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Our students and guests gathered for a meaningful Ash Wednesday Liturgy, marking the beginning of Lent. Fr. Monica shared a powerful message about the season of reflection, renewal, and action.

Week of March 9, 2025

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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!

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Support Tuition Assistance Through EITC


If you pay taxes (individual or business) to the state of Pennsylvania, you are eligible to participate in the PA tax credit program and help provide financial assistance to students at BSHS. It's that easy! To learn more about how you can help, click here to register for an upcoming webinar offered by the Foundation of Catholic Education .

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

May SAT


Bishop Shanahan is a host site for the May administration of the SAT. The registration deadline is April 18, 2025. Click here for details and to sign up. This is a great opportunity for current juniors to take the SAT for the first time.

Has your child ever considered become a teacher?


Immaculata University is hosting a special event on March 25 for high school students interested in pursuing a degree in education. There is also an information session for students and their families on April 5. Click here for more information about both events. Students seeking to register for the March 25 event should contact Mrs. Farry, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. 

MINISTRY OFFICE

High School Discernment Weekend

March 29-30, 2025


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


Visit HeedtheCall.org/ComeandSee to register.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Course Selection | March 20


Student course selections will open via PowerSchool on Thursday, March 20th. Course selection will close at 4:00 PM on Friday March 28th. Mrs. Farry will be available in the commons from 7:40 AM until the end of homeroom and available during student lunches for questions and troubleshooting.  

STUDENT SERVICES

PowerSchool Conduct: Now in the Mobile App!


Conduct scores and demerits are now available on the PowerSchool mobile app! You are only a few clicks away from viewing your student's information:


  • Click on the three dot More menu in the bottom right corner of the screen, click Tools and then the Conduct icon
  • The student's conduct score for the current time period is listed in the top center of the screen. Change to previous terms by clicking the arrows to the right of the time period/term indicator.
  • Scroll down to view each demerit for the time period/term selected at the top of the screen.


Don't have the PowerSchool mobile app? Download it from the app store today and enter our district code QKDN to get started.

ADVANCEMENT

Get Ready to "Rock the Nest!"


Join us for a great evening featuring live music by "Secret Service Band"! Get your tickets now to give your student a chance to win a fabulous prize! Click here to purchase tickets!

Sponsorship Opportunities!


Got a business? Sponsorships and Donations are a great way to advertise! Learn more at shanahan.org/auction.

We Need YOU!


Volunteers are the key to the success of NestFEST! Please consider volunteering for one of the many available opportunities!


Parent Volunteers

College Swag Donations

Wine Pull Donations

ART DEPARTMENT

Spring Play | Save The Date!



Bishop Shanahan Theatre Guild Presents Radium Girls. Performances will take place on March 20 and 21 at 7PM, and on March 22 at 2PM. Ticket information coming soon!

ATHLETICS

Sports Schedule Week of 3/10


Tuesday 3/11

Boys Lacrosse vs Perkiomen Valley HOME 4:00(JV)/5:30(V) scrimmage

Girls Flag Football vs Coatesville AWAY 3:30 scrimmage


Wednesday 3/12

B/G Swim STATES AWAY at Bucknell University - All Day

Girls Lacrosse vs Wilson HOME 3:45(V)/5:45(JV) scrimmage

Boys Volleyball vs Council Rock North HOME 3:45(JV)/4:30(V) scrimmage

Softball vs Radnor AWAY 4:15 (V only) scrimmage


Thursday 3/13

B/G Swim STATES AWAY at Bucknell University - All Day

Boys Lacrosse vs OJR HOME 3:45 (both) scrimmage

Boys Indoor Track @ Nike Indoor Nationals - All Day


Friday 3/14

Boys Tennis vs Great Valley AWAY 3:30

Softball vs Lower Moreland HOME 3:45 (V only) scrimmage

Baseball vs Strath Haven HOME 4:00 scrimmage

Boys Indoor Track @ Nike Indoor Nationals - All Day


Saturday 3/15

Girls Flag Football @ Avon Grove Play Day 10:00am

Girls Lacrosse @Cape Henlopen Play Day (V only) All Day

Girls Indoor Track @ Nike Indoor Nationals - All Day


Sunday 3/16

Boys Rugby vs Lehigh Valley AWAY

COLLEGE ADVISING CENTER

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.

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
  • Click here for more info and to register

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  1. Applicants must have completed grades nine through twelve in the Downingtown Area school district or school system.
  2. 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:

  1. 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.

Attention Seniors!

The Council of Concord Township, Delaware County, PA is pleased to announce that it is again offering four (4) $1,000 Scholarship Awards for the Class of 2025. All applications must be accompanied by an essay of 250 words or less and are due not later than March 21, 2025. Applications are to be submitted via email to office@concordtownship.org. Scholarship forms can be downloaded from www.townshipofconcord.com, under Resident Information/Council Scholarship Award.

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