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 November 19th 

College Trips: The trip to EIU is November 19th for those who signed up. We are still accepting students interested in Lewis University for the December 4th trip.

College Night: College night for Juniors and their parents is on December 5th from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

Posada Navideña: Join us for a beautiful Posada Navideña as we come together to celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus! Dec 15th from 5:00-8:00 in the school cafeteria. See flyer below for more details.

Final Exam Day 1 Schedule: Wednesday, December 18th
1st 8:30 - 9:45
2nd 10:05 -11:20
Lunch 11:25 -11:55
5th 12:00 - 1:15

Final Exam Day 2 Schedule: Thursday, December 19th
3rd 8:30 - 9:45
4th 10:05 -11:20
Lunch 11:25 -11:55
6th 12:00 - 1:15
Make-Up Session 1:30-2:45

Final Exam Day 3 Schedule: Friday, December 20th
7th 8:30 - 9:45
8th 10:05 -11:20
Make-Up Session 12:00 - 1:15

Progress Reports: High school progress reports will be emailed home on Wednesday November 20th.

Girls Basketball: Varsity girls basketball will play Clifton Central in the Timberwolf Tip-off Classic 11/19 at 6:30.

Donut Day: Donut day sponsored by JH student council will be Tuesday 11/26. Student Council will be selling donuts in the Cafeteria before school for $2.00.

Reminder: There will be two full school days November 25th and 26th before we begin a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume Monday, Dec 2nd.

Beyond the Book: The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office is hosting their first webinar on Thursday, November 21st at 6 pm. The topic this week will be on school anxiety and school refusal present by Dr. Maha Zayed. Register online! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_02nuoh6lRu-J6XHZwA1heQ#/registration

Mac Monday Meet-Ups: Our Director of Enrollment, Dawn Akerman, will be out in the community for our Mac Monday Meet-Ups. Get the word out and let any interested families know she’s there to answer any questions they may have. Our next one is Monday, Nov 25 at Pachanga in Chebanse from 6-7pm.

Christmas Market: The Christmas Market is returning to McNamara on 8th! Any vendors interested can sign up online.

Save The Date: Thank you to all our donors, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the 41st Annual Gala a success! Save the date for the 42nd Annual Gala Nov 8th, 2025!