Last Wednesday, May 6th, our National Junior Honor Society hosted its traditional Color Run Day, where all of our students, teachers, staff, and even parents were able to come in and run for a cause! Funds collected will be donated to a charity.

Thank you to the NJHS students and Advisor Mrs. Bost for putting the event together for our school community. The students had a blast! Here are some pictures of the day. 💙💛

Last Friday, May 1, we celebrated our highly anticipated event, which highlights the school’s focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Ministry (STEAM²), providing students across all grade levels the opportunity to present their projects, performances, and artwork to families and the community.

BSS 1st STEAM² Showcase was an amazing and successful day!!

This was the 1st of many to showcase our Knights in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Ministry!

Principal’s Statement:

“Our STEAM² Showcase is a reflection of our students’ deep curiosity, creativity, and commitment to faith-based learning,” said Maria Gomez, Principal of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. “It’s a day for our entire community to celebrate how hands-on projects and the arts bring learning to life.”

Stock the Lounge for Teacher Appreciation Week!

Next week, we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at BSS and we would love for our BSS Families to help us stock the lounge for them.

Main Campus:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-54593702-main

Middle School:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-54593653-middle

8th Grade Students visit Hershey and Lancaster, PA

From May 7-9, BSS 8th-grade students are visiting Hershey Park and Amish Country in Lancaster, PA for an enriched and educational overnight field trip.

8th Grade goes to the Cathedral: "Shine with your heart" ⛪📿🙏

Last Tuesday, April 28, our 8th-grade students traveled to Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, NC, to have a special mass with Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama. In his homily, Bishop Luis noted how the students are preparing to graduate from 8th grade and leave a place they know for a “new adventure” in their lives. All you have been learning has a purpose. It’s an opportunity to grow as a person,” he said. “Learn with patience. Learn with humility. People are there to help you. Shine with your heart. Be open to learning from Jesus. If you fall, stand up and move on.”  

ONLY for Parents going to any of our Middle School Overnight Trips, please see the information below sent by Mrs. Gomez this week:

Thank you so much for volunteering to be a chaperone on the Middle School Trip. According to diocesan regulations, all volunteers must complete a background check and a Safe Environment training.

These are the instructions for the background check. The Safe Environment Training (SET) will take place at the middle school with Ms. Gomez.

Please note that you'll need to complete both the background check and SET to chaperone the field trip.

Background Check:

VOLUNTEERS

Go to: https://dioceseofraleigh.safeenvironment.org/login/index.php

Create account

Access code 4DORbgcheck34. 

Safe Environment Training

https://dioceseofraleigh.org/events/Safe Environment Training

Next week, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is running a promotion for school uniforms.

The more your parents spend, the more they'll save. This is a great time for families to replace those worn uniforms.

Promo Code at Checkout

MY26BMSVEM

5th Grade Old Salem Field Trip

Last Thursday, April 30th, our 5th-grade students traveled to Winston-Salem to tour the Old Salem Gardens & Museum and learn about the area and culture. Here are some pictures from their field trip.

Kindergarten Egg Incubation Project

Last week, our Kindergarten classes kicked off their egg incubation project, diving into the fascinating development of the egg embryo over the next 3 weeks. Our students are thrilled at the prospect of seeing the baby chicks once they hatch. A big thank you to the Taylor family for visiting to share their knowledge with our students and for supplying the eggs.

Knights of Summer Camp 2026 CANCELLED!

Dear BSS Families,

Due to low enrollment and construction plans at the main campus this summer, we have decided to cancel our BSS Summer Camp 2026. If you have signed up and paid, we will be processing your refund via a check this upcoming week. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Rico at admissions@bssknights.org

7th Grade Visits the Nasher Museum

On Friday, May 8th, our 7th grade students visited the Nasher Museum in Durham, NC and enjoyed the many exhibitions getting featured there.

SPORTS - 5/9-5/15 (All schedules are on the BSS website under Athletics)

Monday 5/11

Cheer Clinic - 3:30-5:00pm - Rising 6th-8th Graders

Tennis Practice - 4:00-5:00pm

Tuesday 5/12

Cheer Clinic - 3:30-5:00pm- Rising 6th-8th Graders

Wednesday 5/13

Middle School Athletic Banquet & 8th Grade Recognition - 6:00pm - Middle School Gym

Thursday 5/14

Cheerleading Tryouts - 3:30-4:30pm - MS Gym

Friday 5/15

Tennis Match - 4:30pm - @ Western High School. Arrive at 4pm.

