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!"

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LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL
Dear Parent(s) and Friends,

We were so excited about our service day today. We hope that all students were able to experience to joy of giving back to the community. We will be sharing stories from our day in Knight Notes next week.
Senior parents, Graduation is just around the corner. We have had several families inquiring about the graduation ceremony. We will begin at 4:00 p.m. We are not issuing tickets this year, but ask that you please consider who you are inviting. We want to be sure that everyone in attendance is respectful and considerate of the fact that this is a ceremony... hooting and hollering, whistling, yelling, noise makers, etc. would not be an appropriate means of showing support for our graduates. Guests who do not conduct themselves appropriately may be escorted out. We wish for all of our seniors to hear their name and to walk across the stage with dignity and respect shown by our guests. We ask that our guests arrive before 4:00 p.m. so that there is not a distraction with entering late. All guests are asked to remain at their seats until the ceremony is completed. Graduation typically takes one hour. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.

We will be having our staff retreat on Friday. Students will not be in school, but will be doing an e-learning day. Please keep our faculty and staff in your prayers on Friday.

Have a great week and God bless you all and your families.

Tiffany Albertson
Principal

CONGRATULATIONS - ALL SAC BASKETBALL RECIPIENTS!!
 
All-SAC boys'/girls' basketball banquet

 
Congratulations to Emma Wolfe, who made the All SAC team and the All- Northeast Indiana Team and to Kayla Knapke, who made the All-SAC team!!
 
Hats off to J.J. Foster and Jordan Banks who both made the All-SAC team and a huge shout out to our very own, head Girls' Basketball Coach, Mark Pixley, who earned Coach of the Year for the conference!!!
Congratulations to all of you -  
GO KNIGHTS!!

 
CONGRATULATIONS!
 
Congratulations to our Early Bird LuersKnight Winner,
Cindy Hoch
She won $300 in Auction Bucks!!
 
PROM TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!

 

 

Junior-Senior Prom at The Philmore!

(2441 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46807)

  • Saturday, April 23rd
  • 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Tickets are $17.00 each. - ON SALE NOW!!!!!!!
  • Tickets may be purchased during lunch, April 13 - April 21.   

           **Pictures at Foster Park at 5:00 p.m.**

ATTENTION SENIORS
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IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION: 
   
 
Seniors need to be completely paid in full in order to participate in any graduation activities.  Transcripts and Diplomas will not be released until accounts are paid in full.  The deadline for full payment is May 15, 2016.

Graduation will be on Friday, May 27 and is just around the corner! 
We will begin at 4:00 p.m. Please note, we are not issuing tickets this year, but ask that you please consider who you are inviting. We want to be sure that everyone in attendance is respectful and considerate of the fact that this is a ceremony... hooting and hollering, whistling, yelling, noise makers, etc. would not be an appropriate means of showing support for our graduates. Guests who do not conduct themselves appropriately may be escorted out. We wish for all of our seniors to hear their name and to walk across the stage with dignity and respect shown by our guests. We ask that our guests arrive before 4:00 p.m. so that there is not a distraction with entering late. All guests are asked to remain at their seats until the ceremony is completed. Graduation typically takes one hour. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
  



IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE:
REGISTRATION:
  • The registration fee for the 2016-2017 school year is now $160. 
  • All students must be paid in full to return to school in the fall.
FINANCIAL AID:
  • The deadline for financial aid is April 30, 2016. 
  • Please complete the Facts Grant and Aid application by April 30, 2016 to be considered for financial aid.  We will be processing a late round of financial aid with a deadline of October 30, 2016.  These October 30, 2016 awards will be given as funds are available. 
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
  • The scholarship application deadline is May 30, 2016.
  • Please visit the school website for a complete listing of scholarships and their filing requirements. 
  • All applications MUST be complete and ALL instructions followed in order to be considered for the scholarship. 
  • Please note that a lot of the scholarships require that you complete Facts Grant & Aid application, that deadline is April 30, 2016. 
  • All scholarship applications are due in the Business Office, room 143, by May 30, 2016.

 

FLOWER SALE!!!!- GOLF TEAM FUNDRAISER
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Spring Flower Fundraiser 2015-2016
 
 
 The members of the Girls and Boys Golf Teams will be selling plants to raise funds for golf team needs not provided by the school. We are working with McNamara Florist to provide the following plant material:
 
Bedding Flats: McNamara bedding plants are strong, healthy plants that are grown in McNamara's own greenhouses. Examples of plants grown in flats include alyssum, begonia, impatiens, marigold, petunia, salvia, and many more. You may mix and match cell packs to fill your flat of 18 or 36 plants.
 
