also be an inspiring panel discussion.  Admission is free, and all BMCS students who attend will receive an out-of-uniform pass!

Service - Seniors that need Service Hours - Michelle Barrie has an opportunity every Saturday morning - helping at the ACOM Food Distribution -you could get 4 hours every Saturday morning.  Stop by the CMO for information.

Seniors - Attention senior students, if you have not already done so, please let Mrs. McThenia know your shirt size.  The Bishop McNamara Alumni Board gifts each senior grad with their first alumni shirt.

Happy Birthday today to Gianna Beaupre and Alejandro Chiguil.  Happy Birthday over the long weekend to Fatima Alvarez, Alex Mickler, Luke Geisler, Payton Langelett, Natalie Mills, Noelia Zarate and Father John.

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

100 Year Celebration - During the 2022-2023 academic year, Bishop McNamara Catholic School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! From 1922 as St. Patrick High School, in 1956 as St. Patrick Central High School, in 1965 as Bishop McNamara High School, to present day Bishop McNamara Catholic School, we have been the Irish! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION