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Catholic Schools Week is coming up! We have several opportunities for parent support during Catholic Schools Week. To celebrate staff, we will once again provide them with a special lunch. We are looking for volunteers to provide desserts or monetary support to cover the cost. To celebrate our students, one of the fun activities for the younger kids is inflatables. We are looking for volunteers to help. See the sign up to volunteer. If you would like to sign up, please sign up HERE.
Here is the link to the Catholic Schools Week Wish List. If you would like to share something with your child’s class for them to use in their room, you can send this with your child.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - We are excited for Catholic Schools Week 2025!
Here is a quick summary of our week!
Monday - Mass at 8:40, Hats off to Catholic Schools - All students may wear hats to school.
Tuesday - Staff Appreciation Day - Black and Gold Day
Wednesday - Celebrate Vocations- Dress Like a Saint Day
Thursday - Community Appreciation Day - Pajama Day, Breakfast for Lunch
Friday - Student Appreciation Day - Free Out of Uniform Day
Community Event - January 29 at 7:00 in Friedmann Auditorium
Please take a chance and click on this link to find out more about a fun night out with other BG parents. It won’t be a huge time commitment, you don’t have to join a committee and no meeting to sit through! The best part…drinks and appetizers are on us!
Dad’s Night: Calling all current and future BG Dads -
It is your turn for a night out! Time to RSVP to spend a night with Mr. Kesselring and other BG dads. The first official Dads' Night will be on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30 at the Algona Axe House. We will provide beverages and food!! You can throw axes for a $10 charge payable that evening. Don't forget to sign up by January 27th! Feel free to sign up and bring a friend who may also be interested in learning more about Bishop Garrigan Schools.
Please read this LETTER about expectations for home basketball games.
Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 17th – Report Cards Emailed Home
Jan. 20 - No School
Jan. 26th - Catholic Schools Week Begins
Jan. 29 - Community Event for Catholic Schools Week at 7:00 PM
February 17 - No School
February 18-19 - Conferences (Sign Up will be coming)
February 21 No School
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Grades 9-12 - Please see our Policy on Searches and Dog Searches.
January 13 - G/B JV Basketball at West Bend, JH Girls Basketball at home vs. North Union, G/B Varsity Basketball at West Bend
January 14 - G/B JV Basketball at home vs. Belmond Klemme, 7th Boys Basketball at home vs. Algona, 8 Boys Basketball at Algona, Boys JV/V Wrestling at home vs. Okoboji, Boys JJV BB at home vs Belmond-Klemme, G/B Varsity Basketball at home vs. Belmond
January 16 - G/B JV Basketball at Home vs. Newman, 7th/8th Boys Basketball at home vs. St. Eds, Boys JV/V Wrestling at Clear Lake, Boys Swim at Ft. Dodge, Boys JJV Basketball at Home vs. Newman G/B Varsity Basketball at Home vs. Newman
January 19 - Boys Varsity Wrestling at Creston, Grades 9-12 Winter Formal
SETON
Weather: The weather this week will be a mix of tropical and frigid! Please continue to send your children to school with Hats, Gloves, Boots, and Pants! We will go outside unless the temperature is below 0.
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Thank you for your support of the Haiti project this year. With the matching donor, we raised about $8000!
Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 17th – Report Cards Emailed Home
Jan. 20th - No School
Jan. 26th - Catholic Schools Week Begins
Jan. 27th - Catholic Schools Week Mass
Jan. 29th - Community Event for Catholic Schools Week at 7:00 PM (more information to come)
BISHOP GARRIGAN
Grades 9-12: Semester Tests are this week! Semester Test Schedule
January 6 - B JV Wrestling at Mason City, Boys Swim at Home vs. Spencer, Boys JJV Basketball at Forest City
January 7 - GB JV Basketball at Home vs. Forest City, Boys Swim at Mason City, G/B Varsity Basketball at Home vs. Forest City
January 9 - G/B JV Basketball at Home vs. Eagle Grove, Boys JV/V Wrestling at Webster City, G/B Varsity Basketball at Home vs. Eagle Grove, Boys JJV Basketball at Home vs. GHV
January 10 - G/B JV Basketball at West Hancock, G/B Varsity Basketball at Home vs. West Hancock
January 11 - Boys Swim at Des Moines Hoover, Boys Varsity Wrestling at Forest City
January 13 - Third Quarter Begins
January 18 - Grades 9-12- Winter Formal
SETON
Weather: The weather this week looks to be bitterly cold. Even without snow, please continue to send your children with snow boots, snow pants, and all of their winter gear. We will get outside as much as possible, but we do not have enough extra supplies to continue to send out students who are not coming to school with hats. Gloves, or coats.
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It’s time for our annual Advent Service Project! Please see the FLIER for information about our Out of Uniform Day to raise money to support our twin parish in Haiti.
Bishop Garrigan and Seton are always looking for substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, please share or click this LINK to learn more.
Upcoming Dates
December 20 - Dismissal at 2:15 for Christmas - MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 20-January 2 - Christmas Break
January 3 - Classes Resume
January 20 - No School
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December 16 - Grades 7-12 Vocal Concert in Friedmann Auditorium at 7 PM, Boys JV Wrestling at Clarion Goldfield
December 17 - 6th Grade Speech Competition at 3:30, G/B JV Basketball at GHV, G/B Varsity Basketball at GHV
December 18 - 7th and 8th Grade Speech Competition at Garrigan from 3:30-5:30
December 19 - G/B JV Basketball at Home vs. North Union, 7th/8th Boys Basketball at Belmond, Boys Swim at Fort Dodge, Boys JJV Basketball at Home vs. North Union, G/B Varsity Basketball at Home vs. North Union, Boys Varsity Wrestling vs Iowa Falls at home
December 21 - Boys V wrestling at Fort Dodge, JV wrestling at West Hancock, G/B JJV, JV, V Basketball at AlgonaSETON
December 20: Movie Day! Please make sure you have sent your permission slips and money with your student prior to Tuesday the 17th for our Movie Day on Friday!
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
You're invited to a magical performance of *The Nutcracker Ballet*, presented by Ballet Des Moines in partnership with the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust!
Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a fantastical journey through the Land of Sweets, featuring stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score. This special performance will showcase 29 talented local dancers, ages 5 to 15, from Algona, Bancroft, Humboldt, and Clarion, alongside professional dancers from Iowa's only resident ballet company.
