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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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The BSHS Chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) competed at the Regional Conference held on Saturday, Jan 18th at Pennbrook Middle School. Students competed individually and as teams. Sophomore Joey D'Isabella finished in 4th place, while the team of Lorenza Arriagada-Turrent and Hailey Shapiro finished 7th. Both placed in Architectural Design. Their results were enough to qualify them for the State competition which will be held later in the spring. Congratulations to all our competitors for a job well done! | |
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HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. | |
This year Bishop Shanahan High School celebrates the spiritual theme "Hope does not disappoint," as we prepare for the Jubilee Year of Hope. Join us in prayer each Sunday as we share quotes from the Psalms, Saints, and more! | | |
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Catholic Schools Week is a great time to invest in Bishop Shanahan!
This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. All members of a Catholic school community share the Christian vision of faith that Christ is the foundation of Catholic education, and this is what unites the school as a faith-filled community. Together Shanahan teachers, administrators, staff, students and parents work side by side to keep faith and knowledge at the forefront of the Shanahan student experience. In honor of Catholic Schools Week, show your love for Shanahan! Click here to give to the Shanahan Fund and help us continue this important mission!
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Catholic Schools Week
As we open Catholic Schools Week Dr. Moran and Mrs. Dellicompagni would like to thank all of the students, families, faculty, staff, board members, alumni, and generous donors who are a part of our Catholic School Community. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our community. Thank you for the sacrifices you make to support Catholic Education. May the Lord Bless you all this week and every day after. This week we celebrate being United in Faith and Community.
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Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
PADRE PIO’S RELICS ARE COMING TO OUR AREA! Come to Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Wednesday, February 12th, for the unbelievable opportunity to spend time with Padre Pio. Five very rare relics of one of the greatest saints of our time will be available for veneration on this day.
The relics will be on display in the church from 10:00am to 6:30pm. A short presentation will be given at 6:30pm, followed by Mass at 7:00pm. After Mass, the relics will be kept available for viewing until 9pm.
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Holy Hour
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour in the school chapel on January 30th at 7:00 PM. The evening will include Eucharistic Adoration with Praise and Worship Music. There will be light refreshments available after the devotions.
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Early Dismissals
Early dismissals should be communicated to the Attendance Office by 9 AM. Early dismissals are recorded to alert teachers of the time that students will be leaving their classroom. Students are expected to leave the classroom at the proper time on their own. We want to avoid calling into classrooms to diminish any disruption to the class. Students will sign out in the Attendance Office before meeting their ride at the main entrance.
**Those who pick up students after 2 PM, should meet them in the pick-up line to avoid being blocked in by school buses.
Students who leave school before 11:30 AM and do not return to school, will not receive credit for attending school due to an insufficient number of hours required for a school day.
A doctor's note should be handed in to the Attendance office the next school day for their early dismissal.
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Drop Off Lane and Parking Lot
Parents are to use the Drop Off/Pick Up Lane in the morning and afternoon. Please do not drive through the student lot. Parent drivers have been reported to be speeding and driving in an unsafe manner through the lot by our students. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in keeping our community safe.
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Label Your Belongings
Lost items are kept in the Student Services (Attendance) Office. We have a number of unclaimed lunch bags and water bottles on a weekly basis. It would be a great help to us if these items were marked with a student’s name. We suggest that you especially mark book bags, water bottles, and lunch bags and whatever else can be marked. Many boys' trousers, belts, and sweaters go unclaimed in the locker rooms after games and are eventually added to our loaner supply; other items are donated to Green Drop if they are not claimed after two weeks.
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Battle of the Bands - This Friday
The annual Bishop Shanahan Battle of the Bands will take place this Friday, January 31, 6:30-9:30 pm in the Auditorium. Come and support our students as they amaze us with their musical talents!
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Mother-Son Communion Breakfast | February 2
We are pleased to be hosting our annual Mother-Son Communion Breakfast on Sunday, February 2, beginning with 10:00 Mass in the school auditorium, followed by brunch at Downingtown Country Club.
