From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family –

Thank you for responding to my call to support our Annual Navy and Gold Gala with your talents, gifts, and presence in our community. The UnGala was a successful event in building comradery and raising funds for our Performing Arts. We have raised $17,000, and it is growing, for updating our dance studio with a sprung dance floor, additional mirrors, and a stereo system. If you would like to join the cause in support of our Performing Arts, you may attend this weekend's Spring Musical, Beauty and the Beast, or donate toward our Annual Fund in the section “Raise the Paddle” under “Please direct my support.”

If you missed congratulating Bishop Emeritus Robert N. Lynch as our recipient of the 2023-2024 Visionary Leader Award during our UnGala, you will have another chance. He is the celebrant for our Class of 2024, Baccalaureate Mass on Tuesday, May 21, at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, at 6:30 PM.

I am very proud of the ninety-two students inducted this week into our Honor Societies. This attests to my vision for BMCHS, for all students to strive for excellence by living the Gospel in their academic glory and extracurriculars. With this great honor, the inductees derive great responsibility to lead the school among its peers with scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Reminder: students have no classes on Monday, March 11, 2024, as BMCHS Faculty/Staff have DOSP Professional In-Service Day. Please know faculty/staff will not be available for phone calls or e-mails during this time.

Lastly, while our 2024-2025 School Events Calendar is underway, I would like to update you regarding the Easter Holiday Break for next school year. This adjustment has been made under the guidance of the DOSP/OCSC, and I want to ensure that you are informed well in advance. Please note that BMCHS has added a “Lenten Pause” from Monday, March 17, to Friday, March 21, 2025, and will continue to observe the Easter Triduum and Easter Monday. See below for a brief outline for next school year.

Take care and create peace,

Ms. Jenalisa Zummo

Principal 

West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)

At West Point we develop Leaders of Character, and we are looking for high-achieving young people who are in great standing with their school and community, and who want to challenge themselves.

What is SLE?

• SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
• Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
• Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops.
• Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
• Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
• Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
• Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.
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All the students that I have spoken with have really enjoyed this program and they especially enjoy interacting with the cadets. Your students may sign up for this program now by using the QR code in the attached “2024 SLE FLYER” or directly at westpoint.edu Our priority application deadline for SLE is the following Friday on March 15^th and we will accept applications until April 15^th. SLE is competitive and not all who apply are offered to attend.

Learn more about SLE- https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program

Apply now- https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate

I appreciate all that you do for your students and thanks for helping us get the word out!

Bishop Spring Sports are in full swing and all of our teams are off to an exciting start. The Spring Pep Rally will take place March 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Bishop Tennis will also hold their Senior celebration the same afternoon at 4:00 PM. The Bishop Athletic Association held its annual Spring Family cookout this past Tuesday and a fun time was had by all. Thank you for your support and please get out and support our Bishop Student Athletes.

Complete your service hours with Spring Sports Volunteer Opportunities

Athletic Membership                

Sponsorship Opportunities        

Please visit our Athletic Calendar for up to date Athletic Schedules

Thank you for your support of Bishop Athletics!      

March 8th

Mid-Semester 2 Academic Alert

Spring Musical, Beauty & the Beast 7:00 PM

March 9th

Spring Musical, Beauty & the Beast 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

March 11th

DOSP Professional In-Service Day, No Classes for Students

March 12th

ACT Testing, 12 Noon Dismissal

March 28th

Holy Thursday, 12 Noon Dismissal

March 29th

Good Friday, School Closed

April 1st - 5th

Easter Holidays, School Closed

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.