Uniform Updates for 2025-2026 School Year
At Bishop Moore Catholic, we take pride in our appearance, and this aids us in fostering an effective atmosphere for learning. We thank you for your continued support of Bishop Moore Catholic, and we look forward to another successful school year.
UNIFORM UPDATES (2025-2026 School Year)
- NEW! An additional optional piece of clothing has been added to our uniform for girls. The new black skirt is made of performance fabric and has an adjustable waistband for a perfect fit.
- NEW! For boys, a new performance fabric in both the uniform pants and shorts is available.
- BMC polos are available in black or gray for grades 9-12 and gold for 12th grade only.
- New! Long-sleeve performance fabric Mass uniform shirts are available for both boys and girls.
- Girls are permitted to wear the black or plaid skirts/pants Monday-Friday.
- Mass uniform for girls is the white button-down shirt and plaid skirt.
- Mass uniform for boys is the white button-down shirt, pants, and tie.
- On cold weather days, girls may wear black tights under their skirts, or they may wear pants. No other options are permitted.
- All grade levels are permitted to wear either black or white socks without logos.
UNIFORM FIT
As you and your student prepare for the new year, if you have any questions or concerns about the proper fit of your student's uniform, please reach out to Jasmine Jones, our representative from Risse Brothers, who will be able to assist you. Jasmine may be reached for a fitting appointment by emailing jjones@rissebrothers.com.
APPEARANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Boys must be clean-shaven.
- A boy's hair must pass the three-point test: Above the eyebrows, above the ears, and above the collar.
- A girl's makeup and hair color should be natural in appearance and not excessive. Fingernails and nail polish should be modest.
Class of 2029 iPad Program FAQ for 2025-2026 School Year
Congratulations to Nick Pavgouzas, Principal of Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Dear Bishop Moore Catholic Community,
We are excited to announce that Nick Pavgouzas, who has served as our interim principal this past year, has been officially appointed as the new principal of Bishop Moore Catholic High School, effective immediately.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Pavgouzas has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, fostered meaningful relationships, and developed a vision for Bishop Moore's future aligned with our mission and Catholic values.
Please join me in congratulating Nick on this well-deserved leadership role as he continues to guide and inspire our school community.
Sincerely,
Thomas Doyle
President
Important Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
We are counting down the days until our Hornets are back on campus. Before the start of the 2024-2025 school year, please review some of our policies and procedures. Until we see you on August 12, have a blessed and safe summer!
BMC Administration
Attendance Updates
The Bishop Moore Attendance Office has moved locations. The new attendance space is located inside of the Dome. With the new attendance location, some of our policies and procedures have changed.
Attendance Procedures
- Students leaving school early may not be picked up later than 2:00 pm M, T, Th, F, or no later than 1:30 PM on Wednesday.
- Students must visit the attendance office and get a signed pass to leave campus.
- Students who park off campus may exit using the gate at the front of the school by Student Services or by exiting by the guard gate and using the sidewalk adjacent to the new faculty parking lot.
- If you are picking up your child early, use the left lane, check in at the guard gate, and park your car in the loop outside of the Attendance Office. Once you have requested your child be dismissed, please wait for your child in your car.
Clinic
There is a new face in our attendance office. Anamaria Gonzalez will be managing medical and health-related needs.
The Health and Medical Information sheet details what you should do in the event your child suffers an injury or illness, how medication is dispensed, and how to inform BMC as to any medical condition your child has.
Medical Information and Consent Form (English)
Medical Information and Consent Form (Spanish)
Bell Schedule & Campus Hours
Passing Periods
To ensure students have enough time between classes, we have increased the length of our passing periods. Please see the updated Bell Schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. The length of our school day remains the same, with 9th hour ending at 3:30 PM.
Campus Open Before and After School
- Student Success is open at 7:00 AM.
- The Student Center is open from 7:15 AM-4:30 PM.
- The Cafeteria is open from 7:15 AM-3:00 PM.
Campus & Drop Off and Pickup
Parking Spots
Students who park on campus must park in their assigned spot. If someone is parking in your assigned spot, please come to the main office to report any issues.
