March 20, 2026 Volume 3 - Issue 30

Monday, 3/23

Enrollment Team Partner School Visits

Tuesday, 3/24

Enrollment Team Partner School Visits

Lenten Penance Service

Wednesday, 3/25

Fire Drill

Thursday, 3/26

11:00 a.m. Dismissal

Faculty Professional Development

Friday, 3/27

End of the 3^rd Quarter

School Mass (9:00 a.m.)

That the Church during this Lenten season may be a witness to God’s mercy and lead people back to the grace of forgiveness.

For those who find it difficult to forgive others that the Lord may give them courage to show mercy and experience healing.

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

Congratulations

to

Senior

Julian Rios

who was named

Saint of the Week.

Academic World Quest



Congratulations to the following Seniors who represented BC at the World Affairs Council Greater Reading Academic World Quest 2026 Competition at Alvernia University: Christopher D’Angelo, Micah Drumheller, Matthew Morganti, Rocco Perate, Braeden Stringer and Dylan Strock.

Congratulations to the Saints who participated in a student-led roundtable discussion focused on the impact of AI and social media on the mental and emotional wellbeing of students at the BCIU. This teenTALK event is part of a series of student roundtables being held across the Commonwealth with the Office of the Attorney General. Student insights gathered during these discussions will help inform a student-focused report highlighting challenges and recommendations related to student wellbeing and school safety. The students who attended were: Gabriella Frey ‘27, Kaden Grauert ‘27, Katie Konopelski ‘27, Kingston McKoy ‘26, Ennybel Mejia ‘27, Angie Morales ‘27, Ianthe Morales ‘27, An Nguyen ‘27, Rosalie Perlman ‘27 and Adrian Polanco ‘26.

Congratulations to the Girls Lacrosse Team who picked up their first win of the season last week with a 15-7 win over Garden Spot High School.

100th Goal

Congratulations to Senior Braeden Stringer who scored his 100th career lacrosse goal on Tuesday in a game against York Catholic.

What's Happening

Lenten Reflection

The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement offer a daily Lenten reflection. To read the daily reflection you can click here: Lenten Reflections - Franciscan Friars of the Atonement.

Senior Academic News

As we come to the end of the 3rd Quarter on Friday, March 27th, some Senior Saints need to evaluate their current grade in ALL classes. Seniors who receive a failing grade in ANY class, including gym, at the end of the school year will not be allowed to graduate. This means he/she will not receive their diploma, and the end of year transcript will reflect the fact that the student failed a class and has yet to satisfy the credits needed to receive their diploma. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Vilardo, Dean of Studies and Counseling, at nvilardo@berkscatholic.org or 610-374-8361 ext. 234. 

If you are in danger of failing any class for the year, you should speak to your teacher immediately to discuss ways to improve your grade prior to year's end.

Superintendent’s Visit

Every three years, the Superintendent and his Office of Education team make an official visit to school. They come to spend some time with administration and staff, to hold a roundtable discussion with both teachers and students, tour the building, visit classrooms and simply to enjoy the atmosphere of being in a school. This past Tuesday, we welcomed Superintendent Dr. Michael St. Pierre and his staff for the day. We enjoyed their presence and we were excited to show them what BC is all about.  

News from the Tuition Office

ATTENTION Prom Attendees! Please make payment towards your tuition delinquency BY TODAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 to avoid missing the prom ticket sale. Your student will not be able to participate in the Prom Ticket Sale on Saturday, March 28 if your STS account is past due! If you have questions, please contact tuition@berkscatholic.org.

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.

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 MIDRIFFS 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

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

27: Number of new voters registered this week at school from our Junior & Senior classes.

 The Bible by the Numbers

When you need to rest this Lenten season, check out Psalm 62.