Bishop Luers High School - Home of the Knights

Mr. Stanski's Leadership Development class had a visit from guest speaker TJ Knudson today. He is the R&R Express Reginal Vice President. Knudson spoke on the topic of Leadership Fundamentals: "Embracing Mentorship, Stewardship, and Hardship." #LuersSpirit

Join us for Bourbon and Bags Bingo on Saturday, October 28th! Doors open at 6:30pm. Check out some of the prizes you could win! More prizes and photos to come. Tickets are $60 for one person and $100 for two. Ages 21 +. Register here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BishopLuersHighSchool/bourbonandbagsbingo.html?fbclid=IwAR3Xcn2RMc-RHiDb3yw63JBIkJ25Z2XUELqQvvnf6etWBYnPpgf-TYDNt9o #LuersSpirit

Calling all volunteers! Our next BLHS volunteer meeting is tomorrow evening at 7:30pm. Many hands make light work! #LuersSpirit

The BLHS Flu Clinic is Monday, October 9th. Please sign up today and take advantage of this opportunity! If there is not enough interest by September 30th, the clinic will have to be cancelled. Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bVvELtMKu0y9uPy48MvhWoUCmTv3Yv9BvkgZUVhhCRlUOFFVNTJQUVRQU1VCMDEzSEZSUlE4TTRSVi4u #LuersSpirit

The BLHS Fall Play "Is There a Comic in the House?" is quickly approaching! Hurry and secure your seat today! Showtimes are October 7th and 8th at 7:30pm in the BLHS Gym. Tickets are $10 each. Order here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BishopLuersHighSchool/blhsperformingarts.html Summary: Seven wildly funny comedians, including the landlady, live in Shotzie Starr's boarding house. The only "normal" resident is Shotzie's granddaughter whose pizza delivering boyfriend is you guessed it an aspiring comedian. The action at Shotzie's becomes manic when bumbling kidnappers crash their van and take refuge there with their victim, a haughty socialite, in tow. Police surround the house and the unrestrainable comics are suddenly in the proximity of reporters' TV cameras. All hilarity breaks loose, on stage and in the audience! #LuersSpirit

On Sept. 8th, 2023, Nicholas Todd (BLHS Class of 2025) took the military oath and enlisted as an E-3 (due to the accomplishment of becoming an Eagle Scout his sophomore year). Nicholas will leave after his Junior year for 10 weeks of basic training. After boot camp he will return for his senior year, then proceed to his job training after graduation. Nic will be training for 19k (M1 armored vehicle crew member). He then will return home and attend Purdue Fort Wayne’s ROTC program and work toward a business degree. He will receive the GI bill along with other scholarships for serving in the Army National Guard. Please help us welcome Bishop Luers High School’s newest soldier PFC (Private First Class) Nicholas Todd. Thank you for your service. #LuersSpirit

BLHS Key Club has a Swimsuit Drive now through this Friday! This drive benefits the Ray of Hope Medical Mission in Uganda. New or gently used swimsuits are accepted, any size, any type. Please bring them to BLHS and place in the drop boxes. #LuersSpirit

BLHS has a booth at St. Louis Besancon parish for their fall fest this evening! Hours are 6pm-10pm. #LuersSpirit

Today BLHS had a staff retreat in the afternoon. Guest speaker Bob Kloska came to speak about his life and how his journey has led him to understand that God is truly real. Bob has had cancer three times, yet God has blessed him with a joyful perspective on life and a gratitude for all the good that came out of such a seemingly bad situation. Staff then attended Mass in the BLHS chapel, celebrated by Fr. Paolo Degasperi. #LuersSpirit

16 of our BLHS students attended the Latinos Count conference at the Grand Wayne Center today! This conference is held every year to inform and educate Latino families about post-secondary education opportunities. Keynote speaker Devin Del Palacio spoke to the attendees about his life and how he worked hard to reach his goals. His presentation was titled "From the Streets to the Stars". Palacio has been accepted into the Scientist Astronaut training program for the International Institute for Astronautical Science. Our students had a chance to take a photo with him as well. #LuersSpirit

