January 23, 2026 Volume 3 - Issue 22

Monday, 1/26

Saints Appreciation Day

Decades Dress Down

Great Saints Trivia Challenge

Saint Gift Card Give-Away

Tuesday, 1/27

Priest Appreciation Day

Disney Dress Down

Report Card Distribution

Wednesday, 1/28

Parent & Guardian Appreciation Day

School Uniform Dress-No Dress Down

School Mass (9:00 a.m.)

Thursday, 1/29

Alumni Appreciation Day

Saints Day/Class Competition

Class T-Shirt/Colors Dress Down Day

Open House (5:00-7:00 p.m.)

Partner School Night (6:00 p.m.)

Friday, 1/30

Faculty & Staff Appreciation

Faculty & Staff Breakfast

Groutfit Dress Down

Dodgeball Tournament (1:00 p.m.)

Staff Gift Card Give-Away

Diocesan Music Festival Practice

For Catholic school teachers that God continues to inspire them to spread the faith that energizes their vocation.

For all Catholic Schools that they may live out in their mission the qualities of unity, faith and community

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

Congratulations

to

Senior

Parker

Krajsa

who was named

Saint of the Week.

What's Happening

School Mass

Our next school Mass will be during Catholic Schools Week on Wednesday, January 28th at 9:00 a.m. The Mass will have extra significance because this day begins the celebration of the diocesan 65th Anniversary Jubilee Year. Parents, guardians and families are always welcome to join us for Mass. If you plan to come, please sign in at the Main Office before coming to the Franco-Post auditorium.

Inclement Weather Policy

With this weekend’s storm looking pretty certain, we remind you about the school’s inclement weather policy. The policy can be found on page 41 of our Parent/Student Handbook which is found on our website. You can click here for the handbook: Student/Parent Handbook - Berks Catholic High School.

In the event we need to utilize a Flexible Learning (FLEX) Day, teachers will post assignments to Canvas by 9:00 a.m. Assignments will be due the next class day. Students may send either a Canvas message or an email to their teachers with questions. Teachers are required to check and respond to Canvas messages and emails at least twice a day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Report Card Distribution

Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, January 27th. Please make sure all financial responsibilities are covered to avoid a report card hold.

Course Selection

Course selection will begin the week of January 26th (pending weather) for students in grades 9 through 11. Students will receive course selection information at the beginning of that week. Mrs. Vilardo will meet with each grade to discuss the following: appropriate placements, qualifications for classes, Career and Technology, Virtual High School and Dual Credit opportunities. Teachers will work directly with students to help guide them through class selections. Students are encouraged to schedule meetings with the College Counseling Department through their calendly links to assist with appropriate class selection. Course selection papers will be collected March 6th and require 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

2nd QUARTER Report Card Hold

 If you received an email notice indicating a Second Quarter Report Card Hold, your student will not receive their report card on Tuesday, January 27 unless a payment is made before that date.

Once your overdue balance is paid, please have your student visit the Tuition Office to receive their report card. Thank you for your cooperation.

Financial Aid

The 2026–2027 Financial Aid Application is OPEN and accepting most recently completed tax documentation from the 2025 or 2024 tax years.

Please complete your application as soon as possible and by April 15, 2026 for maximum financial aid consideration. Please click on the links for instructions:

STS Financial Aid Instructions - English

STS Financial Aid Instructions - Spanish

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.

Service Hour Requirement

With the conclusion of the First Semester, we would like to remind families that each year’s service requirement needs to be fulfilled by the end of March. Students are not eligible to attend Prom if service hours are not completed. Please continue to encourage your Saint to complete his/her hours. Deacon Lanciano can answer questions or give suggestions for hours. If you have any questions, you can contact Deacon Lanciano at rlanciano@berkscatholic.org or 610-374-8361 ext. 258.

Help Wanted – Coaches Needed

We are hiring! The Athletic Department is looking to hire several coaches for the upcoming seasons. If you know someone qualified who may be interested in coaching at BC, please have them contact Athletic Director Bill Hess at bhess@berkscatholic.org or 610-374-8361 ext. 230. 

Saint Families Testimonials

As a Saints family, your story helps inspire future Saints. Please share why you chose Berks Catholic or what the BC experience has meant to your family. Testimonials may be used for admissions, marketing and school communications. Thank you for being part of the Berks Catholic family.

Make a Joyful Noise Competition

IT’S TIME TO VOTE FOR BC! Please watch and vote for our school spirit video in the diocesan “Make a Joyful Noise” (MAJN) competition. As you may recall from the past few years, MAJN asks each school to choose a song and make a lip sync spirit video of the song. It encourages each school to get the entire student body involved in the video. We are ready and excited to share our video during Catholic Schools Week. Our goal is $5000. Look for the website next week to vote for our video.

Catholic Schools Week

We are excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week (CSW) next week. On Sunday, January 25th, we will begin our annual celebration focused on the theme of “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” As the theme reminds us, Catholic schools teach how Jesus Christ united us as a family of believers. They prepare students for the future by instilling in them faith that helps mold them into the future of the Church. Our Saints grow and mature by coming to know the importance of community and how together we can make our school and the world better places for everyone.

Given the likelihood of a winter storm this weekend, we may need to postpone events and rearrange our CSW schedule. We will communicate that to families once we know what the weather does.

Catholic Schools Week Service Project

Once again, we have selected a service project to undertake as a school during CSW. Our project is being coordinated by the Pre-Med Club. We will be collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to be donated to the children’s section of Reading Hospital. Knowing the importance we place on service, we wanted to assist with a need right here in our community and impact children in Berks County. Modeling the Teddy Bear Toss that takes place at the Reading Royals game, we will have our own Teddy Bear Saints Toss on Friday during the Dodgeball Tournament.

Open House

NEXT WEEK! Berks Catholic will host our annual Open House on Thursday, January 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Our Open House is a terrific opportunity to see our school in action. You can hear from current Saints, tour the campus, learn about clubs, activities and sports, and meet with faculty and administrators. Please share this information with anyone you know who has middle school students. Did you know if you refer a public or home school student to BC and they enroll you can receive a tuition credit? For more details, contact Nicky Smith, Director of Admissions, at nsmith@berkscatholic.org.

The Saints Locker has openings! Please contact Mrs. Cunningham at 610-220-1583 for more information. All diocesan volunteer clearances are required for anyone wishing to volunteer in the store.

BC By the Numbers

37: Chorus & Band Members participating in the annual Diocesan Music Festival at Bethlehem Catholic during CSW

The Bible by the Numbers

When your wallet is empty, check out Jeremiah 29:6-8