Celebrate the holiday season with us at two performances:
Saturday Evening: Dec 21, 7:00 PM
Sunday Matinee: Dec 22, 1:00 PM
Location: Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center, Algona
Tickets are available online at thenutcrackerballet.eventbrite.com or in person at Bloom Floral and Algona Publishing. We look forward to sharing the joy of this holiday classic with you!
Are you interested in a soup cook-off? Please see the flier for more information. Algona Soroptimist Soup Cook-Off Fundraiser
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Bishop Garrigan and Seton are always looking for substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, please share or click this LINK to learn more.
Upcoming Dates
December 20 - Dismissal at 2:15 for Christmas Break
December 20-January 2 - Christmas Break
January 3 - Classes Resume
January 20 - No School
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Upcoming Dates
December 9 - 7th and 8th Boys Basketball vs. West Hancock at Home, Boys JJV vs Lake Mills at Home,
December 10 - G/B JV Basketball at Lake Mills, 7th grade Boys Basketball at North Union (Fenton), Boys Swim at Spencer, G/B Varsity Basketball at Lake Mills
December 11 - 5-12 Band concert @ 7pm
December 12 - Noon Kiwanis with students of the month, G/B JV Basketball at Home vs. Newell Fonda, 7th and 8th Boys Basketball at Newman, Boys JV/V Boys Wrestling at Humboldt, Boys JJV Basketball vs Newell Fonda at Home, G/B V Basketball at Home
December 13 - 7th and 8th Grade Speech Competition at Garrigan from 3:30-5:30, G/B JV Basketball at Home vs. Eagle Grove, Boys JV Wrestling Tourney at AHS, G/B Varsity Basketball vs. Eagle Grove at Home
December 14 - Boys Varsity Wrestling at Ogden, Boys Swim at Cedar Falls
December 16 - 7-12 Vocal Concert @ 7 PM
3rd - 4th Parents: Your child’s permission slip and money for the December 20th movie day should be turned in as soon as possible.
SETON
Winter Weather: Please continue to send your children with appropriate outside weather clothing.
Movie Day: Your child’s permission slip and money for the December 20th movie day should be turned in as soon as possible.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Advent Vespers
4:30pm @ Sts. Peter & Paul
5:00pm @ St. Joe, St. Joe
Monday, Dec. 9th
Immaculate Conception Mass Times
12:00pm @ St. Cecelia
5:30pm @ Sts. Peter & Paul
6:00pm @ St. Joe, Wesley
6:00pm @ St. Michael
12-1pm- Hour of Grace @ St. Michael Chapel
Tuesday, Dec. 10th
6:00pm - Prayer: Looking to Heaven Class @ Presentation Center
Wednesday, Dec. 11th
6-7pm - Men's Study Group @ Parish Office Basement
Saturday, Dec. 14th
6:00pm - Christmas Bake Sale @ St. Joe, Wesley
Sunday, Dec. 15th
9:00am - Cookie Walk @ St. John the Baptist
2:00pm - Advent Penance Service @ St. Cecelia
Advent Vespers
4:30pm @ St. Cecelia
5:00pm @ St. Joe, St. Joe
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Upcoming Dates
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
December 9 - No School
December 20 - Dismissal at 2:15 for Christmas
December 20-January 2 - Christmas Break
January 3 - Classes Resume
BISHOP GARRIGAN
3-4 Christmas Concert: The 3rd and 4th grade Christmas concert will be coming up soon! Important dates:
12/3: 9:45-10:45 3rd/4th Christmas Concert Rehearsal in Friedman Auditorium
12/4: 9:45-10:45 3rd/4th Christmas Concert Rehearsal in Friedman Auditorium
12/4: 7:00 PM 3rd/4th Christmas Concert in Friedman Auditorium
December 2 - Boys JV/V at St. Eds, 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Forest City, 8th Grade Boys Basketball ball at home vs. Forest City
December 3 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball at GHV, 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Home vs. GHV, G/B JV Basketball at Belmond, Boys Swim at Spencer, G/B Varsity Basketball at Belmond
December 5 - 7-8 Boys Basketball at Eagle Grove, Boys Swim at Mason City, Boys JJV Basketball at Home vs. Emmetsburg, State Dance in Des Moines
December 11 - Grades 5-12 Band Concert at 7:00 in Friedmann Auditorium
Weather: Please continue to send your students to school with hats, gloves, and coats. We will continue to go outside for recesses and the office does not have a lot of extra garments to spare.
SETON
Weather: Please continue to send your students to school with hats, gloves, and coats. We will continue to go outside for recesses and the office does not have a lot of extra garments to spare.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
December 7 - Algona Rotary Club will have their annual Santa's Family Workshop. Please read the flier for details.
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Upcoming Dates
November 26 - PM Parish Busing (see information below)
November 27 - Deceased Alumni Mass at 9:00 AM, AM and PM Parish Busing with a 1:30 Dismissal
November 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving - Happy Thanksgiving!
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Parish Busing Times: Do you ride an Algona, Bishop Garrigan bus or suburban? There are parish busing days coming up next week. Tuesday is PM Parish Busing and Wednesday is Parish Busing in the AM and PM. Here is the LINK to the Parish Busing Times.
BISHOP GARRIGAN
3-4 Christmas Concert: The 3rd and 4th grade Christmas concert will be coming up soon! Important dates:
12/3: 9:45-10:45 3rd/4th Christmas Concert Rehearsal in Friedman Auditorium
12/4: 9:45-10:45 3rd/4th Christmas Concert Rehearsal in Friedman Auditorium
12/4: 7:00 PM 3rd/4th Christmas Concert in Friedman Auditorium
November 25 - 7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball vs. North Union at home
November 26 - 7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball vs. North Iowa at home, Girls JV/V Basketball at St. Eds, Boys Varsity Basketball St. Ansgar Jamboree
Weather: Please continue to send your students to school with hats, gloves, and coats. We will continue to go outside for recesses and the office does not have a lot of extra garments to spare.
4th/5th Grade: Server training with Father Zach will take place on Tuesday at 10am for 4th and 5th grade students who have signed up.
