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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November 20

  • The English and Fine Arts academic teams will meet Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in Mrs. Wheeler's room, 121.  New members are welcome to join even if you missed the callout meeting.  Please contact Mrs. Wheeler for more information.
  • Attention BD Students – If you play an instrument, guitar or drums, join the BDHS Pep Band!
    The pep band will have a practice on Monday, November 25th and Monday, December 2nd 3:30pm-5pm in the band room. You do not have to be a band class to join the BDHS Pep Band. Everyone is welcome at all levels of musicianship. Teachers, staff and alumni are also welcome to join us too! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Cochran in the band room.
  • S.E.A. will be collecting recycling today. Please meet in room 112 by 3:05 and get started.
  • The Bishop Dwenger CRS Club is partnering with Catholic Charities to sponsor ten children this Christmas. Check out the Christmas tree outside of room 208, take a tag or two, and bring all gifts back by Monday, December 9. Don’t miss the chance to give these children a great Christmas!
  • Hey everyone! Ready to show off your skills or just want to have fun? Join our ping-pong club after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for epic ping-pong showdowns. Whether you're a pro at smashing serves, love some friendly competition, or just want to unwind with your friends — ping-pong is a great way to relieve that after school stress! 
    We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria from 3:15 to 4:30, or stay as long as you can. We have one competitive match in March against Concordia and are looking for players to practice and hone their skills throughout the year.  We will play this Thursday, hope to see you there!  Any questions see Mr. Andrew Jones.

November 19

  • Philomena's Friends will meet after school in the Library today.
  • The English and Fine Arts academic teams will meet Thursday from 3:05-3:30 in Mrs. Wheeler's room, 121.  New members are welcome to join even if you missed the callout meeting.  Please contact Mrs. Wheeler for more information.
  • Attention BD Students – If you play an instrument, guitar or drums, join the BDHS Pep Band!
    The pep band will have a practice on Monday, November 25th and Monday, December 2nd 3:30pm-5pm in the band room. You do not have to be a band class to join the BDHS Pep Band. Everyone is welcome at all levels of musicianship. Teachers, staff and alumni are also welcome to join us too! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Cochran in the band room.
  • S.E.A. will be collecting recycling today and Wednesday this week. Please meet in room 112 by 3:05 to get any instructions and get started.
  • The Bishop Dwenger CRS Club is partnering with Catholic Charities to sponsor ten children this Christmas. Check out the Christmas tree outside of room 208, take a tag or two, and bring all gifts back by Monday, December 9. Don’t miss the chance to give these children a great Christmas!

November 18

  • Congratulations to the Girls Swim Team.  They placed 4th out of 10 teams on Saturday at the Norwell Invitational.
  • S.E.A. will be collecting recycling this week on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Please meet in room 112 by 3:05 to get any instructions and get started. 
  • BDHS Medical Club: Our next meeting will be tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19th, at 7 a.m. in the library. After school practice will be available Tuesday and Wednesday in room 211 from 3 to 4 PM for anyone who wants to get more hands-on experience. Also, if you have not done so already, please bring in ten dollars ($10) to pay your club dues.
  • The Bishop Dwenger CRS Club is partnering with Catholic Charities to sponsor ten children this Christmas. Check out the Christmas tree outside of room 208, take a tag or two, and bring all gifts back by Monday, December 9. Don’t miss the chance to give these children a great Christmas!
  • Philomena's Friends will be meeting tomorrow after school in the Library.

November 15

  • Discerning God's Plan will be after school in Room 130 - Mr. Brewer's class  from 3:15 - 4:00pm.  All are welcome!
  • The Social Studies Academic Superbowl team will have their first meeting Tuesday November 19th from 3:05 to 3:30 in room 231(Mr. Rorick's room).   This years theme will be Ireland!   There will be doughnuts! 
  • PAWS Club will have a meeting on Wednesday, November 20 in room 103 after school to make treat bags for shelter dogs.
  • Bonjour!  Now that the Fort Wayne French Exchange is completed, it is our turn to go to France!  This exchange to Strasbourg and Paris will take place over Spring Break from Sunday, March 23 to Thursday, April 3, 2024.  Although the trip is usually only for students who hosted and current French students, there may be a couple spaces available for any junior or senior BD student.  towards  A deposit to hold the plane ticket is Monday, 11/18.  Sorry for the short notice.  Please see Mrs. Foltz in room 219 to pick up information to share with your parents this weekend.
  •  Philomena's Friends will meet Tuesday after school in the Library.
  • There will be a callout meeting for Boys Rugby in the weight room next Monday, November 18th after school.
  • Volunteers are needed for Grandparents Day on Wed, Nov 27.   This volunteer opportunity will count for either NHS, BD Ambassador, or Flex hours. Check the Canvas announcement page for the link to sign-up.
  • There will be a callout meeting for Boys Rugby in the weight room next Monday, November 18th after school.