Drop-Off and Pickup Procedures
Drop-off and pickup procedures for 2024-2025 have not changed. If you are new to Bishop Moore Catholic, we invite you to check out the video to learn about our school drop-off and pickup procedures.
We ask that you refrain from parking in the business parking lot across the street from Bishop Moore Catholic. This area is private property, and we are taking up coveted parking spaces that should remain open for paying customers. We also ask that you avoid parking on residential streets in front of a no-parking sign. We want to be courteous to our neighbors and partners and allow them to conduct business without any obstructions.
Student Handbook
We have updated our Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year. Please review our uniform guidelines and other student expectations by reading the Student Handbook.
E-Textbooks & Supplies
The e-textbooks bookstore will open on August 15, 2024. Each student is required to purchase their e-text from EdTech by August 30, 2024.
- Textbook purchases are nonrefundable. If you expect a course change to occur, wait and purchase textbooks the day after all course changes have been completed.
- E-text purchases will provide one-year digital access and cannot be shared or transferred between family members.
- Aside from iPads and e-textbooks, Bishop Moore does not have a set supply list. See course syllabus for specific course requirements.
School Counseling
Course changes may take place during the first two weeks of school. If you are planning a course selection change, please do not purchase an e-textbook. All e-textbook purchases are non-refundable. Please contact your school counselor if you wish to change a course.
Spirit Store
The Spirit Store is back to normal operating hours starting this week. Come by the store Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM and check out our new fan wear.
Reflecting on 7 Decades of Excellence
Members of our faculty and staff who have celebrated a 10 year anniversary or longer were asked to reflect on their years of service to Bishop Moore Catholic. Each shared how things have changed, and at the same time, stayed the same.
At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, I completed 10 years teaching at Bishop Moore, which means I have made 10 yearbooks with my journalism classes. Because we sell over 1,000 yearbooks each year, this means I have distributed over 10,000 copies of the Bishop Moore Moore Memories Yearbook. I've always said that making the yearbook is so important because it is the one thing that documents the history of the school - without it, we wouldn't have records of the past 70 years of Bishop Moore history.
Fast forward 10 years, Not only has the journalism program grown, but so has the photography program. When I started 10 years ago, there were only two Photography 1 courses offered. Now there are eight, in addition to a Photography 2 and a Photography 3 honors course. We no longer use iPads to take photos, but instead there is a class set of DSLR cameras. We no longer use an iPad app to edit images, but instead students work on iMacs editing images using Adobe Photoshop. 10 years has brought a lot of wonderful changes. But it wasn't easy and it didn't happen overnight. Continuing to seek help, seek new technology, and not giving up on a goal is what got this program to where it is today.
– Helen Chwalisz, Yearbook Advisor
I love the way Bishop Moore Hornets show up at events and bring their spirit with them. I will never forget the fun, the noise, and the excitement when our Bishop Moore Football Team played for the State Championship in December of 2015. It was a group win with nine of ten our players having the game of their lives. But what was even more amazing was the crowd, the fans at the game. They were Bishop Moore at its best!
– Mark White, Social Studies Teacher
I was moving about a million boxes from my car to my new classroom on my first day at Bishop Moore. Because resources were scarce at my old school, I had saved everything. As soon as he saw me struggling with my overloaded handcart, a kind gentleman came to the rescue and helped me transport all my stuff, never raising an eyebrow to question the quantity of materials I was bringing in. Giving me that unconditional support was how Matt Gorden, our dean at the time, first showed me how special my new home at Bishop Moore was to be.
– Kay Bencen, Theology Teacher
BMC is my second home. It reminds me of my own Catholic schooling, especially my high school. It’s all about the relationships and encounters with so many wonderful families, students, alumni, parents, and colleagues. I really value how we come together as a community.
Probably my fondest memories are the mission trips I have been to our sister diocese as well as the trip to the Galápagos Islands. In each, I was able to experience the wonders of God’s creation but through very different lenses….and doing it alongside our students made it even more special.
– Marvin Snyder, Assistant Principal