33 Shanahan students qualified for the DECA State Competition after competing in the District Career Development Conference held at West Chester University!

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? 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. The deadline to submit nominations is January 15.

As part of our ongoing efforts to prepare students for the SAT, all juniors will be required to have their own copy of the Princeton Review SAT Premium Prep 2023 book by the beginning of the second semester (January 30).

Renaissance testing will take place the week of January 30th for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Renaissance Tests measure proficiency in Math and English. Students will take the tests during their regularly scheduled classes. We ask that students make every attempt to be in school on these days, and do not plan family vacations during this time of testing.

Semester assessments will be administered the week of January 23rd. A semester assessment is meant to be cumulative and measure whether or not a student mastered the essential skills and content taught during the first semester. Assessments may take the form of a major project or a traditional test; tests will be administered during students’ regular class periods, and for most classes, will count as a major grade for the second quarter. For semester-long classes, semester assessments will account for 10% of a student’s final grade, and for theology classes, semester assessments account for 5% of a student’s final grade. The schedule is listed below. Please encourage your students to study and review for their assessments, and also to get a good night’s rest every night.

All students are expected to be in their seat and ready to learn when the bell rings to begin class. This includes having charged Chromebooks and all other necessary materials for class (books, writing utensils, notebooks). Instructional time is lost when students need to leave class to retrieve items from lockers or the Media Center. Meeting these expectations also promotes the creation of good habits and reinforces the importance of personal responsibility. Thank you for helping us to reinforce these expectations as we work together to create an ideal learning environment.

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

Bishop Shanahan High School is proud to participate in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC on January 20, 2023! Our students have made the annual pilgrimage to stand up for life with thousands from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and other local dioceses. This year we are happy to announce we will be joining the Archbishop for Mass at the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. We have two buses reserved for the March on a first come, first served basis. You may sign your child up by clicking on this link. The last day to register is Monday, January 16. The Archdiocese is also partnering with Pennsylvanians for Life in the annual Pro-Life Summit being held that weekend. If your child is interested in attending this event, please click here for more information.

All senior students are invited to prepare and deliver a speech to be considered for valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation in June. Guidelines and directions for submitting graduation speeches will be distributed to all senior students in homeroom on Tuesday, January 9. Students who wish to be considered must submit their speeches to Sister Marianne by Thursday, February 9.

The mandatory Senior Prom/Graduation Information meeting will be held March 2 at 7:00 PM in the school auditorium. All seniors who plan on attending the prom must attend this mandatory meeting with a parent or guardian. Please mark your calendars!

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 $75 now 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.

We have noticed more students coming into school sick. If your child has had a fever or been sick, we ask that you keep them home for 24 hour after being symptom free.

Boston University is offering five pre-college programs, each of which provides rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Here is a brief overview of each:

The Abele Scholars Program at Ursinus College is a great fit for higher achieving students in and out of the classroom with demonstrated financial need. Students will need to be a U.S. citizen residing in any of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C., have a high school GPA of 3.0+, and have an EFC of less than $30,000. Throughout their time at Ursinus, Abele Scholars will receive support with special programming such as mentorship and workshops.

They will also receive:

Click here to learn more.

Applications are OPEN! The Edge summer college program offers academically talented and motivated high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to live and learn on one of the most engaging college campuses on the East Coast. Click here to learn more.

Summer Immersion : NEW YORK CITY. Click here to learn more.

We are seeking out parents to be Parish Coordinators for this year's NestFEST. We need you for NestFEST, "Dîner en Vert: An Evening in the Garden". This is our major fundraiser and we cannot do it without your help!

The most popular items of the Shanahan Auction are the Parish Premium Items. Coordinators are still needed for the following parishes: Saints Philip & James, Saints Simon & Jude, St. Agnes, Sacred Heart, St. Max, St. Norbert & St. Monicas, St. Patrick (Malvern), and St. Peter. The BSHS Advancement Team will support the Coordinators every step of the way. Ready to get involved and connect with your parish families to help Shanahan? Reach out to events@shanahan.org to learn more.

Have a great item to donate? Vacation rental, event tickets, access to a special experience, gift cards, homemade goodies, etc.? Click here to complete your donation information. All donations must be in by April 28th.

Join us on Saturday, February 4th from 7- 10 PM at Bishop Shanahan High School for the return of the Annual Athletics Beef & Beer! More details coming soon, stay tuned! Click here to view the flyer.

Please note that this schedule is weather permitting. Fully up-to-date schedules for both Varsity and Junior Varsity can be found here. Varsity start times are also approximate based on the length of the prior JV game.