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 December 17th 

Service Hours: All students please make sure your service hours are up to date.
https://www.bishopmac.com/page/report-reflect-form

College Visits: College visits to ISU on 1/22/25 and U of I on 4/8/25. Sign up on Canvas. We currently have waitlists for both tours so please get your Permission Form turned in ASAP.

Donate While You Dine: Visit Culver’s of Bourbonnais on Wednesday Jan 22nd. 10% of all sales will be donated to the High School girls’ basketball team!

Silent Night: Friday Dec 20th Silent Night boys basketball at home. Bring your holiday cheer!

Helping During Advent: It’s week 3 of collecting for our Advent project. This is the last week to bring in items; this week is toothpaste and toothbrushes.

Finals 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

Finals 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

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

Quest Retreat: Maternity BVM is looking for HS Juniors and Seniors to apply as leaders for this retreat. First meeting is Dec 19th. https://www.mbvmchurch.org/quest

Tree Decorating: The results for Christmas Tree decorating are as follows:
5th Waterford, 4th Killarney, 3rd Donegal, 2nd Dublin, 1st Limerick!

Tutoring: Tutoring is available for all students as needed, please sign up on the link posted throughout school.

Merry Christmas: We hope everyone in our Bishop McNamara family has a safe and blessed Christmas break.

Demolition Starts: As demolition of the football stadium begins please help keep the parking lot safe by parking in the lines and making drop off/dismissal run smoothly. Please see your email for more info.

Christmas Break: Break starts December 20th after finals and we will see you back January 7th!