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Jack McGinn named candidate in Presidential Scholars Program

February 2, 2012
Jack McGinn, a graduating senior at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, has been named one of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.    Read More >>

Register for the Father Daughter Dinner Dance

February 6, 2012
This year’s Father-Daughter Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, March 2, at the Mall of America Hilton (3800 American Blvd.).    Read More >>

Amanda Kautzer, Rachel Zierden & Matthew Kloyda win essay contest

January 31, 2012
Again this year, BSM held an essay contest for students to reflect on this week's Catholic Schools Week theme of "joy."    Read More >>

Gilligan, Burg included on ESPN lists of best lacrosse players in nation

September 12, 2011
One of the ESPNHS lacrosse experts, Tom Peace, has been putting together lists of the top lacrosse players in the nation, sorted by position.    Read More >>

Learn more about BSM's service-learning program

January 31, 2012
Everyone is invited to attend the next Parenting and Faith session, "Faith & Works: Serving Our Community Through Service-Learning," Thursday, February 9, from 1-2:30 p.m.    Read More >>

Casey Nightingale breaks school record in diving

September 9, 2011
On Wednesday, September 7, senior Casey Nightingale was competing in a varsity diving meet against Totino-Grace.   Read More >>

Catholic School Week offers full schedule for January 30-February 3

January 25, 2012
Benilde-St. Margaret’s will be hosting several special events during Catholic Schools Week, January 30-February 3.   Read More >>

Sam Conley crowned Grand Knight

January 13, 2012
During a coronation ceremony on Friday, January 13, senior Sam Conley was chosen by his peers to serve as the 2010 Grand Knight.   Read More >>

Fund to support Jack Jablonski is established (Updated 1/9/12)

January 7, 2012
Many of you have asked how you can show your concern for Jack Jablonski and his family.    Read More >>

Tragedies sadden BSM community

January 3, 2012
Returning from Christmas break, BSM students, faculty and staff had to deal with two separate tragic situations.    Read More >>

BSM nominates two students for ExCEL Award

December 22, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s School has nominated Emily Egge and Spencer Shaver for the ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership) Award.   Read More >>

BSM mourns loss of Doris Christensen

December 13, 2011
The BSM community is sad to report the death of long-time employee and friend Doris Christensen.    Read More >>

Area eighth graders receive recognition

December 9, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School honored 25 eighth graders as Red Knight Achievers during a luncheon on December 9.   Read More >>

BSM honors 35 students for outstanding character traits

December 7, 2011
At a ceremony on December 7, 35 Benilde-St. Margaret’s students received a Student Recognition Award.   Read More >>

Knight Errant student newspaper ranks fourth in nation, first in state

December 2, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s student newspaper, the Knight Errant, has been collecting a variety of awards in the past couple of weeks.   Read More >>

Math Resource Center welcomes 1,000th visitor

November 21, 2011
On Friday, November 18, freshmen Tamera Chatham-McCaskill and Jessica Hoffman paid a visit to the Math Resource Center in the library.   Read More >>

Nightingale places second at state in diving

November 21, 2011
Senior Casey Nightingale finished as a state runner-up in diving at the Class A State Swimming & Diving Meet, held at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, November 17-19.    Read More >>

Platt named Coach of the Year, marks 200th win

November 18, 2011
Boys’ soccer coach Dave Platt was selected as the NSCAA State Coach of the Year for private/parochial schools.   Read More >>

Host family urgently needed for international student (Updated 12/12)

November 18, 2011
One of our international students is looking for a family to stay with for the remainder of the school year.   Read More >>

Nightingale qualifies as All-American, 11 swimmers/divers going to state

November 14, 2011
Senior Casey Nightingale broke her own 11-meet diving record that she had set earlier this fall.    Read More >>

BSM inducts National Honor Society members

November 11, 2011
Ninety-six Benilde-St. Margaret’s students were recently inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS), joining the seniors who are continuing their membership from last year.    Read More >>

Six Red Knights celebrate university signings

November 9, 2011
On November 9, six BSM student athletes signed certificates to signify their athletic commitment to various Division 1 universities.   Read More >>

Boys’ soccer claims state title, girls finish as runners up

November 3, 2011
With both the boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams playing for state championships, hundreds of Red Knight fans spent Thursday at the Metrodome.   Read More >>

BSM appoints Natalie Ramier as CFO

November 1, 2011
Dr. Bob Tift, president of Benilde-St. Margaret’s School, has announced the appointment of Natalie Ramier, as chief financial officer, effective November 1.   Read More >>

