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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OCTOBER 19 IS PSAT DAY, DISMISSAL AT 11:30 A.M.
Dear Students and Parents,
Wednesday, Oct. 19, is PSAT Day at Bishop Luers. While freshmen are attending "seminars," sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT. School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.

ALL SENIOR STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE DAY TO DO A JOB SHADOW OR GO ON A COLLEGE VISIT. Seniors, please schedule your day as soon as possible, and enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the career and/or school of your choice.
BISHOP LUERS PRESENTS 'THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940'
The Bishop Luers High School Drama Department will present "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," this weekend, Oct. 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Tickets are $10. Bishop Luers identification cards must be presented for students to get their ticket at no cost. Call 260-456-1261 and ask for Mrs. Pat Shifley or Mrs. Cindy Figel for ticket reservations and information.
More play details here.
PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT WELCOMES PATRON SUPPORT
Bishop Luers High School Performing Arts Department is running a patron drive for "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" on Oct. 15-16. Contributions include the following levels:
  • Platinum, $300, four tickets, four reserved seats for three performances
  • Gold, $250, three tickets, three reserved seats for three performances
  • Crystal, $200, two tickets, two reserved seats for three performances
  • Silver, $70, two tickets and two reserved seats for one performance.
  • Bronze, any donation.
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Karlene Krouse, Mrs. Monica Zwick or Mrs. Pat Shifley at 260-456-1261.
STUDENT DRIVERS PARK AT SOUTHGATE ON OCT. 14
Bishop Luers High School will welcome grandparents and VIP of the sophomore class for a visit to the school on Friday, Oct. 14. To accomodate parking for the guests, student drivers are asked to park on the gravel parking area behind Connolly's Do-It-Best store at Southgate Shopping Center on Friday. A bus will be available  to bring students to school, or students may pass through the athletic fields to enter school that day.
INTERESTED IN A BUS TO KOKOMO?
Bishop Luers Athletic Department would like to poll the interest in a student fan bus to Northwestern High School on Friday, Oct. 21. The Student Fan Bus will be leaving from Bishop Luers High School. Click here to take the poll. More details will follow.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP BOARD COLLECTS FLEECE MATERIAL
The Bishop Luers High School Student Leadership Board is collecting fleece material to make baby blankets for the Women's Care Center. Please bring donations of fleece material to the front office. The board will construct the blankets the first two weeks of November.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LUERSKNIGHT AUCTION ROOM
Volunteers are needed to supervise the administration of the auction room for LuersKnight. Contact Kathy Skelly at [email protected] to offer your service.
AUDITIONS FOR BASKETBALL SEASON DANCE TEAM
Dance Team auditions will be held Saturday, Oct 22, in the cafeteria. Those auditioning should enter through Door No. 3, near the cafeteria. Registration begins at 12 p.m. and will last until 12:30 p.m. The tryout routine will be taught and auditions will begin right after registration and will close no later than 4 p.m. All freshmen through senior girls are welcome to audition. Those auditioning should arrive in appropriate dancewear: T-shirt, school appropriate shorts or pants, gym shoes and hair pulled up. This will be the only time for auditions.
SUPPORT THE LUERS HIGH SCHOOL HOUR ON REDEEMER RADIO
Dear Listeners of Redeemer Radio,
Each and every day we seek to encounter Christ in our work and in our homes. What better way to draw closer to Christ and the Church than programming on Redeemer Radio. You make it possible to offer hope to our listeners, defend life and the faith. Loyal listeners ensure that the lay apostolate, not financially supported by the diocese, can evangelize and guide many who have left the Church back to the faith.
 
What better way to support our bishop, priests and Catholic Schools then the message heard on Redeemer Radio 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Because of you, Redeemer Radio can enrich lives for the better.
 
We are helping to raise awareness and vital support to cover the operating expenses of Redeemer Radio. We believe in the mission of Redeemer Radio, and we are asking your help to support this very important apostolate.
 
The Bishop Luers High School hour is Thursday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.  We are asking that you tune in to listen to a wonderful hour of faith and fun. We would ask you to prayerfully consider calling in a pledge during our hour, or to pledge with the attached form.
SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP FORMS DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 14
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!  The deadline to return paperwork to Bishop Luers High School for the School Choice Scholarship monies is Friday, Oct. 14. These forms  need to be signed and returned immediately.  The forms MUST be signed for Bishop Luers High School to receive the Choice Scholarship monies and for families to receive the credit to their account. There is also a "revised" summary sheet  that needs to be signed for each student's file. Your cooperation is appreciated. It is imperative that we receive the signed forms. Otherwise the balance of the voucher will be the parents' responsibility. If you did not receive your student's forms or have questions, contact Jenny Andorfer at 260-456-1261, Ext. 3139.
COLLEGE FAIR AT CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Canterbury High School will host a college fair on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the school located at 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne, 46804. The fair will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7:30 p.m. Financial Aid/FAFSA will be discussed by Gary Rigley of the University of Notre Dame. Forgiveness loans will be discussed by Jana Grothaus from the Questa Education Foundation. More than 50 colleges, universities and scholarship programs will be in attendance. For a list of colleges and more information go to www.canterburyschool.org/collegefair.
WEDNESDAY MASSES, RETREATS AND MORE
From Campus Ministry:
 
Please join us for Mass every Wednesday at 7 a.m. in Room 104. All are welcome to attend.
 
