A high school career is just 1460 days short. At Bishop McNamara, we're giving students the tools and resources they need to make every day count academically, spiritually, and socially. Every day is part of the journey to the next level whether that's college/university, serving our country in the armed forces, or joining the work force.

Irish 1460: Week of April 22

US Navy: A representative from the US Navy will be here Thursday, April 24 during lunch hours.

Early Dismissals: Early dismissal May 2nd. Classes will dismiss at 1:20pm. Grades 9-11 will also release early on May 8th at 12pm for senior awards & Mass at 1:15

Prom: Prom will be held May 3rd. Tickets are on sale this week at lunch. Tickets are $75 per person. Guest forms are available in the office and are due by April 29th.

Service Hours: Students (&parents): Please make sure to have your service hours turned in! Student Link & Parent Ambassador Hours

Congratulations: on your Sacraments: Abigail Bysor - Baptism, Ileana Gaytan -Confirmation, Chelsey Laney - Communion & Confirmation, Carli Provost - Confirmation, and Miklo Zavala - Confirmation!

More Congratulations: To our Valedictorians: Kenna Brosseau, Lydia Nugent, & Emily Storer! Also to our Salutatorian: Abby Purcell

Mid Term: April 25th is midterm for all High School students. Make sure you check grades and finish the year off strong!

After School Activities: 4/24 Varsity soccer @ home.
4/25 - Track @ Manteno & Baseball senior night @ home
4/26 - Esports sectionals (Good luck!)

Business After Hours: Join us! Bishop McNamara will be hosting the Kankakee Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours from 5pm-7pm May 30th.

Parent Ambassador Hours: Looking for ambassador hours? Want to get ahead of next years? We have summer opportunities available! Contact Peggy Mayer @ pmayer@bmcss.org with questions!

Relaxed Dress Code: Relaxed dress code begins May 1st. Please refer to the handbook for specifications and guidelines.

New Family Referrals: We have a referral program here at Mac. Refer a new family K-12 and once the student completes their first semester at Mac the referring family will receive a tuition credit

Dates to Remember: 5/2 - 1:20pm dismissal
5/3 - Prom
5/6 - Senior retreat
5/8 - 12pm dismissal
5/16 - Last day for Seniors
5/19&20 - Senior Finals
5/25 - Mass & Graduation

Steubenville Conference: We still have spots available for the conference in Steubenville Joliet. If interested please contact Lupita Sorich at lsorich@bmcss.org