Bishop News

January 13, 2023

From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family,

 

The campus is excited after receiving the FHSAA reinstatement into state series participation in Boys’ Basketball and Baseball. BMCHS is doing great work being a young Catholic School celebrating 20 years! I am looking forward to tomorrow’s Parents Group Toss, Dodge, and Dunk – Chili Cook-Off. Please show up to support our community. Remember, the more, the merrier! Due to the cold weather and paint not being able to dry between layers, we have postponed the painting of senior parking spaces. A new date will be announced next week.

 

Please participate in our schoolwide incentive; if the BMCHS Community donates 5,000 new items (canned food, blankets, toys, wipes, and diapers) by the end of Catholic Schools Week, then all faculty, staff, and students will have Monday, February 13th, off from school. We currently have 3,250 items! Let’s go, Bishop!


Take care and create peace,

 

Ms. Jenalisa Zummo

Principal 

Updates from Athletics


FHSAA announced this week that Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School has been reinstated into state series participation in Boys Basketball and Baseball. Bishop Athletics is probation free and we are very excited about the future. Thank you Navy Nation, Student-athletes, and coaches for developing such a positive, great teammate culture. Bishop Athletics held a very successful and educational College Sports Recruiting and Academic session on Monday December 12th. For those that were not able to attend please see the following link for information. https://www.athletics.bmchs.com/bmchs-ncaa/. We are in the registration stage of our Golf Classic at Cheval Golf Club on February 20th – please attend and support – it will be a fun time of fellowship. It is a great day to be a Cane! For additional information feel free to contact me at any time at [email protected].

Updates from Guidance


Look what is popping in Guidance this semester. We can't wait for our seniors to add their name and college logo to the popcorn!  

Upcoming Events

January 17th -23rd

Prom tickets on sale.


January 26th-28th

Diocese of St. Petersburg Discipleship Day.


January 30th - February 3rd

Catholic Schools Week.


January 31st

Junior Ring Ceremony.


February 25th

13th Annual Tampa Bay Men's Conference.



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Bishop Athletics Important Dates



Access the Athletic Calendar for up to date Athletic Schedules.https://www.athletics.bmchs.com/calendar/


Monday, February 16 - 7:00 PM: W Soccer vs. Zephyrhills at BMCHS


Tuesday, February 17 - 4:00 PM: M Soccer at Hernando Christian


Tuesday, February 17 - 6:00/7:30 PM: Basketball at St. John Lutheran


Thursday, February 19 - 4:30/6:00/7:30 PM: Basketball vs. Tampa Prep at BMCHS


Thursday, February 19 - 6:00/8:00 PM: Soccer at Hernando


Friday, February 20 - 4:30 PM: Cheer at Plant City in FHSAA Regionals


Friday, February 20 - 5:00 PM: M Basketball at Brandon Academy

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Bishop Drama Department Important Dates


Thursday, March 2 - 7:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease


Friday, March 3 - 7:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease


Saturday, March 4 - 2:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease

Saturday, March 4 - 7:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease

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Academic Enrichment Guest Speaker/Activity


January 17, 2023 - What is Life? (adoption, Catholic Charity, abortion, chastity, sexually

transmitted diseases)


February 7, 2023 - Career Fair/MOC Interview


March 30, 2023 - Autism Awareness & Mental Health Fair

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Bishop Parents Group


You can reach out to any of the Parent Board members by emailing [email protected]


o  Jan Sayad – Vice President

o  Natalie Bell – Secretary/Treasurer

o  Theresa Kaupp - Fundraising

o  Brenda Burdette – School-Life Coordinator


Saturday, January 14 - Toss, Dodge, and Dunk - Chili Cook-off and Family Event Sponsored by The Bishop Parents Group


You can receive emails directly from the Bishop Parents Group that are specific to your student’s grade. Just click on one of the links below to join the Bishop Parents Group Email List. You can opt out anytime. Be in the loop and connect with other Bishop families.

o  Freshmen

o  Sophomores

o  Juniors

o  Seniors

Last Chance to Register Your Team for

The Toss, Dodge and Dunk Chili Cook-off

Click Here to Register

Sign up Now!


Earn your service hours while having fun at the Toss, Dodge, and Dunk Chili Cook-off.

Gala Tickets Are Now Available!

Click below to purchase your ticket or to become a sponsor.

2023-2024 CSTAG APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

For BMCHS Scholarship Information click here.

For CSTAG Information click here.

