From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family - 

I would like to thank you for the extraordinarily warm welcome you have extended to me over the past week. Bishop truly is a special place. On a daily basis I continue to be impressed, and hopeful for the future. This past week, we were blessed to have Father Padilla celebrate our All School Mass on Monday, April 15^th and our tremendous parental support and involvement sponsored a themed "Fun Week" that all of our students thoroughly enjoyed.

I reflected this week on a quote from Pope Francis, who wrote, "Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life." At a recent faculty meeting I expressed my gratitude to our teachers for their tireless effort and dedication to our students. It is clear in the classrooms, and everywhere on campus, that our entire staff is devoted to our mission to provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures the development of the whole person. We are blessed to have them all serve the Bishop community. Please join me in thanking them for their acts of love.

Our Junior/Senior Prom will be departing Saturday, April 20^th on the Yacht Starship II in Tampa. Check-in begins at 8:00 PM. Cruise time is 8:30 - 11:00 PM. Please present the parking voucher at the Port Tampa Bay Parking Garage, 369 S. 12th Street, Tampa, FL, 33602, to take advantage of the $6.00 discounted rate.

I look forward to seeing the Bishop parents at the "Meet and Greet" on Monday, April 22^nd at 6:00 - 7:30 PM



In His Peace,

Dr. Benjamin H. Moore, Ed.D.

Principal 

Mensaje y oración en español

Have Your Students Take an Online Course from Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame offers online courses for high school students so they can now experience world-class learning from professors and experts in some of today’s most sought-after fields. This is a great opportunity from one of the nation’s top 20 universities, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

Notre Dame’s Pre-College Online Program is rich with valuable insights and interactive tools from subject-matter experts who work at the center of their respective fields. All courses are 100% online, enabling students to study at their own pace. Even better, they’ll be guided by mentors, and earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Notre Dame.

Our first two courses begin this summer, with more on the way. Students can choose a course from our current offerings:

Business: From Startup to Success

What are the risks and costs of starting a business? How do you identify your target customer? This course answers these questions and more. You’ll consider legal, accounting, and financial risks; learn how to write a business plan; and discover the strategies needed to take your business public. 

Psychology: Understanding the Self and Our World

How are our individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacted by others? In this course, you'll investigate the role of personality and the ‘self’ in our understanding of the world. You’ll evaluate the biased way we make judgments of others and ourselves, and analyze the connection between ‘self’ and wellness. 

Sincerely,

Notre Dame Pre-College Online Program

9th Grade, 10th Grade, and 11th Grade

April is a time of reflection and celebration for the Office of Student Support. We join the international community in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2^nd. We proudly support this year’s theme of empowering the voices of those with Autism. Their unique and individual experiences contribute to a stronger and more diverse society, both here at school and in the wider community. We also want to acknowledge April’s designation as National Stress Awareness Month. Being aware of the harmful and negative mental and physical impacts of stress, can remind us all of the importance of working to reduce our daily stress. This can lead to having happier and healthier lives for us all. This is especially paramount for our Senior Class, as we wish them a successful and happy future!

Max Cox MSW, MA in ESE. and Jennifer Hoffman

Office of Student Support 

Save the Date:

Wednesday, May 15 - 9:30 AM - Bishop All Sports Signing Party

Tuesday, May 21 - 12:00 PM - Bishop Free Athletic Physicals

This week in Bishop Athletics:

Monday, April 15 - All Day - Bishop Tennis at FHSAA District at HCC

Monday, April 22 - 5:00 PM - Bishop JV Baseball vs. Hernando Christian at BMCHS

Tuesday, April 23 - 3:00 PM - Bishop Beach Volleyball FHSAA District at BMCHS

Tuesday, April 23 - 5:00 PM - Bishop Softball vs. Foundation at BMCHS (Sr. Night)

Tuesday, April 23 - 7:00 PM - Bishop Baseball vs. Hernando Christian at BMCHS (Sr. Night)

Wednesday, April 24 - 6:00 PM - New Hurricanes Welcome Night

Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 PM - Bishop Beach Volleyball FHSAA District at BMCHS

Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 PM - Bishop Tennis Banquet

Thursday, April 25 - 7:00 PM - Bishop Baseball vs. Seven Rivers at BMCHS

Friday, April 26 - All Day - Bishop Track FHSAA District at Shorecrest Prep

Bishop coaches are busy planning for the upcoming summer workouts and the 24-25 Season. Be sure to stay in touch with your Bishop coaches for up to date information.

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!      

Calling all Bishop Parents

April 22nd

Meet New Principal, Dr. Benjamin H. Moore, Ed.D

April 24th

New Hurricane Welcome Night 6:00 - 8:00 PM

April 30th

Deadline For Parent Service Hours To Be Entered In FACTS

May 3rd

Last Day of Classes for Seniors

May 6th - 10th

AP Exams and Senior Exams

May 6th - 10th

Staff Appreciation Week

May 10th

Underclassmen Academic Award Ceremony 1:45PM

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.