November 14

  • There will be a callout meeting for Boys Rugby in the weight room next Monday, November 18th after school.
  • Volunteers are needed for Grandparents Day on Wed, Nov 27.   This volunteer opportunity will count for either NHS, BD Ambassador, or Flex hours. Check the Canvas announcement page for the link to sign-up.
  • There will be a short meeting in the Library after school for all girls who are interested in the Gymnastics Team. 
  • Spell Bowl team will have practice tomorrow morning in room 204 at 730.

November 13

  • The Spirit Shop is open today.  Tuffy T-Shirt orders and all other orders placed online are in and ready to be picked up.  Freshmen, if you never received your free Class of '28 T-Shirt at the beginning of the year, you can come pick one up while supplies last. Stop down over lunch or after school today to pick up your items.
  • A representative from Ivy Tech will be available to meet with students during all three lunches on Thursday, November 14th in the Guidance Office Conference Room. All interested students should stop by during their lunch period.
  • There will be a callout meeting for Boys Rugby in the weight room next Monday, November 18th after school.
  • Students going to the ILI educational summit with Mrs. Yanez on Thursday need to attend a meeting after school TODAY in room 223 at 3:05pm. 
  • Bishop Dwenger Academic Teams will have a call out meeting on Thursday at 7:20AM or 3:05PM in room 121 – Mrs. Wheeler’s room. If you cannot attend 1 of the 2 meeting, please stop and talk to the coach for the team you are interested in. Mr. Rorick – Social Studies,  Mrs. Wheeler – Fine Arts and English,  Mrs. Walker – Science and Deacon Graham - Math.
  • SEA will be collecting recycling today. Please meet in room 112 at 3:05 for any instructions that you may need and to get started. 
  • Stuff the Bus will go from now to November 15th . We are looking to donate 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items to Miss Virginia's House. If we reach our goal, we will get a dress down day and if we get 3,000 lbs we will get an early dismissal! Donations can be dropped off before or after school to the table by the front office or in room 223! 
  • No time to shop for Stuff the Bus?  You can bring monetary donations to Mrs. Wheeler in room 121 by today after school and she will shop for you!  Thank you to those that have already donated money!
  • November 12
  • Tomorrow is the Pre-ACT for Sophomores and Juniors.  You will arrive at normal time - there is NO delay for you.  Freshman and Seniors will arrive AT THE SAC ENTRANCE by 11:35am.  Classes will begin promptly at 11:43.
  • Students going to the ILI educational summit with Mrs. Yanez on Thursday need to attend a meeting after school on Wednesday November 13th in room 223 at 3:05pm. 
  • Bishop Dwenger Academic Teams will have a call out meeting on Thursday at 7:20AM or 3:05PM in room 121 – Mrs. Wheeler’s room. If you cannot attend 1 of the 2 meeting, please stop and talk to the coach for the team you are interested in. Mr. Rorick – Social Studies,  Mrs. Wheeler – Fine Arts and English,  Mrs. Walker – Science and Deacon Graham - Math.
  • Book Club will meet after school in the library.
  • Volunteers are needed for Grandparents Day on Wed, Nov 27.   This volunteer opportunity will count for either NHS, BD Ambassador, or Flex hours. Check the Canvas announcement page for the link to sign-up.
  • There will be no spell bowl practice on today.  This practice will be rescheduled to Thursday at 7:30 in room 204.
  • SEA will be collecting recycling today and Wednesday. Please meet in room 112 at 3:05 for any instructions that you may need and to get started. 
  • Stuff the Bus will go from now to November 15th . We are looking to donate 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items to Miss Virginia's House. If we reach our goal, we will get a dress down day and if we get 3,000 lbs we will get an early dismissal! Donations can be dropped off before or after school to the table by the front office or in room 223! 
  • No time to shop for Stuff the Bus?  You can bring monetary donations to Mrs. Wheeler in room 121 by Wednesday after school and she will shop for you!  Thank you to those that have already donated money!
  • Baking Saints Club - Tech Tuesday today after school in the Resource Room (Rm 140) from 3:15 -4:15 pm.  Learn how to make Fudge in 3 easy steps! See you there!
  • If anyone still needs list hours and wants to do outside work see Mrs. Yorke on today for details.
  • CRS Club members - if you are available, please meet in Mrs. Hill’s room after school today to help make the gift tags for the Christmas Giving Tree. This should take less than thirty minutes so come help if you can.

