Daily Announcements

Daily announcements will be listed here each morning that school is in session. Please check this page often for important information.

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September 22

• The marching saints did an amazing job this weekend at Carroll High School in the Festival Class. The Marching Saints won all 3 captions of best general effect, best music and best visual. This Saturday, the Marching Saints will compete at Huntington North High School. Again, congratulations to the Marching Saints!
• The testing center will be in Mrs. Heisler's room, room 103, today, Monday, September 22^nd after school. 
• Philomena's Friends will meet tomorrow after school in the Library - all are welcome!  
• Recycling will take place this week on Tuesday and Wednesday after school. Please meet in room 112 to get any instructions and get started. 
  Students... Recycling bins in the classrooms, you may have noticed have some new labels. There will be a bin for only paper and a bin for Everything else which includes empty bottles, cans, cardboard and glass. Please be aware of what you are placing where, as it DOES MATTER!  Tuesday's recycling is for the whole building and for the PAPER bins. Wednesday is also for the Whole building but for the Multi bins.  Teachers please check your email for a message from Mrs. Walker. Thank you all for helping us make Dwenger a greener place. 
• Attention BDHS Medical Club: Our next meeting will be held tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 23rd, at 7 a.m. in the library. Eager to learn how to detect sports injuries? Come on out and learn from our very own Shannon Rousell and Noah Weimer!
• Please join us on Thursday, September 25 at 7:15am in room 123, Deacon Scott's room, for the first meeting of the Discipleship Club...a club dedicated to help student live out their faith as Disciples of Jesus.  We will be serving doughnuts, iced coffee and chocolate  milk.  If you have any questions please email or find Rebecca Gillett or Juan Pablo Martinez for more information.

September 19

• Euell Wilson tutors; make sure you sign up on Mobile Serve if you are going to tutor this coming Tuesday.  The new sign up is available! 
• Are you interested in being transformed into a joy filled disciple and deepening your relationship with the Lord as you learn to live out your faith in everyday life?  The Discipleship Club would be perfect for you!  We will l earn more about our faith and identity through discussions and help build the Kingdom of God within our school!  Our first callout meeting is Thursday, September 25 in room 123 - Deacon Scott's room.  Email or find Rebecca Gillett or Juan-Pablo Martinez for more information!  
• College visits start next week. On Monday University of Cincinnati will be here during 2nd period. On Wednesday Purdue (West Lafayette) will be here during 1st period. On Friday Marian University will be here during 3rd period. Please stop by and pick up a permission slip form from Mrs. Stefanek in the guidance office if you are interested in meeting with any of these colleges next week.
• Baking Saints Club members:
  If you missed the Food Safety and Handling training last Monday, please refer to the Canvas announcement.  All training needs to be completed before our first Big Bake at the end of the month. 
• Philomena's Friends will meet next Tuesday, after school in the library until 4pm.

September 18

• Homecoming shirts will be in tomorrow, look for a Canvas message from Mrs. Long tomorrow for pick-up details.
• Don't forget to vote for Homecoming King & Queen. Voting ends tomorrow at noon.
• Tomorrow is the last day for The Light House food collection. The class with the most items will earn a dress day. Come on Dwenger they need our help!!!
• College visits start next week. On Monday University of Cincinnati will be here during 2nd period. On Wednesday Purdue (West Lafayette) will be here during 1st period. On Friday Marian University will be here during 3rd period. Please stop by and pick up a permission slip form from Mrs. Stefanek in the guidance office if you are interested in meeting with any of these colleges next week.
• Baking Saints Club members:
  If you missed the Food Safety and Handling training last Monday, please refer to the Canvas announcement.  All training needs to be completed before our first Big Bake at the end of the month. 
• We will be collecting recycling for the Building today. Please meet in room 112 at 3:00 so we can get started collecting bins for the entire building. NEXT WEEK we will begin our two day a week pick up, which will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays normally unless otherwise announced. 
  Recycling Fact for the week:  Did you know that your cups from places like Starbucks and McDonalds CAN NOT be recycled? They had food oils present and unless they are rinsed, they must find their home in the trash! 
• Tomorrow's dress down theme is Class Colors with Patriotic Theme:  Seniors:  white; Juniors:  blue; Sophomores: red; and Freshmen:  yellow.

