BMHS Community News
We bring you news of what is happening in our community - events, awards, and the great things our students, faculty and staff, parents and alumni are doing every day at BMHS!
What's News around BMHS?!
![Fine Arts Logo square]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653413167/bishopmcnamara/qsjl3oyoy7t7wanmnfk8/FineArtssquarelogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653413167/bishopmcnamara/qsjl3oyoy7t7wanmnfk8/FineArtssquarelogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653413167/bishopmcnamara/qsjl3oyoy7t7wanmnfk8/FineArtssquarelogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653413167/bishopmcnamara/qsjl3oyoy7t7wanmnfk8/FineArtssquarelogo.jpg","width":882}])
Outstanding Finales for Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Programs!
"That's a wrap!" And just like that, the Fine Arts Performance and Concert season has come to an impressive conclusion!
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BMHS Fine Arts Department honors inductees to National Honors Society of Dance Arts
Fine Arts members earn the right to become NHSDA members
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Jesuit Excellence College Fair at BMHS
Bishop McNamara juniors and sophomores had the opportunity to attend the Jesuit Excellence Fair - a college fair hosted by Jesuit Excellence Tours (JET) DC
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Modeling & Brunch in the Garden with BMHS Mothers & Daughters
Bishop McNamara Mothers and Daughters celebrated their special union with the event of the year.
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Amazing Trip to Italy: the BMHS Girls Soccer Team's Italian experience
The Girls Soccer team, their coach, and soccer parents enjoy a 9-day trip to Italy
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Our Mustang Family raises almost $3,400 for My Sister's Place
Dress-Down Day fundraiser benefits organization supporting women, children survivors of domestic violence.
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An Evening of Honoring Outstanding Academic Achievement at Bishop McNamara!
On March 10, 2022, the Bishop McNamara Faculty, Staff, and Administration inducted outstanding students into Honor Societies recognizing students who achieve overall academic excellence, or who achieve excellence in a department or program.
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Congratulations: 26 Mustang Musicians selected to WAMTC High School Honor Band & Orchestra
26 Mustangs Musicians have been selected for the Washington Archdiocese Music Teachers Council High School Honor Band & Orchestra
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Bishop McNamara Family gives warm welcome to New Honors & Accepted Students
Community hosts new Class of 2026 students and their families.
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Celebrating the Past - Looking Toward the Future: BMHS Honors a History of Triumph and Struggles
Black History Program fills Bishop McNamara High School Community with pride!
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Senior Spotlight on Christian Inman '22 and Larry Wingfield '22 at FADE Senior Showcase
Two Bishop McNamara Seniors bring down the house with their arrangement of "Unforgettable"
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BMHS Science and Ecology Explorers making sustainable cornbread muffins for DC Shelter
Our students are creating sustainable food for donation to Mission Shelter in Washington DC
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Bishop McNamara Announces Greg Calhoun as new Head Football Coach
Bishop McNamara High School has announced that Mr. Gregory “Greg” Calhoun has been selected as the new Head Football Coach.
![Mustang winners at WCAC Championship Wrestling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1644260667/bishopmcnamara/evzxjprfsrarteeknb1y/CompositeWCACChampionshipwinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1644260667/bishopmcnamara/evzxjprfsrarteeknb1y/CompositeWCACChampionshipwinners.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1644260667/bishopmcnamara/evzxjprfsrarteeknb1y/CompositeWCACChampionshipwinners.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1644260667/bishopmcnamara/evzxjprfsrarteeknb1y/CompositeWCACChampionshipwinners.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1644260667/bishopmcnamara/evzxjprfsrarteeknb1y/CompositeWCACChampionshipwinners.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1644260667/bishopmcnamara/evzxjprfsrarteeknb1y/CompositeWCACChampionshipwinners.png","width":2200}])
Wrestling Team brings home WCAC medals in Championships!
Congratulations Bishop McNamara medal winners at the WCAC Championships!
![Mr. Walter Webb]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643916574/bishopmcnamara/czhadgnxj36gwczsndmz/WalterWebb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643916574/bishopmcnamara/czhadgnxj36gwczsndmz/WalterWebb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643916574/bishopmcnamara/czhadgnxj36gwczsndmz/WalterWebb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1643916574/bishopmcnamara/czhadgnxj36gwczsndmz/WalterWebb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1643916574/bishopmcnamara/czhadgnxj36gwczsndmz/WalterWebb.jpg","width":1297}])
Announcing the Walter C. Webb, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Walter C. Webb, Sr. Endowed Scholarship created by alumni and family
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BMHS Families raises $2950 for the Forestville Pregnancy Center
With dress down day, the Bishop McNamara community was able to raise a very generous amount to support the Forestville Pregnancy Center
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Bishop McNamara High School Proudly Inducts New Members to the National Honor Society
BMHS announces new students inducted into the nation's premier organization of outstanding high school students, the National Honor Society.
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Cameron Johnson '23: Invited to participate in USA Baseball's Prospect Development Pipeline League
Congratulations, Cameron Johnson '23 for your invitation to participate in the Major League Baseball and USA Baseball's Prospect Development Pipeline League.
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You shop. Amazon gives to Bishop McNamara!
It's as simple as 1-2-3 to set Bishop McNamara High School as your charity of choice.
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National Signing Day for Mustang Seniors!
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who signed their National Letters of Intent to the colleges and universities of their choice.
