April 3, 2026 Volume 3 - Issue 32

Monday, 4/6

Easter Holiday – No School

Tuesday, 4/7

Classes resume

Wednesday, 4/8

Thursday, 4/9

Lockdown Drill

Friday, 4/10

School Mass (9:00 a.m.)

Night at the Races (6:00 p.m.)

That through our sharing in the life of the Risen Lord, this Easter may mark us for a new beginning in our life of faith.

For Pope Leo’s April prayer intention – for priests experiencing vocational crises.

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

Congratulations

to

Junior

Ilaria Cirandine

who was named

Saint of the Week.

Bishop’s Scholars

Congratulations to Seniors Bryanna Gallagher and Christopher D’Angelo who were named BC’s 2026 Bishop’s Scholars. Bryanna and Chris were selected on the criteria of Catholicity, character, service to the community, service to school and participation in school activities. This is one of the highest honors that a graduating Senior can achieve.

Congratulations to Science Teacher, Mrs. Kim Wallace, who was selected to participate in the Keystone Technology Innovators STAR Summit at Shippensburg University this summer. The Keystones STAR Summit gives educators an opportunity to be exposed to many new teaching and learning strategies and skills, and many new people with whom you can collaborate and share ideas. This week-long summit provides resources and opportunities to nurture and enrich the skills of selected educational leaders while advocating the importance of technology in education. Way to go, Mrs. Wallace!



Medical Professionals Day

Thank you to the alumni and parents who participated this week in our first “Medical Professionals Day” event and meeting with members of our Pre-Med Club. The time spent on campus was invaluable to our students!

Congratulations to the Boys Lacrosse Team who earned their first victory of the season with a 8-7 win over Governor Mifflin.

What's Happening

Easter Reflection

Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a reflection on Easter and wants us to know how important we are to Jesus. You can view the video here: Bing Videos

School Mass

Our next school Mass will be on Friday, April 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.

Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours

Join parishes across the Diocese of Allentown for Eucharistic Glory Holy Hours in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Diocese. These evenings of Eucharistic Adoration invite the faithful to gather in prayer, reflection and community, with music and reflections provided by Live Vertical.

Remaining Holy Hours will be held on:

• Thursday, April 9 at Holy Guardian Angels, Reading
• Thursday, April 23 at Notre Dame of Bethlehem
• Tuesday, April 28 at St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven
• Thursday, April 30 at St. John XXIII, Tamaqua

Schedule: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the welcome at 6:45 p.m., and exposition at 7:00 p.m., benediction at 7:55 p.m., followed by social time at 8:00 p.m. Live Vertical, a missionary movement serving the Diocese for many years, helps people know, love, and serve Jesus in the Eucharist and in one another, having facilitated more than 500,000 encounters with Christ through guided prayer in Eucharistic Adoration. View the flyer here.

Mass of Thanksgiving for 65^th Anniversary

You’re invited to join the diocese for a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Diocese of Allentown. This special liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, April 11 at 4:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, located at 1825 W. Turner Street, Allentown. All are welcome to come and give thanks for 65 years of faith, service and hope. View the Save the Date here.

News from the Tuition Office

END OF 3^rd QUARTER PAYMENT REMINDER

Please pay outstanding fee and tuition balances by Monday, April 7, 2026 to avoid a report card hold.

Win $5000 towards your 2026-2027 Tuition

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 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.

Berks County Diocesan Teacher Job Fair

Looking for a new career? Come join the Diocese of Allentown as a teacher in one of our Berks County Catholic schools. Join us at BC for a job fair on Sunday, May 3rd from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the McGlinn Commons to meet reps from the nine Catholic schools of the county to discuss job opportunities for the coming school year.

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

24: Saints who attended the Chrism Mass with Bishop Schlert at the Cathedral during Holy Week.

The Bible by the Numbers

When you need to hear the good news of the Resurrection, check out Mark 16:1-8.