September 16

• Important Message to Career Students:
    If you haven’t already looked at the current career schedule in Canvas, please do so immediately! Tomorrow, the bell schedule will go from 3rd period to 5th period, then back to 4th period. Because of this alternate schedule, ABC Prep students are assigned to the library from 10:07 AM to 11:19 AM. For more information about alternate schedules this week, please read your newsletter in Canvas, or you may pick up a copy at the Attendance window.
• Saints for Life is having a callout meeting on September 18th at 7:15 in the cafeteria. Hope you can join us!
• A Walk for Hope Helpers Needed!
  Are you looking for a way to earn list hours? The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting “A Walk for Hope” with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, September 21st. They are looking for help with registration, handing out t-shirts and maps, directing and cheering people on during the walk. They are even holding a free tailgate for their workers before the walk with hot dogs and ice cream! If you are interested, sign up on the Mobile Serve app by Friday! They are only taking 20 people, so it’s first come, first serve!
• Spirit Club will be meeting in the MPR tomorrow at 8:20.
•  Attention BDHS Medical Club: We are still in need of volunteers to run the blood pressure screening booth at the Homecoming Football game this Friday. Please stop by Mr. Quigley’s classroom, room 211, to sign up.
• Tomorrow's dress out theme is Jersey Day.  Wear your favorite jersey tomorrow!

September 15

• The marching saints did an amazing job this weekend at DeKalb High School. The Marching Saints competed in Scholastic A class. The Marching Saints received the General Effect Caption Award, and placed 2nd. They missed first place by 1.5 points. Congratulations Marching Saints for an outstanding performance!
• Monday is the last day to sign up for Tournament Day activities.  Cornhole, Pickleball, Dodgeball, Video Games, Table Tennis have a few spots open.
  Sign up and get involved in the competition of the day. Signs up will be during all three lunches.
• Spirit Club will be meeting in the MPR this Wednesday at 8:20
• Baking Saints will meet after school on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, from 3:15-3:45 pm in Room 140 for our Food Safety and Handling Training. This is a requirement in order to participate in our upcoming Big Bakes. Please plan accordingly.
• Juniors and Seniors, if you were invited to apply for NHS, and you did not attend today’s meeting in the library, you MUST attend the meeting tomorrow morning at 7:15 am in the library. Please see Mrs. Schriner with any questions.
• ATTENTION SENIORS
  VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ALL SCHOOLS MASS HELD AT THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29.   VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE BY 9am.  MASS BEGINS AT 10:30am.   THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER ROLES ARE NEEDED:  8 GREETERS, 8 COMMUNION USHERS, AND 10 PARKING ATTENDANTS.   THE DAY COUNTS FOR FLEX SERVICE HOURS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE EXCUSED FROM SCHOOL THE ENTIRE DAY.   PLEASE SIGN UP OUTSIDE THE CHAPEL AND SEE MR. GARRETT FOR A PERMISSION FORM.   WE WILL ALSO HAVE A LIST OF 5 SUBS IN THE EVENT THAT SOMEONE REGISTERED TO HELP IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE DAY OF THE MASS SEE MR. GARRETT IF YOU HAVE QUESITONS.
• Saints for Life is a club that stands for respect of the dignity of all human life, from conception to death. We do this through bringing awareness to different issues that threaten the sanctity of human life. If you would like to join this club, we are having a callout meeting on September 18th at 7:15 in the cafeteria. Hope you can join us!
• A Walk for Hope Helpers Needed!
  Are you looking for a way to earn list hours? The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting “A Walk for Hope” with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, September 21st. They are looking for help with registration, handing out t-shirts and maps, directing and cheering people on during the walk. They are even holding a free tailgate for their workers before the walk with hot dogs and ice cream! If you are interested, sign up on the Mobile Serve app by Friday! They are only taking 20 people, so it’s first come, first serve!
• Reminder:  If you are planning on going to the Euell Wilson Center for tutoring on Tuesday you need to make sure you are signed up for this week on the Mobile Serve app.  There are a limited number of seats this week and if you are not signed up on the app you will not be able to go.  See Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry if you have questions.
• Spirit Club will be meeting in the MPR this Wednesday at 8:20

