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HEagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Thank you to all of the students, faculty, staff, and administrators who helped to make the 2024 Homecoming Week a great success! Fly high, Shanahan Eagles! Click here to view more pictures. | |
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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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FAFSA Workshop 10/16
Bishop Shanahan High School will host a FAFSA Workshop from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) on October 16th at 6 PM in The BSHS Commons. PHEAA is a national provider of student financial aid services, serving millions of students and thousands of schools through its loan servicing, financial aid processing, outreach, and other student aid programs. Please click here to RSVP.
Mr. Michael Burke will review important information on how to complete and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). It's the most important part of the financial profile students/parents must complete to qualify for grants, scholarships, and assistance to pay for college.
We encourage ALL SENIOR AND JUNIOR PARENTS to attend. For more information, please contact Mrs. Weyback in the College Center.
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EITC at BSHS
Did you know that over 33% of the Shanahan students require need based assistance. Both individuals and companies can participate in the program. It is a way to put your state tax dollars to good use supporting Catholic Education. Read more below in the "Support the Mission" section.
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Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program
Spirit of America Youth Leadership is a transformative four-day residential program that engages high school students in grades 9-12 from across the country with the first principles of freedom. Through an inspiring four-day program at the Valley Forge campus, students experience mock congressional debates, participate in a free enterprise challenge, visit historical sites, and engage in interactive educational activities. This immersive experience allows students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while understanding their responsibilities as citizens. Students live on campus during the program, identifying opportunities for future contributions to society while creating new, lasting friendships and finding common ground as Americans with peers from across the country. The program is is sponsored 100% by the Connelly Foundation for your students (primarily 10-11 grade) to attend. Click here for brochure with more information.
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Yearbook Orders Now Open
Online yearbook orders are now open! Click here to place your order. Cost is $70 now through December 14, 2024 and then $76 thereafter until May 31, 2025. Seniors should NOT place an order for yearbooks. Yearbooks are purchased for each senior as part of the graduation fee.
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Senior Graduation Materials
Attention Senior Families: All seniors MUST complete this Jostens Cap & Gown Order even if you do not intend to purchase any Graduation memorabilia or announcements from Jostens. Bishop Shanahan orders all our caps and gowns from Jostens, and we need an accurate height and weight for your student. Please complete this, as well as select your Graduation Photo Pose for the yearbook by October 23.
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Bishop Shanahan Fine Arts Department Presents: Matilda!
Mark your calendars and plan to purchase your reserved seating tickets for Matilda beginning October 21! Show dates and times are as follows:
- Nov. 17 | 2 PM | Sensory Friendly
- Nov. 21 - 23 | 7:00 PM
- Nov. 23 & 24 | 2:00 PM
Tickets are $16.75 each. The link to order will be sent out to all families on 10/21 and will also be available on our website.
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Holy Hour | 10/16 @ 7 PM
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour in the school chapel on October 16th 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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Christian Initiation
Any student who desires to become Catholic should contact Father Monica for more information. Likewise, any Catholic student who is interested in receiving the remaining Sacraments of Initiation, should alert the Office of School Ministry.
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Health Room Procedures
The nurse provides emergency first aid care for accidents/illnesses that occur at school. That being the case, no student should report to the office right after arriving at school. The nurse’s office will be open to students at 9 AM (emergencies and accidents are exceptions). Under no circumstance is a student to call home for transportation because of illness. Students need permission to contact parents during the school day. The school nurse will evaluate the health of the student and decide upon the care needed. If the school nurse or administrator deems it necessary for a student to go home, a school phone will be used to contact a parent.
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Junior Mandated Physical Exam and Senior Mandated Meningococcal Vaccine
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, PA Code, 28 Health, Chapter 23 School Health, Sections 23.1 - 23.87 School Health Services, requires medical examinations upon entry to school and in grades K, 6, and 11. The 11th grade mandated physical exam can be performed within one year prior to the first day of 11th grade. This medical examination should be completed by your personal physician and may be a yearly physical, a driver’s license physical or a sports physical. This documentation was due by the first day of 11th grade. Your child will also need a second meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV4) by the first day of 12th grade. Documentation of this immunization is required in the nurse’s office prior to the first day of 12th grade. Please mail, email or fax (610)343-6220 your child’s 11th grade physical and immunization record to the nurse’s office at BSHS.
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Early Dismissal Procedure
Please call or email the Attendance Office at attendance@shanahan.org or 610-343-6205 and let us know the date, time, and reason for the early dismissal. Please let your child(ren) know to come down to the Attendance Office at the time of his or her dismissal. The student WILL NOT be called down. He or she will sign out in the Attendance Office and come out to the parent/guardian. Please DO NOT use the main entrance between 2 - 3:15 PM. If you are picking up your child(ren) in this time frame, please use the SECOND entrance off of Woodbine Road and go to the Parent Pick up line. Your child(ren) will meet you there. Please see Page 31 of the handbook for additional details.
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Technical College High School Presentation
SOPHOMORES & PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
A presentation for the Chester County Technical College High School Brandywine Campus is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, beginning at 8:30 AM. Sarah Robinson, Program Admissions Manager at TCHS, will present the programs available and explain the application process to the sophomore class. Parents are welcome to attend if your student is interested in attending for the 2025-2026 school year.
JUNIORS & PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
On Thursday, October 24, Sarah Robinson, Program Admissions Manager for TCHS, will be meeting with Junior students who are interested in the Allied Health Program at 9:15 AM, and the Teacher Leadership Academy at 10:00 AM. These are senior only programs and are for students interested in healthcare or educational professions. Students will receive a link via email to sign up to attend either session this week. Parents are welcome to attend.
