Bishop Ward High School - Beacon of Hope on the Hill since 1908

I went to see Night at the Wax Museum last night and it’s one of the best high school plays I’ve seen, if not the best! You can still join us on Friday or Saturday at 7:00pm. Ticket's are $7 at the door, $5 for kids, and active military and religious leaders free! -Dr. Olson

We're so excited about our upcoming play this weekend, Night at the Wax Museum! Nov 14-15-16 • 7:00pm Tickets at the door Adults $7 Kids 5 And over $5 Active military, religious leaders free Bishop Ward Auditorium Little Theatre

Ward Walk November 7th, 2019 5:30-8:00pm

This weekend students visited Emporia State University! They talked with academic programs, toured the campus, and cheered on the Hornets at their football game. There is still time to sign up for our student and family visits to JCCC (11/9) and Donnelly (12/12).

And rehearsals continue... Fall play 2019 Nov 14-16. 7:00pm!!

Check out which team and player had the #1 Defensive Touchdown in the state of Kansas last week according to Maxpreps.com. Congratulations, Antonio Gillom! Click here https://www.maxpreps.com/m/high-schools/eisenhower-tigers-(goddard,ks)/football/videos.htm?videoid=21db76ee-9c6d-4d58-825a-6f12a9bea8b7

Join us for All Souls & All Saints Mass with Archbishop Naumann at St. Peter's Cathedral Friday at 10:00am.

BWHS students Andres Torres, Isaiah Rosales and Giovanni Maradiaga-Abonce attended the National Institute for Construction Excellence Awards luncheon on October 29 to learn about careers in building trades. Employers were offering them careers on the spot!

BWHS students raised $10,788 for this year's Cambio Para Cambio campaign. Working with the Hispanic Development Fund, Cambio has students raising college scholarship funds for BW graduates. In its second year, Cambio more than doubled last year's total. Great job Cyclones!

Congratulations to Bishop Ward Senior Aliana Rodriguez, who was a featured speaker October 26 at #CEFKS Gaudeamus 2019, the major annual fundraiser for the Catholic Education Foundation. The event raised more than $1,979,000 for scholarships to Catholic schools, including Bishop Ward and our feeder grade schools. Way to go, Ali!

Open House Sunday, October 27 11:00am-3:00pm Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, followed by fun activities and snacks. Meet some of the Bishop Ward family including teachers, coaches, and current students! Contact Mrs. Karina Martinez at 913.371.6814 or kmartinez@wardhigh.org.

National Principal's Month - This year NHS is celebrating Dr. Olson with a weekly gift to show our thanks and appreciation for her hard work and dedication to Bishop Ward students, families, and staff. The second week of October the 2019-2020 NHS Officers and members gave Dr. Olson a loaf of bread from Ibis bakery.

Mr. Heying and Dr. Saatcioglu took 13 students to the Biotech Lab at the KU Edwards Campus. Students worked with Dr. Treml and Dr. Logan using biological systems to solve a scientific challenge. Students learned about careers in Biotechnology and how work in laboratories can positively impact our society.

Congratulations to the Bishop Ward Cross Country Teams. The boys took 1st place and girls took 2nd place at the WYCO Invitational Cyclones top runners: 4th Eddie Grayson 6th Juan Marron 7th Enrique De La Torre 2nd Vanesa Otero 5th Anna Jones

Varsity Volleyball Team won the WYCO Tournament today. Only lost one set the whole day, back to back WYCO CHAMPS!!defeated Turner, Sumner, Harmon, and Wyandotte. WAY TO GO CYCLONES!!!

BWHS Drama Club was invited to attend a special viewing of the Broadway musical “Into the Woods” at KCKCC! Bravo!!!

Bishop Ward senior Margarita Gonzalez received a National Catholic Education Association Seton Scholarship the evening of Monday, October 6, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD, just outside Washington, DC. Bob and Amy Dunn of the Dunn Family Foundation and J E. Dunn Construction were there as well as the family and their Foundation were honored for their exemplary generosity and commitment to Catholic education.

National Principal's Month - This year NHS is celebrating Dr. Olson with a weekly gift to show our thanks and appreciation for her hard work and dedication to Bishop Ward students, families, and staff. The first week of October the 2019-2020 NHS Officers and members gave Dr. Olson a bouquet of flowers and handwritten notes of gratitude.

Our sincerest thanks to Lamar Hunt Jr. for speaking to our students yesterday as part of our Portfolio Speakers Series! He spoke on working hard with integrity and never giving up.

Students and families experienced the University of Kansas this weekend and learned about financial aid, the application process, and what it means to be a Jayhawk! Contact Ms. Kelly (mkkelly@wardhigh.org) if your family wants to attend one of our college campus visits this fall.