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 October 8th 

Senior Students: Seniors, continue to check Canvas for College Visit signups. We currently have visits to Marquette, Eastern Illinois University and Lewis University scheduled.

PSAT: PSAT testing for Sophomores and Juniors will take place on 10/9/24 for those that have signed up.

Colleges Visiting Us: Southern Illinois Evansville on 10/7 and Illinois Wesleyan on 10/18. University of Alabama, St Mary's,  Wabash college, Indiana University, University of Florida, St Benedict, Lawrence Tech and Knox will be here the week of 10/21

AP Testing: Final payment for AP testing is due by 11/15 . Please turn in to Guidance or Main Office.

Career Center: Sophomore Day at the Career Center is 10/10 for those who have signed up.

Socktober: During October we will be collecting socks for the needy families in our community. All sizes welcome. Donations collected at school until Oct 31st.

Wear Orange: Out of uniform day 10/10. All funds raised will be given to one of our 6th graders battling leukemia.

Sports: 10/8 Volleyball @ Hope academy, 10/9 Cross Country all area @ KCC, Volleyball @Illiana Christian, 10/11 Football @ Chicago Christian

Early Dismissals: 10/30 1:15 release, 10/31 1:15 release, 11/1 1:15 release

Open House Tours: October 21st-25th we will have visitors doing both JR and HS tours throughout the building.

Progressive Raffle: Our first drawing was last Friday. We had a record number of tickets turned in. Keep selling to meet your incentive deadline by Oct 25th

ONE Shirt Day: November 1 will be a ONE shirt day. Students will be allowed to wear their ONE shirts with uniform approved bottoms.

Long Weekend: October 11-14 will be a long weekend! October 11 is a Diocesan Faculty Institute and October 14 is Columbus Day

All School Rosary: All school Rosary on October 17th at 9:20AM