Student Life
Student Life Overview
Student Life
Bishop Ireton provides an environment in which students are able to continue their growth outside the classroom. The Student Life Office works throughout the year to provide students with opportunities to be involved in the BI Community. Through clubs, students are provided the chance to explore their interests, enhance their leadership skills and expand their social circles. Through the wide variety of student events such as Spirit Week, Homecoming, Catholic Schools Week and Prom, students have the chance to celebrate our community together.
There is something for everyone at Bishop Ireton, and all students are encouraged to get involved. As St. Francis de Sales wrote, “Be who you are, and be that well.” The Student Life Office is committed to supporting all our students in their passions and interests.Students can reach out to Assistant Principal for Student Life, Mr. Dodds or Student Activities Coordinator, Mr. O’Keefe if they want to get involved, start a club or plan an event.
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Community Outreach
Students at Bishop Ireton are encouraged to involve themselves in community service across a variety of initiatives throughout the year. In addition to service hours requirements, clubs and honor societies lead local community service drives, fundraisers and charity walks. -
Service Day
Each spring, Bishop Ireton High School dedicates a day to serving others through our Love in Action initiative. During this all-school service day, advisories answer the call to serve by partnering with local nonprofits, churches, and parks throughout Alexandria and Northern Virginia. Students and faculty work side by side on a variety of service projects, from feeding the hungry to cleaning up the environment, living out our mission to be people for others. -
Dances
- Homecoming Dance: Held on the Saturday of Spirit Week in the fall, this all-school event is open to the entire student body and serves as a highlight of the first semester.
- Winter Ball: Taking place during Catholic Schools Week in the winter, this all-school dance is a fundraiser with proceeds supporting Catholic education and the Diocese of Arlington.
- Junior-Senior Prom: In the spring, upperclassmen are invited to attend Prom, an elegant off-campus evening featuring dinner and dancing, celebrating the end of the school year.
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Student Activities
Annual Student-Life activities include, but are not limited to:- Academic & Service Banquet
- Advisory Day
- Catholic Schools Week
- Club Fair
- Coffee House (hosted by the National Honor Society)
- Cultural Fair (in coordination with the Diversity Team)
- Family Fun Night
- Faculty vs. Student Basketball Game
- Fall & Spring Theater Productions
- Hack-BI (led by the Computer Science department and student leaders)
- Homecoming Dance
- Junior Ring Mass
- Junior vs. Senior Powderpuff Football Game
- Kairos & Class Retreats (led by Campus Ministry)
- Monthly Dress-Out Day Fundraisers
- Music Performances (Winter Concert, Spring Showcase, etc.)
- Orientation Week
- One Book, One Community (in coordination with the school librarian)
- Spirit Rallies & Cardinal Crazies student section events
- Senior events: Senior BBQ, Senior Farewell, Baccalaureate Mass, Graduation, All Night Grad Party
- Service Day
- Spirit Week
- Student Council Association Elections & events
- Weekly Advisory Competitions and Activities
- Winter Ball
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School Spirit
School spirit is a vibrant and essential part of the Bishop Ireton experience. Students take great pride in being Cardinals and show their enthusiasm across a variety of events, from themed dress-out days and class competitions to retreats, athletic games, and school dances.The Cardinal Crazies, a student-led spirit club, rallies together to cheer on Bishop Ireton athletes. Their presence is a staple at games and a reflection of the strong community support. -
Uniforms
Bishop Ireton students adhere to a uniform policy and dress code.
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Quick Facts
- 64 student-led clubs
- 12 honor societies
- Monthly school dress-out-days
- 3 dances
- Homecoming
- Winter Ball
- Prom
- 3 student-run publications
- Flight Yearbook
- BI Word
- Cambridge Road Literary Magazine
- 1 Student Council Association
- 3 weeks of student engagement
- Orientation Week
- Spirit Week
- Catholic Schools Week
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Student - Led Clubs
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