SETON
Weather: Please continue to send your students to school with hats, gloves, and coats. We will continue to go outside for recesses and the office does not have a lot of extra garments to spare.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
December 7 - Algona Rotary Club will have their annual Santa's Family Workshop. Please read the flier for details.
Thursday, Nov. 28th
Thanksgiving Mass Times
8:00am @ St. John the Baptist, Bancroft
9:00am @ Sts. Peter & Paul, West Bend
9:00am @ St. Cecelia, Algona
Sunday, Dec. 1st
KC Scholarship Breakfast - 8am-12pm at the KC Hall in Algona
Coffee & Rolls Social - following the 8am Mass at St. John the Baptist
Families After Church - coffee & donuts following the 10am Mass at St. Cecelia
KC Children's Christmas Party - 1-3pm at the KC Hall in Algona
Advent Vespers - 5:00pm at St. Joseph, St. Joseph
Advent Vespers - 5:30pm at St. John the Baptist
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Upcoming Dates
November 19 - BG Mom’s Night Out
November 26 - PM Parish Busing (see information below)
November 27 - Deceased Alumni Mass at 9:00 AM, AM and PM Parish Busing with a 1:30 Dismissal
November 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Parish Busing Times: Do you ride an Algona, Bishop Garrigan bus or suburban? There are parish busing days coming up next week. Tuesday is PM Parish Busing and Wednesday is Parish Busing in the AM and PM. Here is the LINK to the Parish Busing Times.
As the seasons change, it’s always a good time to review the dress code. If you choose to wear a shirt under your uniform shirt, it should be white, black, gray or gold. No hooded sweatshirts are worn in the building. Students can also wear a uniform fleece or micro-fiber black - half zip with the official uniform logo. Students may wear a school approved sweatshirt. This is the black crew neck sweatshirt with the logo in the corner purchased at Browns. School shirts must be worn. Footwear: no clogs(shoes without full backs on them), crocs, flip-flops, slides, slippers, ballerinas, high heels, furred shoes, etc. Matching socks are required at all times; footed tights/leggings that resemble tights are acceptable in black and white only.
BISHOP GARRIGAN
Weather: The weather this week is expected to get extremely cold, so please make sure that you send your students with the appropriate clothes to be outside. We will still have recesses outdoors, so please plan accordingly.
November 18 - HS Boys Basketball begins, HS Boys Wrestling begins, JH Boys Basketball Game vs. Emmetsburg at home starting at 4:15.
SETON
Weather: The weather this week is expected to get extremely cold, so please make sure that you send your students with the appropriate clothes to be outside. We will still have recesses outdoors, so please plan accordingly.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Tuesday, Nov. 19th
6:00pm - Prayer: Looking to Heaven Class on sacrifice and fasting in the Presentation Center
Wednesday, Nov. 20th
Steubenville 2025 registration opens! You may reserve your spot at the link on our website. Tickets go fast!
https://dmparish.org/steubenville-2025-registration
Thursday, Nov. 21st
6:00pm - 2nd location of Prayer: Looking to Heaven Class at Sts. Peter & Paul following the 5:30pm Mass. This is the same topic and class led by Fr. Zach on Tuesday evening to offer another opportunity to attend.
Sunday, Nov. 24th
3:00pm - Step Up for Haiti @ the Presentation Center
6:00pm - The Catholic Sun @ the West Bend Country Club with guest speaker Fr. Ross Caniglia discussing sacred music.
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Way to Go, Bears! We are headed back to the Dome!
You can buy your tickets HERE.
The Bears will play Remsen St. Mary's in the football state semifinal game at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 13th in the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. There will be no school on Wednesday.
There will be a pep rally on Tuesday at 2:15 in the gym. We'll also have a Garrigan Spirit Out of Uniform Day on Tuesday. Wear your Garrigan apparel or your school uniform. If you choose not to wear Garrigan clothing, you will be asked to change into the school uniform.
Upcoming Dates
November 12 - Garrigan Spirit Out of Uniform Day–Wear Garrigan apparel or your school uniform.
November 13 - No School - Football State Semifinal game at 10:00 AM in the UNI Dome
November 19 - BG Mom’s Night Out
November 26 - PM Parish Busing
November 27 - Deceased Alumni Mass at 9:00 AM, AM and PM Parish Busing with a Dismissal at 1:30
November 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Stuff the Trailer - 24th Annual Stuff the Trailer Food Drive will be on Friday, November 15th. In the past Bishop Garrigan and Seton have made huge contributions to this event. Donations of cash, check (Kossuth County Food Pantry), and goods may be brought to school that day. This will also be an out of uniform on Friday. All students who choose to be out of uniform should make a donation to the Food Pantry.
BISHOP GARRIGAN
November 11 - Girls HS Basketball Practice begins, Boys HS Boys Swim begins
November 15 - Girls State Swim, Stuff the Trailer
November 16 - JH Honor Band at Clear Lake
SETON
Weather: Please continue to send your students in appropriate weather attire. The morning recess is far too cold to go without a jacket on, especially if you are in shorts.
Spirit Day: Tuesday will be a Spirit Day! We ask that all students wear Bishop Garrigan apparel or their uniform on this day!
Pep Rally: Seton students PK-2 will be headed to Bishop Garrigan for a pep rally on Tuesday!
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Congratulations to players and coaches on Friday night’s game vs. Riceville!
November 7 - Quarter Finals at Bishop Garrigan vs. Edgewood-Colesburg
The concession stand can use some help for the upcoming game. Here is the link to signup. Football Concession Stand Sign up.
Also there will be NO money at the football gate. All tickets MUST be purchased online through Varsity Bound. Cost is $8. There will also have a card reader at the gate, but would prefer to have pre-purchased tickets, just to help the flow of fans coming to the game.
Here is the link to purchase tickets.
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Stuff the Trailer - 24th Annual Stuff the Trailer Food Drive will be on Friday, November 15th. In the past Bishop Garrigan and Seton have made huge contributions to this event. Donations of cash, check (kossuth County Food Pantry), and goods may be brought to school that day. This will also be an out of uniform on Friday. All students who choose to be out of uniform should make a donation to the Food Pantry.
Upcoming Dates
November 6 - Veterans Day Mass at 8:40
November 6, 8, 9 - Fall Musical Bishop Garrigan Presents 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Don't miss your chance to see this great show! See Flyer for details.
