Bishop Guertin Updates | 2025-26

Arizona Service Week in Navajo Nation

St. Anne’s Mission located in Klagetoh, Arizona is a 75 years old mission of All Saints Parish in Ganado, Arizona. The staff is composed of a mixed community of Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Dominicans, and lay volunteers. The mission has a food bank, rummage, youth program, and all church programs. Led by Br. Charles Schilling, students work alongside members of Navajo Nation in friendship while completing a variety of tasks that include building, farming, ranching and cleaning. Learn more about the St. Anne Mission here.

Dates: Saturday, April 25 – Saturday, May 2, 2026

Cost:  approximately $1,500

Apply HERE

U.S. Province Mission Experience to Queens, NY (Monsignor McClancy HS)

The Province Mission Trip is an annual summer gathering of students from our Brothers schools across the country (and England). Hosted on a rotating basis by one of the schools, this opportunity allows students to meet and interact with other young people who share the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Experience while living out the Brothers’ message of compassion through a commitment to service.

Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Thursday, July 16, 2026

Cost: approximately $1,000

Apply HERE

Ever to Excel at Boston College

High school students are seeking meaning, their place in the world, and how to make an impact. Ever to Excel invites these students to spend a week at Boston College, a premier Jesuit, Catholic university, with a new community of friends from all around the world who are asking these same questions. Built on the foundation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the week’s activities, group discussions, and keynote speakers will guide the participants in deepening their faith, discovering their gifts, and gaining valuable tools for personal discernment.

Dates: Sunday, July 26 - Friday, July 31, 2026     

Cost: $850

Apply: Email Mrs. Pinsonneault your interest by February 27

More Info: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/centers/iajs/programs/ever-to-excel.html

Other Opportunities

Coffee House - Friday, February 13, 7:00 PM

• Sponsored by the Red Cross Club. Suggested donation - $5.

Nashua Soup Kitchen - 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of the month

• Dinner service. Sign up HERE.

Marguerite’s Place - every Thursday, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm or 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

• After school care for infants-5-year-olds. Sign up HERE.

Corpus Christi Food Pantry - every Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

• Behind the scenes work, stocking shelves, & cleaning. Sign up HERE.

St. Christopher Academy - every day after school

• Big Brother/Sister style after school care. Sign up HERE.

Girls Inc. - every Monday & Wednesday after school

• Big Brother/Sister style after school care. Sign up HERE.

PMA After School Program - every Monday & Thursday

• Big Brother/Sister style after school care. Sign up HERE.

Applications for the Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program for the 2026-27 school year will open on Monday, March 16.

EFAs are grants from the State of New Hampshire, administered by the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF), that allow families to use state education funds for a variety of educational expenses. These funds may be used for items such as tuition at the school of their choice, tutoring, classes, online learning programs, educational supplies, technology, and other approved educational expenses.

To be eligible for a New Hampshire EFA, the following requirements must be met:

• You and your student must be New Hampshire residents, and you must be the student’s parent or legal guardian.

• Your child must be at least 5 years old and no older than 20, and entering Kindergarten through 12th grade.

• Families with an income at or below 350% of the federal poverty level are prioritized, along with current EFA recipients, siblings of EFA recipients, and students with special needs.

• Applicants must complete the application process and sign the EFA agreement, which includes agreeing to share academic accountability documents.

Families interested in learning more or applying should visit the New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund website.

In celebration of one of the holiest times of the year, Bishop Guertin will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter.

Thank you for your interest in attending our 28th annual Legacy Gala Dinner and Auction, 

benefiting the Cardinal Endowment Fund for Scholarships and Financial Assistance.

Where Mardi Gras revelry meets timeless elegance,

join us for an unforgettable evening at this year's Legacy Gala:

"Masquerade Gala: Unmasking Potential"

Enjoy a full dinner, lively music, and exclusive silent and live auction.

We invite our guests to dress to impress in cocktail attire with masks on and spirits high!

(Masks will be available at the door)

To learn more about this year's event or to purchase tickets, please visit the event's website.

