What's New

10/10/2018

You’re invited to contribute household goods or shop a Heelan Rummage Sale Oct. 20, sponsored by the Heelan Dance Team. To donate clothes, toys, home décor, sports or seasonal items, bring them to Heelan at 1231 Grandview Blvd Thurs-Fri, Oct. 18-19 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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100 Donors Give $14,000 for Heelan Gym

10/09/2018

Over 100 donors are helping Heelan furnish its new gymnasium with scoreboards, a quality PA system, bleachers and more by giving to Heelan on Siouxland Big Give Day, Tuesday, Oct. 9 at SiouxlandBigGive.org.

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All School Families Invited to Friday's Parade

10/05/2018

Bishop Heelan High School celebrates Homecoming Week Oct. 8-13 with a host of fun and community service activities:

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Heelan Students will Paint at 3rd and Wesley Parkway

09/27/2018

Heelan advanced art students are painting a “Welcome to Sioux City” mural at Wesley Parkway and 3rd St. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 a.m. till they finish.

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Singers Reunion Offers Alumni Concert Oct. 6

09/26/2018

All former Bishop Heelan High School choir members are invited back to reminisce and sing with former choir directors at a Heelan Choir Reunion Friday-Saturday, Oct. 5-6. Nine former choir directors, including Fr. Paul Eisele, Paula Keeler and Russ Clifford will join Jake Delfs, Rachael Wragge and John Flanery for a reunion weekend of fun, rehearsals and a performance.

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Noah Roerig Is a Top High School Leader

09/26/2018

Heelan senior Noah Roerig is the “2018 Sioux City Area Male Youth Leader of the Year in the Sioux City Area for the National Council on Youth Leadership.

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Parents of Kids Age 10 and Up Encouraged to Attend

09/22/2018

Sr. Shirley Fineran of Briar Cliff University will speak to school parents and the general public about human trafficking Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. in Heelan’s Auditorium.

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Bocce Ball at Memorial Field is Oct. 6

09/21/2018

Register now for the 7th annual Bocce Ball Sociale set for Saturday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. at Memorial Field. This fun 21 and over event will feature a bocce ball tournament, food and beer, as well as TVs to watch your favorite football teams.

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Dougherty Wins Excellence Award

09/20/2018

Now in her 34th year of teaching art and visual design, Laurie Dougherty has been selected as a Teacher of Excellence in the Diocese for the Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools Oct. 21.

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Ron Clements to Speak at Heelan Sept. 13 before Film Fest

09/09/2018

Ron Clements, a 1971 Heelan High School graduate, today a renowned director of several top Disney animated movies, including the 2017 film “Moana,” will visit with Heelan students Thursday, Sept. 13 as part of a visit to the Sioux City International Film Festival which takes place Sept. 12-16.

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Enjoy Hispanic Day in Heelan Parking Lot Sept. 16

09/04/2018

All families are invited to come enjoy mariachi bands, Mexican food trucks, bounce houses and fun Sunday, Sept. 16 at 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the new Heelan High School parking lot to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Discounted Chromebooks Offered

09/03/2018

The BHCS Tech Dept has partnered with Sterling to offer a student laptop sale to support classroom learning. Three styles of chrombooks are offered ranging from $209 to $309.

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Grants Help Many Classrooms

09/02/2018

Mater Dei is advancing its classroom technology this fall, using $47,500 in grant awards to fund student chromebooks, interactive projectors, flat screen TVs, wall mounted charging stations and Screenbeams for wireless classroom presentations.

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Lafferty Tax Credits Sold Out

08/31/2018

The Monsignor Lafferty Tuition Foundation has sold out all of its $2.8 million in tax credits -- a record in the 11 years of the foundation. Donors to the Heelan School System contributed over $500,000 to the tally.

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New Hardwood Floor Wows Players

08/30/2018

The Heelan CYO gym - used by thousands of Heelan students for lunch, socials, intramurals and more - has been transformed to a dedicated basketball facility to better serve students.

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Kids Play Quarterback and Cheerleader

08/30/2018

All are invited to cheer on special needs kids and adults who will pass, kick, run a play, be quarterbacks and cheer with Heelan athletes and cheerleaders at the second annual Memorial Field Fun Day on Sunday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.

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Summer Work Upgrades school

08/26/2018

Holy Cross School, grades 3-8, held an Open House Aug. 12 to show off its renovation. The school offers a fresher and brighter learning setting with new lighting and carpeting in hallways and classrooms, new paint, remodeled bathrooms and lowered hallway ceilings.