November 26 - PM Parish Busing
November 27 - Deceased Alumni Mass at 9:00 AM, AM and PM Parish Busing with a Dismissal at 1:30
November 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Calling All BG Moms - Last year we had so much fun at Moms' Night Out that we have decided to do it again! Join us at West Vendee on November 19 from 6:00 - 9:00 for a night of fun with fellow moms. We promise a stress free night! Here are your only jobs: Open the flier for details, invite your friends (even those who don't have kiddos in school yet or those who are interested in Bishop Garrigan), and then RSVP by November 10. It's that easy! Email Christy Peterson with any questions!
Mandi Studer is generously holding a 31 party to support Gala 2025. You can shop the link for yourself or you could purchase an item for the Gala auction ot Chest of Chance. All hostess rewards and 25% of sales will be donated back to Gala. You can shop online until December 15th.
https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/195575
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November 4- JH Boys Basketball Starts
November 9 - Girls Regional Swim, Quiz Bowl at Algona
November 10 - District DECA in Gilbert
SETON
Matinee: K-6 will be attending the matinee show at Bishop Garrigan Wednesday at 1:00pm!
5th-6th Grade to Iowa State: Monday our 5th and 6th graders will be attending the Iowa State Women’s Basketball game at Hilton Coliseum!
Weather: The weather will get cold and rainy this week, please be sure to send your children with the necessary attire.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Grades 9-12–It is time to register for Steubenville. A few notes about this year: it will be in Rochester, not St Paul; and the cost increased due to the registration NOT including hotel. There will, of course, be fundraising.
Steubenville 2025 Registration - Divine Mercy - IA (dmparish.org)
Thursday, Nov. 7th
5:30pm - Wesley CDA Soup & Roll to Go or Stay @ Wesley Community Center
Saturday, Nov. 9th
8:30am - 12:00pm - Making pies for SC Fall Dinner @ Rochleau Center
Sunday, Nov. 10th
8:30-11:30am - St. John the Baptist & Sacred Heart KC Pancake Breakfast @ Summit Center Cafeteria in Bancroft
3:30-6:30pm - St. Cecelia Fall Dinner @ Presentation Center
To volunteer to help make pies or work at the SC Fall Dinner, visit the link - Volunteer Links and forms - Divine Mercy - IA
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We have our Fall Conferences on October 28-29. Please sign up by using the link found in the letter or below.
Fall Conferences Parent Letter
ON TO THE NEXT ROUND!
The concession stand is looking for volunteers to sign up for concessions during Football Playoffs on the following dates:
11-1-24. Second Round vs. Riceville at 7:00PM
11-7-24. Quarter Finals TBD
The concession stand can use some help for the upcoming playoff games. Here is the link to signup. Football Concession Stand Sign up.
Also there will be NO money at the football gate. All tickets MUST be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing. Cost is $8. There will also have a card reader at the gate, but would prefer to have pre-purchased tickets, just to help the flow of fans coming to the game.
Here is the link to purchase tickets.
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Congratulations to Freshman Julia Swift on qualifying to State Cross Country. She will run this Saturday at state in Fort Dodge. T-shirt order link. Orders due by Tuesday morning at 8:00 am.
https://www.threadsalgona.com/collections/bishop-garrigan-state-cross-country-2024Scholastic Book Fair:
Located in the BGHS Library
Mon. Oct. 28 12:30-6:30
Tues. Oct. 29 12:30-6:30
Wed. Oct. 30 9:00-5:00
Thu. Oct 31 12:30-4:30
Moms' Night Out Calling All BG Moms - Last year we had so much fun at Moms' Night Out that we have decided to do it again! Join us at West Vendee on November 19 from 6:00 - 9:00 for a night of fun with fellow moms. We promise a stress free night! Here are your only jobs: Open the flyer for details, invite your friends (even those who don't have kiddos in school yet or those who are interested in Bishop Garrigan), and then RSVP by November 10. It's that easy! Email Christy Peterson with any questions!
Upcoming Dates
October 28 and 29 - Parish Busing in the PM
October 28 and 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 1 - No School
November 6, 8, 9 - Fall Musical (For more information, please see the flyer below)
November 26 - PM Parish Busing
November 27 - Deceased Alumni Mass at 9:00 AM, AM and PM Parish Busing with a Dismissal at 1:30
November 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
BISHOP GARRIGAN
3-6 Weather: We will no longer be requiring students to wear their uniform pants once it becomes cold. It will be up to the families if they are sending their students in shorts or pants on a daily basis. Please know that we will be going outside for recess and PE, so please send your student to school with the necessary clothes.
Bishop Garrigan Presents 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Don't miss your chance to see this great show! See Flyer for details.
Junior high boys' basketball practice starts Monday, November 4th from 3:30-5:00pm. Typically, practices will be right after school, there will be a few morning practices as gym space gets filled up once our high school teams start their seasons. Any questions, please contact [email protected]
SETON
Weather - Please ensure that your students are coming to school equipped to handle the elements outside. The weather has been pretty chilly in the morning, so having coats and hats with your students would be appreciated!
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
All Saints' Day Mass Times
Thurs. 10/31
Sts. Peter & Paul - Mass @ 6pm, confession at 5:30pm, cemetery prayer to follow Mass
St. Cecelia - Mass @ 6pm, confession at 5:30pm, cemetery prayer to follow Mass
Fri. 11/1
St. Cecelia - Mass @ 7am, confession at 7:30am
St. John the Baptist - Mass @ 6pm, confession at 5:30pm, cemetery prayer to follow Mass
St. Michael - Mass @ 6pm, confession at 5:30pm
St. Joseph Wesley - Mass @ 6pm, confession at 5:30pm, cemetery prayer to follow Mass
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We have our Fall Conferences coming up on October 28-29. Please sign up by using the link found in the letter or below.
Fall Conferences Parent Letter
Football Playoffs begin October 25! We will play Tripoli Friday night at 7:00 PM. We will have a Black and Gold Day on Friday, October 25th. If you choose to wear shorts, please wear uniform shorts. GO BEARS!!
The concession stand is looking for volunteers to sign up for concessions during Football Playoffs on the following dates:
10-25-24. First Round
11-1-24. Second Round. TBD
11-7-24. Quarter Finals TBD
Football Concession Stand Sign up.
