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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Thank you for a wonderful 2025 Catholic Schools Week!
Check out more photos at shanahan.org/news!
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Click here to view previous Family Newsletters.
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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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NestFEST - Save the Date!
NestFEST - "Rock the Nest!"- will be held on Friday, May 2nd at 7 PM! Live music- "Secret Service Band," great food, raffles, and more! We are excited to gather as a school community and raise funds to support all of our students. Add the date to your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
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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 Founding Forward's 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 sponsored 100% by the Connelly Foundation for Bishop Shanahan students (primarily in grades 10-11) to attend. The next program is February 20-23, and there are multiple other program dates to choose from throughout the year. See the attached flyer or click here for more information. Make sure to let Dr. Moran or Mrs. Ivkovich know if you sign up!
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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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Reporting Absences/Late/Early Dismissal
Parents/guardians may call the absentee line: 610-343-6260 to report an absence, an early dismissal or a late arrival. You do not need to leave the student ID number; a name is sufficient. Please leave a brief message, example: due to illness, having car trouble, accident on the highway, doctor appointment, etc. As you can imagine with 900+ students there are numerous messages to comb through each day; brevity helps to make that task easier. Emails to Mrs. Karros (ckarros@shanahan.org or Attendance@shanahan.org) or handwritten notes to the Attendance Office will also suffice. All correspondence regarding attendance should be completed by 9 AM.
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Items Left in Vehicles
For safety and security reasons, students are not permitted to return to their vehicle during school for forgotten IDs, lunches, books, etc.
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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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Course Selection Cafe | February 12
The Course Selection Cafe is rescheduled for February 12, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 PM. 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
ASAS will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 this week.
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Applications
Applications for the Business Academy, STEM Certificate Program, American Studies, Dual Enrollment, Faith in Action, and AP will take place starting Feb. 10th - February 21st.
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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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Amina C. Valocchi Scholarship for Seniors
The Amina C. Valocchi Scholarship, administered through the Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce, provides a $1,000 book scholarship awarded annually to three students who have demonstrated interest or intent to focus on business related education and extraordinary
commitment to public service in their communities. Application is due in the College Center
on 03/20/2025.
Applicant Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed grades nine through twelve in the Downingtown Area school district or school system.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, participate in at least two extra-curricular activities, and have demonstrable community service.
Essay Requirements:
- Applicants must complete a 500 word essay describing their community service and how they intend to continue their service through and/or after college.
Submission Requirements:
- Completed Application
- Recommendation Letters from 2 Faculty Members
- Essay
- Copy of Official High School Transcript
- Acceptance Letter from Post Secondary Institution or Business Plan
Please see Mrs. Weyback for an application.
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Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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