The St. Paul’s Advanced Studies Program (ASP) is a renowned five-week summer experience that has transformed the lives of New Hampshire students for decades. Designed to challenge and inspire, ASP offers a true college-level academic environment complemented by a dynamic writing program that helps students craft their college application essays.

Beyond the classroom, ASP features a wide range of activities and athletics that foster exploration, leadership, and lifelong friendships. Colleges and universities recognize ASP as one of the premier summer programs available to high school students.

Information sessions will be held in the coming weeks and spots limited, so be sure to sign up early!

ASP is open to all current sophomore and junior students, and financial aid is available.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!

To learn about the program, please visit their website:

Parents please note that the School Counseling Department has MyBG Counseling Class Pages for each grade level. We explained this resource to your students repeatedly. These pages can be accessed through your student's MyBG account. Each year these pages build with information pertaining to the students in that grade level. The Class of 2026 and 2027 are this time are robustly filled with great information about college admission, scholarships, financial aid, and much more.

Please be sure to encourage your student to open this page and show you the information available to them. This will also be where we post all of the scholarships that are available to BG students.

The deadline to apply and submit the first deposit is October 10, 2025. 

Priority will be given to students who both host and plan to travel. Applications are available from any Spanish teacher or through this Google Drive. For questions, please contact lacknerl@bghs.org.

The deadline to apply and submit the first deposit is October 10, 2025. 

Priority will be given to students who both host and plan to travel. Applications are available from Madame Conrad. For questions, please contact conrade@bghs.org.

REPORTING AN ABSENCE: On the day of a student’s absence, parents/guardians must provide the student’s name and reason for absence to the Attendance Office no later than 8:00 AM.  The attendance line number is 603-889-4107 Ext. 4314.  Voicemails can be left at any time at that extension.

 Parents will be contacted if a student is not in school and no notification has been received.
 

EXCUSED ABSENCES: Extraordinary circumstances may be considered in excusing absences for eligibility and academic purposes. The pardoning of absences is left to the sole discretion of school administration and may require supporting documentation. Reasons why an absence may be excused for eligibility purposes may include: family emergencies, documented illness, professional/medical appointment, funeral. A student’s history of attendance and tardiness is considered in determining whether an excused absence will be granted.

TARDY TO SCHOOL: The school day begins at 7:40 AM. Students arriving to Advisory after the “late” bell (7:40 AM) are considered tardy and are required to report to the Attendance Office. Late arrivals due to doctor/dental appointments are only excused when supported by official documentation. Notes or calls from parents do not excuse late arrivals. In extenuating circumstances, the Dean of Student Formation shall make the final determination as to whether a tardy is excused or unexcused.

On the day a student will be coming in late to school, parents/guardians must provide the student’s name and reason for the late arrival to the Attendance Office no later than 8:00 AM.

DISMISSALS: Students should bring notes from parents to the Attendance Office before or during Advisory if they will be dismissed early. All absence and tardy guidelines apply to dismissals. Passes are issued from the Attendance Office before the start of the first period only. As medically necessary, the Nurse may also dismiss students early, after receiving permission from the students’ parents.

The following was sent as an email to all parents and students on June 10:

We’re writing to inform you of important updates to the Bishop Guertin dress code for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. After careful consideration, we are implementing several changes to ensure our dress code standards are clear, consistent, and aligned with our educational mission.

While final versions of next year’s dress code will be available by the end of the month, outlined below are new additions/adaptations as well as some points of emphasis for next year: 

New Additions/Adaptations for the 2025-26 school year:

• Skirts must now be worn with black, opaque tights/nylons (no exceptions)

• The crewneck sweatshirt will begin to be phased out for incoming freshmen, and a new pullover ¼ zip is available through BSN (link forthcoming)

Points of Emphasis for the 2025-26 school year:

• Hair length for young men should remain off the collar and not cover the face or eyes

• Proper dress shoes must be worn by all students

• A comprehensive list of approved and unapproved footwear will be provided soon

• Piercings will be limited to traditional earlobe piercings and for female students only

We recognize that the enforcement of our skirt length policy has presented ongoing challenges. The current requirement for skirts to rest “no higher than a student ID card above the knee” has been difficult to maintain consistently. The new requirement for black, opaque tights provides a solution that maintains professionalism which is the school’s expectation.

