Daily Announcements

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April 9

Baseball vs Homestead is canceled today. Practice is at 5:30 pm.
The Tennis game vs Dekalb is canceled today, there is NO practice.
Softball vs Prairie Heights is canceled today, see Coach Noll after school in the Multi Purose Room for practice.
Keys Club will be meeting for our End of year Meeting next Monday, April 14th at 7:25 in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend or if you have any questions, see Mrs. Horne in Guidance.
Seniors- Jostens Cap and Gown pickup will be during all 3 lunches in the SAC TOMORROW. All seniors that ordered a cap and gown should pick up their orders during lunch.
ATTENTION SENIORS: It is that time of year again when pictures need to be submitted for the senior video to be played at the awards banquet and at graduation. There is a link on the All-Seniors page on Canvas. Please submit one recent portrait and any other recent pictures of you with other seniors to the link. All pictures are subject to review. Keep them school appropriate. The deadline is May 1. If there are any questions please email bdseniors2025@gmail.com or contact Catherine Hill.
NHS will have an all-member meeting on Thursday 4.10.25 at 7:20 in the cafeteria. Please bring any completed NHS activities cards with you. Also, any junior member who is interested in serving as an officer or board member can turn in their application.
Bishop Dwenger Driver’s Education is seeking instructors. To be eligible to teach Driver’s Education, you will need to take a 10 hour internet course and have 20 hours of observation in the car. To sign up for the course you need to log in at the following website: www.In-dea.org. I believe the fee is $125. You will need to register and follow the instructions for the course. You must be at least 21 and have a valid Indiana driver’s license to apply. Bishop Dwenger pays $28 dollars an hour and drives in the spring and summer. Please contact me in person or by telephone if you have any questions. Ken Battershell 260-580-5139

April 8

The Tennis scrimmage vs Angola has been canceled. Tennis Team will practice after school at Concordia as usual.
The Praise and Worship Club will meet tomorrow starting at 8:20 in the chapel. This club is open to all students, teachers and staff. All are welcome to come pray and listen to beautiful music, join us for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Great way to start your Wednesday! Hope to see you all there.
Keys Club will be meeting for our End of year Meeting next Monday, April 14th at 7:25 in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend or if you have any questions, see Mrs. Horne in Guidance.
Attention all Scholarship Winners, please check your Canvas inbox for a message regarding the upcoming Scholarship Luncheon. Please respond back to Mrs. Shively as soon as possible if you haven't done so already.
Seniors- Jostens Cap and Gown pickup will be during all 3 lunches in the SAC this Thursday. All seniors that ordered a cap and gown should pick up their orders during lunch.
If you are a senior that is using a family member's cap and gown and you need a 2025 tassel, they will be available for purchase during lunches in the SAC. If you are absent on Thursday, orders will need to be picked up the following day from the main office.
NHS will have an all-member meeting on Thursday 4.10.25 at 7:20 in the cafeteria. Please bring any completed NHS activities cards with you. Also, any junior member who is interested in serving as an officer or board member can turn in their application.
ATTENTION SENIORS: It is that time of year again when pictures need to be submitted for the senior video to be played at the awards banquet and at graduation. There is a link on the All-Seniors page on Canvas. Please submit one recent portrait and any other recent pictures of you with other seniors to the link. All pictures are subject to review. Keep them school appropriate. The deadline is May 1. If there are any questions please email bdseniors2025@gmail.com or contact Catherine Hill.

April 7

Seniors- Jostens Cap and Gown pickup will be during all 3 lunches in the SAC this Thursday. All seniors that ordered a cap and gown should pick up their orders during lunch.
If you are a senior that is using a family member's cap and gown and you need a 2025 tassel, they will be available for purchase during lunches in the SAC. If you are absent on Thursday, orders will need to be picked up the following day from the main office.
NHS will have an all-member meeting on Thursday 4.10.25 at 7:20 in the cafeteria. Please bring any completed NHS activities cards with you. Also, any junior member who is interested in serving as an officer or board member can turn in their application.
Attention Medical Club members and Forensics students, there's a mystery that needs solving and patients that need stitching. We will meet tomorrow morning in Mr. Quigley's classroom, 2nd floor, room 211, for suture ("Sue-ch-er") practice. Show up to try your hand at sewing or put your sleuthing into action to find out, "Who done it?"
S.E.A. will be collecting recycling for 1st floor on Tuesday and 2nd floor on Wednesday after school. Please meet in room 112 for instructions. Next week Thursday, April 17th, is when service hours are due.... All are welcome to help with recycling and this does count as both list and flex hours. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Walker in room 112. Thank you for your dedication to helping make Dwenger a greener place!
Girls who are interested in playing basketball next year, please go to the Cafeteria after school today, to meet Coach Comer, this is a very brief meeting, for all girls, including those in a Spring sport.
Book Club will meet Tuesday after school in the library.

