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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CHAPEL BLESSING AND DEDICATION OF ALTAR SET NOV. 10
The Bishop Luers High School community extends an invitation to all to attend the blessing of the Chapel of Saint Francis and dedication of the altar on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will be the celebrant. Overflow seating will be available.
Those attending are asked to RSVP before Friday, Nov. 4, to Kathy Skelly, [email protected], or 260-456-1261, Ext. 3142, to reserve seating in the chapel.
The Chapel of Saint Francis and the new media center have been part of the ongoing Bishop Luers Faith in our Future Phase II Campaign.
Note to those with asthma or breathing problems: incense will be used during the Mass.
CHEER ON THE KNIGHTS AT THE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY
The Bishop Luers High School will face Concordia at LuersField on Friday, Nov. 4, as the Knights battle onward for the Class 3-A Sectional Championship. Game time is 7 p.m. Admission is $6. Note that passes are not valid during IHSAA tournament events.
LIGHT OF LEARNING AWARD GOES TO MRS. MARILYN FECH
The Bishop Luers High School has announced that Mrs. Marilyn Fech, religion teacher, is the recipient of this year's Light of Learning Award. Staff and students offer nominations for the award, which will be celebrated at a National Catholic Schools Week Light of Learning banquet. Principal Tiffany Albertson announced Mrs. Fech was the recipient of the award after the all-school Mass on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Read more online.
BISHOP LUERS' FAMILIES NEEDED TO HOST 23 JAPANESE STUDENTS
Twenty-three Bishop Luers families are needed to host a student from Fushiki High School  for five nights from March 10-15, 2017. Bishop Luers High School's relationship with this Takaoka, Japan, area school has entered its third decade. Bishop Luers is one of only four Fort Wayne schools to have a student exchange program with a sister high school in Japan.

As a part of this cultural exchange sponsored by Fort Wayne Sister Cities International, Bishop Luers students and teachers have traveled to Japan in the past 30 years. Bishop Luers students will spend two weeks in Japan in July of 2018. A group of the Fushiki High School students and their teacher-chaperones visit BLHS every other year.

During the time, guests stay with Bishop Luers families. The visitors spend time with their host families and attend classes at Luers during the day. The students are excited to experience life as a typical teenager, so they love going to sports practices, games, shopping or attending the Luers Show Choir Invitational. There will be planned group activities such as a bowling party, a bonfire, a meeting with Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry during the school day, and a Bishop Luers all-school assembly.

No cost is involved for the host families, other than providing food and lodging for the five days. Families interested will be provided with a complete itinerary, contact information of all Bishop Luers' host families and a parent orientation meeting, which will feature Bishop Luers' parents and students who have hosted in the past.

If you would like to host one of the 23 students (16 girls and seven boys) or would like additional information, please call or email Karen Marciano at 260-456-1261, Ext. 3155, [email protected] or stop by Room 155 to sign  up.

BISHOP LUERS RAISES FUNDS AT REDEEMER RADIO SHARATHON
Bishop Luers High School students Eileen Bond, Richie Teders, Emily Harrigan and Andrew Mourey, along with Principal Tiffany Albertson; Meg Hanlon, religion chair; and Karlene Krouse, fine arts chair, spoke about the upcoming events and happenings at Bishop Luers while telling the radio listeners how Bishop Luers serves the Catholic community of Fort Wayne. Discussion items included academics, Catholic identity, community service and athletic pursuits at the school. The upcoming dedication of the Chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi on Dec. 10, new media center, ongoing capital campaign and the upcoming open house on Nov. 17 were also on the roster. Students sang multiple times in the hour, which definitely boosted listener support for the station. Bishop Luers raised over $2,000 in funds for the station during its hour.
BISHOP LUERS STUDENTS ATTEND LATINOS COUNT CONFERENCE
About 70 students from Bishop Luers High School attended the Latinos Count, 2016 Viva College! Student Conference on Oct. 25, at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. The three pillars of the 2016 Viva College! Student Conference were awareness, preparation and leadership development. For more information, link here.
FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED
Bishop Luers High School has announced the first quarter honor roll. Get the roster here.
THANK YOU FOR SPECIAL TEACHER/STAFF LUNCH
A special note of thanks to the Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee for the lunch they brought in on Oct. 27.
INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO OPEN HOUSE ON NOV. 17
Bishop Luers High School's Open House will be Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The formal presentation begins at 7:15 p.m. Break-out sessions will be offered throughout the evening.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty and staff, explore clubs, athletics and performing arts and learn more about the school's college preparatory curriculum. Breakouts sessions will cover special education/exceptional learners and college and career readiness.
Please invite friends and family to attend the evening. Get more information at www.bishopluers.org.
HENRY-KEEFER SCHOLARSHIP EXAM SCHEDULED NOV. 12
All current eighth-grade students interested in attending Bishop Luers High School are invited to take the Henry-Keefer Scholarship Exam on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Enter through the main lobby doors.
No preregistration is required. There is no testing fee. Students should only bring a few pencils. Calculators are not needed.
The top 10 scores receive scholarship money.
The make-up exam date will be Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8-11:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria.  Any students with an ISP/IEP needing testing accommodations MUST take the test on Dec. 10 only.
JOB OPENINGS: CUSTODIAN, ACCOUNTANT
Custodians

Bishop Luers is seeking a full-time custodian and a part-time custodian. Interested applicants will be asked to complete a background check and provide references. Qualified applicants will have an eye for detailed cleaning. Duties include sweeping/mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restroom cleaning, dusting/scrubbing, cleaning windows, light landscaping/lawn work, touch up painting, etc. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, can take initiative in getting things done and will support the mission and vision of our Catholic school with our students. Please submit a resume to Tiffany Albertson, Principal, at  [email protected] or via mail: Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816.
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.
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 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:
  • Wednesday, Nov. 16, Saint Mary's College, 1:55 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 5, The University of Northwestern Ohio, 9:30 a.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.
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
 

 

  • 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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