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Friday Night Lights Heelan Football Schedule

08/24/2018

Home games are Aug. 24, Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 12

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Our Schools Welcome Students Aug. 23-24

08/17/2018

Students will begin fall semester in Heelan High’s new classrooms, in a refreshed Holy Cross School, in Mater Dei School classrooms with new learning technology and in a new active learning center at Sacred Heart School.

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Save Money by Paying Your Child’s Tuition thru Iowa’s 529 Plan

08/15/2018

Attention BHCS parents: You may be able to save several hundred dollars a year on your Iowa income taxes by using the Iowa 529 Plan to pay tuition.

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Elias Joins Heelan Staff

08/05/2018

Anthony Elias has joined Bishop Heelan High School as athletic director, filling the position formerly held by Jason Pratt. In his new post Elias will work closely with staff and coaches, schedule all high school athletic contests for boys and girls sports and much more.

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Holy Cross School Welcomes New PK-8 Principal

08/05/2018

Debi Younger, an educator with 17 years of classroom experience, has been named Principal at Holy Cross School.

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Pattee is new Enrollment Director

08/05/2018

Jennifer (Hartnett) Pattee, a 1985 Heelan graduate, will join the central office as director of enrollment of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools in July where she will focus on enrollment and admissions and supporting school principals in welcoming families into the school system.

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Author Keynotes Faculty Meeting Aug. 14

08/01/2018

Kevin Brown, author of the book “Hero Effect: Being Your Best When it Matters the Most,” will be the keynote speaker for a BHCS faculty and staff event Tuesday, Aug. 14.

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2018: A Fantastic Year at Heelan!

07/31/2018

In preparing a Welcome Card for our Heelan Class Reunion tur groups we assembled this impressive list of achievements at Heelan. It was truly an historic year.

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Farewell Event for Sr. Rosalie is Aug. 12

07/23/2018

A farewell reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 to 4 p.m. at Bishop Heelan High School, 12 31 Grandview Blvd., for Sr. Rosalie Erdmann, SLW, retired faculty member, who will be moving to Chicago. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

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Blessed Sacrament Undergoing Facelift

07/19/2018

Holy Cross - Blessed Sacrament School will show off a shiny new look to students, teachers and parents, when school opens in August. Parents and grandparents will clean classrooms July 23-15 to get ready for school

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Asbestos Abatement Program

07/16/2018

Surveillance of the Asbestos Abatement Program at Bishop Heelan High School has been performed and have found these areas have not been disturbed.

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Heelan Chaplain Marks 10 Years of Priesthood

07/09/2018

Gods blessings on Fr. Shane Deman, Heelan Chaplain and '99 Heelan graduate on the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Since arriving at Heelan in 2015 he earned a Doctorate degree in Sacred Theology at the Gregorian University in Rome, led spiritual retreats, organized service days, celebrated Mass, heard confessions, led school prayer, counseled students and attended countless games and events.

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Science Classic will be July 9-12

06/20/2018

A four-day “Science Classic” camp for students entering grade 6-8, will be July 9-12 at the new Heelan High School. Teachers will offer activities in a fun and relaxed setting to explore chemistry, anatomy, physiology of the human brain, circulation and respiration and more.

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Seven Heelan Reunions are Coming up

06/20/2018

Seven Heelan class reunions are set for this Summer and Fall at a variety of locations for two days of memories, updates and school tours.

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Golf Outing and Steak Fry Raises Funds for Gold Club

06/20/2018

Tee Off for our students for the Gold Club Golf Outing and Steak Fry Friday, Aug 3 at 1 p.m. at Whispering Creek Golf Course.

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BHCS Grateful for $50,000 Gift

06/19/2018

The Bargain Center is helping Bishop Heelan Schools with a $50,000 gift to support tuition assistance for school families. the check was recently presented at a special luncheon.

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BHCS Tuition Aid Awards Help Parents

06/18/2018

Communication on tuition assistance awards for next school year are going out this week. TADS Financial Aid Assessment Service, based in Minneapolis, conducted a confidential financial need evaluation to assist Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools with the process.

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Sweeney Retiring as Holy Cross Prinicipal

05/21/2018

Long-time Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools Principal Mike Sweeney is retiring after 38 years in Catholic schools, 29 of them in Sioux City.

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Nearly All 2018 Grads Going to College

05/17/2018

In the Class of 2018 with 129 graduates: 95% are going on to college, 81% to 4-year colleges/universities.Grads are attending 50 different schools.

