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Prefect - Prefect Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year are due tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19th!

Job Opportunity - Girard's ACE Hardware in Bourbonnais is looking for seasonal summer help. Need to be able to lift bagged goods and heavy furniture. Great opportunity to learn about hardware, paint, plumbing etc. Apply in store, ask for Joe or Grant

Mrs Nugent – Mrs Nugent’s first hour please report to the cafeteria.  5th hour please report to Mrs Johnsons room 117.

 

Happy Birthday today to Rubeigh Turro, Ellen Ehrman, Ashley Diaz, and  Keegan parsons

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JH Yearbook – Junior High please turn in your yearbook order forms to the Main Office.  They are due on March 27th

Career Center – Career Center students since you have no class today, you are free to leave after homeroom.  You must check in with homeroom.

Job Opportunity - Girard's ACE Hardware in Bourbonnais is looking for seasonal summer help. Need to be able to lift bagged goods and heavy furniture. Great opportunity to learn about hardware, paint, plumbing etc. Apply in store, ask for Joe or Grant

 

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

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Mrs Demack and Savana Smith

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ACT - Mr. Hawkins will be having a session on how to attack the Math ACT today, Thursday 3-14 and next week  3-21. The session starts at 3:05 pm.  All are welcome!

Newspaper - The February 2024 edition of The Blarney Stone is out now! Paper copies are available in the main office and an online copy is available on the Bishop McNamara website.

Job Opportuntiy - Girard's ACE Hardware in Bourbonnais is looking for seasonal summer help. Need to be able to lift bagged goods and heavy furniture. Great opportunity to learn about hardware, paint, plumbing etc. Apply in store, ask for Joe or Grant

 

Happy Birthday today to Julie Bruno

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Junior High – Junior High reminder that you have early dismissal today at 12:00, there is no Extended Day. 

ACT - Mr. Hawkins will be having a session on how to attack the Math ACT part on both Thursday 3-14 and 3-21. The session starts at 3:05 pm.  All are welcome!

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Course Selection Sheets – Reminder to all high school students to turn in course selection forms by March 22nd, and current 9th graders ONLY please submit requests online by March 24th.

Dual credit courses can be requested by rising juniors and rising seniors but have additional academic requirements that must be met. Additional registration and information for these courses will begin soon.

Testing Day - The ACT/Pre-ACT/Pre-ACT 8-9 is during the morning on Tuesday March 26th at normal school start time (8:00AM). All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are required to be in attendance.  Any one not in attendance will need a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.  Seniors are not in session that day.

Prefect - Prefect Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year are now available in the Irish Student Hub under the "Prefects" Assignment Section. Be sure to finish your application by Tuesday, March 19th!

Drivers Ed – Kankakee High School will be here today to sign up students for Drivers Ed after school/   You need to have everything complete; signature paperwork from Mr Granger, and payment.

 

Happy Birthday today to Mrs Prince

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Drivers Ed – There is an informational packet in the Main Office for any student interested in taking

Drivers Ed at Kankakee over the summer.  They will be here tomorrow after school to sign up students.   You need to have everything complete; signature paperwork from Mr Granger, and payment.

Mr Hamilton – DO NOT leave bags in the hallway outside of Mr Hamilton’s office!!  If the door is closed, you will need to figure out somewhere else to put them.  Any bags left outside his office will be put in Lost and Found. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Anna Zucker

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Career Center - Kankakee Career Center applications for the 24-25 school year are due today. Please turn in to Mrs McThenia. 

Drivers Ed – There is an informational packet in the Main Office for any student interested in taking Drivers Ed at Kankakee over the summer.  They will be here on March 12th after school to sign up students. 

Mandatory Events – High school students there are mandatory events this afternoon and Friday.  If for some reason you need to leave early either day, you will need a Dr’s note to be excused.  Please see the Main Office with any questions you may have.   

 

Happy Birthday today to Alton Mitchell

 

 

 

 

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Schedule – Today we will be on a Mass Day Schedule.  Next week on Tuesday, December 12th, sophomores through Seniors have a Late Start.  Freshman and transfer students have a mandatory normal start.  Any Freshman or transfer student not in attendance on Tuesday at 8:00am will need a Dr note to be excused.  Mrs Bess has sent emails to all transfer students.

Improv Club - The Improv Club's winter show will be held in the Blackbox Theater tonight from 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Admission is free and donations will be accepted at the door.

Room Change – Mrs Ikins 3rd hour study hall will be in the balcony instead of the cafeteria today because there is mass.