You may also visit www.technicalcollegehighschool.org for more information for the programs. Please contact Mrs. Beth Saggers, Director of Guidance, at 610-343-6202 or bsaggers@shanahan.org with any questions regarding these programs.
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There is Still Time to Send your 2024 PA Taxes to BSHS Students
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows Pennsylvania businesses and individuals to redirect their state tax dollars to support tuition assistance for students attending Catholic and other tuition-based schools. The program is a win-win in that students receive 100% of your contribution and you receive a 90% tax refund. To learn how to participate, join The Foundation for Catholic Education in an upcoming informational webinar! Click HERE to sign up. See the list of BSHS participants and learn more about the EITC program at Shanahan HERE.
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Eagle Classic Golf Outing | 11/11 @ 11AM
On Monday, November 11th, 2024, members of the community are invited to tee it up with friends, families, and alumni at the 6th Annual Eagle Classic at Penn Oaks Golf Club. Click here to learn more and register.
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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 10/14:
JV Football vs Downingtown West HOME 3:30
Girls Varsity Soccer vs Kennett HOME 7:00
Boys Soccer 9 vs Downingtown West AWAY 3:30
Field Hockey vs Kennett AWAY 6:00(JV)/7:15(V)
JV Volleyball Tournament AWAY at Spring Ford 4:30
Tuesday 10/15:
Boys Soccer vs Kennett AWAY 3:45(Both)
B/G Cross Country - ChesMont Championships @ D-West 1:30
Wednesday 10/16:
Field Hockey vs Oxford HOME 3:45(V)/5:30(JV)
Volleyball vs Kennett HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Girls Varsity Soccer vs Oxford AWAY 3:45
Boys Soccer 9 vs Marple Newtown AWAY 3:45
Thursday 10/17:
Football 9 vs Marple Newtown HOME 3:15
Boys Soccer vs Oxford HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Boys Soccer 9 vs Unionville AWAY 3:30
Volleyball vs Oxford AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Friday 10/18:
Football vs Downingtown East HOME 7:00
Girls Soccer vs PJP II AWAY 3:30(Both)
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Important Policy Updates
Welcome back to the school year and to the athletic fields and courts! Although we may hate to see the summer end, we love to see our students back on campus. Fall sports have already ramped up. To ensure a safe and fun experience for all student-athletes and spectators, please click here to review important policies for all athletic events at Bishop Shanahan High School.
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Football Game Tickets Pre-Sale
Purchase your tickets ahead of time on Thursday 10/17 and Friday 10/17 for the Downingtown East game during all lunches and after school until 3:15 PM. During lunches, credit/debit cards and cash will be accepted. After school, only cash will be accepted. All tickets are $6 each, and students can buy for themselves and their families. Tickets are not needed for those age 65+ or age 5 and under.
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Girls' Soccer Senior Night 10/14
Come cheer on the Lady Eagles of the girls' soccer team this upcoming Monday, October 14th as they celebrate Senior Night! The ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the game at 7:00 PM. Congratulations to all of the seniors: Brooke Bowden, Sophia Brandt, Cate Burkhardt, Ella Corbett, Devan Cosgrove, Angelina DeCosmo, Grace Kopec, Meghan McGonagle, Gianna Scarantino, Adri Sward, Maya Taylor, Ainsley West, and Maddy Wiedel.
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St. Joseph's University Visit
On Tuesday, October 15th at 11 AM, Saint Joseph’s University will be visiting the College Advising Center to meet with interested senior students who would like information about SJU. Students who would like to meet with the St. Joe’s Admissions Representative, kindly stop by the College Center (Room 114) to obtain a pass.
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College Process Assembly
On Monday, November 11th, the College Process Assembly will be presented to the Junior Class from 8:30-10:00 AM in the school auditorium. This assembly shares information about the college application process and the NCAA Clearinghouse in detail. It is open to parents/guardians of the Junior Class. We will also hold a second presentation in the evening from 6:00-7:00 PM. We encourage parents/guardians to be in attendance for either assembly.
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College Admissions Visits
All students are welcome to connect with college and university admissions officers during their lunch period throughout the school year. The admissions officers are hosted at their own individual table in the Cafeteria, bringing a wealth of information about their respective school, answering students' questions, and providing brochures to interested students. Upcoming visits include:
- 10/14 | University of Massachusetts Boston
- 10/15 | Saint Joseph's University
- 10/16 | FAFSA Workshop in Commons at 6 PM
- 10/21 | La Salle University
- 10/22 | Quinnipiac University
- 10/23 | Holy Family Instant Decision Day
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Attention Juniors: Free SAT and ACT Practice Tests
These full-length, timed practice tests offer a great
way for your students to identify their strengths
and decide which test—SAT or ACT—might be the
better fit.
- SAT Practice Test: September 28th, 10:00am-12:45pm (EDT)
- ACT Practice Test: November 16th, 10:00am-1:30pm (EDT)
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Click here for more details and registration
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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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October Menu
Breakfast is now being served in the cafeteria. Light breakfast items will be for sale from 7:15 - 7:45 AM. Students may not leave the cafeteria with food items.
Aramark will have weekly specials - this week's specials include:
- Feature Appetizer - Charcuterie Cup
- Grill Feature - Beef Cheesesteak
- Pizza Feature - Boardwalk
- Deli Feature - Crispy Chicken Cajun Sliders
- Salad Feature - Mandarin Chicken Salad
- Main Plate - Korean Chicken Basket
- Dessert Feature - Cinnamon Sugar Churo
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Account Balances
Please make sure that money is deposited in a student's account if they are purchasing lunch. If a student does not have cash or a balance in their account, they could be refused service.
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The cooler weather is here - bundle up this October and enjoy 20% off select hoodies at shanaspiritwear.com, now through October 31st! | |
Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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