News

 

Parents...looking for news that was in Knightly News? Check out our archived issues at www.BSMschool.org/KN.

Other BSM publications include the Crown & Shield magazine and the Knight Errant student newspaper.


Fall sports meetings being held May 24

May 16, 2012
All current students in grades 7-11 who are planning on participating in one of the sports/activities listed below are asked to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, May 24.   Read More >>

Religion class students take ads to airwaves

May 15, 2012
As any good marketing professional knows, one effective way to get a message out is to advertise. Sophomore religion class students are putting that theory into practice.    Read More >>

Students honored at awards ceremony

May 10, 2012
Listed below are the Benilde-St. Margaret’s students in grades 9-11 who were honored at an awards ceremony on May 9, at BSM.    Read More >>

Robotics program qualifies for international competition

May 6, 2012
BSM’s Advanced Competitive Science (ACS) Program has qualified for an international competition, as not only the sole program from the United States to qualify, but also the only group as low as high-school level selected to compete.   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 >>

Open house scheduled for May 25

May 4, 2012
Benilde-St. Margaret's will host an open house for all prospective students and their parents on Friday, May 25, 2012.   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 >>

Prom Princess crowned

April 23, 2012
During a coronation ceremony held at Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Monday, April 23, senior Mikayla Coulombe was crowned Prom Princess.    Read More >>

Four state speech participants bring home medals

April 23, 2012
Four Red Knights captured medals at the Class AA State Speech Tournament, held April 21 at Chanhassen High School.   Read More >>

AP Exams

April 16, 2012
Each Advanced Placement (AP) course offered at BSM has a corresponding exam that our school administers in May.    Read More >>

BSM honors 44 students for outstanding character traits

April 11, 2012
At a ceremony on April 11, 44 Benilde-St. Margaret’s students received a Student Recognition Award.   Read More >>

Speech team, two individuals, earn section titles, 12 advance to state

April 4, 2012
At the recent section meet, the BSM speech team claimed first place.   Read More >>

Technology department receives award

March 27, 2012
The technology program at BSM has been honored by the Minnesota Independent School Forum (MISF)...   Read More >>

BSM earns ACT Midwest Region Red Quill Award

March 20, 2012
BSM was given the Red Quill Award for 2011 by ACT Midwest Region, the organization that offers a range of assessment, research and program management services, including the ACT test.   Read More >>

Fr. Arnold’s book coming soon

March 15, 2012
Since the passing of Fr. Arnold Weber, former BSM president, many people have asked about purchasing his book, Homilies for the Active Christian.   Read More >>

Donate items to Treasure Hunt or Guatemala

March 13, 2012
Feel like doing some spring cleaning? We have a couple of ways to help you get rid of those unwanted items.   Read More >>

Boys' hockey: state Class AA champions

March 10, 2012
The boys' hockey team earned their first Class 2A state title, defeating Hill-Murray, 5-1.   Read More >>

Boys' hockey advances to state semifinals

March 8, 2012
The boys' hockey team upset #4-seeded Edina, 3-2, to earn a spot in the state semifinals.   Read More >>

MN boys' lacrosse preview

March 5, 2012
The West Side Lax 2012 spring preview lists BSM as #1 and highlights three Red Knights as "players to watch."   Read More >>

BSM summer camps offer variety

February 29, 2012
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 >>

Three wrestlers, five swimmers headed to state

February 27, 2012
Three Red Knight wrestlers have qualified for the State AA Meet, which will be held Friday, March 2, at the Xcel Energy Center.   Read More >>

Knightettes take second at state

February 21, 2012
This past weekend, the Benilde-St. Margaret's Dance Team competed in the jazz division at the state tournament, held at the Target Center.   Read More >>

Math League adds state trip to schedule

February 15, 2012
The senior high Math League finished their regular season Monday, February 13, claiming the Metro Alliance Division championship.   Read More >>

Two senior girls win state table tennis tournament

February 14, 2012
Seniors Mikayla Coulombe and Tara Fan won the Minnesota High School Team State Table Tennis Tournament on Sunday, February 12.   Read More >>

Knightettes hoping for state repeat

February 13, 2012
The BSM varsity dance team is heading to state for the 14th consecutive year.   Read More >>

Remembering Father Arnold Weber, OSB

February 13, 2012
It is with sadness that we take note of the death of Fr. Arnold Weber, OSB, former president of Benilde-St. Margaret’s School, on Thursday, February 9, at the age of 86.    Read More >>

Three Alpine skiers prepare for state

February 10, 2012
On Thursday, both the boys’ and girls’ Alpine ski teams competed in the Section 5 meet, held at Afton Alps.   Read More >>

Senior high Honor Roll released

February 6, 2012
The following senior high students from Benilde-St. Margaret’s earned a GPA of 3.7 or better for the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year...   Read More >>

Junior high Honor Roll released

February 6, 2012
The junior high Honor Roll for the first semester has been released.   Read More >>

Besse breaks school record for hockey goals

February 6, 2012
BSM junior Grant Besse has set a new boys’ hockey school record for career goals.   Read More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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
   Read More >>

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 >>
 
2501 Highway 100 South, St. Louis Park, MN 55416     952-927-4176