Let’s face it: raising children today is difficult! Raising children in the Catholic faith makes it even more challenging with the strong pull of popular culture. Come listen to a regular dad, Ed Norcia, who integrates faith into

his family effortlessly every day!

FACTS is now accepting applications for 2023-2024 tuition assistance. The priority deadline is December 31, 2022 to be considered in the first round of awards. It is strongly recommended that families complete the FACTS financial aid application by this deadline. Families will need to supply their 2021 tax return in order to become verified and the application fee will be $30. Click here to learn more and select "Applying for Tuition Assistance."

The PIAA recently created and approved the PIAA Junior Officials Program, which will allow 16 and 17 year old students to officiate 7th through 9th grade (middle school and junior high) contests as long as they have met all the requirements of a registered PIAA official. Those requirements can be found on the PIAA website website at: Become a PIAA Official. PIAA will be waiving the registration fees for any student belonging to this program. Those interested should fill out the application form found here and forward it to Kim Hill at PIAA: khill@piaa.org.

Registration for the 2022 - 2023 Kairos Retreats for seniors is now open! Click the links below to sign up for the corresponding dates:

If your student purchases lunch at school, please make sure that there are sufficient funds on their PaySchool account.

All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students who would like to receive a yearbook in June 2023 may place orders now through February 14, 2023. Purchase is $70 now through December, and will increase to $75 December through February 14, 2023. Click here to place your order. SENIORS, please do not order a yearbook unless you would like an extra copy. You will receive a yearbook as a part of your graduation package.

Senior students received Diploma Name Confirmation Forms in homeroom last week. On these forms, students' names are written as they will appear on their diplomas at graduation. Seniors have three opportunities to make changes to these forms before the diplomas are printed. Parents of seniors should discuss with their students how the name will appear on the diploma.

The 2022-23 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2024 and is an American citizen or legal

permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. Click here to learn more.

Learn about Pace University's academics, admissions, and financial aid. Hear from a student panel about student life. Take a virtual campus tour. Click here to learn more.

Applications - Priority Deadline December 1st. UCD is accepting applications on Common App and direct applications (www.ucd.ie/apply). Applications for Fall 2023 entry are rolling and students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of December 1st if they would like to be eligible to apply to the prestigious Global Excellence Scholarship.

Students apply directly to their interested majors, and they can submit applications to a maximum of 4 academic programs on UCD's Common App. A listing of the updated entry requirements can be found here.

The Rhode Island School of Design is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for RISD Pre-College 2023, a residential summer

immersive program. For more information and to register please click here.

Cecil College will be visiting BSHS on Monday, 11/14 in the cafeteria. Cecil college is a community college located in North East, Maryland. Cecil offers over 70 certificate and associate degree programs and offers workforce development programs such as welding, skilled trades, medical assistants, and many more.

Join us at Bishop Shanahan High School for the Fine Arts Department's performance of "The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy." Tickets are on sale now and going fast! Show dates include: Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 PM; Friday, November 18 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, November 19 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, November 20 at 2 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.

There will also be a special needs audience friendly performance on Tuesday, November 15 at 6 PM. Click here to register (free admission).

Bishop Shanahan High School excitedly brings back, live and in person, the Christmas Craft Show on December 3 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Shop from 180 handmade crafters and vendors!n Admission of $5 is due upon entry for everyone over the age of 12.

Click here to sign up as a volunteer! There are many areas of opportunity, so there's something for every level of interest.

There is currently a wait list for interested crafters and vendors - contact events@shanahan.org (this is the ONLY way to register. Areas may not be traded or exchanged in any way).

Join us on May 13, 2023 for NestFEST, Shanahan's Spring Auction Fundraiser! This year's event will shine brightly as we enjoy the festive "Diner en Vert, an Evening in the Garden" theme. Stay tuned for more information!

Send your sports news and pictures to sportsnews@shanahan.org.

(Any questions please contact the Head Coach)

Friday, 11/18

Saturday, 11/19

Sunday, 11/20

Monday, 11/21

REMINDER: Please click here to register for ALL winter sports (basketball, swimming, cheer, indoor track, ice hockey) by November 14, 2022.

Attention Seniors: We will have Athletic Scholarship signing pictures on Thursday, November 17 at 8:15 AM. This is for any Division I or Division II senior athlete that has received written notification of scholarship awards. Please bring a copy of your award notification to the Athletic Office by Wednesday 11/16. Students, please invite your parents and coaches to attend. Entrance for family members and coaches is through the athletic doors by the flagpoles on 11/17 at 8:15 AM.