September 12

• Euell Wilson Tutors: If you are going to tutor at Euell Wilson on Tuesday make sure you sign up on the Mobile Serve app.  There is limited space for our Sept. 16^th trip to Euell Wilson.  Make sure you get one of the spots if you want to go!
• Baking Saints will meet after school on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, from 3:15-3:45 pm in Room 140 for our Food Safety and Handling Training. This is a requirement in order to participate in our upcoming Big Bakes. Please plan accordingly.
• Juniors and Seniors, if you received a letter last Friday with an invitation to apply for NHS, you must complete the intent to apply form by the end of the day today. Please see Mrs. Schriner in the Library with any questions.
• Powder Puff is cancelled.

September 11

• There will be no Study Tables today after school.  Sorry for the inconvenience.
• ATTENTION SENIORS
  VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ALL SCHOOLS MASS HELD AT THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29.   VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE BY 9am.  MASS BEGINS AT 10:30am.   THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER ROLES ARE NEEDED:  8 GREETERS, 8 COMMUNION USHERS, AND 10 PARKING ATTENDANTS.   THE DAY COUNTS FOR FLEX SERVICE HOURS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE EXCUSED FROM SCHOOL THE ENTIRE DAY.   PLEASE SIGN UP OUTSIDE THE CHAPEL AND SEE MR. GARRETT FOR A PERMISSION FORM.   WE WILL ALSO HAVE A LIST OF 5 SUBS IN THE EVENT THAT SOMEONE REGISTERED TO HELP IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE DAY OF THE MASS SEE MR. GARRETT IF YOU HAVE QUESITONS.
• Saints for Life is a club that stands for respect of the dignity of all human life, from conception to death. We do this through bringing awareness to different issues that threaten the sanctity of human life. If you would like to join this club, we are having a callout meeting on September 18th at 7:15 in the cafeteria. Hope you can join us!
• A Walk for Hope Helpers Needed!
  Are you looking for a way to earn list hours? The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting “A Walk for Hope” with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, September 21st. They are looking for help with registration, handing out t-shirts and maps, directing and cheering people on during the walk. They are even holding a free tailgate for their workers before the walk with hot dogs and ice cream! If you are interested, sign up on the Mobile Serve app by Friday! They are only taking 20 people, so it’s first come, first serve!
• Next week is homecoming, and NHS Tournament Day is Wednesday the 17th.  Get your teams together to compete and see if you have what it takes to be the grand champ of Tournament Day.  
  Activities this year are Cornhole (2 person team) , Dodgeball (5 person co-ed team), Volleyball (6 person co-ed team), Pickleball (2 person team), Video Games & Table Tennis.  Sign-ups will be available during all lunches starting Tuesday.  Each tournament day sign-up is $1 Also, we will have free board games & obstacle course & scavenger hunt.   Plinko will be played in the SAC lobby & baked goods and beverages will be sold for $1 during all lunches and tournament time. See Mrs. Brady or Mrs. Moilanen with questions.