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Mater Dei to Add Classroom Technology with MRHD Grant

05/16/2018

Mater Dei School has been awarded $15,000 from Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD) to upgrade technology in classrooms. The grant will fund iPads, Chromebooks, interactive projectors or 70” flatscreen TVs with Screenbeams for wireless classroom presentations and teacher Surface Pro laptops.

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Heelan Graduates 129 Seniors May 20

05/15/2018

A senior class of 129 will graduate from Bishop Heelan Catholic High School in a commencement ceremony Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Thirty-four Employees Mark Milestone Anniversary

05/14/2018

Teachers and staff members of Bishop Heelan Catholic School were honored today for marking work anniversaries with the school system.

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Camps are Offered for Girls and Boys

05/09/2018

Bishop Heelan is offering three Summer basketball summer camps. Sign up today!

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Fitness Camps Welcome 3-12 Graders

05/04/2018

Students going into grades 3-12 are invited to build on their fitness at the Heelan PRIDE Performance Camp June 4 - July 31 at the CYO, its weight room, and Memorial Field track.

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Delayed Heelan Auction Exceeds Goal

05/03/2018

The recent Heelan Auction, “Moonlight Masquerade” raised over $352,100 for Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, exceeding the 2018 goal of $350,000.

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Memorial Field to Host Stampede Games and Fireworks May 5

05/02/2018

Stampede, the local amateur football league, will begin their season with a Military Appreciation Day Saturday, May 5 at 4 p.m. at Memorial Field, their home field through August.

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School Officials and Chamber Ambassadors to Cut Ribbon

05/02/2018

A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Bishop Heelan High School officials will be held Monday, May 14 at 3 p.m. at the school’s new classroom addition.

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Seven Seniors Make Top 5%

05/01/2018

Seven Heelan seniors who are graduating in the Top Five Percent of their class were recently honored by the Sioux City Kiwanis Club.

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Academic Awards Night is May 9

04/26/2018

A “Student of the Year” for each class and each department at Bishop Heelan High School will be honored along with dozens of other students at the annual Academic Awards Night Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Heelan Fine Arts Auditorium. The event is open to family members and the public.

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Promising Student will Attend Program in Boston

04/26/2018

Heelan freshman Andres Villalobos Curry has been selected to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, an honor’s only program for high school students, on June 25-27 in Boston, Mass.

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Who is Dolly in Hello Dolly Musical?

04/25/2018

Heelan students will perform the musical comedy “Hello Dolly” Thursday-Saturday, April 26-April 28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 29 at 2 p.m. in the Heelan Fine Arts Auditorium.

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04/14/2018

Our Heelan Auction event has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. due to today's snow. Our Sioux City Chief of Police has advised against driving and since student volunteers and guests could risk their safety, we must promote SAFETY FIRST.

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Heelan Quiz Bowl Kids are State Champs Again!

04/13/2018

The Heelan Varsity Quiz Bowl team captured the state championship in their division! the tem competed at the state quiz bowl tournament of the Iowa Quiz Bowl League in Waukee, Iowa.

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Panel of Parents and Grads will Discuss Careers

04/12/2018

A panel of working parents and alumni, including the owner of a California production company, will address Heelan sophomores about their jobs and education at Career Exploration Day Wednesday, April 18 at 1-3 p.m. in the Auditorium.

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Sixth Grader Wins Elks Contest

04/11/2018

Scarlett Walsh, a sixth grader at Sacred Heart School and daughter of Marty and Cathy Walsh, has won a state-wide essay competition on the American flag. The contest, sponsored by the Elks Club, asked sixth graders in Iowa to write an essay on “What the American Flag Means to Me.”

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Heelan Live Auction Offers Variety

04/09/2018

Heelan Live Auction on April 14 Offers Trips, Dinner and More

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Enjoy Bidding at our Heelan Auction

04/09/2018

Creativity shines in the gifts painted by our students in our Catholic Schools. This chair is one of 3 painted by students and is among over 150 silent auction items.

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New science equipment will keep students test scores up

04/08/2018

The Heelan Auction Fund-a-Cause wish list includes: 28 cordless microscopes, a rolling microscope cabinet, 14 lab tables for the elementary schools, scientific scales, goggles, a model of the heart, an inflatable solar system,

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Raffle Tickets Are at School or Online

04/08/2018

All parents and grandparents are encouraged to purchase a raffle ticket for a $5,000 tuition voucher that will raise funds to support our schools. Cost is $20 per ticket.