March 25

Attention students and faculty! The concession stand will be open this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school with a variety of food, snacks and drinks. We are adding a new afterschool snack today! Stop by and check it out! All proceeds will go towards the Performing Arts Spring Trip.
S.E.A will be collecting recycling after-school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please meet in room 112 for instructions and updates. This does count as flex and list hours. Thank you all for your efforts in making Dwenger greener place!
🎤 Attention, Bishop Dwenger students in grades 10, 11, and 12! 🎤
Are you thinking about a future in the military? Well, here’s some great news! 🥳 You have the chance to take the ASVAB – that’s the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery – right here at school! Here’s the deal: if you score a 31 or higher on the ASVAB during your 11th or 12th grade year, you can satisfy your Postsecondary-Ready Competency required for graduation! That’s right, it counts towards your graduation! 🎓🔥 The ASVAB will be given on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in the morning, and you MUST register by Wednesday, March 26, 2025 to sign up. Students in grade 10 can take it too, but it’ll just be for practice, so no worries if you're still exploring your options! 🎯 Important: IF YOU PLAN ON USING YOUR SCORE TO MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS….You’ll also need to fill out a Military Letter of Intent to make everything official (no, it’s not for the military – it stays right here at Bishop Dwenger in your permanent file). Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity! Register now by clicking the link on Canvas Announcements, and if you have any questions, reach out to the Guidance Office. That’s it, Saints! Let’s make it happen! 🚀
There will be no Art Club meeting this week.

March 24

There will be no Art Club meeting this week.
Attention Medical Club Members: The meeting for tomorrow morning has been postponed until Tuesday, April 8th, at 7 am in Mr. Quigley's classroom.
Congratulations to the BD Winter Drum Line for competing at the Indiana Percussion Association State Finals! They did not place in the top half, but they had a wonderful show. We are super proud of the group! This year was BD Winter Drumline’s 8th trip competing at State Finals!
If anyone is interested in joining the Fall drumline, watch for call outs in April.

March 21

Today, BDHS is hosting the Saint Cecilia Honor Band & Choir Festival in the main gym, multipurpose room, choir room and band room. We have 225 students here at BD from both BDHS and BLHS choir and band and their partner schools. This is the 4th year for Saint Cecilia festival and the 2nd year hosted by BD. This year, the festival expanded to include choral students. Throughout today, the students will be rehearsing with guest clinicians and their directors. The students will be here rehearsing until their concert at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend a free concert this evening in the main gym.
All laptops issued by the Technology Department must be returned daily, unless prior arrangements have been made. Please ensure that all short-term loaners are returned to the Technology Department every day. If you're heading out for Spring Break, loaners must be returned before you leave.
On Tuesday the 25^th FBLA will meet in the cafe at 7:20 am. If you have any questions ask Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Robinette, or Mrs. Weadock.
Attention BDHS Medical Club members and Forensics students: We will be practicing sutures (putting in stitches) next week on Tuesday, March 25, at 7a.m. in the library! Forensics students are welcome to join the medical club as we patch up our patients, you can take a stab at identifying the murder weapon. Come on out and declare “Who done it?”.

March 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
BD gymnastics are State Champions!!!
This Saturday they won the State with the score of 112.975 Avery Gleave was 2nd on Vault, 2bs on Beam, third on Floor, and third All Around, Kobe Johnson was 1st on Floor and 3rd on Vault, Maria Szczepanski was 3rd on Bars and 4th All Around.
On Saturday, the BD Winter Drumline competed at Noblesville High School in the Indiana Percussion Association contest. The BD Drumline placed 5th. This Saturday at Brownsburg High School, our Saints will be competing in Finals!
Congratulations to the BD Winter Guard! On Saturday at the Decatur Central High School, the BD Winter Guard received a gold rating at Finals in the Indiana Color Guard Association contest
Spanish Conversation dinner will be this Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30 pm at Casa Grande on Stellhorn rd. Please sign up in rm. 210.
The Baking Saints still have some cookies for sale! $1 each cookie and you can purchase them in The Resource Room - room 140!
Tomorrow - Tuesday - is ProLife Chalk Walk Day! St. Gemma Club invites you to a Chalk Walk tomorrow after the 7:15am Mass on the Front Sidewalk by the Main Office. See you tomorrow!
There will NOT be a Philomena's Friends meeting tomorrow.