November 11

  • Volunteers needed for Grandparents Day on Wed, Nov 27.  Counts for NHS, BD Ambassador, or Flex hours. This volunteer opportunity counts for NHS, BD Ambassador, or Flex hours. Check the Canvas announcement page for the link to sign-up.
  • There will be no spell bowl practice on Tuesday.  This practice will be rescheduled to Thursday at 730 in room 204.
  • SEA will be collecting recycling this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please meet in room 112 at 3:05 for any instructions that you may need and to get started. This Friday is the day for Service cards. Please be sure to get Mrs. Walker your service cards by Wednesday so that she can get your hours counted and card signed. 
    SEA chairs: We will have a Quick meeting on Thursday this week after school to discuss any upcoming items of business that need to be addressed. 
  • Book Club will meet Tuesday after school in the library. Don't forget to check Canvas for the Sign Up Genius for snacks. 
  • Stuff the Bus will go from now to November 15th . We are looking to donate 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items to Miss Virginia's House. If we reach our goal, we will get a dress down day and if we get 3,000 lbs we will get an early dismissal! Donations can be dropped off before or after school to the table by the front office or in room 223! 
  • No time to shop for Stuff the Bus?  You can bring monetary donations to Mrs. Wheeler in room 121 by Wednesday after school and she will shop for you!
  • Baking Saints Club - Tech Tuesday tomorrow after school in the Resource Room (Rm 140) from 3:15 -4:15 pm.
    Learn how to make Fudge in 3 easy steps! See you there!
  • Boys basketball tryouts begiin today after school starting at 3:30pm.  You must have a completed physical form on file in order to tryout.
  • If anyone still needs list hours and wants to do outside work see Mrs. Yorke on Tuesday for details.
  • CRS Club members - if you are available, please meet in Mrs. Hill’s room after school on Tuesday to help make the gift tags for the Christmas Giving Tree. This should take less than thirty minutes so come help if you can.
  •  There will not be lunch confessions on Tuesday, Nov. 12.   There will still be Mass at 7:15 that morning though.

November 8

  • Attention BD Students – If you need FLEX service hours or want to get a jump start on your FLEX service hours - stop in Pastoral Ministry and see Mrs. Cochran. We could use extra hands to help with the craft fair today after school, and Saturday morning.
  • FBLA's next meeting is Tuesday the 12th at 7:20 in the cafeteria. If there are any questions please see Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Robinette, or Mrs. Weadock.
  • Saints,  Please remember to turn in service cards to Mrs. Yorke, in Pastoral Ministery by Nov 15th. You can turn them in early.  Double check to be sure your name is on it.
  • Sectional Football Final!  Friday, Nov. 8th at BD Stadium, the Bishop Dwenger SAINTS take on the East Noble KNIGHTS for the Sectional Championship Title.  Gates open at 6:00 pm with kickoff at 7:00 pm. 
  • Boys basketball tryouts begin on Monday, November 11, after school starting at 3:30pm.  You must have a completed physical form on file in order to tryout...no exceptions.

