This morning, on Friday, March 27, 2026, we gathered for Mass with Fr. Albert and Fr. Jose. Fr. Albert spoke to our students about love and inquired what love meant to each of them. They all felt the warmth of parental love; love transcends mere feelings. It is a movement. With Holy Week approaching next week, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the Love that God has for us. Fr. Albert pointed out that John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Fr. Albert urged our students to follow God's guidance and respond to His love by performing acts of kindness towards one another, even something as simple as offering a glass of water to a friend or sibling, which is a true act of love. Remember to be kind to one another, Knights! 💙💛

Blessed Sacrament School's Week of Giving!

In line with Blessed Sacrament School's mission to nurture well-rounded students and inspire them to serve others, last Wednesday, March 25th, our students and staff dedicated time to visit all our community neighbors, including local businesses, firefighters, and the Burlington police department, to show their appreciation with gifts and thank you notes! We truly value your contribution to our community!! 💙💛

Please see the pictures of our 5th & 2nd graders giving a gift basket & cards for Alamance Partnership for Children, May Memorial Library:

See below, our 3rd graders visiting to the police and fire departments, delivering 2 gift bags and thank you cards:

Kindergarteners & 1st graders delivered Placemats, Treat Bags, and Thank You cards to Meals on Wheels:

Our 6th graders delivered gift bags to Davis St. businesses:

Our 8th graders went to Main & Spring Street businesses to deliver thank you cards and gift bags:

*Not pictures, but our 4th graders and Little Knights students delivered a gift basket to First Presbyterian church, and our 7th graders went to deliver cards and treats to Paul's Pastry Shop and other downtown businesses.

Car Line Etiquette

Dear BSS Families, we kindly ask that you show courtesy to each other while using the carline, whether during dismissal or drop-off. This is particularly important at our Elementary School Campus, where High St. meets Hillcrest Ave. Please alternate one car at a time to ensure the car line remains safe and moves efficiently. Typically, we complete dismissals within 15-20 minutes. We appreciate your patience and ongoing support!

Normas de cortesía para la fila de vehículos a la hora de salida

Estimadas familias de BSS: les solicitamos amablemente que muestren cortesía mutua al utilizar la fila de vehículos, ya sea durante la salida o la llegada de los estudiantes. Esto es particularmente importante en nuestro Campus de Primaria, en el punto donde High St. confluye con Hillcrest Ave. Por favor, alternen el paso de los vehículos de uno en uno para garantizar que la fila se mantenga segura y fluya con eficiencia. Por lo general, completamos el proceso de salida en un lapso de 15 a 20 minutos. ¡Agradecemos su paciencia y su continuo apoyo!

Re-enrollment Contracts Due by Mid-April

At this point, all BSS families should have received their re-enrollment agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Please make sure to sign and pay the family re-enrollment fee of $265.00 promptly to secure your child's spot for next year.

This is especially crucial for families with students entering 6th grade, as their deadline is April 15th. If your child will not be returning to Blessed Sacrament School, please inform Mr. Rico as soon as possible, since we are maintaining a waitlist for students.

For any questions, feel free to email Mr. Rico at admissions@bssknights.org.

Fecha límite para los contratos de reinscripción: mediados de abril

A estas alturas, todas las familias de BSS ya deberían haber recibido su acuerdo de reinscripción para el año escolar 2026-2027. Por favor, asegúrense de firmar y abonar la cuota familiar de reinscripción de $265.00 a la brevedad para asegurar el cupo de su hijo/a para el próximo año.

Esto es especialmente importante para las familias con estudiantes que ingresan al 6.º grado, ya que su fecha límite es el 15 de abril. Si su hijo no regresará a Blessed Sacrament School, por favor, informen al Sr. Rico lo antes posible, dado que estamos manteniendo una lista de espera para los estudiantes.

Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en enviar un correo electrónico al Sr. Rico a la dirección admissions@bssknights.org.

Knights of Summer Camp 2026 Registration Open!

Campers will do a myriad of activities based on the week's theme. Going beyond just arts and crafts, children will be able to get hands-on experience with various animals and do a deep dive into their differing environments. Knights of Summer Camp is available for children aged 3- rising 8th grade. Before and after camp care will be available.