Also there will be NO money at the football gate. All tickets MUST be purchased online through Varsity Bound. Cost is $8. There will also have a card reader at the gate, but would prefer to have pre-purchased tickets, just to help the flow of fans coming to the game.
Here is the link to purchase tickets.
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Bishop Garrigan Presents 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Don't miss your chance to see this great show! See Flyer for details.
Upcoming Dates
October 28 and 29 - Parish Busing in the PM
October 28 and 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 1 - No School
November 6, 8 and 9 - Fall MusicalNovember 26 - PM Parish Busing
November 27 - AM and PM Parish Busing with a Dismissal at 1:30
November 27 - Deceased alumni mass 9:00 AMNovember 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Scholastic Book Fair:
Located in the BGHS Library
Mon. Oct. 28 12:30-6:30
Tues. Oct. 29 12:30-6:30
Wed. Oct. 30 9:00-5:00
Thu. Oct 31 12:30-4:30
Check out the Swim Team apparel! You can support our new sport at Garrigan! Orders are due by October 27 at 11:59 PM.
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October 21 - JV FB vs. Harris Lake Park, Volleyball Regionals at Rockford
October 23 - Regional Volleyball
October 24 - HS XC State Qualifying Meet, Girls Swim vs. Decorah at Home
October 25 - Varsity FB 1st Round of Playoffs
October 27 - Triton Cheer Competition at Fort Dodge
SETON
Scholastic Book Fair:
Located in the BGHS Library
Mon. Oct. 28 12:30-6:30
Tues. Oct. 29 12:30-6:30
Wed. Oct. 30 9:00-5:00
Thu. Oct 31 12:30-4:30
Iowa Corn Trailer: The Iowa Corn Trailer will be making a stop on their statewide tour at Seton Elementary on Monday! Thank you Mrs. Wieland for setting this up for us!
Friday October 25th: Prep - 2nd grade will be headed to Mason City to watch a musical performance at NIACC!
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Catholic United Financial is coming to Humboldt from St. Paul and South Dakota. Please see the links below for more information.
The St. Cecelia Fall Dinner is November 10 - They are still in need of donations and volunteers. Please sign up HERE.
ALL BUILDINGS
We have our Fall Conferences coming up on October 28-29. Please sign up by using the link found in the letter or below.
Fall Conferences Parent Letter
October 17 Flu vaccines for those that signed up. Vaccinations will be at Garrigan and Seton
October 28 and 29 - Parish Busing in the PM
October 28 and 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 1 - No School
November 26 - PM Parish Busing
November 27 - AM and PM Parish Busing with a Dismissal at 1:30
November 28-29 - No School for Thanksgiving
December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
BISHOP GARRIGAN
October 14 - JH FB at GTRA, JH volleyball vs Algona at home, JH/HS Cross Country at Forest City, JV Football at St. Edmund
October 15 - JJV/JV/V volleyball vs Algona at home, Girls Swim at Spencer,
October 17 - JH/HS TIC Cross Country at NIACC, JH Football vs. St. Edmund at Home
October 18 - End of 1st Quarter, Varsity Football at Harris Lake Park
October 19 - Quiz Bowl at Bishop Garrigan
October 25 - Grades 5-8 Fall Festival
SETON
October 17: Picture Retake Day at Seton
October 18: End of the first quarter
Weather: Please remember to send your Seton students to school with jackets, as the weather looks to be much cooler at the start of this week.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Tuesday, October 15th
5:30pm - Memorial Mass for those who have suffered miscarriages and infant loss @ St. John the Baptist
6:00pm - Prayer: Looking to Heaven Class - Join in person in the Presentation Center or livestream via our Facebook page.
Thursday, October 17th
12:00pm - Lectio lunch time study @ Presentation Center
Sunday, October 20th
3:30-6:30pm - Sts. Peter & Paul Annual Fall Turkey Dinner @ Sts. Peter & Paul Church Hall
ALL BUILDINGS
Upcoming Dates
October 7-11 - Homecoming Week PreK-8 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
October 14 - No School
October 28 and 29 - Parish Busing in the PM
October 28 and 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 1 - No School
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October 8 - JH VB at Belmond Klemme, JH/HS XC at Eagle Grove, JJV/JV/V VB at West Hancock
October 9 - Catholic Choral Festival at Gehlen - Concert starts at 7:00
October 10 - JH VB North Iowa at Home, JJV/JV/V VB Newell Fonda at Home, 7th Gr. FB vs. North Union at home
October 11 - Dance Chili Supper at the Football Game, Varsity Football vs. GTRA, Homecoming Dance for Grades 9-12 after the game
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Auditions for All Call Theatre Please click on the link to see more information about auditions for All Call Theatre production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on October 20th.
Thursday, Oct. 10th
5:30pm - Right to Life meeting at Algona Public Library
Saturday, Oct. 12th
12:00pm - 2024 Rosary Crusade - join us in praying the Holy Rosary for our nation at Kemco Tires in Algona or St. John the Baptist in Bancroft
Saturday, Oct. 13th
4-7pm - KC Turkey Dinner @ KC Hall in Algona
Weekly Updates 9/30/24
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Upcoming Dates
September 30 - Walk and Pray Event at Bishop Garrigan Conway Field
October 7-11 - Homecoming Week PreK-8 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
October 14 - No School
October 28 and 29 - Parish Busing in the PM
October 28 and 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 1 - No School
BISHOP GARRIGAN
October 3 - Picture Retake Day at Garrigan
September 30 - JH Football vs. Northwood at Home, JH/HS Cross Country at Algona, JV/V Volleyball Triangular at North Union, JV Football vs. West Bend at Home
October 1 - JH Volleyball vs. Eagle Grove at Home, JJV/JV/V Volleyball vs. Forest City at Home
October 4 - Varsity Football at Siouxland Christian
5th and 6th grade boys interested in Youth Basketball please click on the 5th-6th Grade Basketball Information and Form to sign up
PARISH & COMMUNITY
October 5 - Algona Band Day
Tuesday, October 1st 6:00pm - Blessing of the Pets! Bring your well-behaved pets to be blessed. We will gather in the parking lot on the south side of the rectory at St. Cecelia with our pets. For the safety of our pets, please make sure they are on a leash.
