Bishop Luers High School is a Catholic educational community that instills in each student dignity, integrity, respect and responsibility. Nurtured by Catholic truths, each student is able to face the challenges in his or her own life spiritually, academically, and socially while serving God and others in a global and changing society.

"We are the Light of the World!"

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
  
Dear Parents and Friends,
  
As we end final exams today, I wish each of you and your families the best of Christmas Spirit. May you have a blessed holiday filled with the joy of Christ's peace and the love of family. I hope our students and staff are able to relax and rejuvenate as they wind down from a busy semester. We are looking forward to second semester.
  
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
  
Tiffany Albertson
Principal
REMINDER: NEW AND REVISED INFORMATION IN BLACK HEADLINES

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CHRISTMAS BREAK

Christmas Break: December 22nd  - January 3rd. Classes resume January 4, 2016.

IMPORTANT GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
SOPHOMORE/JUNIOR PARENT MEETING:
Date: Monday, January 11th
Time: 6:30 p.m. 
Location: Bishop Luers' Cafeteria
Focusing on key specific preparations for the 2016-17 school year. Topics include: college readiness, explanation of dual credit vs AP classes, SAT/ACT, NCAA, use of Naviance, etc.
 
COLLEGE VISIT:
Thursday, January 7th
University of NW OH
Juniors and seniors can sign up through Naviance.
 
FIRST-TIME DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS:
The following universities will be here to register our current juniors/seniors who are taking a dual credit course during the second semester. You MUST have your social security number!
Wednesday, January 6th  - IPFW 
Thursday, January 21st - Trine
 
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION:
Please make sure your student's name is spelled correctly in PowerSchool, including the middle name. We will use this information to print the diplomas and covers. If corrections need to be made, email Michelle North at [email protected].
 
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarship offerings are updated on a regular basis. Please check online or in Room 144 for the updated list for selection criteria, deadlines and application information.
 
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF SENIORS:
If your student plans to apply for any type of financial aid for college (scholarships, grants, loans or work study), you must file the free online FAFSA report by March 10th. BLHS offers a free financial aid workshop explaining how (and why) to submit the FAFSA. This meeting is especially helpful for parents who are sending their first student to college or who haven't sent a student to college for a few years.
College Financial Aid Workshop
Wednesday, January 20th
6:30 p.m.
BLHS Cafeteria
 
Other FAFSA Help:
College Goal Sunday
February 21, 2016
2:00 p.m. at IPFW - Neff Hall
College Goal Sunday is a statewide program that provides FREE assistance, by professionals, for college-bound seniors and their parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) "while you wait." Bring your most recent completed IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 form or other 2015 income and benefits information. It is helpful to apply for your PIN number online before you come at www.pin.ed.gov. (Spanish interpreters will be available at this location.)
FAFSA Hotline
1-800-433-3243
FINANCIAL AID MEETING FOR NEW AND CURRENT PARENTS

Mark Your Calendars for the

2016-2017

Financial Aid Meeting

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New and current parents are encouraged to attend!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bishop Luers Library
  
For information, please contact the Business Office, (260) 456-1261, Ext. 3026.
MARK YOU CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
TRIVIA KNIGHT
Friday, February 5th, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., in the gymnasium
CASA KNIGHT
Friday, February 12th -  4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,  in the cafeteria

FRESHMAN REGISTRATION

Wednesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 18th

  • For information, contact Jenny Andorfer at [email protected] or (260) 456-1261, Ext.3139
LIFE TEEN
LIFE TEEN - Leading Teens Closer to Christ!


All Bishop Luers' students are invited to be a part of this great teen ministry.

Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in the Providence House 4525 Arlington Ave, Fort Wayne, IN.

 

For more information, please contact Mrs. Hanlon at (260) 456-1261, Ext. 3256 or email her at [email protected] or email Father Andrew Budzinski, Pastor, St. John the Baptist at [email protected]. 

CABARET KNIGHT - SAVE THE DATE!
 CABARET KNIGHT -  January 10, 2016
Bishop Luers High School Show Choir will be hosting Cabaret Knight on Sunday, January 10, 2016.
Cabaret Knight is an event to showcase the talents of students and to raise funds towards the annual operating budget. The combined choirs, Minstrels, Reigning Knights, and the newly formed Concert Choir, consist of seventy-five singers/dancers, instrumentalists, and technical crew. Cabaret Knight supports these groups throughout their competition season and hosts the longest running show choir competition in the United States.  
The evening begins at 4:00 p.m. with dinner served at 4:30 p.m. Performers will take the stage at 5:00 p.m. with the Bishop Luers Show Choir performance beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by either contacting a Bishop Luers Show Choir member or Beth Savieo at [email protected].
Your ticket purchase includes dinner (pasta bar, salad, bread, dessert and one complimentary beverage). Tickets are available to purchase until January 8, 2016.
Cost: $15 Adults (10+ yrs.), $6 Children (4-9 yrs.), Children under 3 yrs. are free
 
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "FAITH IN OUR FUTURE"

Check out the campaign website!

www.bishopluers.org/campaign

We need your support!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
  
  

 

 

  • Monday, January 4th - School resumes
  • Wednesday, January 6th - All School Mass at 9:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, January 10th - Cabaret Knight
  • Monday, January 11th - Sophomore/Junior Parent Meeting
  • Wednesday, January 13th - New & Current Family Financial Aid Knight
  • Friday, February 5th - Trivia Knight
  • Friday, February 12th - Casa Knight



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