4" and 4.5" Premium Annuals & Zonal Geraniums: These offer larger plant material and make a great addition to your flower beds and/or container gardens. Examples of plants grown in this size includes Angelonia, bacopa, calibrachoa, petunia, lantana, geranium, coleus, verbena and many more.
 
10" Hanging Basket: Grown at McNamara, these baskets are full and beautiful. McNamara offers two types of baskets: Annual Hanging Basket and Premium Annual Hanging Basket, there are many varieties to choose from. You may upgrade to a Premium Basket by paying an additional $5.00 to McNamara at time of purchase.colorful-tulip-field.jpg
 
1 Gallon Perennial - Standard: Perennials offer the advantage of not re-planting each season. There are many choices, rudbeckia, salvia, sedum, lavender, and many more.
 
You can help the golf teams and save money too! Simply place your order for coupons with any Knight golfer. Please pay when you place your order, coupons will be returned within several days. Keep your coupons safe as they are the same as money and cannot be replaced. Visit McNamara Florist (4322 DeForest Avenue) from May 1st - May 27th, make your plant selections and "pay" with coupons. When ordering, remember all your planting needs: Mother's Day gifts, Graduation Decorations, and flower gardens!
Just download your order form today! : Golf Fund Raiser Order Form
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There are no substitutions for coupons.                                              
Coupon Redemption is May 1 - May 27
If you have any questions, please contact Liz O'Brien (747-2909), she will be happy to help you.
LUERSKNIGHT - VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED
Dear Students and Parents,
Your gifts of time, talent and treasure are vital to the success of LuersKnight. It is a way to give back to your school and keep Catholic education available to all who choose to attend Bishop Luers High School. LuersKnight, the school's largest fundraiser has amassed close to $2,000,000 between the years of 2007 and 2015. The monies that are raised help each and every student in our school. We attribute this success to the many volunteers that dedicate their time to this worthwhile endeavor. 
  
Please consider volunteering. It is lots of fun, especially when you enlist your friends and family to help. You'll also meet other Bishop Luers families and it is a good time, while helping a great cause...supporting LuersKnight!!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
All Families:
Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m. in the gym.
Wednesday, April 20 at 3 p.m. until about 10 p.m., in the gym. We will be setting up the auction booths, so please come anytime during 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. to lend a hand setting up the auction booths.

Senior and Freshman Parents and Students:
Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the gym

Junior Parents and Students:
Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. in the gym

Sophomore Parents and Students:
Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. in the gym

All Families:
Monday, May 2 at 8 a.m. in the gym for final tear down

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information, (260) 456-1261.

Thank you for your support,
Tiffany Albertson         Julie Crouch         Christine Fabina
Principal                        Co-Chair                Co-Chair     
E-LEARNING DAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Friday, April 15, students will not be in school. We will have an e-learning day with teachers available from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. for questions. The Media Center will be open every day before and after school through April 25 for students to access assignments and work if needed. Assignments will be due on April 25 at 4:00 p.m. Our e-learning day will allow all of our teachers and staff to spend some quality time together, and provide for spiritual renewal and growth during our all-staff retreat.
JOIN US AT LUERSKNIGHT! - APRIL 22
It's not too late to purchase your LuersKnight Tickets!! Just stop by the Office of Advancement (Room 142) or give us a call at 260-456-1261, Ext 3342. Tickets are $150.00 each. Proceeds of all ticket sales go towards funds that help maintain and update our academic programs, provide financial assistance to students and offset general operations and expenses.  
LUERSKNIGHT RAFFLE TICKETS
Reminder to turn in your LuersKnight sold raffle tickets to the Office of Advancement.  If you have not bought your lucky ticket yet there is still time, contact Mindy Thoma at 672-1073, or email at [email protected].
21st CENTURY SCHOLARS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - APRIL 30
Saturday, April 30, 2016 -Scholar Success Day
Come and join hundreds of 21st Century Scholars from Northeast Indiana focusing on the Scholar Success Program Activities for 9th - 11th graders, Senior Affirmations for 12th graders and program enrollment for 7th and 8th grade students.