Registration for this event is now closed. Those who have registered will receive an email early this week with a link to select your table and seats for brunch. A paper with seating arrangements will be provided as you arrive for Mass on Sunday. After Mass, please proceed to the Downingtown Country Club and find your place at your selected table.
Please contact Mrs. Kim Musick if you have any questions: kim.musick@shanahan.org or 610-343-6248.
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Senior Graduation Speeches
All senior students are invited to prepare and deliver a speech to be considered for valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation in June. Guidelines and directions for submitting graduation speeches were emailed to all senior students on January 8. Students who wish to be considered must submit their speeches to Sister Marianne by Friday, February 7.
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Senior Prom Mandatory Parent Meeting | March 6
Attention seniors and senior parents: A mandatory Senior Prom/Graduation Information meeting will be held March 6 at 7:00 pm in the school Auditorium. All seniors who plan on attending the prom must attend this mandatory meeting with a parent or guardian. Please mark your calendars!
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End of Semester
Please note the following key dates:
Start of Semester 2 Quarter 3: Monday, 1/27
Grades for Q2 S1 Due: Tuesday, 1/28 8:00 AM
Report cards are scheduled to go out in February.
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Course Selection Cafe | February 6
The course selection cafe is scheduled for February 6, 2025 from 7-8. All parents of current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are encouraged to attend. There will be a presentation in the auditorium and department leads will be available in the hallway to answer questions after the presentation.
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After School Academic Success
The next date for ASAS will be Thursday, January 30th. We will continue to have ASAS every Thursday during the month of January.
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Annual Sports Social (Formally Beef & Beer)
The Bishop Shanahan Athletic Committee invites you to the annual Sports Social on February 1, 2025, from 7 to 10 PM. All proceeds for the event will benefit the Bishop Shanahan Athletic Department to make necessary upgrades. Enjoy delicious food, beer, and other non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing! Get your tickets today HERE!
To become a sponsor, click HERE.
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Spring Sports Registration & PIAA Forms
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Registration for Spring Sports opens January 27, 2025
- Spring sports include Boys and Girls Track and Field, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Boys Tennis, Boys Volleyball (NEW), Girls Flag Football (NEW), and Boys Rugby.
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Registration is through ArbiterSports ....please follow this link to register starting JANUARY 27th for all Spring sports: Arbiter Sports Registration
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Any technical questions with registration please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1.800.311.4060
- For the 2025 Spring Season, Registration will open on 1/27/25 and close on 2/17/25. Tryouts will begin on Monday, 3/3/25.
- SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 17th ONLINE ONLY!
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Parents/Athletes: If you did not register for a Fall or Winter Sport this year, print Section 6 ONLY of the PIAA CIPPE form (PIAA CIPPE form available here) and provide it to your Authorized Medical Examiner (if they don't have an electronic version). Forms must be completed and certified after May 1, 2024. Forms dated prior to May 1, 2024 will not be valid and registration will not be complete.
- If you previously registered for a Fall or Winter sport this school year, follow the instructions within the registration form.
- Please contact the coach for specific team information. Email contacts are located on the Athletics page on our website.
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Softball Winter Workouts
The softball team is looking to add new players to the program! Interested current students are invited to attend winter workouts on Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 PM and Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 PM.
Click here for details. Please contact edelio@shanahan.org with any questions.
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Please note that this schedule is weather permitting. Fully up-to-date schedules for both Varsity and Junior Varsity can be found here. Varsity start times are also approximate based on the length of the prior JV game. | |
Monday 1/27:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Downingtown West HOME 3:30
Tuesday 1/28:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Coatesville HOME 3:15
Boys V/JV Basketball vs Henderson HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Girls V/JV Basketball vs Henderson AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Wednesday 1/29:
B/G Indoor Track AWAY @ Henderson 2:45
B/G Swim and Dive vs Downingtown East AWAY @ Lionville Y 3:30
Thursday 1/30:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Avon Grove HOME 3:15
Girls V/JV Basketball vs Downingtown East HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Boys V/JV Basketball vs Downingtown East AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Friday 1/31:
B/G Swim and Dive vs Lower Moreland HOME 3:45
Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs Great Valley-Phoenixville AWAY Oaks Center Ice Rink #2 9:00pm
Saturday 2/1:
B/G Indoor Track AWAY @ Ocean Breeze Invitational
Sunday 2/2:
B/G Indoor Track AWAY @ Ocean Breeze Invitational
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Attention Seniors!