Thursday, October 3rd
12:00pm - Lectio Divina lunch time study @ Presentation Center
Sunday, October 6th
NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES BEGIN - 8:00am @ St. Michael & St. John the Baptist, 10:00am - Sts. Peter & Paul & St. Cecelia
Families After Church following the Mass at St. Michael & St. Cecelia - join us for coffee and donuts!
1:30pm - Life Chain 2024 @ Louscher Dentistry Parking lot in Algona
5:30pm - Youth Group w/ Fr. Zach
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September 30 - Walk and Pray Event at Bishop Garrigan Conway Field
October 7-11 - Homecoming Week
October 14 - No School
Flu Vaccine Link Community Health and KRHC will be bringing the flu vaccine to Bishop Garrigan when it becomes available. The Flu shot will be the only vaccine that is offered.
If you want to receive the flu vaccine at school, please return the attached consent form, along with a front and back side copy of your insurance card to the office by September 27th. Once a date for the clinic is set, we will notify you.
Gift Gathering Party - please join us Friday for a Gala gift gathering party. See flier for details.BISHOP GARRIGAN
September 23 - JH FB vs. Newell Fonda @ 4:15, JH/HS XC at Humboldt, JV FB at GTRA @ 6:00
September 24 - JH VB at Emmetsburg @ 4:00, JJV/JV/V Volleyball at North Iowa, Girls Swim vs. Spencer
September 26 - JH VB vs. Newman at 4:15, 7th Grade Football vs West Bend at 4:15, Girls Swim at Perry, 9th Grade Football vs ELC at 6:00
September 27 - Renaissance Festival Grades 9-12, Varsity Football vs Rockford at 7:00
September 28 - Varsity Volleyball BGHS Tourney Home
High School Activity Pictures: Mr. Ahlers has published the site families to look at the activity pictures.It will be updated as more pictures are taken. Currently it only has this year on it. Eventually it will have past years.
Where to find it:
Go to Activities
Scroll toward the bottom.
ACTIVITY PICTURE ORDERING SITE
https://sites.google.com/bishopgarrigan.org/bghsactivitypictures?usp=sharing
SETON
Friday: Kindergarten will be spending their afternoon at Call Park!
PARISH & COMMUNITY
Tuesday, September 24th
6:00pm - 'Prayer: Looking to Heaven' with Fr. Zach on Liturgy of the Hours. This is the second location for this class and is the same presentation he gave on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at the Presentation Center. If you would like to watch his presentation online, visit https://tinyurl.com/Fr-Zach-LotH
Thursday, September 26th
12:00pm - Lectio lunch time study @ Presentation Center
Saturday, September 28th
4:00pm - Last Call Before Fall - Divine Mercy youth will be selling walking tacos at our table on State St. and after the 4:30pm Mass in the Presentation Center. All proceeds go toward our faith formation programs.
Reminder: New Sunday Mass times begin Sunday, October 6th. St. Michael & St. John the Baptist will move to 8:00am. Sts. Peter & Paul & St. Cecelia will move to 10:00am. Saturday Mass times will remain the same. Confession will also now be offered at 7:30am at St. Michael & St. John the Baptist starting Oct. 6th.
*Divine Mercy is on Instagram! Make sure to follow us for all the latest videos and news @dmparishkossuth
ALL BUILDINGS
Walk and Pray - Students have been doing a wonderful job on our Walk and Pray, and we have met our goal as a system for the second turn in. The Out of Uniform Day on September 19 will be a system goal, so everyone will be able to be out of uniform. The sundaes on September 26th will be an individual goal. Students that have met their goal will receive a ticket for their ice cream sundae. Thank you to everyone that has been working hard for this. Transportation is something that all students benefit from. This fundraiser supports the upkeep of our buses and vehicles. Recently we added a new suburban to our fleet!
Football Game on September 20 - Admission: Presale tickets for Friday, Sept 20, Northwood-Kensett football game can be found at https://tinyurl.com/NKFBvsBG or debit/credit card at the gate - no cash sales.
$8 Adult
$5 Student
September 30 - Walk and Pray Event at Bishop Garrigan Conway Field
October 7-11 - Homecoming Week
October 14 - No School
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September 18th: 5th grade will be taking a canoeing trip to Smith Lake from 1-3pm.
September 16 - JH Football at West Bend, G/B JH/HS Cross Country at Emmetsburg @ 5:00, JV Volleyball Quad at Lake Mills@ 6:00
September 17 - JH at North Union in Swea City, JJV/JV/V volleyball vs. North Union at home, Girls Swim at Perry
September 19 - JH volleyball at West Hancock (Kanawha)
September 20 - Walk and Pray Turn in #3, V Football at Northwood Kensett
September 21 - Girls Swim at Fort Dodge, JV Volleyball Tournament at Algona, Varsity CYO Volleyball at Home
PARISH & COMMUNITY
Tuesday, September 17th
6:00pm - Prayer: Looking to Heaven Series led by Fr. Matthew and Fr. Zach. Join us in the Presentation Center or via livestream from the Divine Mercy Facebook page. Light refreshments will be offered at 5:30pm.
Thursday, September 19th
12:00pm- Lectio Divina lunch time study @ Presentation Center
Sunday, September 22nd
6:30pm - Catholic Sun event at S&B Farms Distillery in Bancroft with guest speaker Fr. Feller. Topic will be about the Catholic Passage. Catholic Passage supports parents and educators as they pass on the Catholic faith and way of life to their children and students. Doors open at 6:00pm. Visit https://catholicpassage.com forALL BUILDINGS
Upcoming Dates:
September 16 - No School
September 30 - Walk and Pray event at Bishop Garrigan Conway Field
Bishop Garrigan T-shirts– Show your BG pride! If you would like to order, please use this LINK. Orders close September 15th.
BISHOP GARRIGAN
September 10 - G/B JH/HS XC at Estherville Lincoln Central 5:00 PM, JJVJV/V Volleyball vs. Eagle Grove at Home (Senior Night) Varsity starts at 7:00 PM., Girls Swim at Perry
September 12 - JH Football at North Iowa at 4:15, Girls Swim at Fort Dodge, JJV/JV/V volleyball vs GHV (varsity starts at 7:00 PM)
September 13 - Walk and Pray Turn in #2, Varsity Football at North Iowa at 7:00 PM
SETON
Walk and Pray: Please continue to work towards our goal! We are off to a great start!
