God has gifted us with the season of Autumn. I pray that the beauty and colors of this season will fill you with a sense of awe and wonder. When it does, I hope that you will thank the Artist and Creator who has made this possible. As the season unfolds, may each of us become more aware of the blessings of the earth that surround us. Just as when we are in a Church we are reminded of the presence of God, so too can our being outside at this time of year remind us and speak to us of the presence of God.

FACTS will be accepting applications for 2022-2023 tuition assistance beginning October 1, 2022. 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 FACTS application fee is $30. Click here to apply beginning October 1st.

Every year, Citadel Credit Union, in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), honors teachers across the Greater Philadelphia area in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The award is to recognize local teachers who show dedication in and outside of the classroom. All too often, teachers are unsung heroes. If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty, share their story and how they’ve impacted your life or a student’s life. You can submit a written nomination here, or email a video nomination here.

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

On Tuesday, October 4, Lifetouch Photography will be taking yearbook pictures of students who were not present during the first week of school and all new senior students. All students who need to have their school pictures taken should report to the Aux Gym during their lunch periods.

The Leadership Installation Ceremony will take place on Friday morning, October 7. At this ceremony, the newly elected Student Council Members and the student presidents/leaders of each of the school clubs will be formally installed in their roles of leadership.

Over the summer, Bishop Shanahan made renovations to the entryway to help make our community safer. In addition to the renovations, Raptor Technologies was purchased to help manage visitors coming into the building during the day. If you need to come into the building for any reason, please make an appointment first with whomever you wish to meet. In addition, you will need to provide the school with your driver's license. The new entryway is now located at the far left side of the main entrance instead of the right. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our community safe.

All Seniors need to provide the school with proof of vaccination for the 2nd dose of the meningococcal (MCV) vaccine. If the school does not have proof of vaccination by October 25th, your student will not be able to attend classes. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Keller at jkeller@shanahan.org or Mrs. Hart, school nurse, at lhart@shanahan.org.

This is a reminder that all students should be in their winter uniforms starting Tuesday, October 4th. Please refer to our student handbook on pages 28-30 for additional information.

The National Honor Society is ready and willing to tutor students who are in need. If a student is looking for a tutor, please complete the form found here. An NHS officer will reach out to assist in assigning a tutor. 

Bishop Shanahan wants to see all students succeed. If a student is struggling with organization or handing in work on time, they may be referred to the After School Academic Success Program. More information on the program can be found here. If a students is referred to the After School Academic Success, they must attend the Thursday session after school in the Media Center. 

Join members of the community to tee it up with friends, families and alumni of the Shanahan football program. The event is a scramble format at Downingtown Country Club. Participants enjoy food and drink situated around the course, 18 holes of fantastic golf, buffet dinner, two-hour open bar with cocktail hour on the patio overlooking the course, and plenty of fun and games all day long.

It has been a long-standing tradition at Bishop Shanahan High School to welcome the grandparents of freshmen! We would like our grandparents to know that they are an important part of our BSHS community. We invite you to complete the form HERE in order for your child's grandparents to receive a special picture of them from the first week of school!

Please complete the form before Friday, October 21st. Only students whose forms have been completed will have their photos sent. Thank you for your support in continuing this special tradition! Please contact events@shanahan.org with any questions.

Learn how to redirect your tax dollars to benefit students throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and receive a 90% tax credit. Join the next informational webinar; click here to sign up today and click here to learn more.

Come out and support the boys' soccer team on October 4th and the boys' rugby team on October 6th at P.J. Whelihan's in Downingtown from 5-9PM. Don’t forget to mention BSHS boys' soccer on the 4th and BSHS boys' rugby on the 6th.

Thank you for your support!