Dear Future Dons,

We are so excited to welcome you to the Loyola Blakefield community! As we turn the calendar to March, there are many events and activities to enjoy!

We hope you can join us!



Our Spring Athletics are underway!

Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Tennis, and Track and Field! Check out our schedule and come cheer on the Blue and Gold!!!

The Blakefield Players presents

The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy

 March 15-17 and 22-24

They're creepy and they're kooky

 Mysterious and spooky

 They're all together ooky

 The Addams family

Yes, come and watch the Addams Family try to come to terms with the fact that Wednesday has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke… from OHIO! The Beinekes are in for a “treat” when the families are brought together at the Addams mansion and you will be too with this delightful musical brought to life by the Blakefield Players.

Beyond the Bell: Clubs and Activities

Loyola’s Clubs and Activities are running full steam. In the many after-school activities offered, the Dons share or discover an interest, a hobby, or a passion. They also connect with our faculty and staff moderators and one another. Many friendships are formed in our clubs.

Aquarium Club

Our Aquarium Club, in pursuit of broadening their education surrounding aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Aquarium! Students wanted to observe the various exhibits' designs to improve the aesthetic appeal of the club's aquatic habitats, but also wanted to learn about how to maintain a saltwater enclosure in hopes of utilizing the equipment they have on campus to make their own saltwater tank. Let's applaud these Dons for coming out of their shell, having initiative, and being intellectually ambitious!

Garden Club

Garden Club will be starting up again! Students will be turning over the old beds, cleaning the raised beds, and starting some Spring seeds - carrots, Fava beans, peas, lettuce, spinach, cilantro, and beets. If you like to work in the dirt and see the fruits of your labor, this is the club for you!

Ultimate Frisbee

The Ultimate Frisbee Club was featured in the Baltimore Sun’s Picturing Maryland section. Not only are they photogenic, they head into the season as defending league champions.

Sports Broadcasting Club

The Loyola Sports Broadcasting Club welcomed two great guest speakers on campus! These sessions included a brief talk by each of our guests, and an open Q&A session with those in attendance.

Pictured above:

• Ms. Valerie Preactor, current morning sports anchor for WBAL (C4 & Bryan Nehman) and 98 Rock Radio (Justin, Scott & Spiegel). She also hosts pregame and postgame shows for Orioles and Ravens Broadcasts, conducting interviews weekly during the season with players and coaches from each team.
• Mr. Pete Gilbert, sports anchor/reporter for WBAL. Pete reports during pregame and postgame shows for the Ravens preseason football games on WBAL-TV 11, WBAL Plus, WBAL 1090 AM and 98 Rock. He was also named Maryland Sportscaster of the Year in 2011, 2016, and 2019, and is part of the Ravens Broadcast Team. It was a treat for all who attended!

For over 25 years, Loyola Blakefield has supported the St. Gregory the Great community with yearly food drives and holiday gift giving. Given the immense needs of the parish, Loyola has increased its commitment to reduce food insecurity by opening a permanent food pantry at the school. We are grateful for our Loyola family’s continued support to provide healthy food for the Loyola Blakefield Food Pantry so we can make monthly food donations to St. Gregory the Great.

Save the Date: Soccer Camp at Loyola Blakefield

Friday, March 22nd 7-9pm 



Our camp is designed to help identify current 4th-7th grade boys who have an interest in playing soccer at Loyola Blakefield one day. We will combine 4th/5th grade together and 6th/7th grade together. The two-hour clinic will consist of a technical warm up, small sided games and 7v7 scrimmages. This clinic will be run by the Loyola Varsity staff. Register here and please share with family and friends!

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23rd 1-3pm 



All members of the Loyola Blakefield community are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt held right here on campus! Enjoy an egg hunt, a fun Easter craft, and maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny! This is a great opportunity for younger siblings of our Dons to come and enjoy our campus. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult and monitored at all times. In the event of inclement weather, this event will not be rescheduled.

Roadmap Meeting for New and Incoming Freshmen 

April 11th 



Save the Date for this important meeting Thursday evening as you begin your official transition to high school at Loyola!

Details to follow.

Multi-Cultural Festival 

April 19th 6-8pm

Knott Four Court Gym



Get ready to celebrate the diversity of our Jesuit Community! This spring, we will host the 2nd annual Loyola Blakefield Multicultural Festival. This is a free family event that showcases the cultural diversity of Loyola Blakefield and the surrounding community. Enjoy a variety of cuisine, music, performances, arts & crafts and games throughout the evening.

Placement Testing

Saturday, May 4th at 9am



Placement Testing for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.

Check-in will begin at 8:30am in the dining hall in Knott Hall and the students will finish at approximately 11:30am.

Registration will be posted in the coming weeks on the Admissions calendar.

Blakefield Magazine | Winter 2024

The Winter 2024 issue of Blakefield Magazine is here! Access the digital issue today and immerse yourself in content ranging from alumni, faculty and student profiles to a recap of the historic Mass of Installation.

School Store

The school store is open weekdays from 1-4pm. Come by and get your Loyola swag!

Feel free to call before stopping by at 443-841-3390 to speak with Bobbie McKenna, our school store manager.

Summer at Blakefield: Registration Now Open!

Summer at Blakefield registration is open! Online registration for 2024 Summer Camp is now available! Explore our offerings and join us for a summer of fun, learning, and enrichment. Check out our listing of offerings on our website. Contact Mr. Jonathan Schneehagen, Assistant Athletic Director at jchneehagen@loyolablakefield.org with questions.

Mothers' Club Facebook Page

We invite you to join the Loyola Blakefield Mothers’ Club Facebook page! All are welcome! It is a great resource to connect with other parents and keep up to date on service opportunities, events, and much more.