Likewise, our standards for male students emphasize neatness and professionalism — including particular emphasis on requirements for clean-cut hair that does not extend beyond the top of the shirt collar or over the face, tucked-in shirts, and properly fitting attire (to include things like trouser length).

At Bishop Guertin High School, our dress code policy is thoughtfully designed to support our mission of educating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. We believe that our expectations for personal appearance prepare our students for lives of purpose and leadership while honoring their inherent dignity.

In preparing our students for future success, we recognize that professional settings maintain standards of appearance. Our dress code introduces students to these expectations in a supportive environment. 

These standards reflect the realities students will encounter in many careers and formal settings, providing valuable experience in adapting to professional environments. Learning to navigate these expectations now builds confidence and competence for the future. Following our dress code helps students develop self-discipline and understand that different environments call for different forms of self-expression. This preparation serves students well beyond their time at Bishop Guertin, instilling habits of mindfulness and intentionality.

We are grateful for your partnership in upholding these standards as we work together to form young people of faith, intellect, and character who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to our communities and beyond.

Respectfully,

Robert Forrester

Dean of Student Formation

Parents,

In addition to our French and Spanish exchange programs, Bishop Guertin proudly welcomes international students into our school community for the full academic year. As we prepare students for college life, we embrace opportunities to create a culturally rich environment that mirrors what they will experience on campuses across the country.

BG partners with the international program provider StudySix, and we are currently seeking host families for the 25/26 school year. Host families play a vital role in providing a safe and supportive home, meals, internet access, a study area, extracurricular opportunities, and a welcoming environment—treating students as part of the family. As a thank-you for your generosity, StudySix offers a $1,200 monthly stipend for hosting a student.

Additionally, as a special April incentive, we are offering a $100 Visa gift card to anyone who completes Steps 1-3 of the host application process this month. You can begin by visiting www.studysix.com/host.

New for this year, we are launching an International Student Portal, where registered hosts will be able to view student profiles for the upcoming academic year, ensuring the best possible match between students and families.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Casey Henry at henryc@bghs.org or (603) 966-4351.

We are thrilled to offer this unique opportunity to our community and hope you’ll consider opening your home to an international student. 

Thank you for your support!

Casey Henry

International Student Services

Bishop Guertin is pleased to announce and offer transportation to students/families outside the Greater Nashua area for the 2025-26 academic year.

Interest in bus service has been quite high in recent years and we will run THREE separate morning buses. If you are interested in securing a spot, please take the following steps:

• Click on the link to pay for the service ($900, non-refundable for the entire school year)
  
  

  • Please click on the "STUDENT TRANSPORTATION BUS ROUTES" drop-down menu to complete the form registration and payment.

• This year, we are also allowing payments to be added to your tuition management account. To use this method of payment, please contact Mrs. Caito in the main office to set up your account. 

• Select from the following three routes which stop is convenient for you (Please note these stops are tentative at this point and pick up times may be slightly adjusted).

The following bus routes will be available this year:

East Route

•  Bowlero Lowell, Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell, MA | 6 AM

•  Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, Bridge Street, Dracut, MA | 6:15 AM

•  Hannaford, Bridge Street, Pelham, NH | 6:25 AM

•  Icenter Salem, Lowell Road, Salem, NH | 6:35 AM

•  Shaw’s, Indian Rock Road, Windham, NH | 6:45 AM

•  The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall, Central Street, Hudson, NH | 7 AM

•  Bishop Guertin High School | 7: 20 AM

North Route

•  Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH | 6:40 AM

• LaBelle Winery, State Route 101, Amherst, NH | 6:50 AM

•  Los Primos Mexican Restaurant, Amherst Road, Merrimack, NH | 7:05 AM

•  Bishop Guertin High School | 7:20 AM

West Route

•   Market Basket, Jones Road, Milford, NH | 6 AM

•   NH Liquor & Wine Outlet, Route 13, Brookline, NH | 6:15 AM

•   Hannaford's, Main Street, Townsend, MA | 6:25 AM

•   Pepperell Community Center | 6:40 AM

•   Dunstable Free Public Library, Main Street, Dunstable, MA | 6:55 AM

•   Bishop Guertin High School | 7:20 AM

The Nashua School District will continue to provide bus transportation for Bishop Guertin students residing in Nashua in 2025-26. 

