Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
Address
13651 Hays Road
Spring Hill, Florida, (Pasco County), 34610
 United States
Coordinates 28°21′24″N 82°33′52″W / 28.35667°N 82.56444°WCoordinates: 28°21′24″N 82°33′52″W / 28.35667°N 82.56444°W
Information
Type Private, Catholic
Motto Domine, Dirige Nos (Lord, Direct Us)
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s) St. Charles Borromeo
Established 2003
Principal Mrs. Kristen Kant
Asst. Principal Mr. Joe Jasinski
Faculty 21
Grades 9-12
Gender Co-Educational
Enrollment 250
Color(s) Blue and Old Gold         
Slogan Standing Together in Truth
Mascot Hurricanes
Affiliation Diocese of St. Petersburg
Website http://www.bmchs.com/

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School (BMCHS)[1] is a private high school located in northern Pasco County not far from Spring Hill, Florida in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

General Information

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School was established in 2003 and is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. The school was named after Charles Borromeo McLaughlin, the first bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Since he was nicknamed "Hurricane Charlie", Bishop McLaughlin is the home of the "Hurricanes", and their mascot is "Pelicane"(a pelican with a Hurricanes shirt). The school's first principal, Jane Moerschbacher, held the position until she retired in 2007 and was succeeded by Sarah Regan until 2012. The current principal is Kristen Kant. The school is experiencing continued growth and is known for its high academic standards, use of technology in the classroom, growing sports program and fine arts programs.

Academic Awareness

BMCHS is a one to one laptop school that delivers curriculum in a blended learning environment. Teachers deliver the curriculum both synchronously and asynchronously to prepare students to succeed in the online learning environment.

Significant Dates

January 20, 2000 - Plans for a New High school in the Diocese of St. Petersburg begin

May 30, 2002 - Diocese acquires land

May 29, 2007 - First graduating class

Contact Information

Further information for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School can be found at http://www.bmchs.com/.

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