 

Happy Birthday today to Mackenzie McCammon and Gianna Brenner.

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Vacation and College Visits- Anyone going on a vacation or College Visit in December needs to complete a Request Form.  Please come to the Main Office for that form.  Reminder High School Students attendance on finals days is mandatory and any absence needs to be pre-approved by Mrs Bess. 

Yearbooks – Please remember to pick up your High School yearbook from last year in Mrs Akermans office.  She is available before school or at lunch.

Schedule – Next week on Tuesday, December 12th, sophomores through Seniors have a Late Start.  Frehsman have a mandatory normal start.  Any Freshman not in attendance on Tuesday at 8:00am will need a Dr note to be excused. 

Spring Play - Come and travel to the land of Narnia. Auditions for the High School spring play The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be held December 18th and 19th from 4:30-6:30pm in the Blackbox theatre. You only need to attend one of these days. Scripts will be handed out before Christmas but rehearsals won’t start until Februrary. We hope to see you there! Any questions please see Ms. Knefelkamp

Window Decorating – Jr High students there will be window decorating after school today with the Art Program on Wednesday for any student who would like to participate. 

Improv Club - The Improv Club's winter show will be held in the Blackbox Theater this Friday from 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Admission is free and donations will be accepted at the door.

JH Chess – Junior High Chess will meet tomorrow, Thursday from 3 to 4:30. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Jane Quigley

 

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Dungeons and Dragons - High school students: If you have an interest in creating an adventure of your own, and building a character for fame and glory, come join the Dungeons and Dragons Club. We will meet this coming Tuesday, August 29, from 3-5 p.m. in the Art Room. You do not need to have prior knowledge of the game; we will teach you. For more information, see Ms. Gocken.

Musical - Are you interested in theater? Please be our Guest, put your acting to the test, and try out for this year's fall musical Beauty and the Beast! Auditions are next Monday and Tuesday, August 28th- 29th in the BlackBox Theatre and they are open to all students. Visit bishopmac.com to sign up for an audition time slot.

Parking Pass – If you are still need to purchase a Parking Pass, that can be done in the Main Office or on the Facts Portal.  Parking lot checks will be done next Monday, August 28th

Homecoming Shirts – High School Students you should all have an email on how to order Homecoming shirts.   Freshman your shirt has already been ordered. There is nothing you need to do.  Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, you will need to order and pay for your shirt.  All orders need to be placed by end of day THIS Monday. 

Homecoming – The Homecoming Schedule for HS has been posted on Irish Hub.  Monday is Mass Day, Tuesday Barbie and Ken, Wednesday Western, Thursday Games Day, Friday Extreme Spirit.  Junior High your schedule will be available soon.

Schedue Changes – Any schedule changes need to be taken care of after school, please see Mrs Malm in the Main Office for any schedule issues. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Kady Luedtke. Happy Birthday over the weekend to Trevor Combs, Tori Gagnon and Rhys Landsmenn.

 

 

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Schedule – Today is a Mass Day and we will be on a Mass Day Schedule.  We also have Picture Day.  Students will be called down to the cafeteria by grade and name.  Seniors last name A thru M, please go to get your picture taken immediately after announcements.  Make sure you remember your picture packet order form even if you are not ordering pictures. 

Journalism - Attention all students in JOURNALISM class:  There will be a meeting in Ms. Akerman's office tomorrow right after school.  If you are unable to attend, please let Ms. Akerman know.

Musical - Are you interested in theater? Please be our Guest, put your acting to the test, and try out for this year's fall musical Beauty and the Beast! Auditions are August 28th- 29th in the BlackBox Theatre and they are open to all students. Visit bishopmac.com to sign up for an audition time slot.

Lost and Found – We already have quite a few items in the Lost and Found.  If you have lost something, please check the Lost and Found rack in the cafeteria. 

Scholastic Bowl - Scholastic Bowl interest meeting immediately after school today in room 107.

 

Happy Birthday today to Kanai Jackson and Lydia Nugent

 

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Picture Day – Picture Day for all students will be tomorrow Wednesday 8/23/23.  Students are allowed to be out of uniform.  However, should be dressed appropriately.  We will also have All School Mass tomorrow so church dress appropriate.  Girls no short shorts, no spaghetti straps.  Seniors this is your Senior portrait! Senior boys need to be in shirt and tie.   All students need to bring their packet in, you will be taking a picture even if you are not ordering a packet. This is your Student ID, and your yearbook picture.  Students not dressed appropriately will be sent home.  If you need an additional packet, please come to the Main Office. 

