Bishop Guertin Updates | 2026-27

Looking ahead, our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Corpus Christi Food Pantry in Nashua begins Monday, October 26 and will run through Wednesday, November 4. This year we have a community challenge to collect 2,000lbs of food and supplies. The senior class will be bringing all items collected to Corpus Christi Food Pantry on November 5 as part of their Formation Day service. Here is a list of suggested donations:

• Ramen Noodles

• Laundry Detergent

• Juice

• Chicken/Beef Soup

• Canned Cream Soups

• Canned Corn

• Coffee

• Tuna

• Instant Potatoes

• Stuffing

• Cookie Mix

• Brownie Mix

This day is a vital part of that formative effort and therefore attendance is mandatory, as it is considered a school day. Students that are absent or tardy will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities that day. There are no early dismissals on the day of Formation Day. 

Given that students will be participating in acts of service that may require physical labor outdoors, the dress code for the day is a relaxed dress down. Students should dress comfortably and appropriately for weather and work.

Please see the letter below from Mr. Forrester:

Cardinals, 

On Thursday, November 5, we will hold our annual Formation Day, one of the most influential and impactful days of the year for our school community.

As a school, we are guided by the principle of each student’s formative experience. This means that our mission as a school transcends the academic rigor and preparation our families have come to value so much. In the four years that a student spends at BG, they are encouraged to envision the type of person they could be – that their families, friends, and teachers know they can become – and are challenged to make the vision a reality. As the “Hopes for Our Graduates” states, we hope our graduates enter the world with the inner strength to believe in themselves, to accept and love who they are and who God calls them to be. Throughout the majority of the year, these challenges arise in everyday situations: abiding by the dress code; engaging in school activities; being truthful and forthright; being kind and just. But on this day, students are provided the opportunity to reflect and act on the gifts they have received and the gifts they have to offer the world. It is our hope that through this formative process, our students will be the type of people that lead their lives in a way that benefits themselves, their families, their communities, and their world. 

This day is a vital part of that formative effort and therefore attendance is mandatory, as it is considered a school day. Students that are absent or tardy will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities that day. There are no early dismissals on the day of Formation Day. Formation Day is a full day of school, and dismissal will be at the usual time. As such, Nashua bus pickup will follow usual hours.

Given that students will be participating in acts of service that may require physical labor outdoors, the dress code for the day is a relaxed dress down. Students should dress comfortably and appropriately for weather and work. Parents are reminded to please fill out permission slips available through myBG as soon as possible. 

Below are descriptions of each grade level’s experience. More specific details and logistics will be communicated through your Advisory teachers.  

Freshmen: This day builds on the theme of community that we began during Freshman Kickoff and offers students the chance to deepen their connections through team-building activities and shared experiences. The program will take place here on campus and will include a mix of activities led by Grit ‘N Wit, along with leadership programming designed and led by members of our BG faculty and staff.

Sophomores: Building on their team and individual skills from their time spent with the Grit ‘N Wit last year, the Sophomore Class will turn their attention to our immediate community: our neighbors. The Sophomores will graciously reach out to some of our truly needy neighbors to rake their lawns. Sophomores will need to bring a rake, water, and a snack.

Juniors: As the Juniors begin to think about their futures beyond BG, their experience is aimed at providing students an opportunity to reflect on and show gratitude for all they have been provided, and all they continue to benefit from. For the sixth year in a row, the Juniors will partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace at BG building beds and bunks for children in the Hillsborough County area that are without one. Additionally, Juniors will engage in a friendly class wide competition that includes an on-site shopping experience and a Playspent simulation, as well as advocacy experiences that educates students about the mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and fosters teamwork, creativity, and budget management skills through a hands-on project.

Seniors: As they prepare to face their futures, the Seniors will venture out into the world and utilize the talents and gifts they have developed over their time at BG to model the servant-leadership we hope they will demonstrate beyond their time spent here. The Senior class will participate in our 10th Annual Senior Day of Service, traveling to various nonprofits in the Nashua area to provide much-needed assistance and support. All students must wear closed-toed shoes, athletic attire appropriate for outdoor activities, and bring a water bottle.

We look forward to seeing everyone involved on Thursday and are grateful to all that make this day a possibility. 

Mr. Robert Forrester 

Dean of Student Formation

The Wrestling Team and Fashion Club have teamed up to run a clothing drive the week of November 9. All clothing items, textiles, and shoes (see attached form for accepted items) need to be bagged in a standard kitchen-size trash bag and can be dropped off to the main lobby stairwells during the week of November 9 only. Start cleaning out your closets now!

Clothing:

• Tops & T-shirts

• Pants, Jeans, & Shorts

• Ties & Scarves

• Dresses/Gowns

• Skirts

• Suits

• Sweaters

• Sweats

• Vests

• Blazers

• Pajamas

• Socks

• Tights

• Belts

• Uniforms

• Costumes & dress-up clothes

• Shoes/Boots/Flipflops/Slippers

• Pocketbooks/Backpacks/Duffle Bags

Outerwear:

• Coats/Jackets

• Ski pants

• Mittens/Gloves

• Hats/Scarves

• Raingear

• Bathing suits

Other:

• Fabric/Fabric Scraps/Yarn

• Small Throw Rugs

• Towels/Wash Cloths

• Shower Curtains/Bathmats

• Drapes/Curtains

• Sheets/Pillowcases

• Tablecloths

• Cloth Napkins

• Potholders

• Blankets

• Comforter/Duvet/Quilts

• Sofa/Chair covers

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in the Roedel Field House on Tuesday, November 10. There will be two sessions available to parents:

3-5 PM and 6-7:30 PM 

School will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. that day. All parents are invited to attend either session, depending on convenience. It is important to note that the first session will end promptly at 5 p.m. Parents who anticipate arriving closer to the end of the first session should be aware that they will have to wait until 6 p.m. to resume any conferences they did not finish in the first session. The hour-long break is to allow our faculty time for dinner.