Guest speaker Austin Hatch visited BLHS today and shared his story with students about grit and determination. He has survived two plane crashes and went on to play basketball with the University of Michigan. He now travels around the country and shares his story with others. BLHS Principal Scott Kreiger used to be Hatch's basketball coach when he was at Canterbury High School in Fort Wayne. Hatch answered student's questions and even played some basketball with them after the talk. #luersspirit

BLHS athletes recently participated in a 3-mile march from the school to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, led by Fr. Patrick Hake and Fr. Paolo Degasperi. They had a Mass at BLHS first, prayed as they went, and had a final blessing in the Cathedral. The purpose was to walk to the home of Our Lady and to entrust the season to her, asking for her protection and support. #LuersSpirit

Join us for Bourbon and Bags Bingo on October 28th! Doors open at 6:30pm for registration/check-in and a buffet meal catered by Halls! 1st of 10 rounds to be called starting at 7:30pm. Only 191 spots left, get your tickets before they are gone! Ages 21 + Register here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BishopLuersHighSchool/bourbonandbagsbingo.html #LuersSpirit

BLHS senior Tommy McComb welcomed some special guests to the St. Francis Teaching Garden this morning! He taught one of Lutheran South Unity's first grade classes how to plant seeds and care for them. The students planted produce that can grow well in cooler weather. #LuersSpirit

Please keep this in mind when going to games at FWCS facilities in the future. #LuersSpirit

Today BLHS had their Fall Sodalitas In-House Service Day! BLHS seniors participated in a Refugee Simulation with Catholic Charities. Other service activities included making pet blankets for Animal Care and Control and cleaning/sorting seeds for Eagle Marsh. Representatives from all three organizations spoke to the students about what they do in the community and about volunteer opportunities. #LuersSpirit

More photos from BLHS Homecoming 2023! Students enjoyed dressing up as "Luers Loonies" at the pep session and game. Congratulations to our Homecoming Court: Freshmen: Eshaunte Jones and Jaslene Guzman Diaz Sophomores: Kayla Jensen and Andrew Wyss Juniors: Jasmine Brandt and Nick Runyon Seniors: Abigail Kiracofe & Kohen McKenzie Becca Webb & Mason Peters Hillary Pape & Tristian Woodcox King and Queen: Addison Davis & Zavier Chapin Principal Scott Kreiger presented this year's Outstanding Honorary Alumnus award to Matt and Susan Schenkel. Congratulations! The Distinguished Knight award will be presented at the Battle of the Bishops football game on Friday, September 29th. Thank you to all who came out to the pre-game party as well, it was a good time! Go Knights! #LuersSpirit

REMINDER: There will be NO delayed start on Friday, September 22nd. School will begin at 7:45 am. There will also be an EARLY DISMISSAL for all students that same day, at 11:45 am. Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly. This is due to a staff retreat being held in the afternoon. #LuersSpirit

Tickets are now available for the BLHS Fall Play: "Is There a Comic in the House?" $10 each. Order here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BishopLuersHighSchool/blhsperformingarts.html Summary: Seven wildly funny comedians, including the landlady, live in Shotzie Starr's boarding house. The only "normal" resident is Shotzie's granddaughter whose pizza delivering boyfriend is you guessed it an aspiring comedian. The action at Shotzie's becomes manic when bumbling kidnappers crash their van and take refuge there with their victim, a haughty socialite, in tow. Police surround the house and the unrestrainable comics are suddenly in the proximity of reporters' TV cameras. All hilarity breaks loose, on stage and in the audience! #LuersSpirit

There's still time to order your nativity scene! BLHS has a friendly competition going with Bishop Dwenger. We are both participating in the Project Outdoor Nativity Scene Fundraiser and competing to see who can sell the most kits! If both of our schools sell 150 kits, BLHS and BDHS will receive free delivery of the kits to the Fort Wayne area! Deadline is Monday, October 7. Order here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BishopLuersHighSchool/blhspons23.html #LuersSpirit