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Mobile Bidding, Gift Card Grab and More

04/08/2018

Over 500 guests have purchased tickets for the Heelan Auction. Deadline is Tuesday, April 10.

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Two Heelan Seniors are Top Students

03/19/2018

Heelan seniors Abbie LaFleur and Zachary Morris have advanced to be National Merit Finalists, a distinction that puts them among the top 1% of graduating seniors in the nation.

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Best Young Filmmaker and Best Actress

03/19/2018

Sean McGarry Wins a Best Student Film and Best Young Filmmaker for the month by the IMDB Film Festival for his movie “Infection,” and one his cast members, junior Sophia Kitto won for best young actress.

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Four Great Chair Couples Lead the Way for April 14 Auction

03/19/2018

Meet our Chair Couples -- the Vondraks, Nelsons, Pettys and Pomersons -- who serve as champions of this year’s April 14 Heelan Auction “Moonlight Masquerade” at the Sioux City Convention Center.

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Painted Ceiling Tiles Help Distract Children

03/19/2018

Bishop Heelan Art 3 and 4 students delivered hand painted ceiling tiles and helped install them at the new Mercy Child Advocacy Center this month. The tiles are painted with a "where's waldo" type of theme for two exams rooms to distract children as they undergo difficult physical exams.

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Beumler Will Compete in Washington DC

03/19/2018

Sarah Beumler, a stophomore at Bishop Heelan High School, won the top spot in state competition of “Poetry Out Loud.”

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Construction on Heelan Gym to Start in April

03/08/2018

Bishop Heelan High School has reached its goal of $3 million to build a gymnasium onto the new high school, school leaders announced today. A ground breaking for the 1600-seat gymnasium is expected to take place next month.

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Referral Could Provide a $250 Reward

03/05/2018

Providing Names of Prospective Families Could be a Win Win

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Moonlight Masquerade is April 14 Heelan Auction Theme

03/05/2018

Mark your Calendars for an evening of fun Saturday, April 14 for the Heelan Auction “Moonlight Masquerade” at the Sioux City Convention Center. It’s the only all-school BHCS fundraising event of the year!

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Calling All 4 Year Olds and Parents

03/01/2018

Preschool Open House Dates are Dates are Holy Cross, Monday, March 12 at 4105 Harrison, Sacred Heart, Tuesday, March 13 at the Heelan CYO at 12th and Grandview Blvd., and Mater Dei March 15 at 3719 Ridge Ave.

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Lansink is New Superintendent

02/22/2018

Patty Lansink is the new superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Sioux City. Lansink has served as interim superintendent since July.

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Twenty schools are registered at Crusader Classic

02/22/2018

More than 1,000 show choir students from the tri-state area are set to compete at Bishop Heelan High School at the annual Crusader Classic, its show choir invitational show, Saturday, Feb. 24.

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Help for Financial Aid Applications

02/19/2018

Help Sessions will be held to assist parents with online student registration and applying for financial aid.

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Wayne State College Likes Movie

02/19/2018

Heelan senior Sean McGarry's film "Infection” has been chosen as a finalist in this year's Wildcat Spirit Film Festival at Wayne State College in the Horror/Suspense category.

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Registration Events are Held at Each School

02/15/2018

Monday, Feb. 19 at Holy Cross-St. Michael School, Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart School and Thursday, Feb. 22 at Mater Dei-Immaculate Conception School.

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Procedures are Evaluated

02/15/2018

As we share their mourning, I want to reassure you of the safety measures we take at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools. We continue to train and equip our leaders and teachers to address safety readiness. Last fall we reassessed the current state of our preventive measures

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Support Will Help Catholic Schools

02/08/2018

We are asking all BHCS parents to support Iowa legislation to set up Education Savings Grants (ESGs) to help parents choose the education they feel best suits their child.

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Students will serve people of Costa Rica June 2-9

02/08/2018

A group of 27 Heelan students will serve people of Costa Rica on a mission trip June 2-9 with Sister Madeleine Miller,

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Incoming Students to Tour New High School

02/05/2018

Discover Heelan Night will be held Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Bishop Heelan High School for all incoming students for the 2018-19 school year. Parents and students will tour Heelan's new classrooms at 1231 Grandview Blvd.

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TADS will handle tuition aid assessment

01/31/2018

The online application form will be available on Heelan’s website Feb. 5 in both English and Spanish.

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All Parents are Invited Feb. 12

01/31/2018

Bishop Heelan will buy the appetizers and parents can pop for a beverage at "Theology on Tap" Monday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Snug at the Irish Pub.