Both soccer teams get treats, not tricks, at state games

October 31, 2011
Today was an exciting day for Red Knight soccer!   Read More >>

Wolden named 6AA girls’ tennis Coach of the Year

October 31, 2011
BSM’s girls’ varsity tennis coach Dave Wolden was named Coach of the Year for Section 6 AA.   Read More >>

Both soccer teams advance to state semi-finals

October 19, 2011
Both BSM boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams will be playing in the state semi-final round on Monday, October 31, at the Metrodome.   Read More >>

Jack McGinn earns top ACT score

October 25, 2011
BSM senior Jack McGinn earned a top score of 36 on his ACT college admissions and placement exam.    Read More >>

Johnny Mulvahill named Mr. Soccer

October 24, 2011
The Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association named BSM senior boys’ soccer player Johnny Mulvahill Class A Mr. Soccer Minnesota 2011.    Read More >>

Senior Dan Lundberg presents at national medical convention

October 18, 2011
This past weekend, BSM senior Dan Lundberg was honored to present to doctors at the American Academy of Pediatrics International Convention, held in Boston.   Read More >>

Team photos available for ordering

October 13, 2011
This school year, sport team photos (other than football) are being taken by Upload Your Athlete photo company.    Read More >>

Three fall sports claim conference titles

October 12, 2011
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Staleys receive Seton Award

October 6, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s School is proud to have nominated Warren and Mary Lynn Staley to receive a 2011 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award from the National Catholic Education Association.   Read More >>

Nine BSM students receive national academic recognition

October 4, 2011
Nine Benilde-St. Margaret’s seniors have been recognized by either the National Merit Scholarship Program or the College Board for the 2011-2012 school year.    Read More >>

Winter sports meetings being held October 10

September 29, 2011
All current students in grades 7-12 who are planning on participating in a winter sport are asked to attend an informational meeting this Wednesday.   Read More >>

Homecoming king and queen crowned

September 26, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s held Homecoming coronation on Monday, September 26.   Read More >>

Japanese students visit BSM

September 22, 2011
BSM welcomed 47 Japanese students from our sister school on September 22.   Read More >>

Follow your Red Knight teams on Twitter

September 21, 2011
Each BSM sport is now tweeting updates.   Read More >>

Hydration station offers new way to refuel

September 13, 2011
While the new drinking system at BSM may sound like a School House Rock commercial, according to those who use the hydration station, it is rocking this school.   Read More >>

Betty Rosenow celebrates 50th anniversary with BSM

August 30, 2011
The beginning of a new school year marks the end of summer. For one BSM employee, however, this fall marks the anniversary of her 50th year at the school.   Read More >>

Orientation Day was huge success

August 29, 2011
The energy level increased significantly on Monday at BSM, as all new students were welcomed.   Read More >>

Meet our new faculty and staff members

August 19, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s is excited to introduce 10 new faculty members this year.   Read More >>

When does school start? When's orientation?

August 4, 2011
One of the more popular questions these days is regarding the first day of school. For BSM students, the answer varies.    Read More >>

Host families needed...please consider! (Updated 9/30)

May 26, 2011
Benilde-St. Margaret’s is still in need of permanent host families for the 2011-2012 academic year for the following international students...   Read More >>

BSM boys’ BB stars are shining in summer

July 14, 2011
Isaiah Zierden (’12) is playing in the Peach Jam basketball tournament this week in North Augusta, S.C.   Read More >>

ACS Program to test robot in Turkey

June 29, 2011
BSM’s Advanced Competitive Science (ACS) Program has done it again! They have qualified for an international competition and will soon be jetting across the globe.    Read More >>

Marketing/communication survey results shared

June 13, 2011
The Marketing & Communication Department would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who completed the survey, providing us with valuable feedback about Knightly News, our website and social media.   Read More >>

BSM offers care packages to tornado victims

May 27, 2011
After the devastation in North Minneapolis on Sunday, a member of the BSM community contacted BSM for help.    Read More >>

BSM students receive President’s Volunteer Service Award

May 23, 2011
This year, 104 Benilde-St. Margaret’s students received a President’s Volunteer Service Award on May 25.    Read More >>

"High School Musical" wins SpotLight Award

May 19, 2011
Earlier this year the BSM theater department applied for the SpotLight Award program, sponsored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust.    Read More >>

New Board of Directors members and officers announced

May 19, 2011
Cary Musech, chair of the BSM Board of Directors, has announced the appointments of new officers and board members.   Read More >>

Have you “liked” BSM?

May 13, 2011
Are you on Facebook? We are. Get all the latest BSM news by liking our Facebook page (by clicking on the icon below).    Read More >>

BSM summer camps offer variety

February 14, 2011
In addition to numerous sports camps being sponsored by BSM this summer, other camps are being offered to students wanting to focus on service or the arts.   Read More >>
 
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