The camp will run from June 8 - July 31, 2025. The camp will close for a week from June 29 - July 3.

CLICK HERE to see the Camp Brochure

CLICK HERE to Register today!

• Weekly Full Day Camp Rate (9 am-12 pm): $160.00 
• Weekly Before Camp Care Rate (7:30 am-9 am): $20.00 
• Weekly After Camp Care Rate (12 pm-4:30 pm): $50

Make sure you fill out a medical waiver/publicity agreement and bring it with you on your camper's first day! 

2026 Summer Camp Director

 Email: mareece@bssknights.org

SPORTS - 3/29-4/12 (All schedules are on the BSS website under Athletics)

Friday 3/27

Tennis- Match - Olde Forest Racquet Club- 4:30pm (arrive at 4) vs. BCA

Saturday 3/28

None

Sunday 3/29

NO TRACK- PALM SUNDAY

Monday 3/30

MS Girls Soccer Practice- 3:30-5:00pm (515 Hillcrest)

Tennis - Practice- 4:00-5:00pm (Burlington Tennis Center)

*NO ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL CLUB*

Tuesday 3/31

Girls Soccer- Home Game @ Springwood Park- 4:00pm vs. Sacred Heart (arrive at 3:30-2:50 dismissal to beat car line - MS use back parking lot for pick up)

Location: Springwood Park, Field #3

Address: 1450 Springwood Church Rd, Burlington, NC 27215

Girls soccer wear soccer uniform to school

*NO ELEMENTARY TRACK PRACTICE*

4/1-4/11

No Practices or Games- Easter Break

Sunday 4/12

Track Practice- 3:00-4:00pm @ Williams HS- Elementary and Middle School

*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 pray for Mrs. Hipps and her family as they mourn the loss of their son Eamon.

Please pray for Mrs. Gomez as she recovers from surgery.

Dear Parents,

As we head into the weekend, we wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable few days together. As we return next week, we look forward to finishing strong as we prepare to celebrate Easter. 

Mrs. Bolen

Apply for Scholarship Opportunities

The NC Opportunity Scholarship will open up for new families on Monday, February 2nd. If your family is renewing the scholarship, you will start to receive the Spring endorsement requests that your child(dren) is/are attending BSS in the coming weeks, and then they will ask you to renew the scholarship for the upcoming school year. 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 el lunes 2 de febrero. Si su familia ya cuenta con esta beca, comenzará a recibir en las próximas semanas las solicitudes de confirmación de asistencia de su(s) hijo(s) a BSS para el semestre de primavera, y posteriormente se le solicitará que renueve la beca para el próximo año escolar. 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.

Enrollment Timeline for the 2026-2027 School Year

CLICK HERE to access the BSS enrollment timeline we will follow this Spring. Our admissions office will begin sending re-enrollment agreements to families who usually do not apply for a scholarship next week. Families with a scholarship will receive their re-enrollment agreement starting the first week of February. If your family is adding a sibling, please notify Mr. Rico so he can update your contract and reserve a seat for the new student in the class roster for the upcoming school year. Remember, all new students must apply to our school and submit a copy of their birth certificate, immunization records, and baptismal certificate if the family is Catholic. You can contact Mr. Rico at admissions@bssknights.org for any questions.

Cronograma de inscripción para el año escolar 2026-2027

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al cronograma de inscripción de BSS que seguiremos esta primavera. Nuestra oficina de admisiones comenzará a enviar acuerdos de reinscripción a familias que normalmente no solicitan una beca la próxima semana. Las familias becadas recibirán su acuerdo de reinscripción a partir de la primera semana de febrero. Si su familia agregará un hermano, asegúrese de informarle al Sr. Rico para que pueda agregar al nuevo estudiante a su contrato y reservar su asiento en la lista de clase para el próximo año escolar. Recuerde, todos los estudiantes nuevos deben aplicar a nuestra escuela y presentar una copia de su acta de nacimiento, registro de vacunas y certificado de bautismo si la familia es católica. Puede contactar al Sr. Rico en admisiones@bssknights.org por cualquier pregunta.

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

Order Your Yearbook!

There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come! CLICK HERE to order your BSS 2025-2026 School Yearbook. Orders start at $50

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.

Save the Date: May 1st-STEAM² Student Showcase Scheduled!

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