February 27, 2026 Volume 3 - Issue 27

Monday, 3/2

Spring Dress Code Begins

Foreign Language Week Begins

St. John’s University Admissions Event

Rescheduled Board Meeting

Tuesday, 3/3

College Fair at Alvernia University

Wednesday, 3/4

Thursday, 3/5

College Counseling Trip to Moravian University

Musical Performance for Partner Schools (9:00 a.m.)

Friday, 3/6

Course Selection Ends

For all Christians that they surrender their hearts to the Lord in this season of purification and preparation for Christ’s Resurrection.

That our prayer, fasting and almsgiving will help us grow in Christian virtue.

Congratulations...........

Congratulations

to

Junior

Molly Hearing

who was named

Saint of the Week.

DECA Business Club

Congratulations to the following DECA Business Club members who earned a medal last week at the State Conference:

• Matthew Morganti ’26 for Marketing Management Decision Making
• Josie Babiec ’27 and Ellie Hook ’27 for Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
• Alex Sobota ’28 for Retail Merchandising Series

Rotary’s Four-Way Test Speech Competition

Congratulations to Suannabelle Zhingre-Kelly '29 who won the Spring Township Rotary’s Four-Way Test Speech Competition. Suannabelle will now compete in Rotary’s Regional Competition in March at Alvernia University. Terrific job, Suannabelle!

Congratulations to Sophomore Carmelo Harper (All-Division 1 Team), and Senior Brady Altimar & Junior Johnny Giesa (Division 1 Honorable Mention) who were named BCIAA Basketball All-Stars.

Congratulations to Senior Liv Welker (All-Division 1 Team) and Sophomore Abby Cannon (Division 1 Honorable Mention) who were named BCIAA Basketball All-Stars.

Congratulations to the following wrestlers who medaled at the District 3 Wrestling Tournament last weekend and move on to Regionals this weekend:

• Layden Acevedo '28 – 2nd Place
• Andrew Messner '27 - 2nd Place
• Tyden Shuman '28 - 3rd Place
• Neil Bitting '27 – 4th Place
• Kellen McCrea '29 - 4th Place
• Palmer Reber '26 – 4th Place
• Gunnar Maciejewski '26 – 6th Place

Congratulations to Seniors Palmer Reber and Anthony Zatorski who were selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East/West All Star Game in the spring.

Congratulations to Senior Lily Wolf who was one of 200 high school Senior field hockey players nationally to be selected for the 2025 High School Impact Senior Team by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Well done, Lily!

Congratulations to Seniors Parker Krajsa, Lilly Stirr, Liv Welker and Lily Wolf who were selected to play in the 2026 Pennsylvania Field Hockey All-Star Senior Cup in March.

Congratulations to Emma Dominguez-Seaman ‘26, Ava Junikiewicz ’26, Parker Krajsa ‘26, Mya Monroig-Acevedo ’26, Caroline Reimels ‘26, Emily Sebastian ’27, Liv Welker ‘26 and Lily Wolf ’26 who were named National Field Hockey Coaches Association Scholar Athletes. Terrific job, ladies!

What's Happening

Pope Leo’s Lenten Guidance

Recently, Pope Leo shared the following about Lent: “I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbors.”

School Mass

Our next school Mass will be on Tuesday, March 10th at 9:00 a.m. Parents, guardians and families are always welcome to join us for Mass. If you plan to attend, please sign in at the Main Office before coming to the Franco-Post Auditorium.

Lenten Reflection

Bishop Schlert shared the following reflection for the First Week of Lent. You can read it here: Gospel Reflection: First Sunday of Lent- AD Today

Course Selection - Due by Friday, March 6th

Students have received their course selection materials and have discussed appropriate placements, class qualifications, Career and Technology programs, Virtual High School options, and Dual Credit opportunities with Mrs. Vilardo, Director of Academics. Teachers will continue working directly with students to guide them through the class selection process. Students are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the College Counseling Department using their Calendly links for additional support in selecting appropriate courses. All course selection forms will be collected on March 6th and must include both a student and parent signature.

