What's Happening

Opening of School

School opens on Monday, August 28^th when we welcome our Freshmen for an Orientation Day. We will begin at 7:50 a.m. and dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. On Tuesday, August 29^th all students report to school at regular time with a 2:30 p.m. dismissal.

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Our first school Mass, the Mass of the Holy Spirit, will take place next Thursday, August 31^st at 9:00 a.m. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us for the Mass. Please sign in at the Main Office before coming to Mass in the auditorium.

Picture Day

School photos will be taken on Tuesday, August 29^th. Students should come to school in complete school uniform, neatly dressed and groomed. Families received the picture order form during the summer. You may also see the attached link for more information. PIcture Order Form

Dress Code

Families are reminded that the school dress code is in effect on day one of the school year. The fall uniform consists of the following: for the gentlemen, you should arrive in uniform pants, belt, BC logo polo shirt, uniform school shoes and appropriate socks. For the ladies, you should be dressed in uniform skirt/pants, BC logo polo shirt, knee socks and uniform school shoes. If you have any questions about dress code, please contact Mr. Ricco, Dean of Students, at mricco@berkscatholic.org or 610-374-8361, ext. 227.

Meet the Teacher Night

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU! Parents and guardians are invited to our annual “Meet the Teacher“ Night on Wednesday, August 30^th. The evening will begin in the Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. with the Administrative Team, followed by a mini schedule for you to walk in your children’s footsteps and experience their classes and meet their teachers. The Saint’s Locker sportswear store will be open. Meet and talk with the Administrative Team during the lunch periods. We hope to see you there.

Scrip Gift Cards

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News from the Dean of Students

Here are a few reminders from Mr. Ricco, Dean of Students:

As we continue to make an effort to keep our students safe, we would like your help and support at home to talk to your child about the dangers of vaping. In December of 2022, the FDA reported that 14.1% of high school students reported that they currently vape. However, that statistic is almost certainly higher, and we need to work together to make sure that pandemic does not continue to spread. The administration, faculty, and staff will be diligently monitoring this activity throughout the school year to ensure we have a safe and healthy environment for our entire BC family. Please take the time to talk to your child about the dangers of vaping. Feel free to use the linked article as a source of information and assistance as you embark on this difficult but very important topic. https://drugfree.org/drugs/vaping/ 

Hall of Fame Night

Hall of Fame Night is Friday, September 8^th! It is shaping up to be a very special night for the Berks Catholic community. The 2023 Class of the Berks Catholic High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at 5:45 p.m. inside the Franco-Post Auditorium before the varsity football game against Pope John Paul II.

The itinerary includes:

• 5:45 p.m.: Ceremony begins in the Franco-Post Auditorium
• 6:45 p.m.: Pictures of the Class of 2023
• Immediately following the induction ceremony, a reception will be held for all inductees and their families.
• Halftime: Inductees will be honored in front of the home crowd at the 50-yard line on the track.

Congratulations to the following inductees who are being recognized for the tremendous impact they had on Central Catholic, Holy Name, and Berks Catholic High School athletics: