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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August 20

  • On Tuesday night the boys' tennis team beat Adams Central 3-2 for their first win of the season. JV also got their first win of the season, winning 4-2. Last night the boys' tennis team won again, beating Columbia City 4-1. JV won their match as well, winning 4-2. Both Varsity and JV tennis teams are now 2-0 to start the season. They play at DeKalb tonight at 5PM.
  • There will be a Boys Basketball informational meeting next Tuesday, August 25th right after school in room 117.
  • Recycling will meet today and every Tuesday and Thursday in Mrs. Wheeler's room 121 at 3:05.  All are welcome to make Bishop Dwenger School a greener school.
  • Todays Call Out Meetings:
    • French Club in room 219 after school
    •  PAWS Club - for those interested in animals -will meet after school in  room 233.  Any questions, see Mrs. Long or Mrs. G.  
  • Friday Call out Meetings:
    • The Dungeons and Dragons club Friday after school from 3 to 4:30 in the library.  See Mr. Tomlinson in room 207 for details.
    •  Discipleship Club will be Friday before school in Mrs. Lapp's room 125! Come grab some donuts and see what we are all about! Everyone is welcome! Find Rebecca Gillett or Elizabeth Veerkamp, or ask Mrs. Lapp or Deacon Graham if you have any questions!
    • Student Council will have a call out meeting this Friday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Long’s Room, Room 233.
    • Rosary for Life will begin this Friday morning at 7:20 in the chapel.
  • St. Charles Cardinal Fest is looking for MANY volunteers. Flyers are posted around the school with a QR code so you can sign up to help. This is an easy and fun way to pick up some flex hours for service!
  • There are still openings for helpers and blood donation for the BD Fall Blood Drive! You need to be 16 years or older to donate blood, and meet the height and weight requirements. If you are a fall athlete, you also need to check with your coach to see if you are able to donate. Once you sign up on the Mobile Serve app, make sure you stop by Pastoral Ministry to pick up a permission slip from the red folder on Ms. Wolf’s office door. If you have any questions, see Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry.
  • Attention all girls interested in Girls Basketball:
    There will be a brief informational meeting on Tuesday, August 25, immediately after school in Room 113. The meeting should take 10 minutes or less. If you are currently in season for another sport, you do not need to attend. Instead, please stop by and see Mr. Lewis or send him a Canvas message to let him know you are interested. Please see Mr. Lewis with any questions. We hope to see you there!
  • Auditions for Shuddersome: Tales of Poe
    📅 Wednesday, August 26 ⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 in the Choir Room 
    • Interested in auditioning?
    • Audition materials are available for pickup outside the Choir Room., Sign-up sheets for audition times are posted on the Choir Room door. All students interested in acting, regardless of experience, are encouraged to audition!
  • The Baking Saints Club call out meeting will be on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 3:00-3:30 pm. in the Resource Room - Room 140. See you there!
  • There will be a call out for the newly formed Philosophy Club on Tuesday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 111.  If you are interested but cannot come, contact Dr. McGarry.
  • Softball Call-Out Meeting There is a softball call-out meeting for all girls interested in playing softball in the spring. If you are interested in trying out, please attend a meeting in Coach Noll's Room, Room 114, at 3:05 PM next Monday, the 24th. We will discuss the fall ball schedule and other details. 

August 19

  • Congratulations to the boys and girls Cross Country teams for both coming in first place in their respective races at the Dekalb 4k last night!  Top finishers for the girls were:  Cassie Osenga in 3rd and Reagen Furnas, Ella Beale, Natalee Ade, Lucy Charland, Elizabeth Veerkamp and Katherine Osenga finishing in the top 10!  For the boys:  Parker Miller in 2nd, Ethan Chenowith in 3rd, and Sam Veerkamp and Liam McCanna in the top 10!  Way to co Cross Country Saints!!!
  • The Girls Golf team beat Wayne and Snider last night at Brookwood Golf course.  Ava Alvarado placed 1st overall shooting a 41
  • Attention all girls interested in Girls Basketball:
    There will be a brief informational meeting on Tuesday, August 25, immediately after school in Room 113. The meeting should take 10 minutes or less. If you are currently in season for another sport, you do not need to attend. Instead, please stop by and see Mr. Lewis or send him a Canvas message to let him know you are interested. Please see Mr. Lewis with any questions. We hope to see you there!
  • Wednesday Club Call out Meetings:
    • Game club will meet this Wednesday and every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 in Room 207, Mr. Tomlinson’s room. Come join the fun of playing board games, card games, and other tabletop games! All are welcome.
    • Art Club right after school for 15 minutes in Mrs. Pflueger's room 161.
  • Thursday Call Out Meetings:
    • BDHS Medical Club: will meet at 7:30 before school in the library. Looking forward to seeing some old faces and welcoming some new ones!
    • Spell Bowl 7:30am in Mr. Spy's room 204.
    • French Club in room 219 after school
    •  PAWS Club - for those interested in animals -will meet after school in  room 233.  Any questions, see Mrs. Long or Mrs. G.  
    • FBLA -  at 7:20am in the cafeteria. 
    • Saints for Life will be meeting at 7:20 tomorrow morning in room 218. Come learn how to promote a Culture of Life!
    • St. Charles Cardinal Fest is looking for MANY volunteers. Flyers are posted around the school with a QR code so you can sign up to help. This is an easy and fun way to pick up some flex hours for service!
  • Friday Call out Meetings:
    • The Dungeons and Dragons club Friday after school from 3 to 4:30 in the library.  See Mr. Tomlinson in room 207 for details.
    •  Discipleship Club will be Friday before school in Mrs. Lapp's room 125! Come grab some donuts and see what we are all about! Everyone is welcome! Find Rebecca Gillett or Elizabeth Veerkamp, or ask Mrs. Lapp or Deacon Graham if you have any questions!
    • Student Council will have a call out meeting this Friday at 7:20 am in
      Mrs. Long’s Room, Room 233.
    • Rosary for Life will begin this Friday morning at 7:20 in the chapel.
    • There are still openings for helpers and blood donation for the BD Fall Blood Drive! You need to be 16 years or older to donate blood, and meet the height and weight requirements. If you are a fall athlete, you also need to check with your coach to see if you are able to donate. Once you sign up on the Mobile Serve app, make sure you stop by Pastoral Ministry to pick up a permission slip from the red folder on Ms. Wolf’s office door. If you have any questions, see Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry.

August 18

  • Starting this year Mrs. Horne and the Key Club will now oversee the recycling program here at Dwenger. We are starting TODAY. We will meet in Mrs. Wheeler’s room 121 after school.   Students who are not in Key club can still volunteer for service hours. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Horne in Guidance.
  • FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America - will be having two callout meetings, the first on Thursday, August 20th at 7:20am and the second on Tuesday, August 25th at 3:10pm. Both meetings will take place in the cafeteria. 
  • Wednesday Club Call out Meetings:
    • Game club will have its first meeting this Wednesday and every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 in Room 207, Mr. Tomlinson’s room. Come join the fun of playing board games, card games, and other tabletop games! All are welcome.
    • Art Club right after school for 15 minutes in Mrs. Pflueger's room 161
  • Thursday Call Out Meetings:
    • BDHS Medical Club: will meet at 7:30 before school in the library. Looking forward to seeing some old faces and welcoming some new ones!
    • Spell Bowl 7:30am in Mr. Spy's room 204.
    • French Club in room 219 after school
    •  Are you interested in a career working with animals or are you simply an animal lover? If so, join us for the PAWS Club call out meeting Thursday, August 20 afterare interested in joining  
  • Friday Call out Meetings:
    • The Dungeons and Dragons club Friday after school from 3 to 4:30 in the library. No experience necessary, all are welcome to join. See Mr. Tomlinson in room 207 for details.
    •  Discipleship Club is kicking off this week! Come find out how we support each other, grow in faith, and make a difference in our school. Our call-out meeting is Friday before school in Mrs. Lapp's room! Come grab some donuts and see what we are all about! Everyone is welcome! Find Rebecca Gillett or Elizabeth Veerkamp, or ask Mrs. Lapp or Deacon Graham if you have any questions!
    • Student Council will have a call out meeting this Friday at 7:20 am in
      Mrs. Long’s Room, Room 233.
    • Rosary for Life will begin this Friday morning at 7:20 in the chapel.
  • Call Out Meetings on Monday, August 24th:
    • Key Club at 7:25 in the cafeteria
    • Baking Saints from 3:00-3:30pm in The Resource Room 140
    • Softball Call-Out Meeting for all girls interested in playing softball in the spring. If you are interested in trying out, please attend a meeting in Coach Noll's Room, Room 114, at 3:05 PM 
  • Auditions for Shuddersome: Tales of Poe
    📅 Wednesday, August 26 ⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 in the Choir Room 
    • Interested in auditioning?
      • Audition materials are available for pickup outside the Choir Room.
      • Sign-up sheets for audition times are posted on the Choir Room door.
      • All students interested in acting, regardless of experience, are encouraged to audition!

August 17

  • Attention Girls Soccer:  Hefner fields are closed.  Your practice will now be today at 7pm at Shields Field.
  • A big thank you to the Seniors who helped with Freshman Orientation last week. You guys did a great job pumping up the Freshman and helping introduce them to the school. If you have not turned in your blue shirt, please get that turned into Mrs. Horne in Guidance as soon as possible. Thanks again!
  • School can be tough, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Discipleship Club is kicking off this week! Come find out how we support each other, grow in faith, and make a difference in our school. Our call-out meeting is Friday before school in Mrs. Lapp's room! Come grab some donuts and see what we are all about! Everyone is welcome! Find Rebecca Gillett or Elizabeth Veerkamp, or ask Mrs. Lapp or Deacon Gharam if you have any questions!
  • The Baking Saints Club call out meeting will be on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 3:00-3:30 pm.
    Please go to the Resource Room - Room 140. See you there!
  • Softball Call-Out Meeting
    There is a softball call-out meeting for all girls interested in playing softball in the spring. If you are interested in trying out, please attend a meeting in Coach Noll's Room, Room 114, at 3:05 PM next Monday, the 24th. We will discuss the fall ball schedule and other details.  Jill: Feel free to condense this as needed for the tv's. Thank you both!
  • Starting this year Mrs. Horne and the Key Club will now oversee the recycling program here at Dwenger. We are hoping to get started this week with the first day being tomorrow, Tuesday August 18th. We will meet in Mrs. Wheeler’s room after school where Mrs. Horne will give instructions. Students who are not in Key club can still volunteer for service hours. If you have any questions before tomorrow, please see Mrs. Horne in Guidance.
  • Are you interested in helping your community and making a difference through volunteering and service opportunities. Key Club will be having our First meeting of the year next Monday, August 24th. The meeting will begin at 7:25 in the cafeteria. Come learn about Key Club and the services we will be providing this year. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any questions, see Mrs. Horne in Guidance.
  • Game club will have its first meeting this Wednesday and every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 in Room 207, Mr. Tomlinson’s room. Come join the fun of playing board games, card games, and other tabletop games! All are welcome.
  • Attention BDHS Medical Club: We will have our call out meeting on Thursday, August 20th, at 7:30 before school in the library. Looking forward to seeing some old faces and welcoming some new ones!
  • Auditions for Shuddersome: Tales of Poe
    📅 Wednesday, August 26 ⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Choir Room BD Theater is excited to announce auditions for Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, a chilling theatrical adaptation inspired by the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe. This suspenseful and imaginative production brings several of Poe's most famous stories to life, including tales of mystery, madness, revenge, and the supernatural. Audiences will journey through eerie settings and encounter unforgettable characters as Poe's haunting stories unfold on stage. Interested in auditioning?
    • Audition materials are available for pickup outside the Choir Room.
    • Sign-up sheets for audition times are posted on the Choir Room door.
    • All students interested in acting, regardless of experience, are encouraged to audition!
    Come be part of this thrilling theatrical experience and help bring Poe's legendary tales to life.
  • Tuesday will be Picture Make-Up day during all lunchtimes.  This is ONLY for those students who missed Verification Day - this is NOT for "retakes" for those that disliked your picture.
  • Call Out Meetings on Tuesday, August 18th:
    • Speech and Debate in room 209 after school
    • Book Club in the Library after school
  •   ART CLUB Call-Out MEETING! Wednesday, August 19 Right after school — 15 minutes Mrs. Pflueger’s Room 161
  • Call Out Meetings on Thursday, August 20th:
    • Spell Bowl will be Thursday, August 20,  at 7:30am in Mr. Spy’s room 204 in the math hallway. 
    • French Club in room 219 after school
  • There will be a call out for the newly formed Philosophy Club on Tuesday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 111.  If you are interested but cannot come, contact Dr. McGarry.