*Please be aware that payment for course selection is now invoiced through Simple Tuition Solutions (STS). Payment must be made by March 31st. If payment is not received, this may delay scheduling of classes for your Saint.

News from the Tuition Office

2026-2027 Financial Aid and Tuition Incentive

Win $5000 towards your 2026-2027 Tuition

Get ahead of the game and save big! All families who complete their 26-27 Financial Aid application by April 15, 2026, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 tuition discount.

How to Qualify:

• Submit your STS financial aid application: Ensure your status is marked "COMPLETED" by the April 15^th deadline.

STS Financial Aid Instructions - English

STS Financial Aid Instructions - Spanish

• Check your status: Applications listed as 'In Process,' 'Pending Docs,' or 'Review' after April 15 are not eligible for the drawing.
• Open to ALL families: You can win even if you don't qualify for need-based aid!

The Fine Print:

• The $5,000 prize stacks with other awards (up to the total tuition cost of $10,100).
• Maximum of one $5,000 discount per family.
• BC reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.

Please use the links below if assistance is needed. Please access and refer to your STS account for detailed tuition, fee and financial aid information. If you have difficulty logging in, please email STS Customer Support. The Tuition Office is happy to assist with any questions at 610-374-8361 ext. 223.

Cafeteria Lunch Accounts

Families are reminded to keep your Saint’s lunch account in order. Please resolve any lunch account delinquencies as soon as possible. Maschio’s appreciates your cooperation.

Blood Drive – Rescheduled

Due to the snow this week and the FLEX Day on Monday, the Blood Drive has been rescheduled to Friday, May 8th. More information will be forthcoming about the rescheduled event.

Spring Dress Code

The Spring Dress Code begins on Monday, March 2nd. Saints are reminded to follow all dress code requirements including wearing ID badges, being clean shaven, skirt length and wearing appropriate shoes each day. Students can check Canvas or the Parent/Student Handbook posted online at bchsrevisedhandbook2025-2026_2.pdf.

Junior/Senior Prom

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Stokesay Castle. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the Prom will end at 10:00 p.m. The price of the Prom is $110 per person. Before your son or daughter purchases a ticket, all community service hour commitment, retreat commitment and financial obligations (tuition, fees, AP Test Fees, etc.) must be met.

Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria on Saturday, March 28^th from 7:00-11:30 am. You will need to sign up for a time slot to purchase a ticket. A signed Memo of Understanding must be presented at the time tickets are purchased. Absolutely no tickets will be sold after that date. Please plan ahead. There are no refunds.

Signup Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044EAAAF2CA6F58-62403819-2026. Please use the link to sign up for a time slot to purchase tickets.

Please keep in mind that your attire for the evening should reflect a certain level of school appropriateness and modesty for a high school prom. NO PLUNGING NECKLINES OR EXPOSED MIDDRIFFS WILL BE ALLOWED! Appropriate lengths and material are expected. Jewelry and visible body piercing, other than earrings, are not allowed. No visible tattoos are allowed. Dress for boys is a suit or tuxedo. No sneakers or other inappropriate footwear. Earrings are acceptable. All boys must be clean-shaven. Jackets and ties may be removed after dinner – nothing else may be removed. Any guests who ignore this code will be asked to leave the prom. We ask your cooperation in this matter to avoid unpleasant situations for both the school and the non-compliant party. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Marmarou at smarmarou@berkscatholic.org.

Girls Prom Form

Boys Prom Form

Prom Dress Event

Spring Musical

The star-studded spring musical, High School Musical, will take place on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 p.m. Come out and see our Saints singing and dancing their way through high school. Tickets are $15. See the flyer for information on purchasing your tickets.

School Yearbook

It’s not too late to purchase your 2025-26 school yearbook. Don’t miss out on all the memories that made the school year so memorable.

BC By the Numbers

71: Saints performing and assisting (stage crew, lighting and sound) in this year’s performances of High School Musical.

The Bible by the Numbers

When you desire to give alms to others, check out Matthew 6:3-4.