For convenience, parents will receive a copy of their child's schedule as they enter. As in the past, Parent-Teacher Conferences are arena style where parents simply wait in line to speak to each teacher. Generally, teachers will be seated in alphabetical order around the Field House. Since we expect a large parent turnout, please try to limit conversations to 3-4 minutes. If there is a need to continue with a longer discussion, parents can make an appointment with the teacher for a later date.

No classes.

You’ve cheered on the Cardinals on the field, the court, and the course all fall and now it’s time to celebrate their accomplishments one more time.

The Fall Athletics Awards Ceremony is set for Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. Prior to the ceremony, the BG Athletics Department will host a collegiate signing event for all students who have committed to play at the next level. The signings will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the gym, with students and family members invited to take photos in front of the BG backdrop while wearing their collegiate apparel.

To select a time to take your photos, please visit and submit this Google Form. 

We kindly ask that all participants be prepared when it is their turn to ensure that all students and families have the opportunity to participate and we stay on schedule.

Additionally, registration is now open for Bishop Guertin’s 2026-27 winter athletic season. To register, please visit the link below and complete the appropriate forms as soon as possible:
https://bishopguertin-nh.finalforms.com/

Thank you and we look forward to celebrating our student-athletes with you!

• To see a complete list of all volunteer activities offered to students, please see this document.

• These activities are organized by Campus Ministry and offer our students wonderful opportunities to give back to our community and neighbors.

Dear BG Families,

BG is excited to welcome international students into our school community for either a single semester or a full academic year. As we prepare our students for their futures, we are proud to foster a culturally diverse environment that reflects the richness of campuses across the country.

We are still seeking host families for the 2026-27 school year and beyond. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to support BG while making a lasting impact on a young person’s life. Host families provide a safe, welcoming home, meals, and a supportive environment as students adjust to life in the U.S. In appreciation, hosts receive a $1,250 monthly stipend.

If you are interested in hosting, please click here to learn more or apply. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact program coordinator Casey Henry at henryc@bghs.org.

We are grateful for the generosity of our community and hope you will consider opening your home to an international student.

Thank you for your support!

Students and Parents,

Please be on the lookout for more information about the grand re-opening of our Cardinal Corner store, located in the main lobby. The store will feature new clothing and merchandise for the 2026-27 school year, with more exciting offerings to come!

We are also proud to collaborate with our Partners in Mission to offer handmade soaps from the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. These soaps are produced by the Brothers in Rhode Island and sold throughout the world. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our Brothers and other schools to make these special products available to our community.

More information about the handmade soaps and the store's new offerings will be shared soon.

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.

During the 2026-27 school year, Bishop Guertin will continue to offer morning transportation using the school’s minibuses. 

The cost for the entire year is $925.

Those interested in signing up for a morning bus route should reach out to Mrs. Caito.

PLEASE NOTE:

The East Route has been filled at this time. If you were considering this route, please reach out to Mrs. Caito in the Main Office regarding alternative transportation options.

 We are currently working to adjust other routes to accommodate students who were hoping to utilize the East Route. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to find a solution.

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, instead of filling out the form below. 

East Route (Currently Full)

• Market Basket, 90 Old Ferry Rd, Lowell, MA | 6:10 AM

• Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, Bridge Street, Dracut, MA | 6:25 AM

• Hannaford, Bridge Street, Pelham, NH | 6:35 AM

• Icenter Salem, Lowell Road, Salem, NH | 6:45 AM

• Shaw's, Indian Rock Road, Windham, NH | 6:55 AM

• The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall, Central Street, Hudson, NH | 7:10 AM

• Bishop Guertin High School | 7:20 AM

North Route

• Saint Peter Catholic Church, 567 Manchester Rd, Auburn, NH | 6:10 AM

• Market Basket, 30 Market Drive, Hooksett, NH | 6:20 AM

• Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH | 6:35 AM

• LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 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

• Walmart Supercenter 85 NH-101A, Amherst, NH | 6:05 AM

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

• Hannaford, Main Street, Townsend, MA | 6:30 AM

• Pepperell Community Center | 6:45 AM

• Dunstable Free Public Library, Main Street, Dunstable, MA | 7:00 AM

• Bishop Guertin High School | 7:20 AM

To Purchase Your Pass

 The Nashua School District will continue to provide bus transportation for Bishop Guertin students residing in Nashua in 2026-27. 

 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.

To Register Your Student

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.

 Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We look forward to welcoming your students this fall! For questions or additional information about bus or shuttle transportation, please contact Mrs. Amy Caito in the front office.

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

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

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 its usual 7 a.m. start time in the BG Chapel again. Students, faculy, staff and parents are all invited to attend this service before 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.