Our next all school Mass will be celebrated Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. with Father Ben. Sophomore grandparents are invited to be our guests for the morning.  Guests are requested to RSVP to Tim Johnson.
 
Upcoming retreats in November for the seniors and freshman - dates listed below:
  • All Seniors - Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. through the school day on Monday, Nov. 14
  • Freshmen boys - Nov. 17 during the school day
  • Freshmen girls - Nov. 18 during the school day
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNTANT
Accountant
 
Bishop Luers High School is seeking an accountant. Job responsibilities will include assisting the business manager with reconciling bank statements, recording journal entries, balancing accounts receivables reports and transactions, preparing monthly accruals, auditing financial statements for month-end accuracy, attending monthly finance committee meetings, working with tax forms and payroll, maintaining chart of accounts, assisting with billing and entry of tuition into Dayprex, etc. Candidates for this position must be willing to live and abide by the teachings of the Catholic Church and to support those teachings with our students. Bishop Luers, as a Catholic educational community, seeks to instill in each student dignity, respect and responsibility while helping all students grow spiritually, academically and socially.
 
Send resume with qualifications to Bishop Luers High School Principal Tiffany Albertson at [email protected].
SET APPOINTMENT WITH LIFETOUCH FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS

LifeTouch continues to offer photography service for senior portraits at their studio through the end of November. Click here for more information.

GUIDANCE: STUDY TABLES AND MORE HOMEWORK HELP RESOURCES

Get information about study tables and tutoring information and homework help here.
FROM THE BISHOP LUERS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT ... SAT PREPARATION
 Information about SAT Preparation
  • Online. Students who are unable to make the above dates may consider taking a similar seminar presented online by a live instructor in a webinar format. Cost is $129.99. Available dates and more information are available at www.doorwaytocollege.com/list-of-webinars.
  • At Bishop Dwenger. Bishop Dwenger offers SAT/ACT classes twice a year, fall and spring. The class will address all areas of the SAT/ACT, and is open to any high school student in the Fort Wayne/Allen County area. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. The 14 sessions include the diagnostic testing, six verbal and six math sessions. The class fee is $225 and includes the text for the course. For information, call the front office at Bishop Dwenger High School at 260-496-4700.  Register at: http://www.bishopdwenger.com/SAT-ACT
  • At www.collegeboard.org. This is the testing agency that administers the SAT and has a wealth of SAT information and help. Set up your account to request practice tests and have a daily practice question emailed to you!
  • Practice tests. Ask your guidance counselor for a free paper copy of the SAT or ACT test.
  • Next SAT Date:  Nov. 5 (register at www.collegeboard.org by Oct. 7)
  • Next ACT Date:  Dec. 10 (register at www.act.org by Nov. 4)
FROM GUIDANCE ... COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISITING BISHOP LUERS
College admissions representatives will be visiting Bishop Luers throughout the fall. These small group settings allow juniors and seniors to learn what the college has to offer both in and out of the classroom. These representatives are a great resource for students, and provide valuable information about the entire admissions process. In addition, these sessions are an economical way to determine the colleges they wish to visit in person.

A full schedule of visits is on Naviance.com. This site is also where students sign up to attend visits and request a Guidance pass. Visits are held in Room 144. Encourage your student to take advantage of these opportunities.

Upcoming College Visits:
  • Friday, Oct. 14 -- Wright State University
  • Ball State University, Monday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.
  • Ohio Dominican University, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9:05 a.m.
  • Saint Louis University, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.
  • Wittenberg University, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:10 p.m.
  • Heidelberg University, Thursday, Oct. 20, 8:35 a.m.
  • Xavier University, Thursday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Thursday, Oct. 20, 11:50 a.m.
  • Hanover College, Thursday, Oct. 20, 12:40 p.m.
FUNDRAISERS AT BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL
The Bishop Luers girls' soccer team is selling Bishop Luers scarfs for $20 each. For information, click here.
The Bishop Luers Show Choir is selling soft fleece blankets featuring our Kneeling Knight logo (45 inches x 72 inches) for only $20. For more information click here.
BISHOP LUERS ALUMNI - REUNION CONTACTS, UPDATES ON WEBSITE
The latest information and updates for class reunions is available at the website. Click here for information.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "FAITH IN OUR FUTURE"

Check out the campaign website!

www.bishopluers.org/campaign

We need your support!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
 

 

  • Sophomore Grandparents (VIP) Day - Oct. 14
  • Fall play - Oct. 15-16
  • Ladies Luncheon - Oct. 16
  • PSAT 1/2 day - Oct. 19
  • Fall break - Oct. 28
  • All Saints Day Mass, Senior Mass - Nov. 1
  • Blessing of the Chapel of Saint Francis and Dedication of the Altar, 6 p.m. - Nov. 10
  • Scholarship Exam - Nov. 12
  • Senior retreat - Nov. 13-14
  • Mid-term, check PowerSchool - Nov. 14
  • Open House - Nov. 17
  • Turkey Trot - Nov. 20
  • Thanksgiving Mass - 9:30 a.m., Nov. 21
  • Thanksgiving break - Nov. 23-25
  • E-learning day, no students at school, staff professional development - Nov. 28



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