August 14

  • Tuesday will be Picture Make-Up day during all lunchtimes.  This is ONLY for those students who missed Verification Day - this is NOT for "retakes" for those that disliked your picture.
  • Interested in reading and discussing great books? Book Club will have a call out meeting Tuesday, August 18, after school in the library. Stop by to learn more and meet fellow readers!
  • There will be a call out for the newly formed Philosophy Club on Tuesday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 111. 
    If you are interested but cannot come, contact Dr. McGarry.
  • The Speech and Debate Team will have it's call out meeting after school on Tuesday, August 18 in room 209.  Please see Mr. Chenowith or Mrs. Scudder if you can't attend.
  • ART CLUB Call-Out MEETING!
    Wednesday, August 19 Right after school — 15 minutes Mrs. Pflueger’s Room 161 Come find out what Art Club is all about and hear what we have planned for this year! Everyone is welcome! 
  • Come join Spell Bowl!! 
    All grade levels welcome! No prior experience necessary — just a willingness to learn, practice, and have fun!  First Call-Out Meeting will be August 20, Thursday morning at 7:30 in Mr. Spy’s room 204 in the math hallway. If part of the team last year, just respond to Mr. Spy's email. 
  • Bonjour!  Join the French Club!  Our first meeting will be Thursday, August 20th after school in Mrs. Foltz's room 219.  All students who are excited to learn about French culture are welcome!  We will get to know each other, talk about plans for the year, and enjoy a snack!  Hope to see you there!

August 13

  • Girls soccer practice is cancelled today, however, the Jersey Ceremony will be happen today at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.
  • Seniors:  The message regarding the Lilly Scholarship was re-sent through Canvas.  Please check it out.  If you have any questions, see Miss McGuire in Guidance.
  • There will be a call out for the newly formed Philosophy Club on Tuesday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 111. 
    If you are interested but cannot come, contact Dr. McGarry.
  • The Speech and Debate Team will have it's call out meeting after school on Tuesday, August 18 in room 209.  Please see Mr. Chenowith or Mrs. Scudder if you can't attend.

August 12, 2026

WELCOME BACK BISHOP DWENGER SAINTS!!!

  • Attention seniors:
    Please check Canvas for a message from Miss McGuire regarding the Lilly scholarship. The Lilly scholarship is the largest local scholarship  available to  Bishop Dwenger students. If you're eligible, you are encouraged to apply. The Lilly scholarship application must be submitted online by noon on August 26. Please see Miss McGuire and the guidance office if you have any questions.
  • If you are looking for opportunities for SERVICE HOURS, here are a few!
    • 1.  The Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations. If you are 16 years or older you could possibly help to save a life through the donation of blood! September 3rd is our fall blood drive at Bishop Dwenger. Check in your theology classroom to see if you meet the height/weight requirement is able to donate blood during the Bishop Dwenger blood drive. If you do, sign up for an open time slot on the MobileServe app and pick up your permission slip from Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry. There are also slots open for underclassmen and those that cannot give blood to help during the blood drive. 
    • 2. On October 12th, help the Right To Life of Northeast Indiana prepare and set up for the Right to Life banquet. You will be helping to set up tables, chairs, decoration, registration areas, and offering help in any other way needed. Sign up to help on the MobileServe app! If you have any questions, see Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry. 
    • 3. Notre Dame Federal Credit Union is hosting a branch blessing with Bishop Rhoades on August 19th for their new branch downtown in the Harrison at Parkview Field. They are looking for 2-3 students who can help direct event guest to the parking area from 4pm to 6pm. Please reach out to Ms. Wolf by August 17th to see if this would be a good flex service opportunity for you.
  • Call-outs Meetings for Clubs:
    • 1. A call out meeting for Euell Wilson Tutors will be on Tuesday, August 18th at 3:10pm in room 218. The Euell Wilson Center Tutors is a club where Saints tutor grade school children (called buddies) at the Euell Wilson Center to help increase literacy levels in an after-school program. Each Saint works one on one with a child building relationships, encouraging buddies to complete schoolwork, reading with buddies to improve their literacy level, as well as having fun and playing board games with buddies. This club is open to all grade levels to join. List hours are received for tutoring the children. Bishop Dwenger does provide a bus to the Euell Will Center. Permission slips are necessary to ride the bus. If you have any questions, see Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry.
    • 2.   A call out for the St. Gemma Club will be on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:20am in Pastoral Ministry. The St. Gemma Club is a club that helps the young ladies of Bishop Dwenger to grow in knowledge, fellowship, and faith together. We discuss various topics pertaining to the dignity and vocation of women in the world today. We spend time learning about saints who we can model our life after to grow in virtue. If you have any questions, see Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry. 
    • 3.   A call out for the Saints for Life Club will be onThursday, August 20th at 7:20 am in the room 218. Saints for Life is committed to promoting and defending the sanctity of all human life from conception to death. We work to spread awareness for the respect of the dignity of all human beings through chalk walks, participation in various marches, working with local organizations on collecting items and helping them in times of need. If you have any questions about Saints for Life, see Ms. Wolf in Pastoral Ministry.