Parking Pass – Parking passes that have been paid for were distributed yesterday during lunch.  If you are still needing to purchase a pass, that can be done in the Main Office or on the Facts Portal.  Parking lot checks will be done next Monday, August 28th

Irish App – Don’t forget to download the Bishop Mac App.

Help us reach our goal of 1000 subscribers… we are almost there! Download it today to get up to date information on all things Fightin' Irish Athletics. Schedules, scores, updates and so MUCH MORE! Don't forget to sign up for notifications to make sure you get the latest updates!

Students, sign up for rewards to earn prizes throughout the year.

 

Happy Birthday today to Victor Rosales,

 

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Picture Day – Picture Day for all students will be next Wednesday 8/23/23.  Students are allowed to be out of uniform.  However, should be dressed appropriately.  Sunday church dress appropriate.  Girls no short shorts, no spaghetti straps.  Seniors this is your Senior portrait! Senior boys need to be in shirt and tie.   All students need to bring their packet in, you will be taking a picture even if you are not ordering a packet. This is your Student ID, and your yearbook picture.  Students not dressed appropriately will be sent home.  If you need an additional packet please come to the Main Office. 

Parking Pass – Parking passes that have been paid for will be distributed on Monday during lunch.  If you are still needing to purchase a pass, that can be done in the Main Office or on the Facts Portal.  Parking lot checks will be done next Monday, August 28th

Tech Help – If you need assistance logging into Email or Canvas please see Mrs Ikins today immediately after school in room 104.  Password or schedule issues please come to the Main Office. 

Musical - Are you interested in theater? Please be our Guest, put your acting to the test, and try out for this year's fall musical Beauty and the Beast! Auditions are August 28th- 29th in the BlackBox Theatre and they are open to all students. Visit bishopmac.com to sign up for an audition time slot.

Lost and Found – We already have quite a few items in the Lost and Found.  If you have lost something, please check the Lost and Found rack in the cafeteria. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Eduardo Hipolito, and Alan McCormick. 

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Sean Boyd, Izzy Quigley and Kaden Wolfe.

 

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Picture Day – Picture Day for all students will be next Wednesday 8/23/23.  Students are allowed to be out of uniform.  However, should be dressed appropriately.  Sunday church dress appropriate.  Girls no short shorts, no spaghetti straps.  Seniors this is your Senior portrait! Senior boys need to be in shirt and tie.   All students need to bring their packet in, you will be taking a picture even if you are not ordering a packet. This is your Student ID, and your yearbook picture.  Students not dressed appropriately will be sent home.  If you need an additional packet please come to the Main Office. 

Parking Pass – Parking passes that have been paid for will be distributed on Monday during lunch.  If you are still needing to purchase a pass, that can be done in the Main Office or on the Facts Portal.  Parking lot checks will be done next Monday, August 28th

Tech Help – If you need assistance logging into Email or Canvas please see Mrs Ikins today immediately after school in room 104.  Password or schedule issues please come to the Main Office. 

Musical - Are you interested in theater? Please be our Guest, put your acting to the test, and try out for this year's fall musical Beauty and the Beast! Auditions are August 28th- 29th in the BlackBox Theatre and they are open to all students. Visit bishopmac.com to sign up for an audition time slot.

Lost and Found – We already have quite a few items in the Lost and Found.  If you have lost something, please check the Lost and Found rack in the cafeteria. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Eduardo Hipolito, and Alan McCormick. 

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Sean Boyd, Izzy Quigley and Kaden Wolfe.

 

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Mass – We will have an all school Mass today and will be on a Mass Day Schedule. 

8th Grade – Tomorrow 8th Graders have their Appreciation Day.  8th Grade only can be out of uniform. 

Finals – High School Students, please make sure you are aware of your Finals schedule.  Schedule is posted outside the Main Office or can be found on the Bishop Mac website.  Do not be late!!

Lost and Found – Last call for Lost and Found.   All items will be donated on Friday.  There are eye glasses in the Main Office, otherwise everything is in the cafeteria. 

Medicine – If you have medicine or Epi Pens in the Nurses Office, please pick up on Friday morning.  Anything not picked up will be thrown away.

Relay for Life - Relay for Life is again being held at McNamara on Saturday, June 10.  We are looking for help on Friday, June 9 and also Saturday, June 10.  There are many opportunities. See Michelle Barrie to sign up to help and have fun.

