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 February 11

Long Weekend: Teacher in-service day 2/14 - no school for students. Monday 2/17- no school in celebration of Presidents day

Airforce Visit: On February 18th a member of the Airforce will be here during student lunches.

ACT Prep Classes: February 18th ACT Prep classes will begin after school.

National Honor Society: February 19th there will be an early release for students not involved in NHS at 1:15. NHS Induction at 1:15 in the chapel.

CSL Trip: February 20th CSL Behring trip for students who have signed up.

Winterball: Winterball is February 22nd. Guest forms are now available in the main office. They must be turned in by Tuesday, 2/18th.

Freshman Registration: Freshman registration opens Monday, February 24 at 6:30 pm

Chess Going to State: Congrats to our high school Chess team on their advancement onto the State Tournament. Good luck Irish!

FACTS Application Night: Tuesday, February 18th is the FACTS application night. People will be on hand to answer questions and help you complete your FACTS tuition forms. March 1: FACTS applications due!

Alumni Event: The Irish Alumni Association will be having a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Saturday, March 15th join us at the Kankakee Country Club for food, drinks, live music, and basketball! Buy tickets online.

Out of Uniform Day: HIGH SCHOOL OUT OF UNIFORM DAY! Cost is $2 and this goes towards the new ST. MARTIN DE PORRES BSU

Audiology and Speech: February 28th Audiology and Speech Pathology careers speaker will be at lunches, student must register.

Course Selection: Starting the week of 2/24 the course selection sheets will be distributed to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Cinderella: Bishop McNamara’s Spring musical Cinderella is showing at the Kankakee site. Shows are Feb 28th and March 1st at 6:30pm. Tickets available online or in the Advancement Office 8-10am