All School Photo: We will be taking an all school photo (K-12) on Wednesday! This will be done at Conway Field after mass! Please make sure you discuss with your children the importance of taking a large group photo and the appropriateness needed!
PARISH & COMMUNITY
The Catholic Daughters of America are doing a fundraiser. They are selling Pasquale’s Pizza. If your are interested in purchasing any pizza, you can reach out to Becky Zittritsch (515-341-5341).
September 12 Public Safety Night . Please see the FLIER for more details! Our Cheer and Dance team will have some face painting and a game that night!
Please click on the link to see this opportunity from Kemna Ford.
Take the Wheel! Help your School! From Kemna Ford.
Wednesday, September 11th
6:00pm - Men's Group discussing the video series: "Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family". Will meet in the Parish Office basement.
Thursday, September 12th
5:30pm - Right to Life Meeting at Algona Public Library
Friday, September 13th
7:00pm - Live Rosary in remembrance of Officer Kevin Cram. Join in person in the St. Cecelia Adoration Chapel or on our livestream on the Divine Mercy Facebook page.
Saturday, September 14th
9:00am - Day of Prayer & Reflection at the Grotto. You may sign up at https://westbendgrotto.com/visit/day-of-reflection/
Divine Mercy is looking for individuals & families who would like to be in the parade with Fr. Zach on Band Day, October 5th. If interested, please call Lori J at 515.295.3435 or email Abby at [email protected]
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Upcoming Dates:
September 6 - Out of Uniform Day for Spirit Day (please see information below)
September 16 - No School
September 30 - Walk and Pray event at Bishop Garrigan Conway Field
September 6th is Spirit Day! Show your support for Bishop Garrigan, Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State, or another team you support with a free Out of Uniform Day! If you choose to wear shorts, please wear uniform shorts.
Busing: Bishop Garrigan Transportation is established at the beginning of the year. If there is a special circumstance and your child needs to ride the bus, please call the office. Your child can not get on a bus without calling the office first.
It is important that everyone read the Student Handbook so all are aware of the policies at Bishop Garrigan. When you have read through the handbook, please fill out the google form.
Bishop Garrigan Student Handbook
Google form verifying you read the handbook
It’s time again to “Paint your BG Pride”
Please complete the attached form and return to the BG Office with payment by September 6th.
After contacting you, Dance coaches Ashley Meyer and Ashley Frideres will personally paint a new BG logo or touch up an existing logo!
If you have questions, please contact Ashley Meyer at [email protected]
We look forward to this fun opportunity to paint the town Black and Gold!
Go Bears!
Walk and Pray - 1st Turn in is September 3rd, 2nd Turn is September 13, and the third turn in is September 20th. Students can bring their pledge cards and money to their classroom teacher or 1st Period Class. The Walk and Pray Walkathon will be on September 30th!
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September 3 - G/B JH/HS Cross Country at Newman (5:00), JV Football at West Hancock (6:00)
September 4 - Mass at 8:40
September 5 - JJV/JV/V Volleyball at Lake Mills (games start at 5:30, Varsity at 7:00)
September 6 - Varsity Football at Home vs. West Bend (Senior Night), Junior Class Meal for After Prom at the football game
September 7 - JJV/JV volleyball tournament at Algona (9:00 AM), Girls Swim at Mason City (10:00 AM)
SETON
September 5th: School picture day!!
PARISH & COMMUNITY
Please click on the link to see this opportunity from Kemna Ford.
Take the Wheel! Help your School! From Kemna Ford.
ALL BUILDINGS
Upcoming Dates
August 30 - 2:15 dismissal for the Labor Day weekend
August 30 - Walk and Pray Kick Off
September 2 - No School - Labor Day
It is important that everyone read the Student Handbook so all are aware of the policies at Bishop Garrigan. When you have read through the handbook, please fill out the google form.
Bishop Garrigan Student Handbook
Google form verifying you read the handbook
It’s time again to “Paint your BG Pride”
Please complete the attached form and return to the BG Office with payment by September 6th.
After contacting you, Dance coaches Ashley Meyer and Ashley Frideres will personally paint a new BG logo or touch up an existing logo!
If you have questions, please contact Ashley Meyer at [email protected]
We look forward to this fun opportunity to paint the town Black and Gold!
Go Bears!
BISHOP GARRIGAN
August 29 - PICTURE DAY AT GARRIGAN! Please see the FLYER for more details.
August 29 - G/B XC at Spencer (5:00 PM)
August 29 - JJV/JV/V Volleyball at home vs. Belmond Klemme
August 30 - V Football at home vs. St. Edmond (7:00 PM)
August 31 - V Volleyball Tournament at St. Edmond (9:00 AM)
SETON
School Picture Day: School pictures for our Seton students will be on September 5th!
Please see the FLYER for more details about Picture Day at Seton.
PARISH & COMMUNITY
Weekday Mass Schedule:
Monday:
7:30am @ BGHS
8:30am @ St. Michael’s
Tuesday:
8:30am @ St. Joseph, Wesley (adoration and confessions to follow)
5:30pm @ St. John’s (adoration and confessions before)
Wednesday:
8:40 @ St. Cecelia, BG Mass
Afternoon- Nursing Home on rotating basis
Thursday:
8:30am @ St. Michael’s (adoration and confession to follow)
5:30pm @ Sts. Peter and Paul (adoaration and confessions before)
Friday:
7am @ St. Cecelia (confessions to follow)
Upcoming Events:
9/8- Parish Fall Festival 11:30-1:30
Games, food, raffle, and a dunk tank w/ Fr. Zach
9/14- Day of Reflection at the Grotto
9am-3:30pm prayer, reflection, and adoration led by Msgr. Girres and Dcn. Bruce
September 12 - Public Safety Night Out at the Fairgrounds from 5:00-8:00 PM
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August 23 - First Day of School for Grades K-12
Upcoming Dates;
August 30 - 2:15 dismissal for the Labor Day weekend
September 2 - No School - Labor Day
Mrs. Rahm has 3yr old Pre-K through 8th grade yearbooks still left from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. If you didn't get a book and would still like one they are $25. Email Mrs. Rahm at [email protected] to get your copy. Be on the lookout for this year's yearbook sale!
