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Next week we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week, and we are excited to kick off a fun and meaningful week of activities! It’s a special time to celebrate our faith, our students, our teachers, and the strong community that makes Bethlehem such a special place. Throughout the week, we will enjoy a variety of activities that highlight school spirit, service, and fellowship while honoring the values at the heart of Catholic education. We can’t wait to celebrate together and make it a week to remember! 💙💛

Bethlehem Archery had a strong showing at Bernheim last weekend, placing 3rd overall as a team. Three of our archers earned top finishes, with Wes Goff taking 1st place and shooting an impressive 295, Miles Walton placing 2nd with a 290, and John Paul Filiatreau finishing 5th with a 287. We are so proud of their hard work, focus, and dedication—great job to our archers on an outstanding performance!

CONGRATULATIONS, COACH ROBINSON!

We are proud to congratulate our very own Baseball Coach, Roger Robinson, on his recent induction into the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame!

Coach Robinson has inspired generations of student-athletes here at Bethlehem, teaching not only the fundamentals of the game of baseball, but more importantly, how to grow into strong, respectful, and principled young men. His impact reaches far beyond the diamond, and his legacy is evident in every player he has coached.

This honor is incredibly well deserved. We are truly blessed to have Coach Robinson leading our baseball program and shaping lives every day.

The Bethlehem Banshees earned an inspiring win against NCHS on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, showing incredible resilience after injuries to three starting players on January 9. The gym was filled with determination, pride, and true Bethlehem spirit as the team rallied together for a huge victory. Making the night even more special was Sister Clare Reasbeck, SCN (94), who joined the crowd in Bethlehem blue and gold, proudly cheering from the stands. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1819, Bethlehem’s legacy was beautifully represented as Sister Clare was accompanied by sophomores Sophia Miles and Kenlee Mouser, who spent the boy's varsity game sharing laughs and school spirit with her. The visit, made possible by Sister Services at SCN and Nikki Mouser, was especially meaningful, with Sister Clare calling it “the best night of my life.” It was a night that truly reflected Bethlehem’s faith, family, perseverance, and community—one that created a memory bridging generations. 💙💛

We were honored to host the Love the Hungry project here at Bethlehem High School on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of the annual MLK Day of Service.

We welcomed students from across the county and were proud to help lead this impactful experience through our Interact Club, in collaboration with our local Rotary Club. Together, participants worked to produce 20,000 Nutri Plenty servings, making a meaningful difference for those in need.

A special thank you to Mrs. Koontz and Mrs. Stevens for their time, leadership, and dedication in helping organize such a successful event. This day truly reflected service, leadership, and community in action.

Dailynn recently represented herself and her community at the 4-H National Championship, and we are so proud of her incredible accomplishment. She did an amazing job competing at the national level, demonstrating dedication, confidence, and hard work throughout the experience. In addition to her strong performance, Dailynn gained valuable knowledge, new skills, and unforgettable experiences that will benefit her well beyond the competition. Way to go, Dailynn—we are proud of all that you have achieved and excited to see what you accomplish next!

🎉 Congratulations to Gracie Osborne! 🎉

We are proud to announce that senior Gracie Osborne has been named a 2026 recipient of the Father John H. Morgan Scholarship, sponsored by the Catholic Education Foundation!

Gracie will receive a $10,000 scholarship to the college of her choice. She will also be recognized at the 2026 Salute to Catholic School Alumni Dinner on Tuesday, March 10 at The Galt House Hotel, alongside fellow student recipients from other secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville.

We are incredibly proud of Gracie and her hard work, leadership, and dedication. We can’t wait to celebrate this well-deserved honor with her at the Alumni Dinner! 💙💛

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor a leader who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and peace. Dr. King’s powerful message of courage, service, and nonviolence continues to inspire us to stand up for what is right and to treat one another with dignity and respect. May this day encourage us to reflect on his legacy and recommit ourselves to building a more compassionate, inclusive, and united community.

Mr. Simpson and Mr. Melega’s Star Term class, “Exploring the Kentucky Holy Lands,” has taken students on an incredible journey through the rich Catholic history of our state. Throughout the term, students have explored numerous historic parishes and religious sites across Nelson, Marion, Washington, and Jefferson counties, including St. Michael, St. Joseph, the Sisters of Charity, St. Catherine, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Thomas, the Abbey of Gethsemani, St. Augustine, Holy Cross, the Sisters of Loretto, Holy Name of Mary, St. Francis Xavier, St. Charles, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Rose, and the Cathedral of the Assumption. While visiting the Cathedral, students attended Mass and had the meaningful opportunity to visit Bishop Flaget’s tomb in the undercroft. The class has been graciously hosted by several clergy, including Fr. Scott Wimsett and Fr. Pier Giorgio, and celebrated Mass with Fr. Dale Cieslik. Students also participated in virtual meetings with Archbishop Thompson, Bishop Medley, and Bishop Spalding—each with deep ties to the Kentucky Holy Lands and to Bethlehem itself. Adding another unique layer to the experience, guest speaker Freddie Noe Jr. connected the early roots of Catholicism in Kentucky with the rise of the bourbon industry. This immersive class has provided students with a powerful understanding of faith, history, and the deep Catholic heritage of our region.

👑💐 Another Bethlehem Derby Princess! 💐👑

Congratulations to Mallory Brown ’22 on being named a 2026 Kentucky Derby Princess! 🐎✨

Mallory is currently a senior at the University of Kentucky, pursuing a degree in biology, and will begin medical school this fall. We are so proud of her accomplishments and the way she continues to represent Bethlehem with grace, intelligence, and leadership.

Once an Banshee, always an Banshee! 💙💛👏