*All schedules are posted on the BSS website under Athletics*

*Please use the parking lot for pick up at the elementary school. Do not park on Hillcrest*

For more information, visit: https://bssknights.org/athletics

Blessed Sacrament School is a member of PECSAA (Piedmont Elementary Catholic School Athletic Association). For most sports, students from 5th-8th grade are eligible to participate.  

 Track is open to K-8th grade. 

Contact Coach Morrison for any questions related to sports at

 jmorrison@bssknights.org

Follow our BSS Athletics Facebook Page.

Sports Reminders:

***All athletes must have their "Athletic Permission and Emergency form for 2025-2026" and the "Athletic Physical Form" completed at the time of their first tryout/practice or they WILL NOT be able to participate. No exceptions.***

All athletes should come in proper clothing and footwear for their respective sport and bring a water bottle.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail jmorrison@bssknights.org

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Hipps and her family.

Please keep Nevelis Bittmann in your prayers. She passed away this week. She was a former K4 assistant and Spanish teacher at BSS.

Dear Parents,

BSS faculty and staff wish all mothers in your life a Happy Mother’s Day. May God bless you with peace and love, now and forever. Amen.

Mrs. Gomez

Apply for Scholarship Opportunities

The NC Opportunity Scholarship will open up for new families until funds run out. If your family is renewing the scholarship, please do not miss their deadlines. Do not forget to request a new scholarship for an enrolling K-8 sibling.

El programa de becas NC Opportunity Scholarship abrirá su plazo de solicitud para nuevas familias hasta que los fondos se acaben. Si su familia ya cuenta con esta beca, no olvide renovarla o perder ninguna fecha límite. No olvide solicitar una nueva beca para cualquier hermano(a) que se matricule en los grados K-8.

2026-2027 Tuition Rates Published!

Dear BSS Families,

Please review the 2026-2027 Tuition Rates for the upcoming school year, and there will be no increase in tuition! If you believe that your family will need a scholarship, please apply for an NC Opportunity Scholarship, which will open applications for new families on February 2nd, 2026. CLICK HERE for more information. Your family is also welcome to apply to our BSS Scholarship via the FACTS Grant & Aid determination process-We just ask you to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship first.

¡Se publicaron las tarifas de matrícula para 2026-2027! 

Estimadas familias de BSS, 

¡Revise las tarifas de matrícula 2026-2027 para el próximo año escolar! ¡No habrá aumento en la matrícula! Si cree que su familia necesitará una beca, solicite una Beca de Oportunidad de Carolina del Norte, que abrirá las solicitudes para nuevas familias el 2 de febrero de 2026. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener más información. Su familia también puede solicitar nuestra beca BSS a través del proceso de determinación de subvenciones y ayudas de FACTS.-Solo le pedimos que aplique a una beca de la oportunidad de NC antes de solicitar una beca a BSS.

Welcome to Blessed Sacrament School!

We are excited for another school year. Thank you for choosing Blessed Sacrament School for your children's education.

Blessings,

José Rico Benavides

School Tours

Mr. Rico will be available at the office on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for any questions or concerns related to admissions.

You can reach Mr. Rico at 336-570-0019 ext. 2212 or by email at admissions@bssknights.org. Hablamos Español!

Here is a link to our admissions page: https://www.bssknights.org/admissions

Elementary School Parking

Just a friendly reminder: If you're late dropping off your child at 515 Hillcrest Ave. Campus, please use our parking lot and walk your child to the entrance. The Burlington Police Department has started issuing parking tickets for vehicles parked after 7:45 am. Hillcrest Avenue is now included in the ABSS School route, and we must keep the street clear since they cannot navigate around your parked vehicle.

If you're coming to drop off lunch, kindly park in our parking lot or across the street from our Elementary School Campus, ensuring you do not block any driveways. The trash truck cannot pass through if your car is parked there during lunch, and you risk receiving a parking ticket as well.

Estacionamiento de la Escuela Primaria

Un recordatorio amistoso: si llega tarde dejando a su hijo/a en el campus de 515 Hillcrest Ave., por favor use nuestro estacionamiento y acompáñelo/a hasta la entrada. El Departamento de Policía de Burlington ha comenzado a emitir multas de estacionamiento para vehículos estacionados después de las 7:45 a. m. Hillcrest Avenue ahora forma parte de la ruta escolar de ABSS y debemos mantener la calle despejada, ya que no pueden sortear su vehículo estacionado.