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Band Shines at the IHSMA State Jazz Festival

01/30/2018

The Bishop Heelan Gold and Blues Jazz Band received a Division 1 rating at the IHSMA State Jazz Festival this month — the highest rating a band can receive for a performance.

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Teams Coming from Northwest Iowa Schools

01/30/2018

Heelan High School will host some 300 high school students to Quiz Bowl competition Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m.

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Our Schools Enjoy Catholic School Week Activities

01/30/2018

To celebrate National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28 - Feb. 4 students in Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools will volunteer at area non profits, adopt the Sioux City Warming Shelter, start a school-wide reading program, challenge teachers vs 8th graders in a Quiz Bowl, sing for senior citizens and pray with Bishop R. Walker Nickless in school Masses.

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Student Place High in Debate Event

01/25/2018

The Heelan Debate Team placed 8th in the open class contest that included large 4A schools in the IHSSA State Debate tournament at Ankeny in early January.

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Jan. 28 Open House Welcomes Families

01/10/2018

Current and future families can see the new Heelan at a Bishop Heelan High School Open House Sunday, Jan. 28 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

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Schools Receive $7,700 for Learning

01/04/2018

The 2018 New Year got off to a great start for Mater Dei, Sacred Heart and Holy Cross Schools in the form of 13 grants worth $7,763 from the Siouxland Community Foundation to benefit school classrooms and projects.

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Girls Return for Jan. 20 Game

01/02/2018

Heelan Girls Basketball will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2008 State Championship Heelan Girls Basketball Team at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Heelan gym.

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CPA Leads School System

01/01/2018

Timm Funk, a CPA and owner of Timm Funk Associates, is serving as interim CEO of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools (BHCS) for the 2017-18 school year.

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Student Musicians Make Northwest Honors Band

11/06/2017

Seven Heelan High Band members were selected this past weekend to perform in the Northwest Iowa Honor Band at a major concert in January.

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Nov. 8 Meeting Explains Internet Safety

10/31/2017

A public meeting on the internet safety policy of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 pm in the Heelan Fine Arts Building at 1231 Grandview Blvd.

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Wendys Honors Bryce Reynolds

10/31/2017

The Wendy’s Heisman Award, which honors the top student/athletes from across the nation has named Bishop Heelan

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New Finance Director Joins Business Office

10/23/2017

Rhonda Brockamp-Bridges has joined our Administration Offices as Director of Finance. She is overseeing the Heelan system’s accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, monthly financials, and more.

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Odd Couple Runs Oct. 24-28

10/22/2017

Heelan theater students will present the male and female versions of “The Odd Couple” in the Heelan Fine Arts Auditorium Oct. 24-28 with Sneaky’s Chicken Dinner Theater Saturday starting at 5:45 p.m.

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Jean Knox Joins Heelan Admin Office

10/20/2017

Jean Knox, a Heelan grad, is the new Administrative Assistant at the front desk at the business office to greet visitors and families and support the business office, donors, the PRIDE campaign, Heelan Auction and more.

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Enjoy dinner and meeting other parents

10/09/2017

All new families with students in our schools are invited to attend the New Family Welcome Night at the Sioux City Public Museum on Monday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Heelan Reunion Class Supports Scholarship

10/07/2017

The Heelan Class of 2007 raised money for a Heelan student scholarship during their 10 Year Class Reunion this weekend. The grads used an online auction to raise some $600 for the Dee Blatchford Memorial Scholarship for a student excelling in science at Heelan.

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Oct. 21 Bocce Ball Event Adds Live Music

10/07/2017

Live music will be provided at 7 p.m. by the band Stop Motion Skeletons, which features Heelan grads, Robbie Neswick and Clayton Bengford.

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Heelan Welcomes Two New Wrestling Head Coaches

10/07/2017

Heelan welcomes new co-head wrestling coaches this school year -- Matt Pugh and Jordan Langley.

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10/06/2017

Lenova chromebooks and PC, ordered by parents last month, are at the BHCS Admin Offices for pick up. Some 80 11.6 inch low-priced devices were offered to parents of students K-12 on Sept. 18-25 to help support student technology use for classroom learning. Lenova is a top PC brand in the market right along with HP and Dell.

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Sam McGowan Earns Top Leadership Honors

10/05/2017

Sam McGowan was named “2017 Sioux City Area Youth Leader of the Year” of the National Council on Youth Leadership. She will join youth leaders from across the U.S. at the “Town Meeting on Tomorrow” in St. Louis Oct. 21-24.

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