** Registration will be between 8:00 a.m.  - 9:00 a.m.
**Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided

Registration: Registration
Location: 7602 Patriot Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time:  8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
ST FRANCIS - SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
The University of Saint Francis is offering a Summer Institute for high school students from June 12-17 entitled, Beauty Will Save the World!
This Institute is dedicated to exploring beauty that reveals God in our world through icons, the beauty of the earth, through serving the poor, through human sexuality and marriage, and through vocation.  More information, registration,and scholarship applications can be found at the Institute's website:                     http://philosophy.sf.edu/summer-institute/
 
SUMMER OUTDOOR WORK - $10.00/HOUR!!!
 
                 SUMMER OUTDOOR WORK OPPORTUNITY
* $10 per hour
* Mostly grounds work at one of the following apartment complexes:
  •         Coventry Court Townhomes
  •         Coventry Court West Apartments & Villa
  •         Candlelite Apartments
  •         Northcrest Garden Apartments
If interested, please contact Nikki at  (260) 745-2849
  
ATTENTION SENIORS - APRIL 22
The deadline has been extended for submitting pictures and information for graduation to April 22, 2016. Please submit your pictures and information to MeMe Riley, Alley Broom or Mrs. Sturm, ASAP!  You can also submit via email to [email protected].
  • Baby/toddler picture
  • Senior/recent picture
  • Event/team pictures
  • Sideshow song suggestions
  • Your college and major/minor
  • Or other plans after high school - workforce, military, etc
REDEEMER RADIO SPRING SHAREATHON - APRIL 28
Redeemer Radio - SPRING 2016 SHARATHON - Growing in Mercy
Support Bishop Luers POWER HOUR on Thursday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
NOTRE DAME CONCERT BAND - May 6
Join us for an exciting evening with the Notre Dame Concert Band at Bishop Luers High School on Friday, May 6th, at 7 p.m. Entrance fee is a goodwill donation that will benefit the "Faith in our Future" capital campaign.

In preparation of hosting the Notre Dame Concert Band, we are looking for volunteers to house the band members. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Susan Schenkel at (260) 433-2959 or [email protected].
"RUN WITH THE KNIGHTS" 5K/10K WALK/RUN - MAY 7
REMINDER!!! Get your running shoes on and join us Saturday, May 7, 2016!! 

 Help support Luers and "Run with the Knights" 5K/10K walk/run at Foster Park! The cost is $20; please register by April 29th to guarantee a t-shirt. You can register online or complete the registration form and return to the Advancement Office.

5K/10K NUN FUN RUN - SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS - May 28
2016 NUN RUN and BROTHER BOOGIE 5K/10K - helps support the Rob Mayo Scholarships
  • May 28, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. in Huntington, IN
  • Entry Fee is $15 before May 15.2016 and $20 up to � hour before the race. Family rate of $50 per family, 2 adults and children must be under 21 years of age. Register by May 16 and get a race shirt.
  • For more information contact event coordinator, Andy Zay at [email protected] or call 260-356-1588
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED - NEW INFORMATION

 

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED 

We are happy to announce that Bishop Luers will welcome exchange students again this coming school year and are looking for great families to host them! You do not have to have children of your own to host, just provide a welcoming and loving home. If you do have a student attending Bishop Luers, a credit of $1,800 is offered towards your tuition. 

Currently, we have six students from Spain who are interested in attending Bishop Luers High School.  Please contact Jenny Andorfer if you have questions or are interested in hosting any of these students listed by name/ages:
  • Paula - 15:  She likes hiking with family, spending time with friends, cooking, science and camping.
  • Jose - 15:  He likes snowboarding, basketball, running, going to movies, and hanging out with friends.
  • Maria - 16:  She likes dancing, reading, swimming, theater, tennis, going to movies, and basketball.
  • Ana - 16:  She likes volleyball, playing the piano and saxophone, photography, and making/editing videos.
  • Jesus - 15:  He likes tennis, soccer, reading, watching movies, cars, and video games.
  • Pablo - 16:  He likes basketball, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor activities with scouting, and skiing.
 
