TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Get Your Tickets for "Matilda: The Musical!"

Tickets are on sale NOW for the Bishop Shanahan High School performance of Roald Dahl's "Matilda: The Musical!" CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets today.

Show dates and times include:

• November 21 at 7:00 PM
• November 22 at 7:00 PM
• November 23 at 2:00 PM
• November 23 at 7:00 PM
• November 24 at 2:00 PM

There will also be a Sensory Friendly Special Needs Performance on November 17 at 2:00 PM. This free performance offers a modified version to better accommodate those with special needs, their families, and caretakers. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Disturbing Trend | "Zyn" Pouches

As we work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, we want to bring to your attention a concerning trend that has been increasingly reported among high school students: the use of nicotine pouches, such as Zyn.

Zyn pouches are small, discreet, and marketed as a "safer" alternative to smoking. They contain nicotine, which is addictive, and when placed under the lip, the nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. Although Zyn pouches don’t require smoking, they can still pose serious health risks, especially for young people.

Here are some important facts to consider:

Addiction: Nicotine is highly addictive, and using these pouches at a young age can lead to a lifetime struggle with dependence. Even short-term use can alter brain development, potentially leading to long-term cognitive and behavioral issues.

Health Risks: Besides the risk of addiction, nicotine use can negatively affect cardiovascular health, disrupt sleep patterns, and contribute to anxiety or mood disorders. It can also impair the development of the adolescent brain, affecting attention, memory, and learning.

Easier Access: Because Zyn pouches are small, discreet, and available in various flavors, they may seem less harmful or more appealing to teens than traditional smoking products. However, this ease of access is part of the concern, as it can encourage experimentation and use.

Lack of Awareness: Many students may not fully understand the potential dangers of nicotine pouches. It's important for us as parents, teachers, and caregivers to engage in conversations with our teens about the real risks associated with these products.

We encourage you to talk to your children about the dangers of using nicotine products and to remain vigilant in recognizing the signs of use. By working together, we can help protect our students from the risks of nicotine addiction and promote healthier choices.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Each November, the BSHS community comes together in a special way to organize a Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide for those in need in our local communities.

This initiative allows us to live out our school’s guiding principle in a special way. As we give thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us as People of God, we can be mindful of the ways in which we can serve those in need by being People for Others. Together, let us collaborate so that those who may be struggling will have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year.

The Thanksgiving Food Drive began on Monday, November 5, earlier this week. We are asking for your assistance in providing the following essential items so that local families in need are able to enjoy a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Each theology class has been assigned a non-perishable food item to collect throughout the next two weeks:

• Mashed Potatoes - Mrs. Kilpatrick
• Stuffing - Mr. Aquilante (Juniors)
• Mac & Cheese - Deacon Mark (Juniors)
• Canned Yams - Sister Brenda
• Green Beans - Ms. Kolenda
• Corn - Mr. Thompson
• Canned Turkey Gravy - Mr. Aquilante (Freshmen) & Deacon Mark (Seniors)
• Cranberry Sauce - Father Monica & Sister Marianne

High School Discernment Weekend | 11/16-11/17

Come & See Weekends offer men the opportunity to visit Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, meet with seminarians, and deepen their prayer life in order to explore the possibility of the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Visit HeedtheCall.org/ComeandSee to register.

Yearbook Orders

Online yearbook orders are now open! Click here to place your order. The cost is $76 now through December 14, 2024 and then $81 thereafter until February 28, 2025. Seniors should NOT place an order for yearbooks. Yearbooks are purchased for each senior as part of the graduation fee.

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.

NHS Tutoring

NHS Tutors are available to assist any student in need of assistance with their studies. Use this form to request an NHS tutor.

After School Academic Success Program

Some students struggle in school because organization and time management is a challenge for them; the result can be a failure to submit assignments on time. The Office for Academic Affairs, in conjunction with the National Honor Society, wishes to provide these students with additional support so that we can work together to avoid failing grades. To that end, we have developed the After School Academic Success Program (ASASP). The program is designed to help students who are struggling in a course because of missed or late assignments. How does it work?

STEP 1: A teacher submits a referral (using a Google Form) to the Office for Academic Affairs for a student who is currently struggling in his or her class and has missing or late assignments. With the referral, the teacher designates a specific assignment to be completed.

STEP 2: The Office for Academic Affairs contacts the student and his or her parent/guardian with a date for the student to report to the IHM Center for After School Academic Support. Students will be given at least two days notice for an After School Academic Success appointment. If there is a conflict, the Office for Academic Affairs will work with the student to identify an appropriate day.

STEP 3: The student reports to the IHM Center at 2:50 PM on his or her assigned date for After School Academic Success. The student will complete assignment(s). Members of the National Honor Society will be present to assist students in completing the assignment(s) designated by the referring teacher.

STEP 4: The student submits his or her completed assignment on Schoology, learns the value of hardwork, and enjoys the fruits of academic success.

End of Quarter

As we approach the end of Quarter 1, please note the following key dates:



• End of Quarter 1: November 8th
• Start of Quarter 2: November 11th

We appreciate your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

Next After School Academic Success

The next After School Academic Success will be held on Thursday, November 14th. It will pause briefly and will start back up on Thursday, December 5th. There will be no ASAS on November 21st or 28th.

Winter Sports

Winter sports begin on Friday, November 15th. You must be fully registered in order to participate. Registration is online only and should have been completed by 11/8. Registration and tryout details can be found on the Athletics page on the Shanahan website. Winter sports include boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' swim and dive, boys' and girls' indoor track, boys' and girls' ice hockey, and competitive cheer.

Attention: Senior Athletes

We will have Athletic Scholarship Signing Pictures on Wednesday, November 13th at 7:45 AM for any Division I or II athlete that has received written notification of an athletic scholarship award. Please bring a copy of your athletic award notification to the Athletic Office by Friday, November 8th and email Mrs. Loffredo (cloffredo@shanahan.org) with your information. We will have another photo day in the Spring for those that don't have written notification yet and for all other Division I, II and III athletes.