In the mornings, students will ride their neighborhood high school bus to either Nashua North or South, and will then take a shuttle bus from there to Bishop Guertin.

To purchase an annual bus pass for $65, please visit the City of Nashua website.

For questions or additional information about bus or shuttle transportation, please contact Mrs. Amy Caito in the front office.

UPDATE (8/15/25):

The City of Nashua’s transportation office has requested that both families who have already purchased an annual bus pass and those planning to enroll in the morning bus system complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/tp5zPx25B6XD4Fvh9

This form will help the city plan morning pick-up routes to ensure students arrive at the Nashua high schools on time before boarding the shuttle to Bishop Guertin.

Bishop Guertin partners with Pedal Pushers to offer driver's education classes to our students.

Key Information:

• Open to New Hampshire residents only

• Students must be at least 15 years and 9 months old at the time of enrollment

• Classes follow the Bishop Guertin academic calendar — if BG is not in session, there is no class

• Attendance is mandatory. This program requires a significant time commitment over the two-month course. Please coordinate with coaches and other extracurriculars to ensure you can fully participate. Success in the program also requires time for driving practice both during class and at home, in addition to staying on top of your schoolwork

• All classes and driving sessions begin and end at BG

2025-26 Schedule

• Sept. 10 - Oct. 29 

• Nov. 5 - Jan. 23 (1 snow day)

• Jan. 30 - April 10 (2 snow days)

• April 15 - June 10

All classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-5 p.m.

To see all of their policies and information, or to enroll, please visit the Pedal Pushers website.

Textbook information is available at the bookstore page. This page also includes information about summer reading.  Students should be sure to order all textbooks in advance and be attentive to their summer reading.  They will be assessed and graded at the start of school.

Throughout the school year, Bishop Guertin will send an email to parents and members of the Class of 2029 as part of the Cardinal Steps for Success program. This endeavor is aimed at helping first-year Cardinals better acclimate themselves to BG and the high school curriculum. Although there is a regular email with this information, you can also check THIS SITE to stay up-to-date on all Cardinal Steps for Success correspondences. 

With the signing of New Hampshire’s new universal school choice bill, all New Hampshire families are eligible for the state’s voucher program.  Through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program, families may receive funding that equates to the state's "adequate education" rate, approximately $4,200 per student, with some students eligible for more based on individual circumstances.  These funds may be applied to tuition at a private school such as Bishop Guertin, as well as textbooks, online instructional materials, computer hardware, summer programs, AP exams, and other educational costs.

The program is administered through the Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF), and interested families should visit the CSF website for details.  While the website has not been updated to reflect the removal of income limits, CSF messaging indicates that all New Hampshire families may now apply regardless of income, there is a cap on the number of grants awarded, and families need verification by mid-July for full 2025-26 funding.  Bishop Guertin families residing in New Hampshire received information about this opportunity via email on 6/11.  

Families residing outside of New Hampshire should note that this program does not extend to non-residents.

The school maintains its commitment to affordability as an institutional responsibility independent of this program.  We are committed to keeping tuition increases to a minimum while offering an excellent and cost-effective program at less than the statewide cost-per-student.  Our need-based financial assistance and scholarship programs will continue.  The Bishop Guertin High School will maintain all of its strategic commitments to efficiency, affordability, and independence.

Daily mass will resume it's usual 7 a.m. start time in the BG Chapel again. Students, faculy, staff and parents are all invited to attend this service befor the start of the school day.

Brother Roger

Returning for the 2025-26 school year is our student-run podcast. Re-branded as "The Redbird Report," this weekly podcast offers listeners information on all the happenings around Bishop Guertin, including upcoming athletics events as well as a look at the academic calendar for the week ahead.

You can find "The Redbird Report" on both Apple and Spotify.