For more information, contact Jenny Andorfer at (260) 456-1261 ext. 3139 or [email protected]. You can also check out www.phs.asse.com for additional information and apply for the program.
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
SENIORS
Please continue to turn in the purple scholarship award form so you can be recognized for all the college scholarships you have been awarded - even if you do not intend on accepting them. Turn into room 144 by May 13.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Two new scholarships recently added are:
Rob Mayo Scholarship - Two $500 awards
Paper applications in room 144 to be mailed directly to Knights of Columbus #1410, P.O. Box 973, Huntington, IN 46750 by May 1, 2016
* Will have participated in church or faith based activities in the community
* Need 1 teacher and 1 other recommendation
* Accepted to an accredited public or private university in fall of 2016
* Must submit most recent transcript
Wayne Township (RAS) Scholarship - One $500 award
Paper applications in room 144 to be mailed directly to Wayne Township Trustees Office, 320 E. Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 by May 13, 2016
* Must be a resident of Wayne Township
* Accepted to attend a 2 or 4-year college, business or vocational/technical school
* Minimum GPA 2.0
* Recipients are chosen based on scholastic achievement or improvement, community service, educational aspirations and financial need
2016 NUN RUN and BROTHER BOOGIE 5K/10K - helps support the Rob Mayo Scholarships
* May 28, 2016 at 9:15am in Huntington IN
* Entry Fee is $15 before May 15, 2016 and $20 up to � hour before the race. Family rate of $50 per family, 2 adults and children must be under 21 years of age. Register by May 16 will get a race shirt.
* Entries are non-refundable
* For more information contact event coordinator, Andy Zay at [email protected] or call 260-356-1588

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS (Juniors and Seniors may sign up through Naviance)
Northwood University - Friday May 6

ISTEP Part 2 - will be administered the week of April 18 through April 25.

NWEA TESTING - will begin April 26 for Freshman only.

ECA EXAM SCHEDULE
End of Course Assessments will be given on the week of May 2nd through May 6th.
ECAs measure a student's mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, and students must receive a passing grade on the Algebra I and English 10 ECAs in order to receive an Indiana diploma.  Any student who has previously taken the Algebra I or English 10 ECA but did not earn a passing grade will also be re-tested.  It is imperative that your student be in attendance. Please do not schedule doctor's appointments, etc. during these school days.
 
AP EXAM SCHEDULE
Chemistry - May 2
English - May 4
Calculus - May 5
History - May 6
Government - May 10

ATTENTION BISHOP LUERS ALUMNI - REUNION UPDATES
The following classes have a reunion coming up but do not have class representatives to plan:
Class of 1986 - 30th
Class of 1991 - 25th
Class of 2006 - 10th
Class of 2011 - 5th
If you are interested in helping to organize your class reunion, please contact the Alumni Office. They can provide contact information for your classmates and also help with the promotion of your event via Facebook, newsletters and email.
 
Alumni directors:
Melissa Hire (260) 456-1261 ext. 3040
Mary Huth (260) 456-1261 ext. 3039
 
Current class reunion contacts:
Class of 1966 - 50th, contact: Ron Choka [email protected], (260) 432-4365
Class of 1976 - 40th, contact: Weezie Rowan, [email protected], (260) 704-1128
Class of 1981 - 35th, contact: Jeff Brooks, [email protected], (260) 403-0254
Class of 1996 - 20th, contact: Amy (Connett) Henry [email protected],
                                                     Joe Henry [email protected],
   Kely Sandels [email protected],
   Lisa Lombardo Farias [email protected]
   Kara Wasson [email protected]
Class of 2001 - 15th, contact: Katie (Merz) Adams, [email protected]

STUDY TABLES AVAILABLE EVERYDAY!

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS,

 STUDY TABLES ARE

AVAILABLE EVERY DAY!!
  
  

  • Before school at 7:00 a.m. in Room 262 (Tuesday in the cafeteria).
  • After school every day in Room 230 until 3:30 p.m.
Math teachers are also available every day before and after school. Mornings at 7:00 a.m.
with Ms. Karst and Ms. Wellman and after school until 3:30 p.m. with Mr. Crouch, Ms. Javins and Ms. Batuello.

This is a great time to ask questions or just learn! So join your study buddies and make
it happen. 
LIFE TEEN
ATTENTION ALL BISHOP LUERS' STUDENTS!!
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

4501 Arlington Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana


 

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]. 

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "FAITH IN OUR FUTURE"

Check out the campaign website!

www.bishopluers.org/campaign

We need your support!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
   
 
  • April 4-8 - Spring Break
  • April 12 - All School Mass at 9:30 a.m.
  • April 14 - School Service Day
  • April 15 - e-Learning Day
  • April 21 - LuersKnight Preview
  • April 22 - No school (Snow make-up day)
  • April 22 - LuersKnight
  • April 23 - Prom



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