High School Important Information

Every student must have their picture taken for ID purposes. 

Jostens will be at BSM during both Red Knight Round-Up sessions taking student photos. All new to BSM students are to get their picture taken during Round-Up. Students returning to BSM are welcome to also come to the Haben during Round-Up for their school photo on either: 

• Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 7 a.m.  - 1 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 4 - 7 p.m.

Photo packages will be available for purchase at jostenspix.com following Round-Up. Create a free account; then search for Benilde-St. Margaret's High School or Benilde-St. Margaret's Junior High.

High School Event Code: FE202123

Middle School Event Code: FE202223

For returning students, BSM will have an alternate picture day on Thursday, Aug. 28 (also our first Mass day) for any student who still needs to get their photo taken. All students need to follow the BSM dress code for school photos.

Did you know?

• You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text
• Photos are shipped directly to your home
• High-res digital downloads are available
• If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once

BSM’s student lunch service is managed through an outside company, Taher.

Each family will receive an email from Taher with student lunch registration details and other information before the start of the school year. Members of the Taher food service team will be at Red Knight Round-Up to capture fingerprints for lunch payment and to answer any questions.

Or, email Joe Ruhland at Taher with any questions. 

Once in school, students use a finger print reader or swipe their school ID at the cashier to pay for lunch. Not all students buy lunch at school; it’s not uncommon for students to bring their lunch from home.

After a thorough review of the sharp increase in co-curricular costs as well as benchmarking against other area Catholic schools, BSM has made the decision to institute activity and athletic fees, effective this academic year.

All students will be charged a $50 activity fee and students participating in athletic programs and other select co-curricular activities will be billed additional per season fees. Additional information about the fee structure and rationale is available on the Tuition and Tuition Assistance page. The addition of these fees will allow us to continue providing first-in-class co-curricular opportunities in a way that is fiscally responsible for the school.

High School students will be able to see their schedule on PowerSchool before school starts. Students and parents will receive an email notification when schedules are published and viewable online.
Students who are brand new to BSM can see their schedules using their parents’ PowerSchool account.

Once school starts, students will have their own account. While students have already had a chance to see and change their schedules, we know that there might be some adjustments that need to be made. If that is the case, please email your counselor.

Middle School schedules will be distributed late August.

If a student is going to be absent or needs to arrive late or leave early, a parent must submit a note via the PowerSchool attendance link.

Questions?
Please contact Katie Galper (kgalper@bsmschool.org) in the Attendance Office: 952-219-8435, or Sarah Gerads (sgerads@bsmschool.org) in the middle school at 952-915-4356.

All Students
Please have a pair of headphones that can be used with your MacBook Air laptop for the year. Wireless or wired headphones or earbuds are acceptable.

Middle School (6-8)
Click here to see the junior high supplies list.

High School (9-12)
There is no school supply list for high school. Students can make their own choice on folders or binders, whatever is preferred. Once school starts, teachers may make recommendations for specific supplies. Senior high students may choose to use the online google calendar to stay organized or may opt to bring their own hard copy planner/calendar.  

High School students in grades 9-11 have a summer assignment. Click here to see your assignments. Seniors - please check based on the courses you are taking this year.

Middle School students do not have summer assignments.

Students enrolled in Intermediate Algebra, Algebra II, or beyond must have the TI Nspire CX (Not CAS CX).  This calculator will last students the rest of high school, college, and beyond.

Each student at BSM has a guidance counselor who is their partner through junior and senior high school until they graduate.

Sarah Kelly for students in 6th-8th grade

Amy Larson for students with last names A-Do and Mie-Nna

Kate Berry for students with last names Dr-I and Nog-Pete

Heidi Wessman for students with last names J-Me and Peti-Roch

Amanda Anderson for students with last names Sc-Z and Rock-Sav

For more information about your students' counselor.

The dress code can be found in the Student Handbook.

If you are not sure if something fits with the dress code, please ask Mrs. Mortl (grade 6-8), Mr. McMerty-Brummer (high school, students A-L), or Mr. Kautzman (high school, students M-Z) before you would wear the selection to school.

Students in grades 6-9 need a gym uniform which can be purchase at the Spirit Shop during Red Knight Round-Up. The Spirit Shop is located inside the commons/cafeteria at BSM. 

Official practices/tryouts begin the week of Monday, August 11, 2025

See the individual sports pages for more specific information on the BSM Athletics Site.

Connect with Red Knights through sports and activities summer camps. 

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s Parent Association (PA) organizes events for parents, students, faculty & staff, and alumni. Events range from fellowship to recognition to fundraising, and every family at BSM is invited to join our efforts to nurture the family atmosphere of our school.

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