For scholarship questions, email [email protected]. 

Winter Sports Sign Up

Sign up now for a chance at service hours by working Winter Sports Athletic Events.

January Dining Hall Menu is now available. Click here to follow the steps on how to place a dining hall order.

Support Bishop Athletics by playing in the

Bishop Golf Classic

on Monday, February 20, 2023


Click here for sponsorship opportunities and to reserve your team

Email [email protected] for more details or to receive a copy of the registration form.

Online Awareness & Safety



Online awareness and safety start at home.  It's important to know what your kids are doing online. Pasco County Sheriff's Office put together a list of apps parents should know. We encourage parents and guardians to stay up to date on the different social media apps or games their kids are using and discuss online safety. 

Buy your $20 Bishop White Dri-Fit Shirt Now! 

Available in the lobby on Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM in the Student-led Spirit Store.

Below is a friendly reminder of your current privileges as seniors:


Class of 2023 gray polo shirt (ONLY available for purchase through Risse Brothers School Uniforms) can be worn for everyday wear, not including Mass days. All students must wear the required WHITE Mass shirts. Both male and female senior polos are designed to be worn untucked.


Move to the front of the line at door during LUNCH.


College sweatshirts any day during the second semester (NO hoodies).


There are NO other senior privileges unless they are discussed with, and approved by, the Administration.


In January 2023, you will receive Senior Responsibilities and Activities details for the end of year events; however, here are some important dates:


November/December 2023: complete your senior portraits at Studio Artistry

    Address: 1717 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

    Phone: (813) 873-7959

    Email: [email protected]

Sitting Fee: $40 with your assigned appointment or $50 with an appointment change Two (2) poses are required: 1 – yearbook portrait and 1 – causal (bring extra clothing)

Studio Artistry will be mailing out your appointment information.

May 19, 2023: Senior Honors Ceremony at BMCHS in the EDPAC

May 24, 2023: Baccalaureate Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

    Address: 2348 Collier Pkwy, Land O Lakes, FL 34639

May 25, 2023: Commencement Exercise/Graduation Ceremony at BMCHS in the EDPAC


For any additional questions, please contact Mrs. Jane Schuster, [email protected]

Bishop Social/Guest Speakers





Academic Enrichment

Guest Speaker/Activity



January 17, 2023 - What is Life? (adoption,

Catholic Charity, abortion, chastity, sexually

transmitted diseases)


February 7, 2023 - Career Fair/MOC Interview


March 30, 2023 - Autism Awareness & Mental Health Fair

Once a month during Academic Enrichment period, we explore different subjects with our students. Our mission at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School is to provide a
Christ-centered education that nurtures the development of the whole person and prepares young men and women as leaders to successfully meet the challenges of our global society through different events and activities.

Different themes will be explored with your student. If you, the company you work for, or if you know anyone who would like to participate in these events, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible. We are looking for speakers, event activities, student engagement, etc.

It makes a big impact when students see parent & family members involved in their life.

Our Amazon Smile Account is Active

Our AMAZON SMILE account is active. Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School receives 0.5% for every purchase you make even if it is made from your personal account. It does not change any of your settings. You just have to pick Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School as your charity (1 time) and log in using smile.amazon.com. Below are the steps to add BMCHS as your charity. Please note, if you do not log in using smile.amazon.com your charity will NOT receive the money.

Scoreboard advertisements are still available for the 2022-2023 school year.

Click here to see how you can advertise your company at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School.


Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your Bishop service hours – Athletics needs your help at all events – Sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5A62BA20-fall2


Support Bishop Athletes by joining the Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Booster Club or by becoming a sponsor https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PIdGn7Rbo7mbQpsisP4sJUqHMUxXnDj5/view

Parent Service Hour Requirement

PARENT SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENT (Handbook, p. 26)

As part of the Bishop family, parents are required to support the school’s mission and our students through volunteerism. Your presence at school activities is one way to show your support. School volunteer opportunities are NOT community service hours, but are volunteer hours through school-sponsored events. All BMCHS families are required to complete ten (10) hours of volunteer service per family each school year. All hours completed should be submitted through the FACTS Family Portal Upon successful submission of all hours, parents will receive an email confirmation. Parent service hours not completed for the school year will be fulfilled at a rate of $20/hour for the remaining balance due on April 30th.

Do you have questions for other parents?

Looking for school updates?

Click here to join the Facebook Bishop McLaughlin Official Parent Group page. 
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
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