November 7

  • CRS Club will be meeting Friday morning at 7:20 in room 208. All are welcome to join us, and breakfast will be served.
  • This Friday a representative from the United States Marine Corp and U.S. Army will be here during all lunches outside the cafeteria for anyone who is interested in learning more stop by and check it out.
  • FBLA's next meeting is Tuesday the 12th at 7:20 in the cafeteria. If there are any questions please see Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Robinette, or Mrs. Weadock.
  • Saints,  Please remember to turn in service cards to Mrs. Yorke, in Pastoral Ministery by Nov 15th. You can turn them in early.  Double check to be sure your name is on it.
  • Sectional Football Final!  Friday, Nov. 8th at BD Stadium, the Bishop Dwenger SAINTS take on the East Noble KNIGHTS for the Sectional Championship Title.  Gates open at 6:00 pm with kickoff at 7:00 pm.  Tickets: $7 per person (cash and credit card for a service fee)at the gate.  Pre-Sale Tickets may also be purchased using Eventlink: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=101317   Everyone needs a ticket, NO PASSES Accepted.  Children who are age 5 and under enter free.  
    Additional Parking is available at Northwood Middle School.  Do NOT park at Washington Square, you may be ticketed or towed.  Fans:  Banners and posters are not allowed.  Battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks,  sirens or whistles are not allowed.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.  No live animal mascots are permitted at any time.  

November 6

  • Congratulations to the Spell Bowl for making it to the state finals at Purdue University next Saturday.
  • Mr. Quigley will be hosting open office hours today after school to practice placing IVs and drawing blood.  Please come to room 211 at 3:00.  All are welcome!
  • This is a reminder that Lacrosse will have their player/parent meeting tonight at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. If you have any interest, please stop into this meeting, meet the coaches and ask any questions that you may have. Door #5 will be open this evening. If you are not able to make it to the meeting, please stop into room 112 to express your interest in this opportunity.
  • CRS Club will be meeting Friday morning at 7:20 in room 208. All are welcome to join us, and breakfast will be served.
  • This Friday a representative from the United States Marine Corp and U.S. Army will be here during all lunches outside the cafeteria for anyone who is interested in learning more stop by and check it out.

November 5

  • Congratulations to the  spell bowl team for earning 1st place at the homestead area meet.  Congratulations to Jordan Mildred for spelling a perfect round.
  • Bishop Dwenger is partnering with MOVEPRO to collect winter coats through the month of November for the Volunteer Center.  BD families are encouraged to bring gently used or new coats to Bishop Dwenger.  MOVEPRO will have a truck on our campus on Fridays afternoons through 11/22/24 to take the coats to the Fort Wayne's Volunteer Center.
  • Sectional Football Final!  Friday, Nov. 8th at BD Stadium, the Bishop Dwenger SAINTS take on the East Noble KNIGHTS for the Sectional Championship Title.  Gates open at 6:00 pm with kickoff at 7:00 pm.  Tickets: $7 per person (cash and credit card for a service fee)at the gate.  Pre-Sale Tickets may also be purchased using Eventlink: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=101317   Everyone needs a ticket, NO PASSES Accepted.  Children who are age 5 and under enter free.  
    Additional Parking is available at Northwood Middle School.  Do NOT park at Washington Square, you may be ticketed or towed.  Fans:  Banners and posters are not allowed.  Battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks,  sirens or whistles are not allowed.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.  No live animal mascots are permitted at any time.  
  • Lacrosse will be having its initial parent/ player informational meeting on tomorrow at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria.
  • Stuff the Bus will go from November 4th to November 15th we are looking to donate 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. Donations can be dropped off before or after school to the bus parked by the grotto or in room 223! 
  • Hello Senior Athletes!  BD will host a College Signing Event on Thursday, Nov. 14th at noon.  If you are planning to attend college and to continue your athletic career please see Mr. Slee for more information.  The Signing event is limited to athletic participation in NAIA or NCAA  Div I, II or III, and you must have been accepted, with scholarship, by the University.  Please stop by the AD's office if you have any questions.  
  • Recycling will take place today and Wednesday this week. Please check into room 112 at 3:05pm.
  • Philomena's Friends will meet in the Library after school until 4pm.

