From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family,

Students, if you have not checked your school email for a fantastic opportunity regarding Hallow – please do so; Hallow is the #1 app for Catholic Meditation & Prayer. A DOSP donor paid for a one-year membership for all BMCHS teachers/staff and students. Parents and Families also have a 90-day free trial, just in time for Advent – see below for instructions on how to redeem. Enjoy!

Please take the time to inspect school uniforms for teenagers who grow out and up; uniforms must fit appropriately (outgrown uniforms must be replaced). The Administration reserves the right to determine the fitness of attire, hairstyles, or personal grooming. Administrative decisions are final. Please view dress code guidelines in the Student Handbook, p. 18, or see below.

Since students are not correcting uniform issues with verbal warnings, beginning Monday, December 4, 2023, faculty/staff have been directed to continue enforcing the student and family handbook. They will write after-school detentions to be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-3:30 PM. Detention appointments are assigned via e-hallpass. Students are reminded to check their e-hallpass daily for scheduled appointments.

Take care and create peace, 

Ms. Jenalisa Zummo

Principal 

Extended free trial for Parents and Families: 

Go to //Hallow.com/redeem

Enter the following promo code: BishopMcLaughlinDOSPFLparents23-24



Need help? Here's an article on how to apply a promo code. 

As part of the Diocesan-wide Parish Growth Initiative

and National Eucharistic Revival,

the Diocese of St. Petersburg is extending a 

special effort to invite all in the five counties of the Diocese to Mass this Advent/Christmas.

Have you considered stacking your student’s scholarships? See the information below for helpful advice on how to do so. If you have scholarship questions, please contact scholarships@bmchs.com.

 New Parking Spot at Sam's Club

The new parking spot at Sam’s Club took effect on 11/27/23.

Please refer to the map below. Short blue line is the old spot while the longer one is the new.

We would like to invite you to get involved in the Bishop Athletic Family. Click on the links below to support Bishop Student Athletes.

Complete your service hours with Winter Sports Volunteer Opportunities

Help support Bishop Student Athletes in the following ways:

Athletic Membership                

Sponsorship Opportunities        

Please visit our Athletic Calendar for up to date Athletic Schedules

Thank you for your support of Bishop Athletics!      

During Advent, we prepare for His coming – He who brought Light into the darkness – for four weeks, represented by the four candles around the Advent wreath. 

"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man."

Pope Francis

The Marketing Department wishes you a blessed Advent season.

Come Get Your Spirit Wear!

The BMCHS Spirit Store will be open on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

What is giving?

To give is to be selfless, considerate of others, and to display acts of kindness!

As we enter the 2024 year, we give back by sharing common goals - to advance the mission of Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School. I know giving looks different to every person and it is ok to be hesitant in wanting to give. Sharing your gifts, whatever it may be, will provide a positive light to the community of Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School.

Chris Anzalone

Executive Director of Advancement, Communications, Enrollment & Marketing

advancement@bmchs.com

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW!

Parent Service Hour Opportunity!

JOIN US ON MARCH 2, 2024, BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE BELOW!

December 6

Pre-ordered poinsettias pick up, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

December 8

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - All School Mass, Mass Uniform

December 14

BMCHS SGA Christmas Party - 3:30 - 5:00 PM

December 18

Exam Review Day/End of Semester 1

December 19 - December 22

Semester 1 Exams, 12 Noon Dismissal

December 25 - January 5

Christmas Holidays, School Closed

January 8th

Faculty Professional In-Service Day

January 9th

Classes Resume/Semester 2 Begins

Interested in Volunteering?

To ensure the safety of our students, all volunteers must complete the three requirements below.

Each volunteer will need:

1. A Volunteer Application Form: Click here
2. Background/Fingerprinting. Background and Fingerprinting can be scheduled by the volunteer applicant at: https://dosp-scheduler.fingerprintlocations.com/landing (BMCHS does not pay for this.)
3. CMG Safe Environment Training. CMG training is located at https://stpetersburg.cmgconnect.org/. Please email certificate to marketing@bmchs.com.



Link to Safe Environment Frequently Asked Questions: Click here

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School staff member you will be volunteering with.