Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools

May 24 - 27, 2022

Tuesday, May 24:

• BS Center Mass, 8:00 AM

• Grades 3-8 field day.  Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch at the BS Center from 11:00 AM – noon.  Hot lunch will be available to students.  Casual dress for 3-8 students. Students may wear sweats, jeans, knee length shorts, and an appropriate shirt.  Students may not wear jeans with holes, hooded sweatshirts, tank tops, short shorts, spandex, yoga pants, leggings, or flip flops.

Wednesday, May 25:

• SM Center Mass, 8:30 AM

• Grades P3-2 field day.  Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch at the SM Center from 11:00 AM – noon.  Hot lunch will not be served at the SM Center. Casual dress for P3-2 students. Students may wear sweats, jeans, shorts, and an appropriate shirt. Students may not wear jeans with holes, hooded sweatshirts, tank tops, short shorts, spandex, yoga pants, leggings, or flip flops.  Students will be playing at the splash pad so they must bring a swimsuit, towel, and a pair of old shoes or sandals with a back.  Please apply sunblock to your child before school.

Thursday, May 26:

• 8^th grade students will dismiss at 11:00 AM.

• 8^th grade Graduation Mass @ Holy Cross Parish - St. Michaels Church, 5:30 PM.  Students must be at Church by 5:00 PM.  Attire for graduation was sent home in a previous letter.

Friday, May 27:

• Last day for P3 – 7^th grade students. Students may wear sweats, jeans, knee length shorts and an appropriate shirt.  Students may not wear jeans with holes, hooded sweatshirts, tank tops, short shorts, spandex, yoga pants, leggings, or flip flops.
• Early dismissal BS Center 11:30 AM / SM Center noon.  Hot lunch will not be served at either location. Busses will run accordingly. No Beyond the Bell at SM Center.
• End of 4^th quarter/2^nd semester. Final grades posted to Infinite Campus parent portal and a copy of your child’s report card will be sent home with students.

*Hurry!  Make sure that your child’s spot is secured for the next school year by completing the online registration at your earlies convenience.  There are only a few sports left in our preschool!

*Medical forms needed for the 2022-2023 school year:

• PK – immunization record
• K – immunization record, vision screening certificate, dental screening certificate, and a lead screening. (please note a form does not have to be completed for lead poisoning but the test must be performed)
• 7^th grade – Tdap booster and meningococcal vaccines. (students must have the meningococcal vaccine before they are allowed to begin 7^th grade, so please make appointments with your physician now)
• Students playing middle school sports for Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools must have a current physical and concussion form.

Forms can be found by clicking on the following link Medical paperwork

Paperwork may be emailed to [email protected], faxed to (712)239-8546 or mailed to Holy Cross School 4105 Harrison St. Sioux City, IA 51108

*Holy Cross School-St. Michael Center will again be offering Beyond the Bell after school care.  Registration information will be emailed to parents as it becomes available from Beyond the Bell.

*The 2022-2023 master calendar and school supply list can be found on the bishopheelan.org website.

*Busing information for 2022-2023:

• Current bus riders who live over 2 miles from school will receive their bus pass in the mail this summer.
• Paid bus riders must reapply for busing. The transportation department will determine if the student is on a current bus route and applications will be approved based on first come first serve.
• Current 2^nd grade students who will need busing for 3^rd grade must complete an application. 
• Applications may be found by clicking on the following link Bus application. Please mail applications to SC Public Schools Transportation Department 2620 28^th Street Sioux City, IA 51105. Please be specific on your application as to your busing needs. 

*We would like to thank the following faculty and staff members who will not be returning next year, for their years of service:

Mary Jayne Mousel (retiring)

Cindy Spenner (retiring)

Pam Wilmes (retiring)

Nick Anderson

Randi Barge

Carie Greer

Michelle Hartnett

Hannah Heissel

Laura Kallsen


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Link to watch school Masses: School Mass