November 4

  •  Congratulations  to Emily Burns on her run at the state meet this past weekend.  She ran a personal best of 19:08 and placed 82nd place out of 248 runners.
  • Reminder to all spell bowl team members.  Please be in team shirts and to Mrs. Pflueger's room 165 as soon as you can today after 3 pm dismissal.
  • The SAINTS Boys Basketball Team is looking for Managers for the 2024-2025 season.  The complete job description is posted outside the AD's Office.  Duties include running the clock during practice, attend games, keep game stats on an iPad during games.  Benefits include free food at pasta parties, learn more about the game of Basketball and earn your Varsity Letter.  This experience will look good on your college resume.  Please contact Greg Slee or Varsity Coach Brandon O'Leary if you are interested or if you have any questions.  
  • Lacrosse will be having its initial parent/ player informational meeting on November 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria. If you currently play or have ever thought about playing, please come to this meeting to meet the coaches and learn more about this great sport. If you are unable to come to this meeting but still want to get some information, Please stop by room 112 to sign an interest form and pick up information. We look forward to kicking off preseason training and building this program to even greater heights. 
  • Stuff the Bus will go from November 4th to November 15th we are looking to donate 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. Donations can be dropped off before or after school to the bus parked by the grotto or in room 223! 
  • Hello Senior Athletes!  BD will host a College Signing Event on Thursday, Nov. 14th at noon.  If you are planning to attend college and to continue your athletic career please see Mr. Slee for more information.  The Signing event is limited to athletic participation in NAIA or NCAA  Div I, II or III, and you must have been accepted, with scholarship, by the University.  Please stop by the AD's office if you have any questions.  
  • Recycling will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Please check into room 112 at 3:05 so we can go through any instructions and get started. These count for both flex and list hours. Service cards are due on November 15th which is two weeks away. Thank you for all you do to help keep Dwenger greener!
  • Philomena's Friends will meet tomorrow in the Library after school until 4pm.
  • The NHS meeting tomorrow morning is for new members and existing members.  The meeting starts at 7:20 in the cafeteria.

October 29

  • Student Government will be having a meeting on Thursday October 31st at 7:15 am in room 123. Please bring a non-perishable food item.
  • This Friday a representative from the United States Marine Corp will here during all lunches outside the cafeteria for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Marines, stop by and check it out.
  • No Art Club this Wednesday, October 30th. 
  • S.E.A. will be collecting recycling this week on Wednesday and Thursday starting at 3:05 after school. Please meet in room 112 for any instructions or to ask any questions.
  • Spanish Conversation Dinner will be on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30 at Dos Margaritas. Please sign up in room 210.
  • Boys basketball conditioning Wednesday 6:30-8:00am in the Main Gym.
  • There will be Mass Thursday Morning in the Chapel.

October 28

  • BDHS Medical Club: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5th, at 7 a.m. in the library. We will be practicing placing IVs and drawing blood! After school practice will be available Tuesday through Friday for anyone who wants to get more hands-on time. Also, if you have not done so already, please bring in ten dollars ($10) to pay your club dues.
  • Also Attention BD Medical Club:  Mr. Quigley has just been informed that we will host a free CPR certification class on Wednesday after school in Mr. Quigley's classroom for the first 20 club members that sign up in his classroom.  (You must be an active member of the club to sign up!)  First come, first served.
  • No Art Club this Wednesday, October 30th. 
  • S.E.A. will be collecting recycling this week on Wednesday and Thursday starting at 3:05 after school. Please meet in room 112 for any instructions or to ask any questions. You do not need to be a member of SEA to help with recycling and these do count as list and flex hours. 
    November 15th is approaching faster than any of us think. Be sure you have your service hours all in order.  Environmental fact for the week:  one third of all home in Australia are powered by solar energy. 
  • There will be NO Mass after school on Tuesday or Thursday.
  • Boys basketball conditioning Wednesday 6:30-8:00am in the Main Gym.  
  • Spanish Conversation Dinner will be on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30 at Dos Margaritas. Please sign up in room 210.
  • Attention BD Students – you should check out the BDHS winter guard and winter drum line! You can attend the free clinics that start in November. The winter guard clinics start on November 4th. The winter drum line clinics begin on November 5th. If you do not have any experience – that is okay. We can teach you! Don’t miss out on both State Finalist groups! If you would like to attend, please sign up by using the QR codes posted on the flyers in the school building. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Cochran in the band room