School Breakfast/Lunch Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Information Letter
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
It is important that everyone read the Student Handbook so all are aware of the policies at Bishop Garrigan. When you have read through the handbook, please fill out the google form.
Bishop Garrigan Student Handbook
Google form verifying you read the handbook
BISHOP GARRIGAN
Start time at Garrigan: The first bell rings at 8:12. Students must be in their seats and ready for prayer by 8:15. Students are dismissed at 3:15. Breakfast starts at 7:30.
HS yearbooks will be passed out Friday. If your students didn't receive one and would like one Mrs. Rahm has extras for sale for $45. Extra yearbooks are sold on a first come first serve basis while supplies last.
Senior Kickoff on August 22 starting with Mass at 7:00 PM.
August 29 - PICTURE DAY AT GARRIGAN! Please see the FLYER for more details.
Please register on the Bound App if you have not done so yet. It is important that you register. Coaches will communicate through this App. You will also submit physicals and concussion forms through this. You can not participate without submitting physical and concussion forms.
Bound for a Coop (Wrestling and Girls Swimming)
Bound Registration for two household
SETON
School Picture Day: School pictures for our Seton students will be on September 5th!
Please see the FLYER for more details about Picture Day at Seton.
PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Parish Meals:
8/21- Wednesday 5pm, Mulligan Stew at St. Joe, Bode. Games for kids, country store, and raffle drawings.
8/25- Sunday 8-12, Knights of Columbus-Right to Life Breakfast at Columbia Events Center.
Parish Events:
8/25- The Catholic Sun. Come listen to Susanne Reding discuss her experience at the National Eucharistic Congress and enjoy a conversation about the Congress and the Eucharist in our lives. At River Road Golf Course, snacks and drinks will be available.
9/8- Parish Families Against Hunger Fall Festival. There will be a meal, games for kids, raffle drawings, and even a dunk tank.
Mass Changes:
The regularly scheduled 8am mass at BGHS Chapel will be at 7:30am starting on September 9 to allow students and faculty the opportunity to come to mass to start the week.
BOTH BUILDINGS
Here's some back to school information for you to put on your calendar.
Just a reminder if you have not looked closely at the calendar yet, no school days are moving to Mondays instead of Wednesdays this year. The first day for this is September 16.
First Day of School for K-12 is August 23rd
First Day of School for Kindergarten Prep is August 23rd
First Day of School for 4 Year old Preschool is August 27th
First Day of School for 3 Year old Preschool is August 27th
Here is the link for the School Supply List.
Back to School Conferences
Back to School Conferences Parent Letter
Back to School Conference Sign Up
School Breakfast/Lunch Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Information Letter
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Fall Concession Stand Information: If you are a parent of a child in fall sports, please remember to sign up by August 15th. If you do not sign up by this time, you will be assigned a time slot to work.
Concession Stand Parent Letter
Concession Stand Sign Up Directions for using a cell phone
Concession Stand Sign Up Directions using your computer
GARRIGAN
Start time at Garrigan: The first bell rings at 8:12. Students must be in their seats and ready for prayer by 8:15. Students are dismissed at 3:15. Breakfast starts at 7:30.
Mrs. Collison is a new PE teacher this year at Garrigan. She is looking for some donations to add to her classes. These can be donations or to borrow. If you have these items, you can email Mrs. Cassie Collison at [email protected]. Tennis racquets, croquet sets (even if not complete), and if anyone has a ping pong table the would like to get rid of, she would like to have one.
PICTURE DAY AT GARRIGAN: Please see the FLYER for more details.
Please register on the Bound App if you have not done so yet. It is important that you register. Coaches will communicate through this App. You will also submit physicals and concussion forms through this. You can not participate without submitting physical and concussion forms.
Bound for a Coop (Wrestling and Girls Swimming)
Bound Registration for two household
August 22 - Senior Night–Mass begins at 7:00 PM
SETON
Start time at Seton is at 8:20. If you are not eating breakfast, you can drop students off at 8:05. The day ends at 3:20
August 14th: Kindergarten Bash from 5:30 - 7:00. This is a come and go event that provides an opportunity for students and families to meet their classmates and teachers, as well as enjoy games and activities! EVENT HAS MOVED TO EAST PARKING LOT.
ALL BUILDINGS
We are getting ready for the new school year, and we can’t wait to have our buildings filled with our students again. We have missed you! It’s our first Weekly Update–and it’s got lots of important information! We have many new families. Welcome to all of you!
First Day of School for K-12 is August 23
First Day of School for Kindergarten Prep is August 23rd
First Day of School for 4 Year old Preschool is August 27th
First Day of School for 3 Year old Preschool is August 27th
Here is the link for the School Supply List.
Back to School Conferences
Back to School Conferences Parent Letter
Back to School Conference Sign Up
School Breakfast/Lunch Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Information Letter
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Did you know both buildings serve breakfast? Start your day with School Breakfast! Breakfast is served daily with a Hot or Cold option available which includes Fruit, Juice & Milk! Students should take as few as 3 items for a qualifying meal or as many as 5 for a full breakfast. Breakfast is served at Seton from 7:35-8:10 and at Garrigan from 7:30-8:15 with High School having a to-go option till the end of 3rd period. Ala cart options are available at both locations. Let us make your morning great with breakfast at school!
Fall Concession Stand Information
Concession Stand Parent Letter
Concession Stand Sign Up Directions for using a cell phone
Concession Stand Sign Up Directions using your computer
BISHOP GARRIGAN
PICTURE DAY AT GARRIGAN: Please see the FLYER for more details.
Please register on the Bound App if you have not done so yet. It is important that you register. Coaches will communicate through this App. You will also submit physicals and concussion forms through this. You can not participate without submitting physical and concussion forms.
Bound for a Coop (Wrestling and Girls Swimming)
Bound Registration for two household
SETON
Kindergarten Bash - August 14th (5:30 - 7:00) at Seton
PICTURE DAY AT SETON: Please see the FLYER for more details about Picture Day at Seton.
PARISH & COMMUNITY
September 12 - Public Safety Night Out at the Fairgrounds from 5:00-8:00 PM
The information is updated weekly, and we encourage parents to check it regularly so they are aware of any new information or due dates. We will continue sending out weekly emails reminding parents to check! We hope you find it quick and easy to find the information you need.