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School Mass
Our next school Mass will take place next Tuesday, October 14th at 1:15 p.m. in the Franco-Post Auditorium. Parents, guardians and families are always welcome to attend. If you plan to come to Mass, please sign in at the Main Office before coming down to the auditorium.
Goals for the Year
For the last two weeks, I shared with parents and guardians the goals that I had set for the current school year. For the next few weeks, I plan to share one goal each Friday and reflect on it. As the year moves forward, I will let families know how we are doing with achieving each of the goals that have been set.
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Goal #3 is to visit all partner parishes and schools for Enrollment, Marketing and Advancement. We need to commit more time and energy to the areas of Enrollment, Marketing and Advancement. My hope is to schedule visits to all of Berks County churches and hopefully speak at Sunday Masses and then be available after all Masses to share information about the school. I also intend to visit our seven partner schools more often to continue to develop relationships with the Principals, teachers and families. I would also expect to engage alums from all three of our schools (Central Catholic, Holy Name and BC) by visiting these places.
Diocesan Schools Success
A recent article highlighted that students in the Diocese of Allentown are outperforming both state and national averages. This is a clear indication that Allentown Diocese schools are offering high quality academics in addition to fostering moral and Catholic values. The results show that our students’ performance is something to take notice of. Let us continue to work hard, stay focused and pray for continued progress in our diocesan schools. Let us never forget that our loving God is at the center of all we do. To read the article, click here: https://catholicvote.org/students-at-diocese-of-allentown-catholic-schools-outperform-state-national-averages/
Kairos Retreat Sign-Ups
ONLY A FEW SPACES ARE LEFT! Kairos Retreat applications are available! Our fall Kairos Retreat will be taking place beginning after school on Tuesday November 11th until Friday November 14th at the Malvern Retreat Center in Malvern, PA. The Kairos Retreat offers students an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and reflect on their faith, friendships and their own personal journey. Through student and adult talks, small group discussions, moments of prayer, and free time, students discover a deeper sense of community and learn to see themselves, others and God with a new perspective. We hope that your Senior Saint will join us for this opportunity which many alumni have called their favorite memory from their time at Berks Catholic. Please see Mrs. Tona or Deacon Lanciano for a permission form. The cost of the retreat is $200. Financial aid is available. Please reach out to Mrs. Tona or Deacon Lanciano if you need financial aid. Applications are considered in the order that they are received with payment. The deadline to apply is Friday October 17th.
Homecoming and the Big Tailgate
We hope you will join us on Friday, October 24th for the 2025 Homecoming Football Game against Annville-Cleona High School. Prior to the game, enjoy the Big Tailgate from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Enjoy lots of delicious food and the opportunity to mingle with other Saint families and alumni. The Homecoming ceremony with the Senior Court will begin at 6:35 p.m. Any partner school student wearing a partner school or BC spirit wear t-shirt is admitted to the game for free.
News from the Tuition Office
As we approach the end of the 1st Quarter, please make sure your STS account is paid up to date!
This includes your Tuition Payment Plan AND your Incidental Invoices for fees. Some families still have outstanding balances for 2025-2026 Course Selection Fee, Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Graduation Fee, and device or textbook replacement.
Please plan ahead and make payment towards past due balances before the end of the first quarter to avoid a report card hold!
Please access and refer to your STS account for detailed tuition, fee, and financial aid information: https://simpletuitionsolutions.org/parents/.
If you have difficulty logging in, please contact STS Customer Support: support@simpletuitionsolutions.org.
The Tuition Office is happy to assist if you have any questions: tuition@berkscatholic.org.
College Visits Next Week
- Monday: None
- Tuesday: Colby-Sawyer College (NH), John Carroll University (OH), Lafayette College, Clarkson University (NY), University of Vermont and Monmouth University
- Wednesday: Ole Miss, Seton Hall, University of Pittsburgh and Purdue
- Thursday: Susquehanna University and Marywood University
- Friday: Widener University and the University of Navarra (Spain)
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