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of
fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
To apply, please visit: https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
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Attention Twin Seniors or High Order Multiples
The Chester County Mothers of Multiples Club (CCMOMC) is a non-profit organization providing support to mothers of twins and high order multiples in Chester County. CCMOMC is offering One $1,000 or two $500 scholarships given to Multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) or siblings of Multiples. To learn how to apply, please click here.
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Quinnipiac Summer Programs
We are excited to announce that registration for Quinnipiac’s Pre-College Summer Programs is now open and students from Bishop Shanahan High School are invited to register!
This is the perfect opportunity for high school students to experience Quinnipiac University while getting a taste of the college experience and exploring topics that interest them — all while building a stronger application before they start applying to their dream school.
This year’s selection of programs features new offerings like Exploring Nursing, Creative Writing, the Entrepreneurship Academy, and Forensic Science — alongside established favorites like Movie Making and the Game Design and eSports Lab. With one-and-two week experiences for both commuter (daily) or residential (overnight) students, there is truly something for everyone. Students can register HERE.
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Attention Seniors Residing in Chadds Ford Township!
The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association awards scholarships to high school seniors living in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County. Winners are selected by the association’s Awards Committee based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service, and their commitment to Chadds Ford.
• The applicant must be in the 12th year of education and accepted into a post 12th grade educational program. Examples of programs include a four-year college or university, community college, military academy, or vocational school.
• Cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• The applicant must be a resident of Chadds Ford Township – Chadds Ford 19317, West Chester 19382 or Glen Mills 19342
• Applicants must apply on their own behalf.
• Financial need is not a requirement.
• The application form, as provided by the Residents Association, shall be received by March 31st, of the current academic year.
Please download the application HERE.
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Attention Sophomores and Juniors!
What's it like to be a student at Notre Dame?
Current sophomores and juniors looking for a collegiate experience may consider applying to our on-campus programs in summer 2025!
Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars allow students to live on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus for two weeks. They'll stay in a residence hall with a roommate, take a challenging college-level course, and participate in fun community-building activities in the evenings. All of this, plus students earn transferable college credits from Notre Dame!
Need-based financial aid, including application fee waivers, partial to full-tuition scholarships, and travel reimbursement, are available to students who qualify.
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Connect Thru Cancer Scholarship for Seniors
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is pleased to share the 2024-2025 application for the Cammie Hall Sanders (CHS) Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the life
of Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous twelve-year battle with breast cancer.
To be considered for the Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be a local high school senior who has been impacted by cancer either personally, or by an immediate family member’s (parent/guardian/sibling) battle with cancer.
- Be able to share your personal experience with cancer and how it affected you.
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Demonstrate the qualities of kindness, grace, selflessness and strength in the face of adversity, and possess characteristics consistent with Connect Thru Cancer's Core Values.
To apply, please see Mrs. Weyback in the College Center
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Attention Seniors
The Chester County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be offering two scholarships of $1,000 each: the Mary Harshbarger Scholarship and the Kozlowski Scholarship for those seniors who wish to major in nursing. Please stop by the College Center for an application.
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Bishop Shanahan Exclusive SAT Masterclass with Franklin Yard
Franklin Yard is thrilled to be offering a BISHOP SHANAHAN-exclusive SAT Masterclass in Spring of 2025, where students will learn how to masterfully navigate both the test content and the adaptive digital format. Students will come out of the course equipped with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to excel on test day.
Virtual SAT Masterclass:
- Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm (EST)
- March 19th to April 30th
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Click here for more info and to register
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Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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