Student Life

Student Life Overview

Bishop Ireton is strengthened by its strong sense of community. Students frequently describe the school as a family and a place where they are known, supported and encouraged to grow and become their best selves. This deep-rooted connection fosters a vibrant student life experience that extends far beyond the classroom and instructional day.
The Student Life Office plays a key role in cultivating this community by offering a wide variety of opportunities for involvement, leadership and celebration. With dozens of student clubs and organizations, ranging from service and cultural groups to academic, artistic and special-interest clubs, there is truly something for everyone. Whether students are performing at the National Honor Society Coffee House, joining the Debate Club, designing sets for theater productions or starting a new club based on their own passions, they are invited to take ownership of their high school experience.
 
Major events including Spirit Week, Homecoming, Catholic Schools Week and Prom bring the school together in joyful tradition, reinforcing the shared pride and spirit of the Cardinal community. These moments, pep rallies, theme days, advisory competitions, service projects and more create memories that last well beyond graduation.
 
As St. Francis de Sales reminds us, “Be who you are, and be that well, giving honor to the Master Craftsman whose handiwork you are.” At Bishop Ireton, Student Life is designed to reflect our faith and spirit by supporting students as they engage positively with others and develop their own unique gifts and talents.

List of 6 items.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

    Click here for Bishop Ireton uniform information and reminders.

Student Life Team

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Timothy Dodds

    Mr. Timothy "Tim" Dodds 

    Assistant Principal of Student Life, Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
  • Photo of Kevin O'Keefe

    Mr. Kevin O'Keefe 

    Student Activities Coordinator, Head Coach Baseball
    2008

List of 7 items.

  • 1

    student elected Student Council Association

  • 12

    Student Honor Societies

  • 3

    Dances
    Homecoming, Winter Ball, Prom

  • 3

    Student-run publications 
    Flight Yearbook, BI Word, Cambridge Road Literary Magazine

  • 3

    weeks of student engagement
    Orientation Week, Spirit Week, Catholic Schools Week

  • Monthly

    Dress Out Days benefitting local charities and organizations

  • 70+

    Student - Led Clubs
In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.
 
As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High school prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges.
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