Coffee Shop – The Coffee Shop will be open tomorrow instead of Thursday this week. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Sara Gonzalez Guzman

 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

 

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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

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Mass – We will have an all school Mass tomorrow.  Reminder for High School boys to wear a shirt and tie.

 

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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

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Seniors – Seniors reminder if you have medication in the Main Office please pick up at the end of the day.  Otherwise it will be disposed of.  

Junior High – Junior High students you can have an Out of Uniform day on Monday with a $2 donation.  It will also be your Spring Games Day.  Popsicles will be for sale for $1.  

 

Happy Birthday today to Logan Kuntz

 

 

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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

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Coffee Shop – The Coffee Shop is open today.  They will also be open next week on Wednesday only.  Also, any current 7th graders interested in working in the Coffee Shop next year, please stop in and talk to Mrs Ortman after lunch today.   

Out of Uniform – Tomorrow will be an out of uniform day that will help the Beedle Family - the family we helped last year with the Advent and Lenten campaign.  The 2 little girls have Battens Disease which is an incurable genetic disease.  Annabelle, the six-year-old, just recently went thru life threatening liver failure.  The family continues to travel to Lurie Childrens Hospital weekly for brain infusions for both girls.  The starting point for out of uniform is $2 - please be as generous as you can.  Seniors -- this is the family you met at the Sophomore retreat last year - I know you are out of uniform but please help us to help this family

Lunch – There is no more charging in the cafeteria, all charges must be paid by tomorrow.

 

 

 

Happy Birthday today to Chris Rojas.

 

 

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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

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House Ceremony – We will have the House Cup Ceremony today during the last 10 minutes of 8th hour. 

8th Grade – 8th Graders tomorrow Is your Retreat.  DO NOT be late to school. 

Lunch - Today is the last day for charging in the cafeteria, all charges must be paid by this Friday 05/19.

HS Athletics - High School Boys Track has a 1:30 dismissal today. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Davis, Harper and Marek Andersen

 

 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

 

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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

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Tomorrow, Wednesday 05/17 is the last day for charging, all charges must be paid by Friday 05/19.

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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

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Happy Birthday today to Isabella Wilkey

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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

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JR High Athletics – Good luck to the following Jr High students who complete at State Track this weekend; Kyler Gagnon, Rhys Landsmann, and Jheiyonna Williams. 

HS Athletics – High School Varsity Softball leaving class at 2:15 today.  HS Boys Track leaves at 1:50 today.

 

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Anna Hemza and Leigha Brown

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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

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Coffee Shop – The Coffee Shop is open today.

Early Dismissal – High School Students have an early dismissal today at 1:15. Seniors have Senior Recognition.  Schedule will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 5th, 6th and 4th.  It is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Main Office. 

Charges - Seniors the LAST day to charge lunch is today, Thursday May 11. No exceptions.

Happy Birthday today to Mr Hawkins

 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

 

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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

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5/10

House Games -  High School Students will be on a revised schedule today. Schedule will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 6th and 8th.    Anyone leaving early will need a parent to call in, appointments will need to have a Dr note brought in for it to be an excused absence.  This is a mandatory event.

Tech and Theatre Class - Are you wanting to be more involved in the fine arts, stage production, and theater tech? Then we encourage you to join us for the Technology & Theater Productions Class upstairs in the black box theatre today, May 10th! All 7th- 12th graders who wish to participate are welcome, especially those who want to be involved next year! The class will be held from 2:40 to 3:30, bring a pencil and notebook to jot down anything you think would be important to know.

 

Early Dismissal – High School Students have an early dismissal on Thursday at 1:15.  Seniors have Senior Recognition. 

 

Happy Birthday today to Elio Gil

 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

 

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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

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Schedule -  We will be on a Mass Day Schedule today. 

House Games -  High School Students can sign up for Wednesday's Spring House games today during lunches.  We will be on a revised schedule that day.  Anyone leaving early will need a parent to call in, appointments will need to have a Dr note brought in for it to be an excused absence.  This is a mandatory event.

Tech and Theatre Class - Are you wanting to be more involved in the fine arts, stage production, and theater tech? Then we encourage you to join us for the Technology & Theater Productions Class upstairs in the black box theatre this Wednesday May 10th! All 7th- 12th graders who wish to participate are welcome, especially those who want to be involved next year! The class will be held from 2:40 to 3:30, bring a pencil and notebook to jot down anything you think would be important to know.

 

Happy Birthday today to Colin Ortman

 

Questions? Email us at info@bmcss.org

 

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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

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