March 14

The Baking Saints Club will be selling cookies in the Resource Room after school today. Cookies will sell for only $1 and will sell out FAST - so don't delay...be the first ones there after school today!
BD Ambassador cards are due to Miss Johns TODAY. Turn your card into Miss Johns at her office by 3pm.
Spanish Conversation dinner will be on Wednesday March 19^th at Casa Grande on Stellhorn Rd at 6:30 p.m. Please, sign up in rm. 210.
Cheerleading tryouts will be March 17th - 19th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the SAC.
Science Ac. Team will meet on Monday to discuss needs and expectations for our upcoming meet. Please meet in room 112 after school.
Attention Senior Athletes, we will host the final Senior Athlete Signing Event on Thursday, April 24th at noon in the SAC gym. If you are planning to participate, please stop by the AD's office to pick up an information form.
Philomena's Friends will meet next Tuesday.

March 13

The CRS Club would like to invite all students and staff to join us in our annual Rice Bowl lunches. Members of the CRS club will be serving rice at all lunches on Fridays during Lent. Donations will go to the work of Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities. Remember, this is about more than just fasting – this is about solidarity with our poorest brothers and sisters.
Cheerleading tryouts will be March 17th - 19th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the SAC.
SEA will have to cancel their discussion for today after school. There are still snacks but we will have to postpone this discussion till next week Thursday.
Science Ac. Team will meet on Monday to discuss needs and expectations for our upcoming meet. Please meet in room 112 after school.
Attention Senior Athletes, we will host the final Senior Athlete Signing Event on Thursday, April 24th at noon in the SAC gym. If you are planning to participate, please stop by the AD's office to pick up an information form.
The Baking Saints Club will be baking Chocolate Chip and Sugar Sprinkle Cookies TODAY from 3:15 - 5:15 pm. Please come join us for our last big bake! Cookies will be sold on Friday at the Resource Room after school. Cookies will sell for only $1 and will sell out FAST - so don't delay...be the first ones there tomorrow after school!
BD Ambassador cards are due to Miss Johns this week if you completed your 3 activities to qualify for this extra-curricular. Turn your card into Miss Johns at her office by Friday 3pm.

March 11

Tomorrow - Wednesday - we will have a $1 dress-down day (DDD) to help our small student team raise money for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. Margaret Wheeler and Geena Howe are a small part of greater group of Fort Wayne area high school team. Their goal is to raise $15,000. Don't forget - in order to dress down you need to pay your $1...
Attention BDHS Medical Club members and friends: It’s not too late to sign up for CPR training! Class will be on Wednesday, March 12th, at 3PM in Mr. Quigley’s classroom. Certification is good for two years and it is free of charge. See Mr. Quigley in room 211 to sign up!
Attention students and faculty! Do you need a snack after school? Do you need a pick me up to hold you over until you go home? Then we have the answer for you! Stop by the concession stand this week after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The concession stand will be open with a variety of food, snacks and drinks. All proceeds will go towards the Performing Arts Spring Trip.
Attention Senior Athletes, we will host the final Senior Athlete Signing Event on Thursday, April 24th at noon in the SAC gym. If you are planning to participate, please stop by the AD's office to pick up an information form.
The Baking Saints Club will be baking Chocolate Chip and Sugar Sprinkle Cookies on Thursday, March 13, from 3:15 - 5:15 pm. Please come join us for our last big bake! Cookies will be sold on Friday at the Resource Room after school.
BD Ambassador cards are due to Miss Johns this week if you completed your 3 activities to qualify for this extra-curricular. Turn your card into Miss Johns at her office by Friday 3pm.
SEA will collect recycling on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Please meet in room 112 for any instructions.
Last week, SEA kicked off its Lenten program dedicated to better understanding Pope Francis's writing Laudato Si. This week on Thursday from 3:10 till 3:30, we will be looking at what sustainability means and why it is important. Snacks are provided and all are welcome.
Cheerleading tryouts will be March 17th - 19th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the SAC

March 10

BD gymnastics is the 2025 Regional Champions! Our gymnasts topped the regionals on a team score of 113.8. They broke the school record of highest team score.
Top scorers were Kobe Johnson who was 1^st on Vault, Avery Gleave who was 2nd on Floor, Ally Lewis and Maria Szczepanski 2^nd on Beam. Next Saturday our gymnasts will be going to the State!!! Way to go Saints!
Congratulations to the BD Summit Sound Show Choir for placing 3^rd in the Bishop Luers Mid-West Show Choir Invitational this past weekend. A special shout out to Bridget Urbahns, Dynamic Performer this week. Catch us this weekend at Norwell as we compete in our final event of the season. Go BD!
Congratulations to the BD Winter Drum Line! On Saturday at Westfield High School, the Winter Drumline placed 4th in the Indiana Percussion Association contest. This Saturday, March 15th, the BD Winter Drum Line will be competing at Noblesville High School.
SEA will collect recycling on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Please meet in room 112 for any instructions.
Last week, SEA kicked off its Lenten program dedicated to better understanding Pope Francis's writing Laudato Si. This week on Thursday from 3:10 till 3:30, we will be looking at what sustainability means and why it is important. Snacks are provided and all are welcome.
Attention, BDHS Medical Club members: Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11th, at 7AM in the library. Also, the next CPR training class will be on Wednesday, March 12th, at 3PM in Mr. Quigley’s classroom. Certification is good for two years and it is free of charge. See Mr. Quigley in room 211 to sign up!
Book Club will meet Tuesday after school in Mrs. Yanez's room, 223.
The library will be closed all day Tuesday for Future Saints visits. This means there will be no printing. Please plan accordingly.