September 10

• The Boys' Tennis Team lost 5-0 to Bishop Luers last night. Junior, Isaac Sarrazine, lost 6-3, 6-1 at one singles. Senior, Anthony Sherman lost 6-2, 6-3 at two singles. Sophomore, Deveraux Miller, lost 6-3, 6-1 at three singles. At one doubles Junior, Peter Lassus, & Freshman, Fox Martin, lost 6-1, 7-5 after a good battle in the second set. At two doubles Senior, Ronnie Buskirk, & Sophomore, Pierce Smith lost  their match 6-2, 6-2. They drop to 3-1 in conference play. They play Angola tonight at home at 5:00.
• There is a meeting for the wrestling team today afterschool in the wrestling room.
• Saints for Life is a club that stands for respect of the dignity of all human life, from conception to death. We do this through bringing awareness to different issues that threaten the sanctity of human life. If you would like to join this club, we are having a callout meeting on September 18th at 7:15 in the cafeteria. Hope you can join us!
• A Walk for Hope Helpers Needed!
  Are you looking for a way to earn list hours? The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting “A Walk for Hope” with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, September 21st. They are looking for help with registration, handing out t-shirts and maps, directing and cheering people on during the walk. They are even holding a free tailgate for their workers before the walk with hot dogs and ice cream! If you are interested, sign up on the Mobile Serve app by Friday! They are only taking 20 people, so it’s first come, first serve!
• Recycling for the whole building's multi bins will be Today, Wednesday. Please meet in room 112 after school to drop off you items and to start grabbing bins. If you have not helped out this year and want to see what it is all about... please stop by... we will get you sorted! 
• The Bishop Dwenger Catholic Relief Services Club will be meeting Thursday morning at 7:20 in room 208, Mrs. Hill’s room. Anyone interested in learning more about the club is welcome to join us. Breakfast will be served.

September 9

• Picture Retakes will be tomorrow during all lunches.  This is for those individuals that did not like how their pictures turned out.
• Praise and Worship will meet tomorrow morning starting at 8:20 in the chapel. All are welcome: students, teachers, staff. Join us for a few minutes or stay the whole time. A great way to start your day with Jesus, beautiful music, pray and friends! Hope to see you all there.
• The Bishop Dwenger Catholic Relief Services Club will be meeting Thursday morning at 7:20 in room 208, Mrs. Hill’s room. Anyone interested in learning more about the club is welcome to join us. Breakfast will be served.
• Next week is homecoming, and NHS Tournament Day is Wednesday the 17th.  Get your teams together to compete and see if you have what it takes to be the grand champ of Tournament Day.  
  Activities this year are Cornhole (2 person team) , Dodgeball (5 person co-ed team), Volleyball (6 person co-ed team), Pickleball (2 person team), Video Games & Table Tennis.  Sign-ups will be available during all lunches starting Tuesday.  Each tournament day sign-up is $1 Also, we will have free board games & obstacle course & scavenger hunt.   Plinko will be played in the SAC lobby & baked goods and beverages will be sold for $1 during all lunches and tournament time. See Mrs. Brady or Mrs. Moilanen with questions.
• 2025 Homecoming shirts are now on sale for $15. Check your email for shirt design and link to purchase. Sales Close TODAY 9th!!!  NO late orders will be taken.
•  The French students arrive in 5 weeks and Mrs. Foltz still needs BD families to HOST 6 French boys coming for one week from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19.  Please please please jump at this opportunity to share American culture with the French students.  In the past, girls have hosted boys and had an amazing time!  There will be many activities planned abut there will be family time also.  Please stop by Mrs. Foltz's room 219 to pick up hosting information and to read about the student's interests.
• Attention Freshman, TODAY is the last day to submit form with your Tshirt size for the JA Field Trip.  If you need the link ask your religion teacher, Mr. Gustafson or Mrs. Weadock.
• Swim/Dive callout meeting for all those interested in joining the team will be at 3:10 in room 115.  Pre season weight training will be Tuesday and Thursday's at 6:15 am in the weight room.  Please see Mrs. Weadock if you have any questions.
• Philomena's Friends meet today in the Library at 3:10pm.
• Attention students! FBLA is heading to Notre Dame on Friday, October 11th! Come spend the day with Mr. & Mrs. Lewis as we tour campus, soak in the football atmosphere, and experience life in South Bend. Spots are limited, so see Mrs. Lewis in room 117  for a flyer and to reserve your place today!