Si viene a dejar el almuerzo, por favor, estacione en nuestro estacionamiento o al otro lado de la calle e campus de la Escuela Primaria, asegurándose de no bloquear ninguna entrada de vehículos. El camión de la basura no puede pasar si su auto está estacionado allí durante el almuerzo y corre el riesgo de recibir una multa.

BSS will open a High School in the Fall of 2027!

CLICK HERE to read a letter by Mrs. Gomez

Middle School Fieldtrips 2026!

CLICK HERE to access the document to pay online for the Middle School Overnight Field Trips in May 2026.

• Our 8th-grade students will have an opportunity to travel to Lancaster and Hershey, PA, which will take place on May 7-9, 2026. CLICK HERE to access the draft itinerary for the 8th-grade trip.
• Our 6th & 7th grade students will have an opportunity to travel to Williamsburg, VA, which will take place on May 18-19, 2026. CLICK HERE to access the draft itinerary for the 6th & 7th grade trip.

You should have received a copy in your yellow folder communicator, or look below for a form to fill out and return to your child's homeroom teacher:

• CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form/Permission Slip for the 8th Grade Trip.
• CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form/Permission Slip for the 6th & 7th Grade Trip.

Send the completed forms as soon as possible. The deposit deadline for either trip is December 1, 2025.

We have a new Uniform Vendor!!

We are proud to announce our new Summer & Winter Uniforms Vendor: Tommy Hilfiger!! Parents can now start ordering items from our online store here: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/BLES08

CLICK HERE to read a letter from Tommy Hilfiger. Make sure you review our BSS Uniform Guidelines by CLICKING HERE.

Remember, 5th - 8th grade wear our Middle School Uniforms. K-4th grades wear our Elementary School Uniforms. Our Little Knights students do not wear uniforms.

Graham Sporting Goods will continue to be our PE Uniforms provider.

¡Tenemos un nuevo proveedor de uniformes!

Nos enorgullece anunciar a nuestro nuevo proveedor de uniformes de verano e invierno: ¡Tommy Hilfiger! Los padres ya pueden empezar a comprar sus uniformes en nuestra tienda en línea aquí: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/BLES08

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer una carta de Tommy Hilfiger. Asegúrese de revisar nuestras Normas de Uniformes de BSS haciendo CLIC AQUÍ.

Recuerde que los alumnos de 5.º a 8.º grado usan nuestros uniformes de secundaria. Los alumnos de kínder a 4.º grado usan nuestros uniformes de primaria. Nuestros alumnos de Little Knights no usan uniformes.

Graham Sporting Goods seguirá siendo nuestro proveedor de uniformes de educación física.

Lunch Information

My Hot Lunchbox is excited to be partnering with Blessed Sacrament School again this year as the hot lunch provider. To begin ordering lunches, click the link below to log in or follow the instructions to create your free account!

Important Note: You will need to Update Your Profile with the student's correct teacher to view the meal calendar.

ORDER NOW!

Lunch Ordering is Now Open for Blessed Sacrament School for January – May 2025

Monday: Chick-fil-A

Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza

Wednesday: Hursey's Bar-B-Q

Thursday: Zaxby’s

Friday: Moe's Southwest Grill

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (888) 894-8295 or email us at info@myhotlunchbox.com. We are looking forward to serving your school!

If you are bringing lunch to your child, please make sure it is labeled with your student's name and grade level and leave it on the table just outside the front door of the school--Do not forget to buzz the office to let us know you dropped by.

PE Uniforms:

You can still purchase PE uniforms locally at Graham Sporting Goods. They have yellow PE shirts, solid sweatpants, and zip-up jackets. You do NOT have to get the logo on the sweatpants, but it must be on the jacket and sweatshirt.

PE pants need to be solid navy. There should not be any lines down the sides or decals on them.

Let me know if you have any Winter Uniform questions!

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

We have new Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year. We would love to help promote your business while you support our school!

If you or someone you know owns a business and would like to partner with our school, contact Marcie Letvak for more details!

mletvak@bssknights.org or (336)570-0019

Review our Sponsoship Levels here: https://bssknights.org/corporate-sponsorship-opportunities

A special thanks to the following Corporate Sponsors:

LM Wilson Heating & Air Vossers Orthodontics

York's Photography Studio Paul's Pastry Shop