March 6

The Sisters of St Francis of Perpetual Adoration are coming again tomorrow to guide us through time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Please be sure to welcome them!
Cheerleading tryouts will be March 17th - 19th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the SAC.
Attention, BDHS Medical Club members: Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11th, at 7AM in the library. Also, the next CPR training class will be on Wednesday, March 12th, at 3PM in Mr. Quigley’s classroom. Certification is good for two years and it is free of charge. See Mr. Quigley in room 211 to sign up!
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Spring Driver's Education!

March 5

Fr. Caleb will have Confessions after school today.
The CRS Club would like to invite all students and staff to join us in our annual Rice Bowl lunches. Members of the CRS club will be serving rice at all lunches on Fridays during Lent. Donations will go to the work of Catholic Relief Services globally and Catholic Charities locally. Remember, this is about more than just fasting – this is about solidarity with our poorest brothers and sisters.
This Lent, SEA will sponsor a book club and discussion of Laudato Si every Thursday starting this week at 3:10 and running till 3:35 - 3:40. There will be snacks, fellowship and hopefully great discussion. All are welcome, both students' faculty and staff, even if you can only stay for a short time. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Walker in room 112. We hope to see you as we learn more about living our vocation as protectors to our Common Home.

March 4

Tomorrow - Wednesday - we will celebrate an Ash Wednesday All School Mass. We will have a normal school day start at 7:55am and will dismiss at 2:35pm.
The CRS Club would like to invite all students and staff to join us in our annual Rice Bowl lunches. Members of the CRS club will be serving rice at all lunches on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent. Donations will go to the work of Catholic Relief Services globally and Catholic Charities locally. Remember, this is about more than just fasting – this is about solidarity with our poorest brothers and sisters.
This Lent, SEA will sponsor a book club and discussion of Laudato Si every Thursday starting this week at 3:10 and running till 3:35 - 3:40. There will be snacks, fellowship and hopefully great discussion. All are welcome, both students' faculty and staff, even if you can only stay for a short time. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Walker in room 112. We hope to see you as we learn more about living our vocation as protectors to our Common Home.
Driver's Education registration ends this Friday - there are only a few spots left in the 4pm class. Pick up the forms in the Main Office.
There will be a Call Out Meeting today for all girls interested in playing soccer in the Fall. The meeting is at 3:15 pm in the Library.
We will have a Marching Band Drum Major Call Out meeting on Tuesday, March 4th at 3:15pm in the band room. Any student who is interested in the role of drum major for marching band 2025, please attend this meeting.
BD Boys Volleyball Open Gym will be March 10, 6:00 pm SAC Gym

March 3

Congratulations to our BD gymnastics team!
On Saturday the team competed in Sectionals and won with the score of 113.25! The top scores were Kobe Johnson, Avery Gleave, Ally Lewis and Maria Szczepanski. Next Saturday the team will compete in Regionals.
Congratulations to the BD Winter Guard for earning a silver at the IHSCGA winter guard contest at Zionsville High School.
Congratulations to BD's Summit Sound Show Choir for earning 3rd Runner up at the Huntington North Mid-West Showcase Choral Invitational! And to Owen Lenhart for earning the Outstanding Performer of the day!
Philomena's Friends will meet tomorrow after school in the Library.
SEA will be collecting recycling on its normal days this week, Tuesday and Wednesday after school.
Just as a reminder, Service cards are due on April 17th which will be here before you know it! Recycling does count as flex and list hours and conveniently takes place after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All are welcome!
“Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience.” Laudato Si
Ever wonder what our responsibilities are towards our environment and planet? Pope Francis wrote Laudato Si 10 years ago in hopes that it would inspire many to take a call of action to better the world we live. Bishop Rhodes is encouraging all communities to start living this call and putting Pope Francis's words into action. This Lent, SEA will sponsor a book club and discussion of Laudato Si every Thursday starting this week at 3:10 and running till 3:35 3:40. There will be snacks, fellowship and hopefully great discussion. All are welcome, both students' faculty and staff, even if you can only stay for a short time. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Walker in room 112. We hope to see you as we learn more about living our vocation as protectors to our Common Home.
The next French Club meeting will take place Tuesday after school to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Driver's Education registration ends this Friday - there are only a few spots left in the 4pm class. Pick up the forms in the Main Office.